Salty Sow

My dear friend Brandy & her man Alex helped me devour stop 5/6 for my birthday weekend of gluttony at the Salty Sow in Austin. She's pretty much a vegan which means he only gets to eat meat when heathens show up! I'm beyond grateful that she opened her home to me, talked me through numerous aspects of the city, & above all was there for me when I needed it. True friends tell you what you need to hear even if it hurts your feelings. As for the feast‼I took on the Catfish Taco, Truffled Deviled Eggs [ with salty sow bacon bits ], Roasted Bone Marrow [ with bacon + gruyere crust plus toasted baguette ], & finally the Candied Pork Belly [ collard greens, pot liquor, soy balsamic syrup ]. Of course I couldn't skip the dessert Butterscotch Budino [ salted caramel, whipped cream, almond biscotti ]. The candle was a pleasant surprise. This version of bone marrow with the cheese coating was fascinating. I've ordered this dish countless times, but have never had it like this. Amazing. I think adding truffles to anything is basically ferry dust to a fat kid. Another set of eggs beat my mom's, & the chefs went out of their way to make a feast for the vegans at the table. I can't wait to go back!

It had been a minute since I've been to the Salty Sow. Waited too long ha. The ambience was great, and comfortable. Lighting was not too dim as experienced at other establishments we had dined at. Real cozy atmosphere.Our server, Chris, was outstanding. He was great on giving us recommendations for starters and the mains as well. He was courteous enough to provide us dessert on the house to celebrate a belated birthday. He was very attentive and provided us information about the rewards program which included several restaurants we went to and are fond of. I could go on and on about Chris. We were very grateful to have him as our server. Now, the food. We started out with the Smoky Fish Rillette with Baguette and pickled onions. I had never had this before, and was impressed. Very flavorful and you could taste the "smokiness" in each bite. Paired with the bread and onions, it was delicious. Next were the Crispy Brussels Sprouts leaves. Oh so good. The right amount of flavoring, yet not overpowering.Though not a huge fan of bone marrow, this Roasted Bone Marrow was actually appealing. With the addition of melted cheese, that enhance the flavor and texture. The slow roasted pork shoulder was very tasty if maybe a tad overcooked. Still, it was worth it. The Candied Pork Belly was the best pork belly I've had to date. Sweet yet savory and tender. Delicious.The dessert was more than we expected having already finished ample portions of food. The beignets were fluffy and lite and the ice cream complemented the banana flavoring making the dish very appealing to the palate. Great experience here at Salty Sow and again kudos to our server Chris.

One of my favorite spots for a happy hour or meal in a casual setting that has some of the most flavorful dishes on a happy hour you can find around town. Their HH is a slick two hours between 4:30-6:30pm from what I last recall and the seating with their picnic benches is my personal fave spot. A few dishes worth trying are their duck fat fries topped with an egg (or ask for it to be on the side), rosemary honey fried chicken, ricotta, crispy brussel sprouts, and bottle of wines. The bottles are so well priced and a great glass of wine in my opinion. They have a few dishes that are set for their actual dining menu and having been here a few times you can't go wrong. Service is always kind and I love their old fashioneds. It's a nice and casual spot with a reserved parking lot out front.My personal hack is to come here before a Broadway Performance or any show at Bass Concert Hall as it's such a quick drive to the venue.All in all, a spot you can't go wrong with.

The Salty Sow has always been mentioned by friends and neighbors as a place to dine. Finally had the opportunity tonight. We had reservations for four, and were seated out back in a covered abba heated tent. All the table in the back were high bar tables. Actually, I think maybe all of the table were tall. The hostess and service were friendly and helpful. The food came out in a timely manner and was seasoned well and the perfect temperature. My faves tonight writer the whipped cow milk ricotta with baguette, and the beef shoulder. Can't wait to return!They have their own parking lot, though it's free. But they do have you register your license plate in their app.

A girl be eating eating through Austin (IG @nhueats_) and I honestly don't go to a restaurant twice unless I love it and Salty Sow is definitely one of them. I absolutely love starting off with their bone marrow appetizer, any of their entrees (ask servers for their recommendations), and ending the night off with some banana foster beignets! The ambiance is very chill and farm like. I wouldn't say their aesthetic is nice but it gives homey vibes. I came here looking good with a dress and then the next time I came in a hoodie. Either way the food is amazing!

I Yelped Salty Sow 8 years ago saying I'd return. Well, it's been awhile, but I came back as promised. Brussel Sprouts were just as I remembered - awesome!Candied pork Belly was different than what I remembered but still good. Items that really stood out this time were the Triple Duck Fat Fries ... the eggs with the gel-like yolk ... so cool! Truffle Deviled Eggs - gotta love anything with truffle. I never rave about mashed potatoes, but they were creamy dreamy. Bananas & Beignet Foster - delish! Plate was large enough to split 6 ways so everyone could have a a few sweet bites. Outdoor seating is heated, warm, and dog friendly.

I had not visited The Sow for about 8 years, and I had the forethought to make a reservation for a Saturday when I knew we would be in town We started with the Pimento Bacon Cheese toast. It was crunchy and gooey all at the same time...which isn't easy to do. Hubby had the Filet. He says it was cooked to perfection, juicy, seasoned well for a great taste. I had the Farm Salad (sans beets...yuck). The salad was divine. The onion dressing was the tiniest bit sweet which I loved. The pork belly easily made this an entree salad. We shared mashed potatoes which were rich and creamy and the quinoa with lentils which were nutty and just the right amount of chewy. Sadly, we were too full for dessert, but what we saw at the table next to us made us truly sad we didn't order dessert. Oh well, next time for sure!! Service was the right balance of attentive and well-paced.

I love this place for its fantastic happy hour deals that satisfy both cocktail enthusiasts and food lovers. I've visited a handful of times, but this last visit truly impressed me. Despite its large size, the restaurant feels cozy and warm. After work, I took my mother here for a nice dinner before she left town. Our server, William, was incredibly helpful and accommodating of my dietary restrictions. He ensured that I had something delicious to eat by working with the chef to remove allergens. We ordered the filet mignon, triple-fried duck fat fries, broccolini, and cheesy grits. I'm not usually a fan of grits, but these were delightful--very creamy and full of cheesy goodness. My mom ordered the Black Walnut Old Fashioned and was extremely impressed with its balance. At the end of the meal, we had the chocolate truffle cake, which was super decadent (perhaps a bit too sweet). William recommended we try the beignets, so we're looking forward to trying them next time!

This one has been on my list for quite a while. I'm glad I stopped in. Great customer service, great Decker, great food. This is what you would call an easy five star review. Food: the food was simply amazing. We got quite a few items to Tri and everything was exceptionally good. The deviled eggs were probably the best deviled eggs I've ever had in my life. The fries were crispy and very good as well. The catfish tacos taste good. The spicy chicken bites with the coleslaw was simply amazing. The fried chicken with the biscuit was phenomenal. That was one of the best biscuits I've ever had. Blown away. Last but not least of dessert. Their version of tres leches was amazing. Once again, we enjoyed every single item off the menu. We will definitely come back soon. The customer service is top-notch. I cannot remember the lady who helped us at the front who was the host, but she was very nice and welcoming. Also, our waiter I believe his name was Sam. He was one of the most professional waiters I've ever experienced. What a great guy. He's the type of guy that you would hire for any position because you can tell he's just a good person and he has Great people skills. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. Very impressed with this young man. The decor nice. I'll definitely bring my girlfriend back here. She would love this place.You guys knocked it out of the park today did an exceptional job.

We had some friends make a reservation here. At first I was a bit nervous cuz the menu wasn't something I would normal move toward but once we started seeing the food I was definitely happy we came. The deviled eggs were incredible. They were running a promo for BOGO entrées (which is insanely awesome) so we got a Filet and their burger, both of which were incredible. The restaurant isn't huge but the intimate setting made for a very nice dinner for the four of us. Service was awesome, we'll be back!