Second Bar & Kitchen At East Austin Hotel

What a fabulous restaurant! Excellent service, great fun atmosphere. Came over for lunch and the food was excellent.I would eat here again for sure.

My husband and I decided to go to breakfast to celebrate my birthday. We chose Second Bar & Kitchen. We drove up and found parking in front. You do have to pay for parking. We also went on a week day at around 11:00 AM. Not sure how crazy parking is on the weekends or during busier times. The restaurant interior is nice and bright with a welcoming atmosphere. After we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess/waitress. She asked us where we would like to sit and then guided us to our seats. She asked if we wanted water to start and we agreed. She came back and brought our waters and the menus to look over and then gave us some time to look at the menu. Within a few minutes she came over to take our order. After looking at the menu I decided to try the Avacado Toast which comes with eggs sunny side up, smashed avacado, pickled onions, feta, and hash brown potato cakes. I also ordered a side of bacon. While waiting for my meal a kind woman came over and told me that they were out of potato cakes and asked if I was fine with crispy breakfast potatoes and I agreed. My husband decided to try the sourdough toast with jam and the Huevos Ranchero Benedict which comes with poached eggs, pork, black beans, cotija and spiced hollandaise. The Avacado Toast was good. I've never tried it and it was a positive experience. I used a fork and knife to eat it. The avacado on the toast was fresh, the pickled onions and feta added flavor. The eggs on top of the avacado made the dish more filling. It came with cilantro on top but it wasn't listed on the menu and I don't like cilantro so I put it aside. The crispy breakfast potatoes were good but had very little flavor. They were crispy on the exterior and semi soft inside. I enjoyed mixing them up with the avacado that came off of my avacado toast for added flavor. I prefer breakfast potatoes to hash brown so it worked out. The bacon was good. I prefer crispy bacon but It was semi crispy and semi soft. The food had a good mix of textures. My husband enjoyed his breakfast and said that the hollandaise sauce was a little spicy but he didn't mind it. He said that the toast with jam was okay. I asked him what kind of jam it was and he said grape. Overall it was a good breakfast. The parking for us was easy, it has a nice atmosphere, the service was great and the food was good.

I would recommend this place more for a happy hour/ casual lunch than a go to dining spot. The service staff was very friendly (especially the female bartender upstairs!!) but service was slow to get food out. I would not come here if you are on a tight timeline.Located in East Austin Hotel the ambiance and decor is fantastic- beautiful space. The bar drinks were solid. The parking can be a bit dicey as is typical of East these days, but they do validate if you park in their lot!Food was hit or miss. The pizza was a little disappointing. The crust wasnt airy and soft, and the flavor was a little bland for being pepper and sausage. The hamburger was good, cooked well, but wasn't anything special. Some other dishes looked good on nearby tables, but for the price point if you are looking for good food there are better options in East Austin. Come for the cocktails and ambiance, not as much for the food.

I have mixed feelings about Second Bar & Kitchen. I had their food at the airport and it was a special street taco pizza. At the 6th street location I ordered a sausage and pepper pizza and it be acceptable for flavor wise but when the title of the pizza is sausage and there are multiple slices with no sausage it is an issue...The service was friendly but slow. I rather hit up Jewboys sliders across the street.

Stopped by for cocktails before a dinner reservation. The bar was a great vibe and the drinks were excellent. Looking forward to coming back!

I stopped in after a yoga class looking for a reading nook and warm drink, and this exceeded any expectations! The ambiance and vibe in here is so cute, I love the aesthetic. I ordered the dirty lover, which tasted like a spicy chai latte. I also got the maple croissant breakfast sandwich and I think it's the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! Fluffy egg, thick Swiss and layers of turkey between beautiful flaky mapley croissant. Heavenly. My waitress Gabby was super kind and gave great recommendations. I'll def be coming back here!

The pecan cinnamon roll is to die for. Gooey, sweet, hot, cinnamon-y goodness. Check the pics. It tastes even better than it looks if that's possible. I have a feeling their brunch is about to take off since it's a fairly new addition to the east side and they are reasonably priced. Their eggs Benedict and blueberry French toast were also delicious. We enjoyed the side of hash brown cakes too. We arrived at 10:30 for an early brunch and it wasn't busy yet, so we had our pick of tables. The AC was great considering the summer heat. They also have a patio and bar area. Service was good and we enjoyed our visit.

We had a large group (11) come In here for dinner on a Saturday (with no reservation...) and second bar staff took such amazing care of our group. The inside downstairs is really beautiful and quirky Austin vibes or you can eat upstairs on the rooftop. They also have pool parties on Saturdays. I ordered the East side panini which was huge! I upgraded to the truffle fries and was a little disappointed in the quantity of the fries but they were delicious. Note if you eat at the rooftop it is bar service so you go into the bar and order yourself. For this reason I think it was too expensive, but we still loved our visit here for views, vibes, and amazing customer service by management.

I loved this place! Every time we peeked in it wasn't very full and idk why! We stopped in around 8-9 for a snack and a cocktail and it was great! My martini was fantastic, and the fries were so perfectly crispy. The inside is so cute, I loved the tiled tables and the plants. The server was so friendly and even hooked us up with a phone charger while we were there. Definitely recommend it!

There are so many reasons to love this place. They have delicious, creative, and moderately priced cocktails. The happy hour savings are significant. The evolving menu always has great dishes complemented by specials. Some stand outs are the decadent crab pansotti and the seared salmon. There are several great vegetarian dishes. The pizza crust is so flavorful and perfectly baked that you won't leave any on your plate. The bartenders (Cat and Caleb) are friendly and knowledgeable. Hanging out with them is a treat. There is a large bar and dining area downstairs but even better, there is an upstairs bar and deck on the second floor. While 6th street is overrun with people waiting in lines on Saturday nights, you can easily find a table and relax here.