Blue Dahlia Bistro

"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

"Lunch at this sweetheart bistro, which happens to be another Austin transplant. The specialty is delicate tartines, but hearty renditions of meatloaf, ravioli, and coq au vin will satisfy more voracious eaters. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Brandon Watson

"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