Edge Rooftop

We visited what seems to be one of the only rooftop bars in Austin, located on the fifth floor of the Marriott with an incredible view straight down Congress to the Capitol. If there are other rooftop spots like this, let me know, but this one definitely impressed.The drink I tried, an Aperol and strawberry cocktail called "On the Edge," was fantastic. The brisket lollipops were equally impressive--I'd order them again in a heartbeat. The tuna tostadas were surprisingly good as well, given that rooftop bars can sometimes be hit-or-miss with food quality.The service was perfect--attentive when we needed them and out of sight when we didn't, creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall would recommend for a rooftop experience with great food and drinks.

This place definitely has a great view of downtown, including Congress and major buildings, so it would be a great place to go to with friends from out of town. It's also very cute at night with the gas fireplaces everywhere, which provides warmth and interesting pictures.The food is okay, but not great. We ordered the camembert dish for like $23, and what came was so underwhelming that we actually sent it back. It wasn't even warm, when it should have been melting, and the quality of the cheese was mediocre at best (ok, I am French...). However, our waitress was great and super accomodating. She comped the camembert, brought us free guac (which was good), and then we ordered several drinks, and the evening was fun. We also ordered the beer cheese, which is a cute presentation with 2 gigantic pretzels (seriously, who needs so much bread) and a little cast iron dish with melted cheese over a sterno type canister.

Went for their Snow Much Fun event. Rooftop is on the 5th floor of JW Marriott. They have fake snow by the hour starting at 6 PM. I was expecting snow to fall everywhere, but it looked like it was just spraying foam on one part of the rooftop, which was a little disappointing. I like the decorations and live piano music. You can get cute pictures here. You may order food/drinks with your server. I got the hot cocoa but didn't really enjoy it. The alcohol overpowered the sweetness I was hoping to enjoy. All the drinks come in festive cups. Free street parking after 6. Or you may valet/park in garage but I've heard that can be pricey.

Currently they have their December drinks and they are seriously questionable. The hot cocoa was probably the best one there while every other drink was hard to finish. It was getting cold so they had fires going but they are 60$ per hour for the big units while 30$ an hour for the smaller ones. I would only recommend getting a classic drink at sunrise/during the day/sunset since it was not worth it without the view the rooftop offers. Service was ok. It is a liability for them to charge your phone so bring a portable charger .

Beautiful view of Austin skyline. We reserved a cabana for our group which was great to feel private but still get all the views. Drinks were great and service was super kind

The Christmas bar in Edge Rooftop was awesome. We had the sliders and a cookie dough flavored drink as well as some others off the specialty menu. The views and the fake snow really made it awesome, and I had a great time catching up with some old friends while visiting Austin for Christmas. It's rather difficult to get a table for a large group here, but it's worth it. Just be sure to make a reservation beforehand.

Amazing spot to come to for the holidays. No way you cannot feel festive with the lights, cozy fire, music, and even fake snow. So many opportunities for cute pictures. They have a festive drink menu too-they all look cute but I wasn't overly impressed by them (more about the look than cocktail quality). I haven't been beyond the holidays but would be a cute spot regardless!

Came to check out this spot on a Friday night. They were packed and it table service only. I didn't have a reservation so I sat at the poolside bar instead. The carnitas tacos were great and I enjoyed my cocktail (bourbon, peach, lemon) as a part of the beautiful austin skyline. It nice this is publicily available inside / stop the JW Marriot downtown Austin. Def make a reservation if you plan on going during peak hours.

Stunning rooftop with stellar views! My friend and I stopped in for post dinner cocktails and dessert. We were fortunate to be seated at a table with a view of the Capitol building as well. Felt like I was on a rooftop in Chicago or NYC. Definitely a romantic spot for a date night.The espresso martinis were generously sized and tasty. Key lime pie was pretty good as well. Service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

I made a reservation for 12 (their max size) for my friend's and my birthday. They asked what the occasion was when I made the reservation, but that seemed to be of no importance (last year, we got free birthday shots at Zanzibar). The bar is only on the fifth floor of the JW Marriott, which was kind of a disappointment when we stepped into the elevators that went from floors 5-24. There was no signage in the hotel lobby for Edge Rooftop. The view wasn't very good--there was only one side that has an okay view of a few buildings. The cocktails were pricey, which was expected, but we weren't even paying for a good view. I got the Sunset on Congress, which is a cocktail with gin and aperol. It wasn't bad; my friends liked it more than I did. My friend who got the Mexican Candied Paloma said it was inferior to the ones he is used to. I tried it, and the tajin on the rim seemed to be the only good part. The Sangria on the West End came in a large glass, and it tasted watered down but not bad. I tried my friend's Lady Bird mocktail, which we both agreed was too sweet. Finally, I had the Texas Sipper, which was so bubbly and tasted like I was drinking Topo Chico (which it has). For food, my friend ordered the California Bowl, which she thought would be like a quinoa bowl, but there was barely any quinoa and a lot of leaves.The service was mixed. We had weird experiences with three different servers, one who seemed very disoriented, and two who appeared irritated by our request to adjust the level of the fire. The fire pit was very nice as it was a chilly evening.