Hotel Bar/Happy Hour Dining
This week we sampled the happy hour specials at two classic Austin hotels. First, at Roaring Fork at the Stephen F. Austin, we had the “Big Ass” burger and guacamole. The burger deserves its name, as we were stuffed after splitting what comes topped with cheddar, bacon and pickles, and is accompanied by a sizeable portion of fries. The guac is listed on the menu as “made to order.” Note that this does not mean made tableside (what we were hoping for).
At Trio, downstairs at the Four Seasons, appetizers and wine are half price Monday through Saturday, 5-8pm. We are huge fans of the tuna tartare, which rests on ice and above a heaping mound of guac, the mini lamb burgers and the Texas cheese plate. The fries are nothing like those at Roaring Fork, and instead come out as thick potato wedges drizzled with truffle oil and stick stick after of rosemary. I’d probably pass on these next time. We do hear the mac and cheese is another must try.
He says: Note that the Trio HH menu is only available inside. Saddle up to the bar at either of these places to be in cougar central.
She says: Always try to score a seat at the bar for these special menus. Otherwise, service can be very spotty if your tucked into a dark and remote corner of the restaurant during high-traffic hours.
3 years ago