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Fleming's Steakhouse – Austin The Domain
Northwest Austin
Be prepared to savor Fleming's classic Easter favorites in their special three-course brunch menu that features Signature Eggs Benedict and Cinnamon Apple Brioche French Toast. Bring the whole family as they have a special Children’s Menu, too!
Downtown Austin
If you’re seeking a ‘classic brunch’ for your Easter celebration, head to The Capital Grille to enjoy their Executive Chef’s personal selections for this holiday which include Shrimp and Grits.
The Melting Pot – Austin – Northwest
Northwest Austin
The weekends are a must-do at The Melting Pot and Easter is no exception! We like to explore their ‘cooking styles’ which allow guests to choose sauces extraordinaire! Reservations are highly recommended – for all the right reasons!
Northwest Austin
With a new Brunch menu served the “Little Italian Way,” Maggiano’s welcomes families to enjoy their traditional dishes all day long. We like to choose from their “Family Style” menu that lets everyone enjoy three courses …and then dessert!
Cedar Park
Here’s the best of both worlds. Mark your calendar to head to Spare Birdie for their annual “Birdiefest Spring Festival” on Saturday, March 30. They will have food and beverage specials wrapped with lots of entertainment that includes a Car Show, Beer Garden, Face Painting and other vendors on site.
West Lake Hills
Although it's intimately nestled away, Hotel Vita offers close proximity to downtown, providing its guests with the best of both worlds. If a little getaway for Easter is in your plans, we suggest this hot spot for a perfect escape. Bring the entire family for a delicious, hopping good time that includes an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Featuring breakfast favorites like Biscuits + Gravy and Bourbon-Vanilla French Texas Toast, along with a build-your-own salad bar, selection of main dishes, a carving station with ham and Prime Rib, and sweet treats, there's no reason to stay at home this holiday. Add to the cheer with bottomless bubbles for $30 per adult (21+).
Commodore Perry Estate
More than a resort, Commodore Perry Estate is one of Austin's premiere establishments, a glamorous social hub and architectural jewel. Secluded on nearly 10 acres on Waller Creek, the Estate comprises a 10,800-square-foot home, a chapel and gardens enclosed within a walled compound in the style of a historic country estate. Among its beautiful setting is Luties … one of our top spots for brunch any weekend of the year!
But wait, there’s more! We all know that Austin is famous for many reasons and fine and favorite dining establishments are certainly part of the pleasure we all enjoy as residents of LeMontreaux concierge apartments in Austin. Take sometime today to visit OpenTable.com for all the options for your Easter Sunday feast and every day in-between!
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Be it for Christmas Dinner or just to toast to a festive night on the town, the vibrant city of Austin has you covered. Below you will find a list of some of the favorite spots our family at Le Montreaux apartment community likes to dine or have a holiday toddy to celebrate all that is good in life. Wherever you choose to go, make a reservation now as many of these local’s favorites are full every night.
To give you a little history of each, we have captured their stories in the descriptions from their websites. Cheers!
Garbo’s
The Garbo's name goes back to the East Coast, where three sisters learned to adore the local lobster shacks and the catch of the day. The ocean and sandy beach were their entire life and embodied memories that the sisters are happy to share with anyone dining at their restaurant. The eldest, Heidi Garbo, took those ties to the ocean wherever she roamed from Connecticut down to the Florida Keys where she opened up the famous Garbo's Grill and met her husband, who somehow found a way to pull Heidi away from the ocean to the only land-locked home she's ever lived in, Austin, Texas.
L’ Oca d’Oro
A late-night meal was Fiore’s inspiration for this eclectic restaurant in Austin. As the story goes, the concept for L’Oca d’Oro (The Golden Goose's) first iteration was as a supper club hosted a little bit too secretly at Franklin BBQ on Sunday nights in 2013. The ‘Dinners to Rock To’ series paired menus with bands and courses with albums. Fiore indulged his most creative impulses for how and what people should eat. His new partner, running the service, picked the purplest wines he could find for the Prince dinner, the funkiest wines for the James Brown dinner, female winemakers for Nina Simone and vegan wines for The Smiths.
Diner Bar Austin
The Diner Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar with a lively, convivial spirit adjacent to the Thompson Austin’s lobby. Under the guidance of Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, the menu features a range of seasonal Southern dishes layered with local Texan inspiration, such as Chicken Fried Quail with regionally ground grits and Clams and Chorizo with garlic trencher.
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
Situated in Downtown’s 2nd Street District, Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. With emphasis on collaboration, the passionate, compelling vision of designer Kelly Wearstler meets the culinary creativity of Austin taste-maker, MML Hospitality. They are honored to share that Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best Awards results included their establishment.
Nido
Away from the restless energy of the city, Nido at The Loren is a true rooftop oasis. Step into the glass elevator from the lobby of The Loren and emerge through the trees, and into a world of sophisticated cuisine and casually impeccable service. Seasonal cues and the finest offerings from local purveyors are signatures of Nido’s Modern American menu, uniquely balancing Texas Hill Country rusticity with refined culinary techniques and precision, paired with an extensive curated selection of wine and spirits—all against a backdrop of the very best views in the city.
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Earlier this month we polled our family at Le Montreaux apartments here in Austin about their plans for Father’s Day and then posted them on our blog. There were so many great ideas that we chose to make this a two-part series. Keep reading below for more ideas on what to do and where to go for Father’s Day in Austin!
Hit the Links
Within the concept of country club membership options, Lost Creek Country Club is an ideal option for those who seek long days on the links, balanced with fine dining and other recreational opportunities. Throughout this ‘family-focused’ development, members can participate in rounds of golf on its newly renovated 18-hole, Par-72 course complemented with everything one would expect from its first-class amenities. The facility offers a driving range, putting green, and a brand-new state-of-the-art learning center to encourage the beginners and excel the most advanced.
Plan a Paddle
Take a paddle with pop on one of the many lakes and streams that wind in and around our city. Or better yet, pick up a gift certificate at Austin Kayak Tours and learn how to paddle board or kayak through the waters at Lake Bird Lake.
Sip Some Whiskey!
Is he a fan of locally distilled drinks? Take a tour of the town (and be the “DD”)! Still Austin Whiskey Company offers guided tours and tastings for the novice sipper to the most sophisticated whiskey aficionado.
Or Have a Cold One, or Two…
More of a beer guy? There are so many breweries in Austin that you will need more than just one day to experience the local establishments that pour award-winning pints. Our team’s top picks include …
- Austin Beerworks
- Hold Out Brewing
- Independence Brewing Company
- Jester King Brewery
- Live Oak Brewing Company
Make it a Date – with the Family in Tow
Drive down and park it for a movie night at Blue Starlight! Promoted as the world’s one and only mini-urban boutique drive in theaters, the Starlight is a must-do on Dad’s dad or anytime during the summer months. It’s a classic experience that should be shared with all generations whether there’s a celebration or not!
Wander through the Wildflowers!
One of our favorite things to do is to pack up the family and head out to Texas Hill Country to soak in the sun and spectacular wildflower blooms and wellness sessions at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Go ‘Birding’
For the naturalist in your life, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss. Join birders from Travis Audubon and horticulturists from the Wildflower Center on a morning walk. Your guides will help identify migratory birds and the native plants they rely on for food and shelter. Bring binoculars to see what feathered friends are passing through.
Book a Dinner Date
Modeled after their family’s ranch, the family at Contigo has been entertaining Austin locals and visitors alike for over 30 years. What we like best about Contigo is its consistently fresh, local, quality food and of course, their famous margaritas! In the evening, the Tivoli lights add to the atmosphere for a perfect place to take Dad out to dinner on Father’s Day
Go Out For Seafood and the View
For some of the freshest fish and oysters in Austin, Perla Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar is the place to be. Owners Larry and Tom ensure that the food you enjoy is fresh from the ocean (on both coasts) where they fly their favorites in for you on a DAILY basis! Perla’s also offer their suggestions for pairing the perfect meal with the perfect blend of wines from their extensive wine list. Known throughout the City for one of the prettiest patios in the South, it’s a top spot to spoil your pop on Father’s Day.
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Earlier this month, we showed you some of the top spots to take your pup to breakfast, lunch or dinner. The blog was so popular we decided to stick to a good thing. Below you will find more options to enjoy a summer meal with your entire family and friends by your side.
Yard Bar
Fresh soup, salads and sandwiches await you and yours at Austin’s first restaurant, bar, and dog park. It’s the perfect place to socialize your dog while you meet and greet new friends with lots in common.
In its park-like setting, you can sit back with a cold one, classic cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine or stay for a while to enjoy a full meal under its shady trees and simple park setting.
Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Yard Bar, Austin's first restaurant, bar, and dog park. Yard
Note from their website: For the safety of your children, our dog park is 21+ ONLY. All dogs entering the park must be spayed or neutered (regardless of age) and current on vaccinations. Minimum age for entry is 4 months old. All are welcome on our patio.
Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ
This one-stop-shop can fill your gas tank and your tummy too! After your vehicle is set for the road, set time aside to take your furry friends to the back of the Country Store where you can sit and savor some of the best BBQ in the city. Serving wood-fired, slow-cooked, and dry-rubbed delights, Rudy’s complements the typical BBQ menu with a wider selection that includes jalapeno sausage and spicy pork chops, too.
Hopdoddy
This not your typical burger joint! Put this on your spot to stop for some of the most creative cuisine. Touting their ability to ‘raise the bar on burgers,’ the gang at HopDaddy boast:
We pride ourselves on doing things the right way, not just the easy way. Made by hand, sourced for greatness with the highest-quality consciously grown ingredients, and ‘created to be different, you can’t find a Hopdoddy (or Doddy Mayo) anywhere else!
Bouldin Creek Cafe
This dog-friendly ‘made with love’ establishment serves everything vegan and every dish from scratch. In addition to their delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they pour their heart into the community as well.
At the heart of our business is the belief in paying a living wage, supporting our community through fundraising, donating meals to those in need, and amplifying the voices of the marginalized.
The menu includes fresh salads, portobello fajitas, tofu tacos and other vegan-inspired dishes. Bring your pups as they are more than welcome to hang out at the outdoor tables.
Where to take your dog off-leash in Austin?
Stay tuned to next month’s feature on the “Best off-leash’ parks in Austin!
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As we continue to enjoy our spectacular fall weather from our apartment community in Austin, we like to eat outdoors as often as possible. To get you out and about to do the same, we have asked our staff at LeMontreaux apartments for rent in Austin for their top picks for where to do to eat outdoors in Austin. We must admit, the list was overwhelming. So, we took a vote and paired it down to the following options that we are sure you will enjoy.
Cheers!
Modeled after their family’s ranch, the family at Contigo has been entertaining Austin locals and visitors alike for over 30 years. What we like best about Contigo is its consistent fresh, local, quality food and of course, their famous margaritas!
With one of the largest outdoor dining patios in town, you can feel comfortable within its spacious setting. In the evening, the Tivoli lights add to the atmosphere that may soon be a ‘must-do’ for you throughout the fall season.
Our favorites? Try the Contigo Burger, Fried Catfish Sandwich, or Backyard Burger. You can see the full menu right here.
And their website says it best: Out goal is to off a place to relax, commune, and enjoy great food. We hope you will join us
Thanks to their expansive backyard, Lenoir continues to offer some of the finest food in Austin in their popular Wine Garden. We just love sitting under their 500-year-old live oak trees while we enjoy some of their award-winning food and beverages.
When owners Todd and Jessica first opened Lenoir in 2012, they had a passion for building a strong culinary community in Austin. Fast forward to today where they made good on that promise and now offer some of the more creative dishes to enjoy – sourced almost exclusively from Texas’s community of farmers and food artisans.
What do we order? It completely depends on the week as the menu is switched up to keep us coming back. Which we do! Before you go, make a reservation, and check out the weekly menu right here.
For some of the freshest fish and oysters in Austin, Perla’s is the place to be. Owners Larry and Tom ensure that the food you enjoy is fresh from the ocean (on both coasts) where they fly their favorites in for you on a DAILY basis! Promising “simple, clean, and simply delicious,” Perla’s also offer their suggestions for pairing the perfect meal with the perfect blend of wines from their extensive wine list.
Known throughout the City for one of the prettiest patios in the South, they also offer their open-air dining area to complement their offerings for safe and sensational dining experiences.
Be it brunch, lunch, or dinner, our eyes are always on the “Perla’s Plates” that offer a delicious combination of fresh seafood options – be it Sea Bass, Lobster, Scallops from Maine, or many of their options, it’s all good!
One more thing, be sure to check out their huge Saltwater Fish Tank!
Possibly the best spot for outdoor dining in Austin, Jacoby consistently received top ratings for their food, friendly service, and fun all the way around wrapped within their Ranch-to-Table dining experience. We always ask for a table outside along the river, be sure to do the same.
There is some interesting history to this establishment as well that is noted on their website: The Jacoby Family founded Jacoby Feed and Seed in Melvin in January of 1981. Since, they have grown Jacoby Feed and Seed in Melvin to a multi-faceted, vertically integrated family business that includes a farm and ranching operation, cafe, and rail center.
As for our suggestions, go to the “Jacoby Brand Beef” selections on the menu. Born and raised in Central, Texas, by the Jacoby family, the cattle have been raised with only the finest nutrition that includes pasture grass, hay, and a special Jacoby Feed and Seed. You can read more about their family ranch operation and their full menu on their website.
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