Downtown Austin, Austin · restaurant
The raw bar sets the tone at Parkside, with oyster platters, ceviche, and raw bass dressed with chili crisp and ginger pear arriving before most tables have settled on entrées. The sleeper hit is the chicken liver toast, finished with summer truffle and dark chocolate—a combination that sounds improbable until it lands. Upstairs, the rooftop patio looks out over East 6th’s constant motion; downstairs, the mood is a little quieter and more dinner-focused.
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.