Summer House on Music Lane

"Enjoy a lake weekend getaway at this restaurant inside the Bunkhouse group’s Hotel Magdalena. The aesthetic and the menu are laidback — this is a great spot to get a cheeseburger, a solid Caesar salad, some unfussy pasta dishes, and steak and eggs — pretty much anything you’d want to see on a Texas brunch, lunch, or dinner menu. Eat on the breezy, wood-lined patio that opens up to the hotel pool or inside the modern restaurant with an eye-catching jade green bar." - Taylor Tobin, Eater Staff

"Tucked away on a peaceful offshoot of South Congress, this bright, leafy spot attached to Hotel Magdelena is where you go to escape the swarm of nearby shoppers. The patio overlooks an attractive lawn, like you’re dining at a spa instead of right around the corner from Le Labo and Reformation. Summer House’s weekend brunches are lively, and it’s also good for a nice but unpretentious dinner with something for everyone. Both menus have crossovers, including baba ghanoush infused with curry oil and a juicy burger featuring beef-fat mayo. (Try the housemade Pop Tart during brunch, too.) The drinks are decent, but head next door for imaginative cocktails at Equipment Room, the basement bar spinning vinyl records. " - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary

"Tucked away on a peaceful offshoot of South Congress, this bright, leafy spot attached to Hotel Magdelena is where you go to escape the swarm of nearby shoppers. The patio overlooks an attractive lawn, like you’re dining at a spa instead of right around the corner from Le Labo and Reformation. Summer House’s weekend brunches are lively despite the overall serenity, and it’s also good for a nice but unpretentious dinner with something for everyone. Both menus have crossovers, including baba ghanoush infused with curry oil and a juicy burger featuring beef-fat mayo. (Try the homemade Pop Tart of the week during brunch, too.) At night, we like the saffron cavatelli varnished with fresh pesto. The drinks are decent, but head next door for imaginative cocktails at Equipment Room, the stylish basement bar spinning vinyl records. Another perk: In a neighborhood notorious for limited parking, Music Lane has a large garage. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL" - Matthew Jacobs

"The Travis Heights restaurant within the Hotel Magdalena restaurant is offering an a la carte Easter brunch service dubbed “A Bunny-Friendly Brunch.” Alongside its regular brunch menu, there will be holiday specials such as the bacon-wrapped dates and soft-scrambled eggs. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; book reservations online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Summer House on Music Lane, located at the Hotel Magdalena, is a favorite for its lovely terrace and location on the less busy northern part of South Congress Avenue. The menu features shareable starters like whipped feta with tomato jam and charred eggplant toast with tahini and pickled raisins." - Erin Russell