The Hightower

4.4

199 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

The Hightower is an East Austin restaurant serving New Texan cuisine. The Hightower is at 1209 E 7th st, Happy Hour 7 days a week and parking on both sides of the building.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 524-1448
Website
http://www.thehightower.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chad Dolezal
Private party contact
Victor Farnsworth: (512) 524-1448

Location
1209 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Attayac
Parking details
Parking available on east and west side of the restaurant
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Ceviche*US$11.50
market gulf fish, fennel mojo, orange, shallot, popcorn crumble, scallion ash
Queso FundidoUS$10.00
cheddar, havarti, fontina, pork sausage, grilled house sourdough
Smoked Catfish SpreadUS$9.00
rye hushpuppies, caper jam
Grit Fried Chicken TacosUS$13.50
bok choy, fresno, ginger, orange sauce, corn tortillas
Salmon Crudo*US$12.00
papaya, serrano, lime/cucumber juice, olive oil
Beef Tartare TostadaUS$13.50
tomatillo crema, tomato confit, egg yolk, chili/lime powder
Fried Smoked Gulf OystersUS$13.00
pickled farm vegetables, apple/chili remoulade

Vegetables

Green PapayaUS$8.50
honeydew, grilled cactus vinaigrette, braised peanuts, tomato crumble, thai chili
Grilled OkraUS$7.50
watermelon mostarda, pastrami spiced pork katsoubushi, mexican mint marigold
Roasted BroccoliUS$9.00
goat cheddar sauce, broccoli/jalapeno puree, cured egg yolk
Brussels SproutsUS$7.50
peanut butter, golden raisins, sambal, lemon

Bigger

Fried RiceUS$17.00
pork belly, egg, mole verde, peanuts, chili pequin
GnocchiUS$15.50
pozole verde, house hominy, turnip confit, fried potato, crema espuma
Corned Beef Short RibUS$20.00
sourdough tortilla, pan fried potatoes, avocado puree, sauerkraut slaw
Gulf Shrimp SausageUS$15.50
squash fideo, chorizo, peanuts, menudo broth
Hanger Steak*US$20.00
masa spaetzle, eggplant mole, oyster mushrooms, tomme de hood, jalapeno/carrot hot sauce
Roasted Pork Jowl*US$16.00
rice, avocado, cucumber, pickled red onion, house sriracha, egg yolk

Desserts

Fruit CupUS$5.00
mexican mint marigold ice cream, clementine sorbet, watermelon granita, chili/lime powder
Ice Cream SandwichUS$7.00
coconut ice cream, everything cookie, whey caramel
S'more Fried PieUS$8.50
charred marshmallow, chocolate, cinnamon crumble, mesquite smoke

What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

199 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was comfortable, great service, good food, all in a timely matter. Would return!
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FoodieTricia
Austin
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A must for Happy Hour! We came before a show at Bass Concert Hall. They have a lot of $6 cocktails and appetizers. We enjoyed the green beans, corn, and queso fundido. The cocktails were great too! We enjoyed!
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KevinA
Austin
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hightower has a gastro-pub feel, an interesting menu, friendly service, and a relaxed, local atmosphere. It's close to the hipster party on East Sixth, but not in the middle of it, which makes it less crowded and more inviting, even on weekends. The menu has interesting stuff, and the food is really good. Not quite "top restaurant" quality, but a notch above what you might expect to find in a bar. I kind of like that: the whole place feels like a job well done, without trying too hard or taking itself too seriously, and that seems to describe the people who go there too. It's less "see and be seen" and more "have a good time."
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LaurenB
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love The Hightower and have always had a great experience. The food was delicious and creative! Our server was competent, friendly and unobtrusive. We will be back!
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LakewayDiner
Austin
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Saturday brunch and enjoyed a sunny December day on the patio, watching the coming and going on 7th Street. Really enjoyed the chicken biscuit and also the fried chicken and waffle. Interesting taste combinations, including ginger maple syrup. Great service from Jeremy! Will definitely return. Other goodies to try on the menu.
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TrinhD
Austin
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service! They were accommodating with our large party. I would def come back
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AudreyG
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem! The food was delicious. We tried the beef tartare, queso, brussel sprouts, roasted pork jowl and of course most of the cocktails. During happy hour this place is a steal for the quality of food. Definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back!
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Janeqe
Charleston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch in Austin!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good except you need some wine glasses with stems for small arthritic hands to hold on to.
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Pati
Seattle
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the staff were really nice. It was just slow service. The beef tartar was amazing and so were the Brussels sprouts. I had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was so good. My cousin really enjoyed his birthday.
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The Hightower is rated 4.4 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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1209 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702

Additional information

Cross Street
Attayac
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available on east and west side of the restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chad Dolezal
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.thehightower.com/
Phone number
(512) 524-1448
Private party contact
Victor Farnsworth: (512) 524-1448

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Menu

Smaller

Ceviche*US$11.50

Queso FundidoUS$10.00

Smoked Catfish SpreadUS$9.00

Grit Fried Chicken TacosUS$13.50

Salmon Crudo*US$12.00

Beef Tartare TostadaUS$13.50

Fried Smoked Gulf OystersUS$13.00

Vegetables

Green PapayaUS$8.50

Grilled OkraUS$7.50

Roasted BroccoliUS$9.00

Brussels SproutsUS$7.50

Bigger

Fried RiceUS$17.00

GnocchiUS$15.50

Corned Beef Short RibUS$20.00

Gulf Shrimp SausageUS$15.50

Hanger Steak*US$20.00

Roasted Pork Jowl*US$16.00

Desserts

Fruit CupUS$5.00

Ice Cream SandwichUS$7.00

S'more Fried PieUS$8.50

What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Hightower restaurant rated?

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