Austin Pizza Garden

Permanently Closed

Austin Pizza Garden

Permanently Closed

Historic building, thin-crust pizza, large patio, local beers

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6266 US-290, Austin, TX 78735 Get directions

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Oak Hill Pizza Restaurant Pizza Garden Is Closing After 27 Years - Eater Austin

"After 27 years in business, Oak Hill staple Austin Pizza Garden is closing. Its last day at 6266 U.S. 290 will be Sunday, January 17. Austin Pizza Garden opened in 1994 in the historic James A. Patton building, a rustic rock building that opened as a general store back in 1898. Austin Pizza Garden was a distinctive landmark on the way out of Austin on 290, and was known as a friendly place for its signature pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and local draft beers, as well as its large outdoor patio. An employee of Austin Pizza Garden told Eater that the closure was due to diminished sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, joining the dozens of restaurants in Austin and over 10,000 across the state that have closed for the same reason. He also shared there is a possibility that the restaurant would reopen in a new location." - Erin Russell

https://austin.eater.com/2021/1/8/22221206/austin-pizza-garden-closing-oak-hill

Austin Pizza Garden

Temple T.

Google

I am really disappointed with this experience. I had often heard how awesome this pizza place was but it left me quite underwhelmed. I got an order of mozzarellasticks to go which was probably a mistake because they often get a little bit cold and chewy even after sitting for just a couple of minutes. I think they would be really good eating in the restaurant fresh and hot they look like they are homemade and home breaded. The pizza is sell however was very disappointing. They listed as a medium but I think it's less than a 10 inch pizza. The cheese tasted uncooked completely and was extremely chewy more than it should have been. The crust was all so undercooked and it was not much to it. The sauce is decent sitting on top of the right crust it would taste really good. I'm glad I finally got to try it but again very disappointed in the results.

Dirk V.

Google

This used to be a serious Austin icon. It's been sold and there are clear positives and negatives. No longer an "old austin" joint to be clear but still a decent place especially to take kids. The place used t be real hot or miss on burnt crust but as far as thin crust goes it was amazing when right. Literally the best thin in town... but alas no more. The menu used to be ridiculous... way to many items and the weird stuff was gross. Not the case anymore- still a lot of options but not a stupid amount of gross pizzas. Fair beer selection. The have gluten free which is great for people in my extended family. THEY HAVE A PLAYGROUND NOW (great since I have kids). That's about it. It's cool. Smooth. Consistent. And that has merits. The old place was better on its best days but wildly inconsistent.

Shara K.

Google

Right across from the Hampton Inn. Didn't know what to expect as we are from out of town. What a pleasant surprise! Such a cute little place. The service and food were so good! We will be back! We ordered the mozzeralla sticks, a pizza, greek salad and pizza rolls.

Mr. Marshall’s T.

Google

I love pizza. I love outdoor patios with a TV and lots of space to talk and good service. All of those came together at Austin pizza Garden. Even though I was outside, I felt the amount of times I was asked if I needed anything was perfect for me that day. I was in no rush, it was a Sunday on Labor Day weekend and there was a game on the big screen. Pizza was solid and I am looking forward to taking one of the slices out of the fridge tomorrow! (I love cold pizza too)

Lilliana B.

Google

Great selection and will customize my pizza. I don't like red sauce and they made me an olive oil pizza. Prices are fair as well as friendly good service.

Jeremy P.

Google

Great outdoor place for the kids to burn energy, good beer selection, pizza is just okay at~15$ a small personal pizza. Solid friendly service. You're welcome.

Anny

Google

I was really excited to try this place because it looks like it would be a great Austin pizza place. But no, I hate to say it but I think this really is the worst pizza I've had in Austin. I hate wasting food and I especially never leave pizza behind, but after one slice each, my friends and I didn't want anymore and neither of us wanted to take the leftovers. Crust was tasteless - like they forgot to put any seasonings in it. Seriously, fix this recipe and your pizza will taste an insane amount better. One bite and the cheese came off the entire slice. Gave it 2 stars because the waitress was very friendly and their ranch and marinara were actually really good.

Michael B.

Google

Excellent brick-oven pizza and lasagna! Their lunch special is reasonably priced. Fantastic pizza. 14 beers on tap! One of Austins locally owned, best kept secrets. Also historic building from the 1800's. Old post office or something. Supposedly haunted. Ooooo. Lol.

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Oak Hill Pizza Restaurant Pizza Garden Is Closing After 27 Years - Eater Austin

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Austin Pizza Garden

Temple T.

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Dirk V.

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Shara K.

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Mr. Marshall’s T.

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Lilliana B.

Google

Great selection and will customize my pizza. I don't like red sauce and they made me an olive oil pizza. Prices are fair as well as friendly good service.

Jeremy P.

Google

Great outdoor place for the kids to burn energy, good beer selection, pizza is just okay at~15$ a small personal pizza. Solid friendly service. You're welcome.

Anny

Google

Michael B.

Google

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