The 17 Best Austin Restaurants For Birthdays - Austin - The Infatuation

"When you tell people you’re eating at Barley Swine, it’s usually followed by the question “Oh! What’s the occasion?” It’s one of the most “Austin-y” fine dining spots in town, seamlessly blending local ingredients and classic Texas flavors into a seasonal tasting menu experience that you’ll want to revisit year after year (and maybe even more often). The dining room is warm and inviting, like a cozy lodge in a much colder city. It’s a place where you can look into the open kitchen and see exactly what the team is working on at any point. Come to Barley Swine when you want an intimate, celebratory meal that you can stretch out over a long evening." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion