Maie Day

TLDR: Come on Prime Rib FridaysFor 2025, I've made it my mission to try at least one new Texas Michelin Guide restaurant per month. To kick things off, I started with Maie Day and was eager to see if it lived up to the hype.I stopped by for a weekend lunch, only to find that the menu leaned heavily toward breakfast items. I wanted something that truly showcased what Maie Day is about... not dishes I could have made at home for a fraction of the price.Instead, I opted for the Prime Rib Slider ($18.50)--the closest thing I could find to their signature Prime Rib. I've never tried anything served with au jus before, but wow--if this is how au jus tastes, I'm obsessed. The hint of horseradish in the sauce gave it a kick I wasn't expecting. I might just have to order more meaty sandwiches in the future! Unfortunately, that happiness was short-lived, as my slider was just as it's name intends.. it's a slider, not a sandwich.For anyone still interested in trying Maie Day, I'd recommend stopping by for Prime Rib Fridays, starting at 11 AM, where they serve a thick slice of their prime rib with my new favorite au jus for just $19.

We were out enjoying a stroll along S. Congress Ave and decided to stop in for a a Happy Hour burger and I am happy to report that we were not disappointed! The weather was beautiful so we sat outside in their courtyard area. While casual, the candles on the table and nice linen napkins give it an added touch of taste! We had heard that Maie Day serves up a good burger and I have to say, it was exceptional! The presentation itself created an excitement for what was to come! It was cooked to perfection! And the service was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Josh made sure to check in frequently and ensured we had an enjoyable experience. I wouldn't say this is the type of restaurant that you would want to bring a child to but my granddaughter enjoyed the special one on one time and the entire staff was very kind and accommodating to her! She has been raving about her evening out with her "Lollie" and I am thrilled to have found a new Happy Hour place to bring my friends to!

I stopped by Maie Day hoping to find a fun Austin spot to bring visitors, but it fell short. The location has so much potential, but the vibe was missing.During happy hour, I had two glasses of wine and fries at the bar for $40. The fries were fine, but I had to pay an extra $1 for a tiny portion of ranch, which felt a bit nickel-and-dimey. Service was mixed--one bartender was trying to do it all (thank you!), but the other staff seemed indifferent.This place could be great with more energy and better hospitality, but for now, it's just meh.

When I give a 5 star review it's because a restaurant does at least 1 thing better, or as good, as any restaurant I've been to. Maie Day earns that distinction for the divine prime rib I ate last Friday. Incredibly tender interior, a little finishing salt to bring out the flavor, nicely marbled, roasty exterior crust, intense umami/beefy jus, and flavorful & spicy creamy horseradish sauce, I can't remember a prime rib better than Maie Day's (that includes iconic House of Prime Rib in San Francisco & my dad's Christmas roast). At the end of lunch, I seriously wanted to order another slice; it was that good We sat outside at one of the big tables in the protected courtyard shared w/ Manana and the South Congress Hotel. It was a beautiful mid-70s day, and the courtyard provided a lovely environment for lunch. On Fridays, Maie Day sells their prime rib for $19. They say it's a 10oz cut, but honestly our 2 slices seemed closer to 12-14oz (a very welcome surprise!) We actually tried to eat at Maie Day twice before and they'd already sold out of the prime rib by about 1:30pm, so I suggest getting there before 1pm if you're really craving the prime rib.The service was also friendly and prompt, food was on the table w/ in 5 minutes of ordering.

I have mixed feelings about Maie Day but unfortunately the bad outweighs the good enough that I probably would not return. I found Maie Day through the Michelin guide and was excited to try another restaurant that I assumed would be top notch with a recommendation from Michelin. Unfortunately, this has been the first of its kind that has left me disappointed. We started with the Maie's El Rancho Roberta Armstrong Dip which first came to the table cold. After letting the server know, they kindly replaced it with a hot queso but unfortunately, even hot, the queso was grainy, flavorless, and the chips were somewhat stale. We picked at it until our mains came which were the burger and the prime rib slider with a side of fries. The burger was gorgeous, and looked amazing. I could tell the meat was high quality and seasoned well. The sauce they use was very mustard heavy and overwhelmed the flavor profile of the whole burger. The main downside is that it's insanely messy and falls apart immediately once you take a bit. I ended up using a knife and fork as the meal progressed to save my hands from being covered in the sauce they drown the burger in. The slider was nothing to write home about. The tiny portion of prime rib was not made better by the gravy that it was served with. The fries were fresh, crispy, and well seasoned. Our server was great and very attentive. She was kind enough to remove the queso from our check after seeing that we barely touched it.

I took myself out to lunch for my birthday at Maie Day for the prime rib special. It did not disappoint! A tender, juicy perfectly cooked prime rib swimming in a bath of au jus! The service was excellent, and We were treated to some fun fiddle music. I highly recommend a Friday lunch at Maie Day!

Enjoyed dinner with my sons. Will come back again for lunch to try different options.

Do not SLEEP on this place!! From start to finish everything was amazing! Our server Jackie was friendly and attentive. The food....oh my, the food. You can get anything here and you will not be disappointed. The pecan espresso martini is fabulous too!!! Make a reservation ...now! I kinda hate to tell people about it but honestly if you want good food and excellent service this is where you should be coming to in Austin!

We went here for a birthday celebration, a total of 8 people including kids. We had a reservation and were seated soon after we arrived. We heard about their famous $20 Prime Rib special on Fridays, so we decided to try this restaurant for the first time. We ordered Chips and Queso for appetizers. The chips are the same kind you would get at Americanized Chinese restaurants when you order soup. We frequently call them "wonton chips," though I'm sure there's an official name for them. They were delicious! I couldn't stop eating them as they reminded me of my childhood. I couldn't try the queso as I'm lactose intolerant, but my family said that it was good.We all ordered prime rib. When it came out, we could see the chef inspect each rib, cutting into each and tasting for quality. It was a fantastic experience to watch him do that in the middle of the restaurant. However, when we tried the rib, we were all very disappointed by how much salt it contained! The rib was tender and flavorful, but I'm sure I ate my entire day's worth of sodium in just a slice of meat. Some of our party couldn't take it and couldn't finish it.They also allow you to order two sides, the mashed potatoes and the broccoli, for $8 each. Both were made with milk products; again, I'm lactose intolerant, so I couldn't eat them. Both sides were also too salty, and the portions were small! If you had small hands and made a cup with your hand, that was how much food you were given, but you were charged $8 for salt... um...I mean for the side. I decided to order a fruit bowl, which, to my surprise, came with strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. It was a good amount of fruit; I think I paid $4 for it. It was a much better decision than getting an $8 side (salt) dish.The interior was nice, but they had live music inside the restaurant. We were trying to have a conversation, but we were shouting over the band that was playing. The music was good, but come on! It was Friday lunch, not a weekend dinner!Lastly, our server mistakenly thought it was the kid's birthday instead of my adult sister-in-law's. Did you think we would all come out and spend hundreds of dollars at a steak restaurant to celebrate a birthday for a 3-year-old? They gave a free chocolate cake, which was nice, and provided small plates and spoons for everyone at the table.For the owner/chef of Maie Day, note that when people don't finish their food at your restaurant, it's not because they're full. It's because your food is too salty. Maybe to you, your food is good, but with how much salt was in our food that day, it felt like we were tasting the ocean.We won't be back.

My review is only for their prime rib specials on Friday from 11-3pm. It's first come first serve and walk-ins are welcomed, however, I think it's better if you make a reservation for their Friday special on OpenTable! I sat outdoors and even though it's scorching outside, their outdoor seating is covered so it's definitely tolerable.It was not busy at all when I came at 1pm. I only ordered the prime rib for $19. If you wanted a side of mashed potatoes, it's $8. I thought the prime rib was juicy and it was cooked to perfection. However, it lacked flavor and needed more salt. The horseradish cream was delicious and was lowkey the star of the show. Even though it lacked flavor, the portion size was good, and for the price of $19, it's not bad at all and worth the try!When I was looking at their brunch menu, their items were a bit pricy. What stood out to me was their avocado toast because it was $18.50 (includes whipped avocado, garlic oil, field pea, pickled mustard seed, and arugula). If you want to add an egg, it was +$4. Avocado toast for $22.50 seems a bit steep IMO. But definitely come for their Friday prime rib special, I think that's worth it!