Birdie's

Excellent food, drink, service and setting. Very comfy & Austin-y large backyard patio. Adorably decorated inside. Homemade pastas are delectable as were the appetizers and wine. Top notch service which isn’t always a given in Austin. Perfect place to come for a date or with friends for an drinks and small plates or dinner.

Get here when they open, as a line forms quickly. The staff actually will take drink orders out in line from what I saw though. The atmosphere is bright, open, and pleasant with a full view of the kitchen and set in a beautiful home. We sat outside in the back yard where trees, lighting, and even the tables contribute to the elegant feel. The wine list is exceptional and you can see they cater to Sommeliers in town. The menu was crazy fun--lots of small bites to share. The staff are friendly, and after you order at the counter, you can continue with more from your table. They really are "on their game" clearing empty plates to make room for the next. 5 stars for this exciting and trendy neighborhood concept.

While cute and lively, Birdie's simply doesn't rise to the standard of Austin cuisine - tho it certainly charges as tho it does. $90 for four dishes - one an appetizer, and one a dessert - is baseline extortion. Everything was tasty, but nothing to write home about. If they halved their prices, I'd feel differently about the experience. Instead, I feel robbed.

Birdie's will always be my favorite neighborhood restaurant. I always recommend this place to anybody willing to listen. Solid service, great food, and a solid patio outdoor seating. If you like to see a restaurant's kitchen hard at work, you can see the head chef / sous chef work their magic if you sit at the bar.

I totally recommend their pastas. Cooked to perfection and their flavors always pleases.

This place has it where you order up front when you enter but you can always order more at the table after you are seated. No reservations!

Parking is mostly street side unless you can grab the few spots in front.