Teddy's

Teddy’s - Review - Rosedale - Austin - The Infatuation

"Not to be confused with the cocktail bar in Cherrywood with the same name, Teddy’s is a cute restaurant in Rosedale from the team behind Bill’s Oyster and Bill’s Dips. There’s a bit of overlap among the concepts—you’ll find both oysters and burgers at Teddy’s—but this menu is mostly dedicated to the Southwest. That means dishes like wild mushroom quesadillas, ancho chile salmon, and king ranch casserole. It’s set in an old, renovated storefront with checkerboard floors and cozy wallpaper, and it can get pretty noisy.  Still, this is a nice place to catch up with friends over a casual (but slightly pricey) dinner or brunch, with a wide selection of crowd-pleasers that are a little more exciting than your typical neighborhood cafe. Food Rundown Cocktails We’ve enjoyed all the cocktails we’ve tried here, especially the Ocean Front Property In Arizona made with roasted jalapeño rum, pistachio orgeat, pineapple, and lime. Tuna Ceviche This is a tasty ceviche. The fish tastes fresh, the pineapple is sweet, and the fresh mint and chives mixed in add an herby brightness. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Crab & Sausage Hushpuppies We like where Teddy’s head is at with this, but ours ended up tasting pretty bitter and burnt on the outside. Lump Crab BLT The MVP on the menu. We’d come back for this BLT alone. There’s plenty of sweet crab, and the bacon is thick and crispy. This is a lunch (and brunch) exclusive, so plan accordingly. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Red Fish Divorciado Our fish was cooked great, but it could have used a little more salt to really make the dish stand out. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary New York Strip At nearly $60, this steak is priced close to what we’d expect to pay at a steakhouse, but doesn’t pack the same sear or seasoning as a place dedicated to large-format meats. The garlic mashed potatoes are good, though. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary