Gabriel's Cafe

Convenient hotel restaurant. Stopped here just before midnight for a quick late bite. Tortilla soup was delicious and bartender was very polite.

Serves all higher end drinks (martini, old fashioned, etc) in a plastic tailgate cup. Give me a break. If I wanted an old fashioned in a plastic cup, I’d hit a local frat party or the tailgate scene. Thought with was an adult restaurant at a hotel with the margins to justify success. Don’t come here during a game weekend if you expect a good drink in an actual glass. Definitely a lower class scenario.

All around solid place with fresh food and conveniently located right inside the AT&T Hotel. Just watch out for the drink prices, they are rather high. I got the four grilled cheese, the bacon and toast is crisp with perfectly melted cheese blends. The fries were so good, I ordered a second side order of them. Whatever seasoning it is they use is awesome.

I would have given 5 stars for Cindy, she was amazing. However the guy at the bar was extremely unwelcoming. He had a very condescending attitude , I do believe his name may be Shane judging by the receipt. I order pick up/to go. I said thank you & he would even say a peep back. I was very thrown off guard. He was super friendly to the other male guest but asked like he had a problem even acknowledging me. Again I would give 5 stars to Cindy.

This is a very convenient place to get a quick bite. We came here for lunch on a all day meeting day. We got cheese dip and chip as the appetizer, southwest salad, and smoke beef taco. The cheese dip is very flavorful. However, the cheese gets cold too quickly, and it was tough to dip the chips in. The ingredients for the salad were very fresh. The vegetables were crispy. Smoke beef taco was tasty. It had a very smoky flavor. Meat was tender. It came with chip and salsa. The salsa has a strange after taste, and I did not touch the salad after 1 bite. Service was great. Our server was friendly.

I had a delightful experience at Gabriel's Cafe, Texas Style. While the service did take a few extra minutes, because the have to bring the food from the 2nd floor, it was well worth the wait. The food, served was delicious, and the staff was exceptionally friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend, as it offers a unique Texas-style dining experience with great service.

While at our stay at the AT&T Conference center, we visited this cafe several times. Food, ambience and drinks were great. I loved their Mac n Cheese starter and Beyond Burger (vegetarian).

Had great drinks and service over the weekend. The experience was made memorable by our bartender A.J., whose drinks were crafted with perfection. He was conversational and extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. A shoutout to the establishment for hiring such great staff.

Ambience: Located inside AT&T Conference Center and Hotel. If you are staying in the hotel or within walking distance, I would recommend to pop in for a drink. But not worth an Uber ride or parking to come here. Service: While there were quite a few servers working must of them were standing around on their phones or staring at us rather than offering to assist. The bartender was overworked as she was doing all the work. She was actively greeting people at their tables leaving the bar area. Then she would run back to the bar area to make drinks. Eventually some of the other servers grabbed the drinks to serve those at tables. Drink: We popped down for a drink during happy hour. The special for the night was the Salted dog. We asked bartender what was in the drink. I love grapefruit so why not try it. What a lovely beautiful looking drink. The first sip I was not sure if I would like it. I let it sit for a few minutes to allow the ice to melt a bit. And well that really made the drink. I ended up really enjoying this drink and would recommend to give it a try.

This restaurant is located inside the ATT Hotel and Conference Center on the UT Campus, where we are at a conference. Came in here for happy hour and ended up having dinner. The drinks were good, but inconsistent between bartenders. Our server Frankie was gracious and nice. The atmosphere is casual, but they have some nice drinks on the menu. We all had nachos, which were huge. These can feed 2-3 people easily! We got 3 between 6 people and didn't even finish. We got beef, chicken and pulled pork. My favorite for sure was the pulled pork! The salsa was fresh and delicious, and the guacamole was creamy and flavorful. I think I tasted a hint of cilantro in the queso which was wonderful. We had a nice experience here. The manager Oscar rounded out our night so that our server could go home, and he was absolutely fabulous. Took really great care of us!

Would be 5 star but the place was freezing !! Wayyyyy too cold. A/C is great but this is ridiculous. Food was excellent ; well prepared hot and tasty. The falafel and 4 cheese grilled cheese were great. Waitress was attentive.. it was an off time so she had other tasks but did an ok job!

Really good lunch on a nice patio with great service. I got the Achiote Chicken Sandwich with house chips. The chips were crisp and tasty, and the sandwich was a gooey mess of delicious. tender chicken, with fresh toppings. My wife got the Superfood Salad and added shrimp. It was a large bowl of fresh greens, with lots of tender shrimp. Service was excellent. Somewhat limited menu, but I had multiple items that looked good to me to choose from.

I got the salmon at this otherwise nondescript hotel restaurant. The broccolini preparation -- a red pepper romesco made with shallots, carrots, and agave nectar -- batted way, way out of the league of an average hotel restaurant. Shockingly good food, shockingly good preparation. Everyone gives restaurants five stars today. In this case, I really mean it. FIVE STARS.

This is the closest modest, non-fast food place to eat near the IMAX. There are only a few bar seats, but even with a generally low number of patrons, it was necessary to attract a bartender's attention to get a drink order in, order food, order refills, and get the check. A strength was $3 Texas beers. The Mac & Cheese sounded good on paper was just OK, but then I am a Mac & Cheese connoisseur. There was no sharpness to the cheeses. My friend ordered the nachos with smoked beef. As someone who doesn't normally eat much beed, the beef tasted good, but there were barely any black beans. To be fair, I couldn't appreciate the dish because I am not a fan of queso, but my friend who is just rated the dish as a 8/10.

This is a very convenient place to get a quick bite. We came here for lunch on a all day meeting day. We got cheese dip and chip as the appetizer, southwest salad, and smoke beef taco. The cheese dip is very flavorful. However, the cheese gets cold too quickly, and it was tough to dip the chips in. The ingredients for the salad were very fresh. The vegetables were crispy. Smoke beef taco was tasty. It had a very smoky flavor. Meat was tender. It came with chip and salsa. The salsa has a strange after taste, and I did not touch the salad after 1 bite. Service was great. Our server was friendly.

Happy Hour is seat yourself. Seated myself on the patio and enjoyed the lovely evening. Nice wine list. $2 off per glass on happy hour. Enjoyed the Daou Cab Sav. 1/2 off select appetizers during HH, but portions are more than generous and more than I could eat for a meal. For reference, I had the shrimp quesadillas which came with chips, guacamole, salsa, and cream cheese. I thought it was tasted. I enjoyed the guys who served me. Personable. Perfect mixture of attentive while leaving me alone to just enjoy hearing the UT bell tower chime every quarter hour. Was in a rush at the end, and they got the bill to me quickly. I'd definitely go back if I were at the ATT hotel/ convention center or on campus for a quiet hour. It was happy!

We stayed at the hotel and stopped by for a drink and nosh before walking to a comedy show. We had about 45 minutes to hang. There was a big game on that evening that UT was playing in. We got the dip trio and the Brussels sprouts. Those were both good and came out in about 5-10 minutes or less. Our drinks, however, took about 25 minutes to come out - and the restaurant was not busy at all. Seemed like the bar staff and manager were very involved in watching the game and weren't really concerned about getting our drinks out. We were almost done with our food and didn't have long to enjoy our drinks before leaving. The Brussels sprouts were really good, and you can't really mess up a chip and dip plate.

Not many seats for sitting up at the bar which I prefer to do on work travel, but nice staff and service. Chips trio dip appetizer was good. Margarita was good. Shrimp and pimento cheese grits was delicious!

This was our spot for a convenient dinner while staying in the hotel. This is a seat yourself spot. We ate outside on the patio and the service was quick. The menu is pretty limited with a few starters, 2 salads, 3 sandwiches and 2 taco options. The food was average but fine for a quick bite. We ordered a few drinks, sweet potato apps, chicken wings and beef tacos. If you have more energy or time to drive or walk I would check out other nearby options but for convenience it was appreciated.

I was staying in the hotel for a conference so this was kind of our lifeline in a pinch. I'd really recommend it if you're staying at the AT&T Hotel and conference center. Through out the week I had a chicken sandwich, the burger, and the NY strip. All were very good and was satisfied completely with the orders! Service was good and they also do happy hour. I forget what day but local beers were only 3 bucks, very pleasant surprise.

I really like this place. The drinks are fairly priced and the staff are all super friendly. Super convenient to come here from campus and their 4-7pm HH is wonderful (sweet potato tater tots, crispy Brussel sprouts, fried chicken bites...all excellent, massive portions and super good value).

Casual restaurant at convention center hotel. Good fare. Great staff. The burger was awesomeness. Right balance of bread and beef. Most think more is better.

Constantly, I've eaten there multiple, multiple times, every home game for the ladies volleyball program. There is never enough servers, slow in drink orders, heaven help if you need a refill. The food is always slow in coming. It's the same song and dance all the time. Today went in, was told can only order beer and soft drinks, as usual, no bartender. 6 of us, one order didn't get made, it was a salad, it took 13 minutes for it to come out. After the rest of us ate, the person eating their salad by themselves. It's always the same story, we are short handed, not enough help, blah blah. The service is slow. Then they add 20% because of 6 of us. The server didn't refill drinks, I had to walk up to bar to get it refilled, both water and a soda. The server forgot to enter a meal. Then had the audacity to want 20%. The management has to be one of the worse I've seen in a while. They don't care, it's obvious, because it's always below par service. You have been warned.

A restaurant in the AT&T Hotel. A bit pricey, but it's a hotel! Had a Caesar salad & added chicken. Very tasty. The dressing was delicious. It was $16 and did not have croutons! Caesar salad REQUIRES croutons. I was working so I couldn't imbibe, but the drinks and beers looked good!

Maybe it's slightly overpriced, maybe.....but Gabriel's Is Solid That's For Sure!!! Server Rich was exactly the Server for my wife and I. Great guy and Great food. Oh, also....I'm a Quesomaniac and the Queso Here is Primo

Food is decent, and servers are really nice, albeit clueless about their menus. As the only 3-meal restaurant inside the hotel, I find it absolutely shameful that during a week-long stay, the menu NEVER changed between lunch and dinner, and the kitchen offers zero daily specials. Seriously? The servers never knew what the soup of the day was (and actually admitted the soup changes every 2 days "when we usually run out"), and couldn't ever answer whether any dishes I mentioned were made without meat stock (as a vegetarian, we depend on accurate knowledge of ingredients.) Missed opportunities here to have a captive daily audience of diners, but they really don't seem to care that I walk up to 10 blocks away to eat my daily meals when I would rather eat "at home" while staying here! That said, their queso dip is divine. That earned them a third star.

Let's be clear, the happy hour menu is cute but otherwise it's like get a grip! Two tacos? Nothing out of the ordinary for a hotel restaurant but a third taco would be more appropriate but times are changing and that's the new standard. Side bar, what is it with the Tacos! Tacos! Tacos! Not so much a comment on this particular restaurant but maybe I'm just looking out the window and reflecting on my surroundings. No really, there's no point in taking time to review this place because it's exactly what you expect which is fine. I'm here to talk about getting to talk to this hunk of a bartender and I didn't even get the pleasure of asking his name. Can you say service with a smile? I haven't had the urge to fall to the floor upon looking at someone in person before but I feel like I could have rolled around in circles and jumped out of a window to then come back in pretending to be a different customer because that's just the kind of impression he made. Never have I ever considered myself to be the type of guest to make a scene or get embarrassed just by asking for a water but I mean, is it just the ice I'm chewing on talking or am I still in shock after trying to awkwardly smile back I mean BLUSHING and giggling as I scurried away to hide behind a menu. Frankly yelp, I'm typing this out right now because I didn't know what else to do but try to express this surging feeling through some kind of activity like twiddling these thumbs because antsy isn't even the right word, what do I do? Walk out with a wave? Try to thank him for the water? Pretend like it never happened and forget? No. Maybe this is for other people on yelp who seem to have lost a sense of whimsy because that's how I was feeling before and now, perspective seems much more dynamic a thing than I ever even imagined.

A nice spot inside the AT&T hotel where I was staying. It was crowded on a Tuesday and the crowd was a mix of biz types and few younger folks with backpack. We sat the bar...the bartender came over right away and we did not have to do puppy eyes at the bar tender hoping they would come to us...drinks were not cheap...they are similar San Francisco prices...they did have the Scotch I wanted...so all good.

I enjoyed Gabriel's very much. The staff and bartenders are very friendly and attentive, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. I had a turkey club that was made with smoked turkey. It was a great variation on the classic and I liked the rich taste.

After touring the Blanton Museum I needed to find lunch some where. It so happen on Sunday the museum cafe offered little other than cold sandwiches and I wanted a hot meal. A woman at the museum recommended Gabriel's Cafe to me and it ended up working out great because I needed a taxi which is offered just outside their door and it was walking distance since I had no car. Located in the AT&T conference center ground level Gabriels is the hotels bar/lounge restaurant. It is on the edge of UT campus, a view of the tower is within view of the door I entered. I found it to be huge, but on the day I visited hardly anyone was there. I scouted the bar with playoff football and did not hesitate. A couple of others had also ponied up and were enjoying the game and some libations. A look around the dining room and the place was spotless. Every table clear, every chair in it's place and it presented nicely. The male bartender took no time to get my drink order and since I was in a hurry I told him I needed to order quickly and catch a cab. He placed a menu in front of me and I flipped it open and reviewed and asked for a recommendation of something hot. He said the house burger with house made chips are a great item, especially for a first timer. So I said go for it and had a brew in front of me in no time. He was friendly and we chatted a bit about Austin since I was from out of town. I really felt comfortable in the place and dug the sophisticated decor. I relaxed and watched the Packers and some other team duel it out in a play off game. My food arrived in probably less than 15 minutes and smelled dlish. Burger, cheese, bacon and nice over sized buns and house chips. I first snapped a few chips down which were surprisingly some of the best house chips I've ever had. The burger staring at me and ready to consume did not disappoint. I was juicy, scrumptious and quite filling. The bartender was attentive and checked on me a few times to make sure all my needs were met. My check arrived quickly upon request and the amount around $15 was a great deal. Credit card swiped and a nice tip left for a great lunch and service. Since Gabriel's is in a hotel those not staying may overlook this gem. I can tell you if I was in the area again I would definitely come back for the same menu item, it was a really solid burger and chips. Unsure what the vibe of this place is when they have business, but for me it worked well and could only get better with some background laughter and a nice group of people. Absolutely a cool lounge.

Best drinks ! Amazing!! Chips n trio of dips great. The burger AMAZING! Wow. Best one I've had in Austin. I'll come back for just the burger. House chips great too.

Carlton made this such a great experience! We had a bad time in Austin so far BUT Carlton made it a million times better with his excellent service and his wonderful recommendations about things to do in the city. Carlton makes this place great and he should recognized for his exceptional character and service. Five stars for the restaurant just because of this man! the food and drinks were great too. If you are in Austin Texas, be sure to stop by and ask for him!

What a great place. It is hidden inside the AT&T center. Very nice place, a bit formal, but not too much. Service was A+, very good selection at the bar, good list of whiskey, included Glenlivet 21, what was a surprise. Menu is adequate, but the most important was the very relaxed atmosphere with very friendly staff. If you looking for a steak dinner this is not a place to go, if you want to relax after work or take someone on the date or a family dinner, this would do just fine.

We visited Gabriel's several times during our stay at the hotel. Between the staff, excellent food and drink specials our stay was fantastic. Everyone seemed to have a great time while there. The staff was always witty, knowledgeable and engaging. Keith was absolutely the best server we had during our trip. We will definitely be back.

Outstanding service, quality food, and amazing location! Great spot for meetings near campus or game day bites. Highly recommend!

In my ever-continuing quest to find the perfect Reuben, I found myself here per some trusted sources, after a show at Bass Hall. I made it in just under the wire (thanks to GoogleMaps and finding adjacent street parking) as the kitchen closes @11pm sharp to have their pretty epic reuben and house chips (w/an amazing dipping sauce!) and for $10, it was well worth it! It should be said that this place is kind of hidden in that it is on University Dr. in the AT&T Conference Center w/the hotel and the super fancypants Carillon restaurant. There is valet parking, but I don't know how much it costs. The Cafe itself is a kind of surprising fancy, dim-lit swank type decor and atmo, which was almost initially off-putting as my friend and I walked in super-casual in jeans and sweaters, but we were immediately put at ease when the hostess/waitress sat us immediately and put my reuben order in with literally just a minute to spare. The place was a ghost town when we entered on a Sat night, but it might have been off peak day/hours. The Reuben was magnificent and close to the best I have had in Austin, the house chips were perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce they came with has given me yet another addiction. The service was solid and we were in and out in under 40mins. That being said, I will definitely try this place again during the day as the view from the huge windows would probably be fantastic of the UT campus!

Last night I ordered a 6 oz fillet medium. My friend ordered the same thing. Hers was perfect but mine was cooked well, no pink at all. It had good flavor so I ate it. This afternoon I come in and I'm the only one sitting in the back away from the bar. You have the PUPPY bowl playing on all 5 big screen TVs. I'm the guest in the dining room. A couple comes in and asked " oh you don't have the SUPER bowl on?" Mind you the game doesn't start for another 1.5 hours. The server commences to put the pregame on ever tv except one which he changes to GOLF. WHF? RUDE AND INCONSIDERATE.

Located inside of the AT&T Conference Center on the UT Campus, I've been here twice for different work lunches. The lunch menu consists of a handful of different salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and tacos. I have had the garden salad with chicken, and it was very well done, albeit a tad bit on the pricey side. The chicken was perfectly grilled and seasoned, and the salad toppings were fresh. My coworkers have ordered the burgers as well as the turkey melt with fries, and they all have loved everything. The atmosphere here is relaxed, but also nice enough to where you can come in for a work meeting or a casual lunchtime meet up with friends and family around town. Definitely give it a shot if you're around campus and are wanting a sit-down lunch.

A perfectly pleasant hotel bar with food ... in a nice room with good looks and high prices. One major draw that sets it apart. And this draw is a HUGE plus. They do their own infused tequila with fruit, herbs and jalapeno. They do their own infused vodka with pineapple. These are absolutely positively destination beverages. In particular, you have never drunk anything in your life like the jalapeno infused tequila. The alcohol is smooth. The jalapeno is scorching. The fruit and herbs give powerful taste. This is a demanding complex beverage that is at the top of my list for good infused spirit beverages. It is worth coming to the ATT Center just for the tequila alone. The food, the room, the other drinks and the prices are all typical of a nice hotel with high prices - but one that delivers fair value for the high prices. You won't get any bargains - but you won't be ripped off either - which is a contrast from the gouge-the-customer mentality of many supposedly destination hotels. The food isn't as good as the Carillon across the hallway (which is a bona fide destination restaurant). But it is serviceable. The ambiance and the bar are perfectly lovely. If I wanted a nice drink on campus, stopping off here for the tequila would be a fine move.

Three coworkers and I stayed three nights at the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center for a conference. In that time, we ate at Gabriel's 5 times and we enjoyed every meal we had there. Here are the dishes I can personally vouch for: - Smoked BBQ sandwich, with brisket, onion, pickles, cole slaw, brioche bun, and a side of house chips - this was my first taste of real Texas BBQ, which may be a crime to some, but it was delicious! The brisket was tender and had a mellow, smoky flavor. The cole slaw had a mild flavor and nice crunch, which I appreciated because I don't like it when it has too much vinegar. The house chips deserve their own paragraph, because they were fantastic! Thick cut, great crunch; none of us left any chips on our plates. - 13 1/2 hour Mesquite-Pecan-Hickory Smoked Brisket with Stout-Molasses Bourbon BBQ sauce and a side of corn casserole - Again, the brisket was excellent, both sweet and smoky. The portion was quite generous, and so I can also tell you that the brisket is equally wonderful as a cold leftover. The corn casserole was the only downside to any of my meals at Gabriel's; it was fairly dry and did not have much flavor. Some more salt, pepper, and milk or cream would have done wonders. I don't usually add salt to anything, but the corn casserole needed it. With this dinner, I also got their Texas Sunset cocktail. Unfortunately, I don't remember what was in it, but it was very good. - Sweet Potato Tots - made with parmesan, truffle oil, and maple mustard, served with habanero aoli - These tots were great and tasted like french toast. They tasted more sweet than savory to me. - Chorizo & Charred Corn Hush Puppies - These were just the right amount of moist and spicy, with a slight smoky flavor. - Dip Trio with Tortilla Chips, Fire Roasted Salsa, Queso Blanco, and Guacamole - My whole table enjoyed the dip trio. All three dips tasted fresh, and even the queso was light enough to leave us satisfied without feeling heavy. - Specials - Grilled Cheese with Tomato Cheese Soup - I don't remember all the details of these dishes, but I know there were like 3 cheeses and gouda was one of them. The soup was creamy without being heavy, perfect for dipping the grilled cheese. The bread for the grilled cheese was crunchy the way a toasted sandwhich should be, and the cheese oog'ed out like God intended melted cheese to oog. Service was great, especially considering we had to divide our checks every time, even having to have a separate check just for alcohol. The staff was always courteous, quick, and happy to oblige. Sports played on the 5 or 6 tvs and the bar seemed to hop at night. The majority of customers were professionals, which is probably because of the location, but it would be appropriate for families, too. I'm sure there are solid arguments for leaving the hotel to go find "real Texas food," but Gabriel's is fantastic, upscale restaurant with really great food. If you're limited by time or circumstance, you still can enjoy a great dining experience in Austin.

Mostly for its convenience factor, I enjoy Gabriel's from time to time. It's located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em!) in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The staff is good and getting better. Alex always takes great care of me and my guests. They've changed the menu recently, adding some local items and updating some of the less classy meals. They now have Antonelli's Cheese, which is great, and the reuben is pretty awesome. Try the tacos too. If you park in the AT&T Center, then you can get your parking validated, so don't valet or park on the street. If you ever need to hold a happy hour, their event staff are friendly, and the deals are pretty good. They'll set up apps and start a tab. All in all, a good, chill place to hang out.

This was the bar at the hotel where I stayed for a conference, but it is also the only place that serves a full lunch on weekends. So I popped in on Sunday afternoon, to eat & catch a bit of the Saints game between meetings. The service was...confused. The waiters were sweet but falling all over each other. Turns out none of them normally work lunch in this space. One of them didn't know how to run credit cards because he normally worked room service. But they tried hard. Drinks were good and the one time I ate there the shrimp tacos were tasty.

my flight was super late. I was sooooo disappointed because I had already scoured Yelp for the best vegan love close to the conference center. alas, everything was closed, so I sadly shuffled into Gabriel's.... SURPRISE!!! this place is awesome! vegan options o' plenty. I had the white bean dip & spinach salad, but I COULD HAVE had a few other dishes. HOORAY! it is very lounge-y. VERY dark. liked my hip waiter, he was kinda snarky, but in a southern charm kinda way.

Alright, I work at McCombs making the AT&T Center my home away from home. As such, I have had a chance to eat a few lunches at Gabriel's Cafe. First off, this is a great spot because there always seems to be a table available. Also, way better food than you can find this close to campus. I always get a salad as Gabriel's makes delicious salads. While I thought it was a bit pricey, the ginormous plate of salad I was presented with more than made up for the cost. Last time I went I enjoyed a delicious pecan whisky cocktail that really made my day. It was a perfect pairing with my salad that happened to include pecans as well. The staff at Gabriel's is top notch. They always take time to talk to me and are happy to provide great suggestions on what is good that day. Nice, quiet space to enjoy a good meal. I highly recommend Gabriel's as an alternative to the fast food that seems to permeate campus.

I just hosted a small meet and greet event for about 20 people at Gabriel's. We set it up last minute and Michael was super helpful in getting everything ready for us. They set up a small buffet for us with a few tables so people could mingle. We had some snacks and deserts and they were delicious. Will definitely be back for more events like this! Thank you, Gabriel's!

My partner and I did not get any food here as we had just had dinner at Freedmen's but I wanted to stop in to see what it was all about and enjoy a glass of wine on our last night in town. I wanted a glass of bubbles, but instead opted for the $5 rose on special because my credit card was pretty much on fire after a long weekend in Austin. It was decent. My partner had a glass of red that he liked but I found dull and sweet. There weren't many people at the bar except some international business-types and a sad-looking couple eating dinner. I don't think I would eat there unless there was a storm keeping me from walking to any of the nearby restaurants that offer what I imagine to be much more worthwhile Austin fare.

Lunch was really good, service by Joe Castillo was excellent. The view of tower was a great addition.

I really want to like this place but every time we go it is the same issue with super slow and sometimes inefficient service. I have been in this place at least 10 times as my parents stay here for home UT games and I drive over to meet them before the games so we can get a drink and a bite to eat. Every time it has taken well over an hour to get from sit down to a drink to a check... sometimes longer. The food is OK but overpriced and more times than not is cold by the time it comes out. Drinks come out at random times, even when they are ordered together. The last time we were there it took close to 20 mins to get a drink and the waitress stated she forgot to even put the order in. I really wish there were either better options by the stadium. Or that Gabriel's would staff this place better on game days. They know the place will be packed and yet there are never enough staff.

Did not know this place existed as it's buried in the AT&T Conference Hotel building.It appears a bit formal at first but upon entry there was a very casual lunchtime crowd. great walk to location from the Blanton & Bullock Imax theater. Staff was friendly if a bit slow. The food was reasonably priced.

The three stars are for the bar closing on a sat night at 11pm. I was more than a little surprised, typically a hotel bar will remain open if there are multiple guests enjoying the night, aka..spending money!!! The drinks were good, even the Sangria is pretty good. The food was average and the staff were hit or miss, moody blues type service. This is a great place if your just waiting for someone and grabbing a drink but I definitely suggest meandering else where for your night.

Located in the AT&T Conference Center on UT's campus, Gabriel's is a great, underrated spot. I would highly recommend the tacos, tortilla soup and the tandoori chicken sandwich. The atmosphere is a classy UT bragging vibe but I love it. Plus, the staff messed up with a large group I was in one time, but after that they really went out of their way to fix the situation and we've been going back ever since.

Food is pricey, simple, and pretty good. It's conveniently located right next to campus and both the undergraduate and graduate business school buildings (McCombs and Rowling Hall). There is both outdoor and indoor seating, both of which are very nice, with a full bar. Service is usually pretty solid; they hire friendly staff. Business can be slow during the day, but it's popping when there are events in town at the AT&T center.

My department's graduate recruitment made an impromptu stop here following a weather-related cancellation of our original plans. While the staff was clearly caught off guard by the large influx of people, they were more than accommodating to our seating needs. I suspect that we were probably better behaved than many of the student groups that frequent the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Drinks here are a little more expensive than typical Austin, but it is a nice restaurant in a very nice hotel. There are daily happy hour (4-7pm) deals that are not well-advertised online. Wednesday has $7 Mexican Martinis, Thursday has $5-7 glasses of wine and Friday has $10 pitchers of beer.

I have to agree with the other reviewers who commented about the terrible behavior of some of the staff. We arrived after closing (we never checked their hours) this Friday night and peeked in - two of the staff waved at us like immature teenagers. Found out later that we visited about 90 minutes after closing, leading one to wonder if they'd been hitting those delicious infused drinks we never touched. I can stand someone giving me a "we're closed" signal if we try a place after closing. But immaturity like that makes me wonder what else is getting "infused".

Disappointmemt reigns Supreme in this place. Service can be very strange. Many trips here and never any satisfaction. On the latest trip, ordered a rose which apparently was sitting in a glass already and a tiny pour to begin with. Tasted a but to acidic so pointed that out to the staff and asked when bottle was opened.... No one knew but they insisted the wine was probably okay. Yeah no. oh well... In short on someone else's dime maybe drink a straight shot but on your own, take a cab and go elsewhere.

we like carillon so figured we'd give the little sister a chance. I read all teh reviews and was prepared for an iffy experience. I don't like to be a victim of the server. servers are humans and they can forget, ok, some people just suck at everything they do. but if I am being forgotten, I won't just sit there and pout about it, let my meal be ruined. if I need something and I'm not getting it, I'll get up and take action. if I need to find the manager, I will. but it rarely comes to that. I've worked in many restaurants and I can usually find the server station. somebody is usually near to fill my needs, or I can just get it myself. example: when our food came but we had no silverware, I could see the server's station right there so I got up and got the necessary forks and napkins. and when we needed a togo box and our server was MIA, I grabbed some other server who was just standing around chatting to some other server... they got the box for us. we ate on the patio, not many other people in the place. it's often the case that you get forgotten about when there is almost nothing going on, ironic. I will say that the servers were all very nice, accommodating and friendly. the food, those truffle tater tots are delicious! as were the sweet potato fries. we also enjoyed the greek salad and the pork tacos. no complaints about quality, portion or taste of the food. you should know that happy hour ends at 6pm (not 7) and check your bill. ours had this odd line item "Texas $4 Iced Tea: $5" yep, a drink that is named Texas $4 Iced Tea rang up at $5! our server was as perplexed by this puzzle as we were. but they got it corrected. also, they don't necessarily validate parking here (like carillon). you can prepay for your parking at gabriel's at a discounted rate. I think we paid $4.30 to get our parking stub stamped in the restaurant.

The shiny, new conference center has a fancy but low-key bar and restaurant that is just getting up to speed. The menu ranges from wings and flatbread pizza, to caeser salad and burgers - standard bar fare with a nice presentation. They have beer, wine, and a full range of liquor. The day we were there they had big bowls of handcut potato chips on the bar - I don't know if this will be an ongoing occurrence but even if it's not, they were good and are worth ordering if you are in a salty snack mood. The space is well-lit and offers an excellent view of the UT Tower. For those with more sporting interests, there is a large flat screen tv situated behind the bar - it's nice because it is available for those who want to watch but its not obtrusive to the whole restaurant. We ordered wings in two flavors - buffalo hot and chinatown sweet chili. Surprisingly, it was the chinatown that were very, very hot. We ordered a cheeseburger cooked to medium that definitely ended up being more than medium but the bun, the fancy ketchup, and the steak-cut fries that seem to have parsley embedded more than made up for the overcooked burger ... we had two rounds of sangria - well make that three - the first was really good and the second was too watery so we sent it back and had a very good replacement brought out to the table promptly. We talked with the manager about how the menu is expanding item by item and how they hope to start offering happy hours and other events. I recommend giving Gabriel's a try because I think that once they get everything worked out, we won't see the food and drink snafus. Everything that was right was really good and the space is really nice.

Understaffed. One poor guy working the bar and all of the tables. Food was meh. Only went because it was convenient in the hotel.