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Categories: American (Traditional), Tex-Mex [Edit]
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)Mon-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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It was a shaky start with this place - my first experiences here were mostly carnivorous and as such were less than flattering. Lately I've stuck to vegetarian fare and onion rings and things have been bright and shiny since.
The short - the veggie offerings are much better than the (sometimes eccentric sounding) meaty ones. And the beer selection is decent - although I maintain that they should carry Live Oak's hefe!
My dad first had the idea to come here after watching an episode of Rachel Ray (if I recall correctly) where Shady Grove was mentioned. The next time my parents visited, we ventured on over.
It has a great atmosphere, great food, good drinks, and reasonable prices. I've only been a few times, but so far I've tried the chili dog (multiple times, and it's ridiculously huge) and the good old fashioned burger. Never fails.
I've yet to go when there's been live music, so that is definitely on my to-do list.
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Mom and dad were in town. I couldn't think of a better place to take them as I wanted something Austin-ey, and hip, and lax all at the same time.
We got this cute little corner booth. It was pretty dark. Made the menu a little hard to read for mom and dad.
They ordered the chicken fried steak and potatoes...dad was in HEAVEN...So was mom, they were so impressed...as was I. I'd been here many times before but getting mom and dad's approval is like...not normal. lol, so Shady Grove, thank you for a wonderful meal and not making daddy's tummy hurt. :) Yum!
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Came here for lunch on a rather rainy day, so we sat inside. The place is cute, and I can see the draw on sunny days when you can sit outside and listen to music, etc.
I wasn't too hungry so I split the cheese fries with my friend. They came with, like, NO cheese. Had to ask for extra. They were alright after that. Had a Live Oak Oaktoberfest. Yum.
I'd just say it's OK overall. I would have to come back on a warmer day to really give a proper review. Service was OK.
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Dear Frat Dude Server (and mini-me Dude you're training)-
I generally like Shady Grove. We go here about once every two months or so. Last night, my burger was pretty good. Nice charcoaly flavor, toasted bun, fries were crispy. The husband liked his veggie burger. I've had the catfish in the past, and its also a solid choice.
However, I have some words of advice for you. This serving/waiter thing is not for you. Get out while you can. I know you're thinking "It's an awesome job to have right before ACL because of the business and thus tips" but seriously, you aren't cut out for this line of work. Shady Grove is likely going to fire your backsides eventually so don't get all mopey when you don't have a plan B job because I warned you.
Why am I all grumpy about you? Well, here's some advice.
A) When the hostess seats us, they rattled off the specials for the night. I didn't catch them. When you (waiter and mini-me) show up to take orders, don't look at me like I'm stupid and say "We don't have any specials tonight, sorry." when I asked about them. I saw this scene play out with two other tables after us. I thought about saying something, but I figured if you are too lazy to actually look up your own restaurants specials for the night, its your problem, not mine.
B) If you are working, its a job, not a place for you to hang out and watch Sportscenter. Waiter and mini-me literally sat at a table next to us (behind my husband and facing me) with 2 "to-go" cups chatting about life and watching sports 80% of the time we were there at the restaurant. I really thought you were customers for a moment before I realized "those are our waiters." You actually looked irked when you had to get up to take orders and serve food to tables. Yes, we were inside, and the bulk of the business was outside last night, but its all about appearances guys. I clearly saw the rest of the wait staff wanted to hang you up by your toenails because you were treating work like it was your man cave.
Best of luck and everything, but seriously, for you, this serving food thing is a bad idea. Find a job where slacking is more acceptable.
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My dad is a bit of a stick in the mud, until he gets a little bourbon. Then he reverts back to Frat Daddy Tony. Before my dad's visit, I heard an advertisement on the radio for a blues guy from Mississippi performing at Shady Grove Unplugged. Perfect! I knew my dad would have a great time, but I needed get him inebriated first. Yes, you heard me. I was going to get my poor old dad drunk.
Of course the first thing I did whenever I picked him up at the airport was swing by a gas station for him to purchase beer. He must have felt particularly festive, because instead of going for Natty Light, he went for Dos Equis. Awesome. This was going to be much easier than I thought. I brought him back to my place while he kicked back and drank a few beers. Things were going smoothly, so I had to plan my next move. Dinner at Polvos, but not before we swung by my brother's place and let my dad sample some of my brother's scotch collection. My dad skipped the margaritas at Polvos, and though my mission was not to get me drunk, I drank two margaritas. I think this made me more persuasive.
After our meal, my brother wanted to go home. Shit! He was going to foil everything. I had to get dad to Shady Grove Unplugged, but my brother was driving this bus. I threw in a lot of "Oh, come on! It's free." "Did you hear me, FREE!" Finally, my brother gave in, and we were on our way the Shady Grove. After hitting another road block with parking, we were finally walking toward Shady. It was only 7:15.
"What time does this start again?"
"Uh...8."
Crap. Crap. How am I going to get these two to stay still for 45 minutes until the guy starts?
"WHO WANTS BEER?!!"
I see two older gentlemen sitting down taking tequila shots, so I strategically sit in front of them. By the end of the night my dad had made two new friends who were buying my dad beers. It was a great time, and honestly, I picked a great place to hit up in honor of my dad's visit. Because of the variety of ages and people there, my dad didn't feel out of place, there weren't any jerks in attendance, and it was a nice night of listening to some music. It happened to be the same night it poured a couple of weeks ago, so the weather was cool and breezy after it stopped.
Hey - sometimes you just have to get your old man drunk in order to bring out the good time. Don't hate.
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Grrr....I hate reviewing Austin institutions after having a not so great experience.
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i ate down yonder, in the lone star state
queso catfish and a chicken fried steak
twice baked taters and a shiner bock
at the Shady Grove, next to zilker park
rope neon burns, says "stop a while"
and dine al fresco, austin style
cars fly past, on barton springs
honk 'em horns, while pickers sing
converted airstream, is the loo
on thursday nights, you're treated to
country, folk, americana
caught kelly willis, makes me wanna...
uh, listen, that's right, to her songs
and sip tequila, all night long
done got drunk, imagine that
walked right in, threw some back
food's not bad, music's great
nuthin' shady, 'bout this place
except the deck, those big ol' oaks
pointed boots on cool cowpokes
chowin' down, on frito pies
hippy sands, chili cheese fries
"real" music fills the cool night air
pinch me man, I love it here
pickin', grinnin', gotta go
a lone star, plus four, for Shady Grove
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I came to Shady Grove specifically for our "Burger Bracket"-- a group of friends from the gym who are taste-testing burgers.
Pros: Cooked to order (and since I love rare burgers this was important), good flavor, very juicy, with adequately ripe tomatoes (I hate pink tomatoes on a burger.)
Cons: Bun was not toasted, just bland boring bread, and it was soggy before it even got to the table. Fries were boring.
On a related note: the Frito Chili Pie was phenomenal, served in a Fritos bag with just the right amount of heat, spice, and cheese. YUM!
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Patio + drinks + live music = awesome
touristy vibe + narrow burger and fries menu = a little less awesome
I wouldn't go here for the food. But the food is decent. I'm just not into the menu offerings. The food is really just a side thought for me. Too bad cause I love the texas rock house 50's lodge feel.
Great for happy hour with friends and/or to watch a show!!
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Honestly, I don't understand why some restaurants are so popular...Shady Grove being one of them. I guess it has nice ambience, but I think every restaurant in Austin does the whole funky decor thing.
As for the drinks:
the general opinion around my table was that the margarita on the rocks is like sipping juice..not a strong drink.
Texas martini tasty, strong, and lots of it.
Food:
Catfish, beef burrito big hits.
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I thought hippies like natural stuff, like water. I'm calling out hippies because I got a hippie sandwich, and the fact that they have such a thing makes me think hippies like this joint. And because that might be true and hippies might hang out here, it brings me back to: I thought hippies liked water.
I know we're in a drought and all, but I didn't get no stinking water, or anything at all, until I went up to the waitress booth thing after sitting 20 minutes and asked her "does no one serve in this patio area just outside the entrance doors?" She said "uh well that's kind of like the outside bar area, and they serve like a limited food and drink menu." Yeah? Well does that include... like... water? Because it's 1.2 millions degrees out here, and I have to stay put until my buds show up because I left my phone at home, so they can't call me. And also... and this is mysterious... why set up tables with bar food/drink menus outside if no one even knows that place exists? It's like the area was the Bermuda triangle, and the waitstaff knew better than to enter and serve any fools sitting there. I might've wanted drinks and food while I waited outside, but no one took my order.
The food: once inside, I ordered the hippie platter, which means half a hippie sandwich accompanied by a salad. Not bad at all. It would have been tons better if it had arrived in 15 rather than 35 minutes, because my friend's hands started looking really juicy to me, I was so hungry. There were 4 of us, and 3 got the hippie sandwich or some version thereof, while one got the brisket tacos. You'd think that wouldn't take so long, but okay. Also, my friend got the hippie chick, but the chick was missing; she just asked them to remove the extra fee for chicken from the bill.
Seeing as they host a local Bermuda triangle, I assume our check came in from the Twilight Zone, creating a snafu. There were 5 drinks charged on it, but the table had ordered just 2. They fixed it, and that's cool. I just don't think I'd be trembling in my undies dreaming about the food, the wait, or having parched lips in another dimension.
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I call Shady Grove "The Best Place to Take Anyone That Eats." I have taken parents, boyfriends, brothers, friends, etc. and they all LOVE it. The menu has a little of everything, and of course, Fireman's #4 on tap!
They have a great Frito Pie too that they serve in the actual wrapper. Their bloody mary's are refreshing. And you can't beat the live music evenings during the summer. Get there early.
Best patio restaurant in Austin, methinks. killer local!
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I went to SG yesterday for the gazillionth time for a light dinner (yes it is possible to eat a light meal here). I love the interior; it's like you're going to your aunt Doreen's house for dinner with wood paneling, the kitschy lamps, and water stained ceiling tiles. It all fits, very Twin Peaks. I know Shady is part of the Chuy's monolithic empire, but it works for me.
I can say with complete honesty that I have never had a bad meal at the Grove. Of course it gets crowded and the food may take some extra time, but hey this place IS on Barton Springs Road. But servers are usually efficient and austin-courteous.
My favorite, hands down, is the the Hippie Chick sandwich, which I order more often than not. Though, I have had other sandwiches and entrees here that were equally or nearly as good as the HCS. But come on, this place ain't lookin to compete with Gordon Ramsey. It's roadhouse food, and decent enough if that is taken into consideration. I look at some of the negative reviews and think, what were you expecting? Enough ranting.
There is enough of a diverse beverage selection on which to imbibe oneself if so inclined.
When the weather cools, the patio is the place to be. Even if the heat is still raging, the Grove patio is just enough Shady to allow for a sit down with a cold one before the heat becomes too noticeable.
What would make it better for me would be to hear the the theme from Twin Peaks as I walk through the door. All here, then, would be apro pos.
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I've eaten at Shady Grove enough to never request a visit.
The Food: The food isn't ... bad. But it isn't amazing either. I've never been super excited about the menu, and there ain't no oralgasims happening here. I always wind up getting a Southwest Caesar Salad, but I always leave disappointed that I paid 6 bucks for some lettuce with a light dusting of cheese, corn and peppers.
Service: The wait is always fairly long. However, I've always had friendly service.
Take out-of-towners to Shady Grove. Go if the wait is too long at Chuy's. Go if you want a big-ass margarita. But for ahigherpower's sake, you can and will find better food in this city. Throwing a couple of trailers next to your establishment doesn't make it a great spot for American/Southwestern cuisine, it only makes it some caricature of to true Austin "weird" vibe.
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I don't know why but i had low expectations for Shady Grove. We drove around Barton Springs Road like 6 times trying to decide where to eat after walking around Butler Park and meeting a sweet Yelp friend Tara for a pre noon hike. We were hungry so we settled in here at the Grove.
I wanted a Chicken Fried Steak but settled on the Turkey and Salad plate. I was very surprised when it arrived and found "real sliced turkey chunks" instead of the expected thin sliced slabs of preprocessed turkey slivers. Served on a nicely toasted bread bun. And the salad was fresh, crisp and tasty. It simply just hit the spot.
Wifey had the grilled chicken sandwich which was equally well prepared and tasty. The kids chicken strips were not the usual tasting freeze dried variety. I mean i tasted them and they were really good.
So i came away very impressed with the food and atmosphere here. Its not going to be gourmet eating but its good comfort food. And sometimes that's great stuff.
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Shady Grove is one of those paces where I can only go to occasionally because, while I should eat a healthy salad or sandwich, I always get the chicken fried steak with fries. It does come with a small salad, so that's somewhat healthy.
Went here yesterday for lunch with coworkers. We got there a little before noon, but because the majority of people who go here want to sit outside, we were quickly seated at a table inside. Our drinks came out quickly, with our appetizers after that. We are a hungry group, so the frings and the green chili fries (?) we gone rather quickly. Not long after that, the food came out. The waiter didn't seem overwhelmed with 9 people at the table, which I'm grateful for. The food was mmmm mmmm good.
The not-so-good:
- There are no lights inside during the day, they just open the blinds on the windows. While I like this, it's a little hard to read the menu when you're on the side of the restaurant that has no windows.
- One of the tables was really, really wobbly. I've noticed this in a lot of restaurants I go to. Is there a shortage of even tables in the city? Surely it's being noticed that packets of sugar are disappearing in order to fix said tables.
- The chairs were uneven. As in, one was huge, the next was tiny. And I know they are going for that cool, trailer park, mismatch vibe, but when you have 9 adults, a few of them had to sit in the tiny clown-like chair.
Granted, nothing will stop me from going there. Love this place, and LOVE that they have so much parking area. When the weather gets a little cooler (like, low 90s), I'll come back and sit on the patio with my drink.
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My friends and I stopped here after a dip at Barton springs last week. We sat out on the patio and relaxed. I got the half hippie sandwich and salad combo and I have to say that the sandwich was absolutely delicious. The food did take some time since we were one of the only people in the restaurant, but it was worth the wait. This is a good place to go for a relaxed, relatively inexpensive lunch or dinner.
The only reason why I'm not giving it five stars because of service. Our waitress did her job correctly and efficiently, but it was slow service and mediocre. As someone else mentioned, you won't see anyone going out of their way to get you what you want.
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the patio is great. The veggie burger was pretty darn yummy. I will need to ago again to try something else so I can write more but that is about it for now.PATIO!!!
It's been a few months since I've been here, and I doubt I'll be back again. However, the patio was awesome! I wish we got to sit outside and enjoy the live music, but they stuck us in this dingy corner inside. Although I've heard great things about Shady Grove, I thought the food was subpar. The hippie hollow sandwich sounded a lot better than it tasted and it definitely didn't fill me up. The restaurant was super crowded and noisy from all the crying babies, plus the restroom had a ridiculously long line. IF my meal had been amazing I would not have minded, but it wasn't, and so I think I will hold an eternal grudge toward Shady Grove.
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I went here with Greg and VJ (who I call Vee-Juh because it sounds a little Va-Jay and irritates him) after an unexpected afternoon downpour hijacked our plans to hit up the crepe place nearby.
Highlights:
1. Campy, Fifties and Sixties inspired decor.
2. Frito Pie.
3. Attentive waitstaff who kept our glasses and bellies full.
4. My dining companions.
Weird:
1. The table of gothic chicks straight out of "The Craft." One of which was in the late stages of corset waist training. Her waist was maybe 16" around max.
2. The layout is a little strange. Two doors, but one is labeled as "Employees Only."
From the other reviews it's unclear whether a second pass will improve or confirm my first impression. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
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I'm leaning towards four but am going with three on this one. I really only go to Shady Grove for Unplugged at the Grove but they do a great job of managing so many people. The service is actually pretty quick, beers are cold, and its just kind of a fun casual atmosphere. They lose a star for not having enough restrooms, for being a little overpriced and for resting on their laurels. I'd like to see them host some more unique events and really live up to the Austin funk.
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The food is ok. I have been here about three or four times and haven't been impressed by anything I've ordered. The outdoor seating is fun and the vibe is energetic but I can get a better view (for this quality of food) at The Oasis.
This used to be a regular stop for me during my many visits to Austin in the 90s and my partying heydey. Ate there today and now I like it a bit less. Maybe it's the luxury condos being built next door. Those and the crane now intrude on the sky. Ah, progress! Maybe it was the heat of August. Maybe it was the dry and slightly charred burger I had that was disappointing. Maybe it was my low-talker waiter. If I go again, I'll be going at night when it's cooler, but I really think this is the sort of place where you need to drink to make it fun. I bet I give it 4 stars next time if I am drinking!
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The more things change, the more they, well, actually change in this instance. Shady Grove has never attempted to masquerade as fine dining, garnering a great deal of its local love from the embracing of trailer park kitsch, boiler plate Americana fare and silly sloganeering. In fact, it's been so long that I've felt that I've had a decent handle on what this place was all about that I scarcely thought twice about it in between my last stop in and the one I made today.
This ended up being about a three and a half star experience for me, with notable highlights including the weather (which they can't really take credit for), rapid seating, the fact that they've opened up a second bar since I was last in (perhaps coinciding with that last review, it's been that long) and the amenable matter of our waiter. I had the pot roast, which they've apparently just started carrying at lunch, and really enjoyed it, the stewed carrots and potatoes. It was just what you'd figure, comfort food served comforting, and for all that wasn't surprising, it definitely was downright pleasant. Enough that it won't be so long for an encore.
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A nice day: Come early if you hope to sit outside
Date Place: Super Romantic
Veggie Friendly
Lacks Light Inside
Menu: Average Menu but great outside seating!
I went to to this place when my boyfriend came into town with about 6 friends. They have this elaborate patio that provides a very festive and fun environment. I love it. If I was on a date, I would be impressed because I am a hopeless romantic kind of person. We waited for about an hour for the "sit where ever" option but we also told the host person that we wanted to sit outside. It was a nice day, very breezy. They were really busy so their outside service were lacking, by lacking I mean there was literally nobody insight to offer you a drink or appetizer (I guess that saved us money at the end) but I was having too much fun too care about the lack of service. After about an hour, we were informed that an inside table had opened up and we could be seated right away. We could also decline our table and wait for an outdoor table to clear up but that would require another hours wait. I remembered it being very dark inside. There were few tables and it looked empty compared to the noisy outdoor settings. They arranged this long table for us and everyone thankfully got to sit together. Very accommodating for large groups. I forgot to mention that a lot more people showed up so the original 6 now become about 10. I ordered these cheese fries and they were good. Very cheesy. Their chili soup cup was perfect. I felt full because it was real meat and cheese unlike others *cofff coff* Wendy's chili. I then ordered a chili cheese hot dog which was huge. This place did not pass the bread test. I started to pick at my bread. It was soft and tasted like those hot dog buns that you buy from Walmart. My boyfriend had a hamburger, my friend had a veggie burger, I think it's called a garden burger but regardless, it looked good from my angle. She informed me later that it was great too. They do serve drinks for those 21 and up and really I can't think of anything else to say.
The best thing about this place is the environment outside. I would recommend this place to someone who is looking for a change of scenery or place to sit on a nice day. Their menu is like any other menu that you can find at a high scale burger place.
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I've got so many restaurants to review, and too little time. It's a shame, because I haven't had any time to give Shady Grove my thanks for delivering consistently okay service.
You read that right. Shady Grove has okay service. The waiters and waitresses do their job, have a bit of personality, are generally nice and get their job done, but they don't really go above and beyond to make recommendations and refill your drinks. You probably won't see them every 3 minutes, either. But you know what? That's fine because I'm not expecting to wow a date by bringing them here. Shady Grove is where you go when you want to just chill and have a bite.
They've got a huge patio area covered with trees and lots of, uhm, shade. Cheap chairs and tables, some umbrellas, a small stage where they have live music on Thursdays. They have a grassy area out front where they allow dogs, and they'll serve drinks out there during music. There's also a full bar and plenty of booth and bar-table seating inside. Surprisingly, they have the parking room needed to facilitate filling this place up, even during live music.
The food is on par with the service - nothing to write home about, but no complaints either. Pretty tasty chili cheese hot dogs and huge dessert pie slices.
S.G. gets 4 stars in my book for the simple fact that it just works. When you're looking for something low-key and chill to throw back a drink and have a bite to eat without a fuss, they fit the bill nicely.
I come to Shady Grove for their hippie sandwiches and veggie chili, which I believe to be the best in town. The wait for a table can be a little long but you can chow down on some appetizers and get your drinks while you wait. After your meal, I highly recommend unbuckling your pants and having the peach cobbler for desert, just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
My only beef is with the no dogs allowed on the patio rule, pretty silly when they are so close to Zilker Park. They have lost out on my business several times when I have had old Sparky with me.
I would have rated this place a 5-star just for the chili cheese fries if it weren't for the wait staff. I've been a few times and it seems like they all have some serious baggage. It's like I'm in a restaurant staffed by college career counslers (i.e., people who hate humans yet go into a customer-service oriented business).
As far as the other food on the menu - I'm not convinced. The fries are great, but everything else I've had kind of reminds me of a glorified IHOP...except without the pancakes.
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I wanted to give 3.5 stars but yelp doesn't allow it.
The food is fairly good and well worth the price. I highly recommend trying out their french fries and hot dogs. I love the relaxed laid back feel this place gives off, my only real issue with the place is that the service is pretty slow. It's a nice place to sit back and relax, just don't go there if you're in a hurry.
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The very first place I visited while in Austin was Shady Grove. While my GF was living there, she was obsessed with their veggie kebabs, so we had to stop by en route to our home for the weekend.
While I really dug the outdoor patio, I think this place was a little too gimmicky for me. Seems like they go a little overboard with the hippie references and usage of Airstream trailers. Granted, Austin is littered with these bullet RVs, but perhaps it was a bit much? Who knows? I'm just a filthy tourist, so who cares....
The sandwiches aren't bad. Really, the best part about it was the bread. It was fresh and tasted homemade. I think it's actually called hippie bread... which further validates my "going overboard" suspicion on the restaurant's theme.
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My first time, oh how I have dreamed of going to Shady Grove. Now all my dreams have come true...
Well, ok not yet. But I fulfilled a fantasy...er, hm.
Anyway, went in with my sister after some shopping. It was a little breezy that night but out on the patio, no problems. We got seated pretty quickly but out waitress apparently did not know she had our table for a good 5/10 minutes. Then she was very non-Austin, fake tan and lots of makeup sorority girl type. Meh.
Anyway, got our drinks promptly. She took our order and was very cool the rest of the night. I do not even remember what I had, I did drink with dinner and had consumed more than the fair share of it before the food got there. ha! The green chili rice was good tho.
I would say go ahead and check it out. Good atmosphere. There may be a few bumps from walking in to end of your meal. Worth it though.
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What's up with this place? Why is there such a long wait? Today we went for Wednesday lunch and we had to wait for 25 minutes. We sat out on the patio and a waiter came to ask us for our drink order. We all ordered iced tea, which was pretty mediocre. When the waiter came back with our teas, we had to settle the bill. Of course, who ever carries cash these days? I was assuming we could transfer the drink order to the table.
But there were plenty of open tables, but it seemed like there was a lag time in seating people. And the food wasn't something you could find at a billion other places. I'm always confused why this place is so popular.
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good place to grab a beer and food. my favorite on the menu is the campfire veggie kabobs - it comes with veggie chili and rice. To be honest, it is the main reason I come here. The rest of the food is decent so I always go for the veggie kabobs.
It can get really crowded - especially the outdoor area on a nice day. The burgers are pretty tasty and the green chili fries are yum. how can you go wrong with queso covered fries. also, really good onion rings. two people can eat for less than 20$ and the staff is friendly and mostly attentive.
also, I left my most prized ring here once, like a complete idiot, and was utterly devastated and positive it was lost forever. took the chance and went back to check with the hostess - who did manage to hand it back over, with some slight hesitation. thank goodness for honesty and decent people. that truly makes me a fan.
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This is a great place to sit outdoors when the heat isn't in the triple digits. The food is good, the staff is friendly and there is never a shortage of people hanging out and having fun at the bar. I have not been in a while, but feel a visit coming on this week. They have parking.
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I don't see what the fuss is about. This place was recommended by a couple of people so I expected it to be good, but it was just very run of the mill, bland food. Felt like I was eating at a chain restaurant. The tables were really low to the ground and uncomfortable and the service was spotty. I wouldn't return to this place...
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Save Unplugged at Shady Grove
A friend took me here and my first impression was good. I like the atmosphere, friendly staff, and relatively quick service. The food wasn't great. It definitely wasn't the worst, but they could have done better. I had the burger since I've heard there great, and I just wasn't feeling it.
I read a review that said their chicken fried steak was one of the best, and went back to try it. Again, I wasn't blown away. Not sure if I'll go again.
I have been going here since I moved to Austin in 2007.
This is also the place my family begs to go when they come visit, and the food and service is always pretty good. I recommend the chicken or fried queso catfish, and I have heard the hot dogs and hippies are great.
Awesome patio outside, but sometimes the wait came be kinda long. The staff is usually pretty good, and they are definitely veterans of the waitstaff world. However, sometimes they can be a bit snippy, but no reason not to go!
I want to give 3.5 stars because I feel like I would have enjoyed this place more this time if there was a band. I like patio restaurants with live music.
I have been here before for the Thursday unplugged shows when Jimmy LaFayve played and that was fun just because of the atmosphere. But the food is just ok and the inside is not as fun to be in as the outside.
I came back yesterday and it was a gorgeous sunny day- A perfect afternoon for sipping margaritas and enjoying the sunshine. The only thing that bugged me was that they forgot to put chicken on my hippie chick sandwhich. uhhh big oops. I wasn't really mad though since I wasn't in a hurry and the waitress was really sorry about the whole situation. And in the end I pretty much got a free sandwhich to eat later.
I will be back soon to hopefully add another star because I really want to like this place more.
"Don't mind us..we're just trying to move out of the sun!" Not really what you would expect to overhear, or say, at a place called Shady Grove....but take note that the leaves don't stick around during the winter, so grab a table with an umbrella.
My boyfriend and I stopped here after some biking around Austin and were in need of food and possibly a beer. The food was good...I had the hippy sandwich and he had the cheeseburger...neither were extraordinary though. The highlights were the chesse fries and the selection of beer...and the atmosphere. You just can't go wrong with sitting outside in Austin!
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