Mattie's
Southern restaurant (US) · Bouldin Creek ·
Southern fare, craft cocktails, and roaming peacocks in a historic home
Southern fare, craft cocktails, and roaming peacocks in a historic home
"If you’re looking for a historic mansion where you can pull off a sun hat or some seersucker, try Mattie’s in Bouldin Creek. There’s the type of wraparound porch you might design for your dream house, and the vintage, cozy dining rooms are ideal for drinking mint juleps and eating tender buttermilk biscuits with a chorizo cream gravy or an eggs benedict with fried chicken, topped with an actually spicy hollandaise. Make sure to order the ethereal french toast for the table—it’s a griddled bread pudding soaked in milk punch. A dinner reservation at Mattie’s isn’t too difficult to get your hands on, but you’re not here for dinner—you’re here for brunch. Reservations open up a month in advance, and you’ll need to be right on time if you want to secure a weekend table." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, matthew jacobs
"Remodeled from a historic South Austin farmhouse, this Southern fine dining restaurant in Bouldin Creek is an oasis right between South First and South Lamar. There are views of shaded oaks and grassy knolls as well as beautiful free-roaming peacocks, including a fetching all-white fowl. Mattie’s has excellent fried chicken and classic milk punch from a generational family recipe. Sip a cocktail on the porch to take in the views, or enjoy the historical experience inside the dining room." - Erin Russell
"For the last 70+ years, people from all over Austin have come to Mattie’s for Sunday brunches, wedding receptions, Thanksgiving feasts, and close encounters with the peacocks that roam the property. It’s a beautiful restaurant set on even more beautiful grounds, with plates of food that look like the best versions of themselves. Most of that extends to the fried chicken. The meat can be a bit dry, but it’s perfectly seasoned and fried so crispy you can hear it over the sound of the cocktail shakers." - nicolai mccrary
"Verdict: Housed in a historic Victorian mansion in Bouldin Creek, Mattie’s has been a longtime dining destination serving Southern-inspired fare, whether you’re seated in the stylish dining room or on the elegant porch under the majestic live oaks amidst the peacocks who roam the grounds. Dinner here is a more classy, romantic affair, but Mattie’s is dependably solid during brunch, with dishes like fried chicken eggs benedict and a phenomenal milk punch french toast. A dinner reservation at Mattie’s isn’t too difficult to get your hands on, but you’re not here for dinner—you’re here for brunch. Reservations open up a month in advance, and you’ll need to be right on time if you want to secure a weekend table." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Set in the historic and picturesque Green Pastures estate in Bouldin Acres, Mattie’s offers an elegant and timeless setting for private events. The Table Royal room provides a secluded setting for up to 16 people, while the larger Pavilion welcomes outdoor gatherings. Expect lush surroundings, wandering peacocks, standout hospitality, and a menu featuring modern takes on Southern classics, such as fried chicken and grilled pork ribs. Dazzle guests with the 1965 Milk Punch, made from the original owner Mary Faulk Koock’s beloved recipe." - Darcie Duttweiler
