Zilker, Austin · restaurant
Salt baking, smoking, fermentation, and slow roasting all show up here as technique rather than theater, applied to Southern-leaning dishes from pan-roasted scallops to a weekly rotating Tuesday burger. The carrot cake is popular enough to have its own pre-order system, and the shaded patio at Carpenter Hotel makes the all-day happy hour feel even more generous than it already is.
Fluffy cheddar biscuits with honey butter — the one they’re always running out of
Seared golden, served with seasonal accompaniments from the Southern-leaning menu
Famous enough to pre-order and take home — layered, frosted, no shortcuts taken
Classic bistro steak frites with house sauce, Med-Texas style
Scrambled eggs with crispy tortilla strips and fresh tomatillo salsa
Giant schnitzel with black garlic chimichurri, Texas take on chicken-fried steak
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.