Barley Swine
American restaurant · Allandale ·
Seasonal American small plates & a deep beer list.
Seasonal American small plates & a deep beer list.
"As a New Texan restaurant, this spot held onto its one Michelin star for the second year and is also an Eater Award–winning restaurant." - H. Drew Blackburn
"Part of Austin’s inaugural Texas cohort, it was among the seven local restaurants that earned Michelin stars in 2024." - H. Drew Blackburn
"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
"A meal at Barley Swine isn’t short (it’s tasting menu-only here), but is somehow manages to feel even longer than it is. And maybe that’s because you don’t want to leave. The dining room is warm and inviting, like a cozy lodge in a much colder city. It’s a place where you can peek into the open kitchen and see exactly what the team is working on at any point. And most importantly, it’s a meal you and your date won’t stop talking about until the next time you visit." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Barley Swine feels like a secret supper club tucked inside a cozy ski lodge, but it’s actually one of Austin’s OG trailer-to-fine-dining success stories. Now in Brentwood, this tasting-menu spot serves seasonal Texas-inspired dishes. You might start with a bite-sized tartare puff and end with a masa tres leches that tastes like cornbread’s fancier cousin. Book a seat at the bar for a front-row ticket to the culinary show. Barley Swine’s menu changes monthly, but their creativity (and incredible shiitake dumplings) are consistent. Come for a celebration, or just to pay tribute to one of the Austin greats—either way, you’re in for something memorable." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion