South Congress Hotel
Hotel · South River City ·
Rooftop pool, chic rooms, 6 restaurants/bars, shops, gym
Rooftop pool, chic rooms, 6 restaurants/bars, shops, gym
"South Congress Hotel is Austin's hottest new hotel on South Congress Ave. With 83 cool, minimalist-chic rooms, Paul Qui's Otoko, Café No Sé, Central Standard, Sunroom Boutique, and a rooftop pool, South Congress Hotel is the spot to be." - A Taste of Koko
"The large, boisterous space here means there’s no need for guests, including kids, to keep quiet, and dishes are served family-style so everyone can sample different flavors. Although the menu almost reads like a traditional steakhouse, the cooking is inventive and heartfelt, making it well suited for a more upscale yet still approachable family dinner. Everything is shareable, and seafood-focused starters are a smart way to begin, especially a pile of blue crab claws in a garlic-butter sauce so good you’ll be sopping it up with bread. Meats stray from the usual with options like a whiskey-brined pork chop and chicken fried steak covered in black pepper-dotted white gravy. Creative, seasonal sides carry a hint of nostalgia—think a playful blooming onion—while sensational seasonal vegetables round out the meal. Conveniently, the restaurant sits inside the MICHELIN-recommended South Congress Hotel, adding to its appeal as a destination for families." - Michael He
"De-stress at the rooftop oasis at South Congress Hotel. Lush greenery offers sun or shade, and poolside bites from Café No Sé are available all day. Choose from its menu of salads, sandwiches, and Mediterranean-esque bites like a salmon burger and beet falafel burger. For drinks, go with the pomegranate margarita or the salted caramel espresso martini. Its wine selection is also bound to please. Day passes and cabanas are available for reservations online." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Hosts local live acts, DJs, and special events on the first Thursday of each month, celebrating the South Congress tradition." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Not that we needed another reason to visit South Congress Hotel, Central Standard tops the list of classic American bar and grills in Austin. The raw bar features oysters, lobster, crudos, other shellfish, and seafood towers. While the seafood tower was the showstopper of the night with raw oysters, clams, and maine lobster, I absolutely died over the uni butter toast." - A Taste of Koko