Best Seasonal Restaurants in East Austin

Overall the food was great. Focaccia, Carpaccio, Grilled Redfish, and Bucatini were all really good and honestly a good value given the portion size and quality. We also had an angel hair pasta that was the evening's special that was overcooked and gummy, just a flat out miss in my opinion, but other than that we were pleased with our experience. We were there to celebrate my partner's birthday, and while they didn't have any dessert options that worked for her, they were very accommodating and comped us an after dinner Amaro. I'd like to go back for a more casual dinner because of the value for the quality ingredients and service.

The customer service at Space Cowboy was outstanding from the moment we walked in until the moment we left. I had made a reservation for myself and my 7-year-old son. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the host, Kai, who promptly showed us to our seats. My son was immediately captivated by the decor and the sight of robots delivering food to other diners. Having visited Space Cowboy before, I knew there wasn’t a dedicated kids’ menu, but I wanted to introduce my son to new flavors and expand his palate. Our server, Kristyn, started by asking if I had dined there before and explained which meals could be customized to suit my son’s tastes. Her knowledge and attentiveness were impressive, and I appreciated her recommendations. The menu also highlighted which cocktails could be transformed into mocktails, so I let my son choose one for himself. For him, we ordered the Cowboy Ribeye Sliders, Stardust Sliders, and the Life Water mocktail. The sliders and fries were prepared without extra toppings, and ketchup was provided, which my son thoroughly enjoyed. The Life Water was a fun and flavorful choice—fizzy like soda but more unique and refreshing. I started with the Seafood Aguachile, a dish I fell in love with during my first visit in April 2024. Since then, I’ve tried aguachile at other restaurants, but none compare to the version at Space Cowboy. I was thrilled to see it still on the menu, as their offerings change frequently. The serrano sauce was thoughtfully placed on one side of the bowl so my son could try it. To my surprise, he enjoyed it, though he stuck to the shrimp. For the main course, I had the Piri Piri Chicken and Seafood Risotto. The chicken was perfectly smoked, and the accompanying sauce elevated the dish. It was generously portioned, enough for both of us to share. The risotto was our favorite—it was my son’s first time trying scallops, mussels, and clams, and to my deli

A great dining experience. We came for our anniversary and had the seven-course autumn tasting menu. Each dish made excellent use of plants and was well-plated. The taste was great and the service was highly professional and personalized. Each course was rich in texture and flavor. Our servers were gracious and great explanations of each course and wine pairing. My one critique—not enough to demote the 5-star rating—is that the pacing was a bit fast. Each course came almost immediately after the preceding one. It would have been nice to have a bit more time to savor each course and have a bit of time for coffee at the end. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and I look forward to returning to try future menus.

This is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.

Migas were yummy! Strong and hot coffee! Lovely server and I recommend this restaurant highly.