Blue Dahlia Bistro
Bistro · San Marcos ·
European bistro with French-influenced fare & a lush patio
European bistro with French-influenced fare & a 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
"The Bee Cave Road space at 3662 Bee Cave Road had most recently been the only Austin-area location of the French bistro Blue Dahlia; that Bee Cave Road location opened in 2012 but closed on April 30, 2024 after co-owners Amy Ramirez and Sam Ramirez decided not to renew their lease. The original Blue Dahlia on East 11th opened in 2007 and closed in 2020, leaving the only remaining Blue Dahlia out in San Marcos." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Previously, the 11th Street address was the original location of the French bistro Blue Dahlia Cafe, which operated from 2007 to 2020 and expanded into San Marcos and Westlake; the Westlake location is closing on Tuesday, April 30." - Nadia Chaudhury
"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
