The Driskill Grill

I love the old school elegance of The Driskill. Absolutely a classy place that's perfect for a special occasion. Stopping by the grill is often a good choice because the salads are impeccable. Specifically, the wedge! A classic salad with a touch of grace.

The Driskill Grill is perfect for a large party, special occasion, or anniversary date!The atmosphere is very intimate, as it is tucked behind the hotel bar/restaurant area behind glass doors. The difference between the quiet in the Driskill Grill versus the bar outside is actually quite stark. The decor is fancy, classic, and elevated. We ordered the duck, which was fantastic. The portion was large, the duck was tender and flavorful, the risotto was creamy, the dried orange peel pieces were interesting, mushrooms were yummy, sauce was perfect and added another dimension. For dessert we had the roasted banana semifreddo which was also good. I had never heard of or had a semifreddo so I was curious about it - I think it's ice cream but the texture is closer to a tiramisu or dense cake. I had called ahead to ask about parking and they said they validated valet parking. In reality they only validate $10 off of the original $30 valet price.

Dropped in late one evening as bar served a limited menu.We went for salads, sides and wine which were all very good. They had a great list of wines by the glass and prices were a good value (compared to price gauging in NJ).Service was light but not bad and ambiance was what you would expect in an old school Texas steakhouse.

It is a nice and elegant restaurant inside The Driskill hotel. You have to go past the bar which was jam packed yesterday. We had reservations which I highly recommend. Emily our server was super nice and knowledgeable and helped me with all my gluten related questions. I decided to go with the breast of duck and my husband with the fillet. The duck was absolutely delicious. It comes with a mushroom risotto and candied blood orange which makes a perfect bite with the duck. The citrusy of the blood orange really elevate the duck which had a perfect and black sear, but kept the moisture inside. The risotto was very creamy and the mushroom sauce provided that earthy combination. My husband really liked his fillet although it was a bit overcooked for his taste. He mentioned the latkes were good, but on the spicier side. For dessert we had the caramel flan which was the only gluten free option on the menu besides the sorbet. The flan was perfectly cooked and it had the perfect creamy texture. However, it lacked bit more of flavor. I wish it had more vanilla and was a tiny bit more sweet and the pears were more tender.

Realized I didn't add the pictures of the fantastic food so here they are. If you get the chance you should go eat here. It's a menu that had a lot of thought put into it by the Chef when he wrote it.

Came in here a few weekends ago on a Saturday evening to celebrate my friend's birthday. Overall vibes n ambiance: old-time fancy schmancy / kinda reminds me of the 1st class floor on the Titanic, stiff energyBoth the food & service were mediocre. Overall, i walked away feeling pretty underwhelmed given the big hype this place gets. I mean, yet another menu downtown with little to few options/selections. Due to this, i settled with ordering the mac n cheese side dish for my food, which was creamy and tasty & worth the dairy/carb splurge, especially for a night ahead filled with booze. Another friend ordered their biscuit board & caesar salad; she said both were just okay, and that some of the biscuits/bread tasted on the staler side. The birthday girl of the evening ordered the spinach spaghetti entree, & loved it! We got a few rounds of drinks, including martinis we all enjoyed. Our server was very well aware that it was our friend's birthday dinner celebration, & yet still, she did not bring her any kind of dessert or special lil fingy?? For such a highly-esteemed establishment with the higher price points they have, i was v surprised & disappointed to find them having missed the mark on customer service, let alone leave us with any kind of "wow" impression as their reputation merits...Since their limited menu left me feeling jaded and bored, along with the seemingly unjustified, higher $$$ tags, i most likely will not be wasting my time $ etc on a second visit here.

I hadn't been here in several years. In the past the menu was underwhelming but it has turned around for sure! We had some great dishes, the service was great, and it's always fun to be at an Austin institution like The Driskill.

The meal I had tonight was one of the best dining experiences I've had my entire time living in Austin. Our server, Emma, was very friendly and provided us with impeccable service during our meal. The ambiance was very pleasant and comfortable. All the dishes we ordered were well thought out, well seasoned, well executed, and , most importantly, absolutely delicious. In all honesty, there wasn't a single aspect we didn't enjoy about tonight's experience. 10/10 a must try, we will definitely be back!

We just finished a delightful dinner experience at this newly reopened restaurant. We went to the pre-theater prix fixe menu and it was truly amazing. My wife and I are wine and food enthusiasts and frequently attend fine dinners with our Chaine des Rotisseurs fellow members around the planet. Tonight's dinner was Chaine worthy.We started with classic Oysters Rockefeller and Steak Tartar with bone marrow aioli and quail egg accompanied with a roasted Jalapeno. Both were plated beautifully with classic presentation. For entree's , my wife had the Tournedos Rossini with foie gras over a duck fat Latke in a truffle sauce. Prepared and presented to perfection. I had what turned out to be the house special which was a duck breast prepared with balsamic blood orange and mushroom risotto. AMAZING! The desert was a gold dark chocolate mousse cake, gianduja feuilletine base, with a mint gelato. So rich and it perfectly complimented the meal. Even the coffee was amazing. It was a local roasted coffee but had the taste and strength of a Turkish coffee. We ordered some Sambuca to compliment the richness with a bit of sweetness to offset the natural bitterness of the freshly roasted beansThe atmosphere was what you would expect from a restaurant of this quality. See the pictures of the restaurant to get a sense of the atmosphere. Beyond the food, what made the dinner special was Emily, our server. She had the perfect demeanor and professionalism you would expect from a restaurant as special as this one. She knew the menu preparations and the wine list parings and made some wonderful recommendations that were on point. We asked to speak to the chef who was unavailable but we met with sous chef Cliff Benavides who gave us a blow by blow education of the food sourcing and meal presentation. He was passionate about his production and full of pride and gracious when we shared our appreciation for his efforts. He gave great praise to executive chef Mark Dayanandan for his ingenuity and also for allowing him to express his artful creations.All in all, I give this restaurant 5 stars. I should mention that we had dinner the night before at another "fine restaurant" in Austin which was very good but not near as special as this restaurant. I would go back to both but my first choice would be this restaurant which I will return to every time I visit Austin. My compliments to the chefs, servers and GM for reintroducing this restaurant in its glorious return.The only recommendation I would make is to change the music to something more consistent with the food quality and ambiance. I would suggest the Rat Pack or something similar. I realize we are in Texas and a Texas theme would be nice considering the history of the hotel but country music or 70's rock just are not a good match for the offering they honor us with as guests.This restaurant and polished staff are a must when in Austin.

Emily is the best server I have had the pleasure of waiting on me and my girlfriend in a very very long time..... extremely knowledgeable, well spoken and made us feel right at home! She gave perfect advice on which wine and drinks to pair with what food. On the food, we came back a second night after being disappointed so we have now tried the Braised short ribs, venison, filet mignon, and roasted duck, all excellent dishes with wonderful flavor and contrasting textures!