The first Waterloo Ice House opened its doors on Congress Avenue in 1976. It was casual neighborhood gathering spot serving hot, handmade meals and ice cold beer for an eclectic mix of Austin business people, students, artists and musicians. Over the years, Waterloo has become a place for whole family entertainment, including playscapes for kids, game rooms, flat screen TVs for watching various sporting events, large outdoor patios and full bars. There are now four Waterloo locations, which include the location at 360 and 2222, Burnet Road and 183, Escarpment Village, and Southpark Meadows.
Salads, baked potatoes, burgers & beer plus a kids’ menu dished up in a high-energy, casual setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9600 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX 78749
Phone: (512) 301-1007
Website: https://www.waterlooicehouse.com/
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Gayathri Iyer
This place is really good. This is the third time we’ve been here and the food is good all the time. This time our waiter was Cole. He was a trainee but so friendly and polite. We always get the cheddar cheese queso fries and it’s really good. Last time for main course I had a veggie Sammie and my husband had a grilled chicken sandwich. This time I had a Swiss patty melt substituted with garden patty and my husband had the crispy chicken sandwich. The food is always good. They have a great dining area and a lot of seating options. They also have a great outdoor seating area. A great place to celebrate a special occasion or even just chill out with friends. Will we definitely back soon.
… morePaul Delacruz
June 2025
Tried the Grilled Salmon and it was very tasty with nice flavor. It was a healthy option on their menu.
September 2024
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment is very family friendly where can enjoy casual food and playground. The adults can sit in the bar where always enjoy excellent service. I am a regular here and always have a great experience. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Hand-Cut French Fries. It was a large sandwich and was good. The place is always kept clean and sports are always being show on the TVs.
… moreTried the Grilled Salmon and it was very tasty with nice flavor. It was a healthy option on their menu.
September 2024
Waterloo Ice House Escarpment is very family friendly where can enjoy casual food and playground. The adults can sit in the bar where always enjoy excellent service. I am a regular here and always have a great experience. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Hand-Cut French Fries. It was a large sandwich and was good. The place is always kept clean and sports are always being show on the TVs.
Patrick Blanco
Had dinner at Waterloo recently and our server Sean was amazing! He was super friendly and welcoming right from the start, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Sean gave us great recommendations, kept our drinks filled, and checked in at just the right times without ever hovering. Even though the place was pretty busy, he really made us feel taken care of.
… moreChris Saunders
Waterloo is a great go-to place for standard American eclectic fare. From burgers to breakfast and Chicken Fried Steaks to full blooded cocktails, they have you covered for any hankering. I find myself going here about three to four times a month. My main choice of dinner entree is the Chicken Fried Chicken. For breakfast, I choose the scrambled eggs and biscuits with gravy. The biscuits, I should note, are huge and hearty; basically a meal in themselves. I can confidently state that 90% of the time Waterloo is spot-on with quality dishes, clean atmosphere and friendly wait staff. However, on this particular visit, my companion ordered poached eggs that were served under cooked, which was a rare error. Now you may say that poached eggs are supposed to be runny, but they should not resemble egg yolk soup! This small glitch in the system is easy enough ignored, though, in the long run. The restaurant also does well with catering to children, they have an attached playscape and playground area. Stop by for a weekend brunch on the patio and let your children run and play off all that excess energy while you watch from the table sipping on your favorite libation. Enjoy!
Chicken Fried Steak review – nice breading to meat ratio with thin but crispy crust. The meat was medium tender, a knife was required but there was no chewiness to the meat. The cream gravy was lumpy, but I requested gravy on the side so it was not a deal breaker. Go with the mashed potatoes and a side salad. The cilantro lime dressing is tasty too.
Chicken Fried Chicken: stopped in for a quick lunch and this dish was perfectly prepared and delicious. I preferred the chicken to the steak. The baked potato was also done perfectly today. Topped off with a cilantro ranch side salad and a friendly and attentive server… made for a fantastic lunch.
… moreChicken Fried Steak review – nice breading to meat ratio with thin but crispy crust. The meat was medium tender, a knife was required but there was no chewiness to the meat. The cream gravy was lumpy, but I requested gravy on the side so it was not a deal breaker. Go with the mashed potatoes and a side salad. The cilantro lime dressing is tasty too.
Chicken Fried Chicken: stopped in for a quick lunch and this dish was perfectly prepared and delicious. I preferred the chicken to the steak. The baked potato was also done perfectly today. Topped off with a cilantro ranch side salad and a friendly and attentive server… made for a fantastic lunch.
Tanya Fuller
Yummy food & pleasant atmosphere. My son’s a very picky eater & he surprisingly loved it all. Can’t really go wrong with bacon, eggs & pancakes. Chicken & Waffles were delish. Chicken was a little underseasoned, but delicious all the same.
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Went in for a quick lunch / later breakfast during the week and ordered a breakfast burrito not very busy during the week .. is asked for green sauce and they delivered!
… moreLeon Loh
I took my grandkids there for dinner today. The fries were so dry and cold, probably overcooked and sitting in the kitchen too long. Me and my granddaughter have tried only a few of them and decided to give up the fries. It was horrible. This is probably the worst experience that I ever had in my whole life.
… moreBill S
Friendly staff and great bartenders. Perfect pour on beer. I didn’t have food, so can’t rate that.
… moreAntonio Helm
wanted a quick breakfast with friends. This was ideal. Service was friendly and prompt . There is merchandise but the food is still good. Several vegan options. My friends enjoyed pancakes and eggs. The wait w for a table was reasonable. Located in a strip centre there is ample parking.
… moreJennie Rountree
We have eaten lunch here many times, but stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. I had the fried egg sandwich on Texas toast and my husband had the large stack of pecan pancakes. Both dishes were large and tasty. We had enough for another breakfast. They are very kid friendly with the menu, bringing food to squirmy kids quickly and a playground.
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