Blue Dahlia Bistro
Bistro · San Marcos
107 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Highlights
Modern French bistro with vegetarian options and lush patio
Modern French bistro with vegetarian options and lush patio
"Enjoy lunch at this sweetheart bistro, which happens to be another Austin transplant. The specialty here is the delicate tartines, but hearty renditions of meatloaf, ravioli, and coq au vin will satisfy more voracious eaters. Blue Dahlia’s European style extends from the dishes to the atmosphere, with indoor seating featuring exposed stone walls and dim lighting, as well as an outdoor patio offering a retreat from the urban scene." - Kimberly Olivas
"If we needed a restaurant to explain “cottagecore” to someone who didn’t spend half their time on the internet, we’d probably show them a photo of Blue Dahlia’s patio in Westlake. It’s cozy in a way that feels less tailored to smartphone-holders, and more like it grew up in a quaint village near a babbling brook in the French countryside. The menu is simple—mostly made up of salads, tartines, and a few heartier plates—but you’re not coming here to experience innovations in modern French cuisine. Grab a seat on the patio full of blue mosaic tables and hanging plants, order a prosciutto and mozzarella tartine to share, then round out the meal with a bowl of coq au vin blanc or a salad niçoise. If you really want to lean into the aesthetic, do it all in your favorite prairie dress or chunky knit sweater. " - Nicolai McCrary
"The laidback cafe in the heart of West Lake Hills offers five types of cheeses, as well as grapes, olives, and jam on its board, plus wines. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Central Easy Austin bistro Blue Dahlia’s large backyard patio is both covered and surrounded by vegetation for maximum coolness." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This charming bistro has a lush patio and European-inspired menu. The all-day breakfast is great for satisfying cravings for waffles or blintzes, or stop by during weekday happy hour for $5 glasses of wine, a $10 cheese board, and other great deals." - Erin Russell
