Birdie's - Austin

My reviews reflect the existing reviews. the price is quite high and the portions are extremely small. the courts were well defined, but I don't think it was something spiritual that would justify the price point. I also felt that when we finished the meal, we looked at the eyes to clear our place so that more people could sit down what I did not appreciate. the soft portion was the best part of the meal. it is also difficult to decide in front of the front what they want to order and feel pressed with a line behind them. I do not think that the high prices guarantee a return for me.

This place was super cute, and the food was delicious. Plan for shared plates and multiple courses. We like that the menu changes often. Even though you order at the counter, the service once you sit is still top notch, so I recommend tipping well from the start. It’s a pricey meal, but we enjoyed the quality of the food, service, and ambiance.

I've been recommended this place quite a bit. It's a very Austin-like area with a desert modern chicness. The menu changes daily and the chefs put a lot of pride in their work. There are very clear good and bad things about this place. The good/saving grace? The food is great. The small bites like the squash toast is absolutely delicious, aesthetically trendy, and had great texture. The cavatelli option is what I picked for pasta. Pasta is house made and is bright, acidic, and cooked perfectly. It's a nice option that I would think would do well for a brunch since it's lighter than other places. The steak had great flavor and the little add ins paired well. The wine was okay, but the wine was not especially rare or expensive that I picked. A better wine list is available, so I would skip on anything that isn't sold as a bottle. The service is very attentive and the bathrooms are gender neutral. The bad? Quite a bit, but not at all about the food. They create a type of busy atmosphere by having a system where you order and pay up front and fend for yourself when looking for a seat. The line is out the door for that reason alone. The workers have no real place to rest, so many times they are either walking around looking for plates to buss or forced to block walkways (not their fault). The music is too loud for how small the place is, and there is little fabric to absorb sound. You'd have to speak at an uncomfortable level due to the combination of the small space, lack of fabric, floor and table materials, and brick walls bouncing sound around. I would opt for outdoors but even indoors had a few flies around disrupting the meal. The minute steak that was ordered didn't take a minute. The wait for it was nearly an hour, and with how small every bite is, this place will not fill you up. This place is also built for duos, I would not recommend a large party coming. The price for a snack, a small plate, and a large plate was $90 alone. My partner was also quite disappointed with the whole experience. I recommend for a duo to come for a light dinner, otherwise I would come here only rarely.

Lured in by Instagram, left with empty expectations. Nice and quaint restaurant, very minimalistic style. The food was decent but I was not blown away for the price. Good selection of wine but again, not blown away for the price.

Birdie’s is one of my favorite spots in austin. when they go early or at a free day, there is hardly any waiting. eating is simple and yet amazingly delicious. the atmosphere is welcoming and hip. the personal is always friendly and gracious. What else can they ask?!