French-American comfort food with modern twists in an airy space that also stocks gourmet groceries.
Kevin Bae
Food: We ordered the trout tartare, French onion soup, fried shrimp po boy, and burger and frites for roughly $100.
-The trout was placed on delightful cracker with a generous serving of trout roe. It was rich with bursts of salt from the roe. I would just have added a bit of acid to round out the dish.
-The French onion soup had excellent flavor and the bread and cheese were perfectly baked on top of the soup. Exactly what you imagine when you think of a perfect French onion.
-The fried shrimp po boy has excellent. The breading was delicious, and the sauce took it over the top.
-the burger and frites was the only thing that I felt was truly lacking. It was just a bit too simple for me for 20. Maybe I’m being a bit too harsh though as I had previously had the best burger in my life while in Chicago at Au Cheval.
Vibes: This restaurant has such a charm from its interior down to its quaint location. We dined outside, but the inside was very cozy as well.
Service: FoH is very generous and polite. Enjoyed my interactions with everyone.
… moreKim Baker
When you think of a neighborhood place, this is it. It’s tucked away in the Rosedale community. Parking is sparse but once you overcome that, you walk into a Paris-like atmosphere. Quaint, quiet, small, bright, chic. I really love the vibe. The drinks were great. I got a coffee rum drink that was surprisingly clear (!!) and a vieux carre. They cost $18 each which is high. The food is also delicious but it’s pricey. The only complaint I have is that the biscuits came out very dark. While it was edible, I would’ve preferred if the waitstaff didn’t serve it and got another batch. We ate the entire plate of biscuits but the outside was slightly too crunchy. The pastry case is beautiful. It was definitely fun to go with my girlfriends ; I’ll have to try it with the family but maybe it’s too nice for little kids. I highly recommend this place for an intimate lunch or dinner!
… moreBruhCooking
I had the steak frites which was 55 bucks, I believe among the most expensive item on the dinner menu? The steak was indeed very tender and the sauce and bone marrow butter was very flavorful, however most of the plate was the fries. The fries were straight up not good. They taste like it’s straight from Sysco, not even like rally’s/checker’s tier of frozen fries. Just boring straight cut fries that were only seasoned with salt. I would honestly take fresh McDonald’s fries over the fries on the steak frites anytime of the day.For 55 bucks, I had hoped that the fries would have been triple cooked or something, and tossed in some proper seasoning.
The ham and cheese croissant that I got was excellent though, even without heating it up, it had excellent crunch and the sesame seeds added a very nice, savory depth of flavor. I would honestly get like 8 ham and cheese croissant over the steak and frites since that would be about the same price. The service was very nice, and the servers were all very accommodating. The vibes were very cozy too. I think maybe this place would be great for brunch? Or maybe I just didn’t get the right item. Will try again next time at brunch time.
… moreAngela
I got the shrimp po boy. I thought it tasted good and it was one the items that I think is worth the price given the portion size. My friends also got the pear and blue cheese pastry and the pastrami sandwich. The pear pastry was really good and the pastrami sandwich was a good size as well. $28 for a quiche is kind of much for the portion.
… moreAmber Postoak
My family took me here for my birthday. Everything was beyond amazing. The smoke signal cocktail is now my new favorite drink anywhere. We had a lovely time in their relaxed airy bright atmosphere. All the staff were friendly, so helpful and attentive. I can’t wait to visit again
… moreMaggie
the food – OUTSTANDING.
the service – what’s an adjective better than outstanding? I want to adopt the bartender who waited on us. there has never been a nicer human.
the atmosphere – can’t even. so cute.
get the peaches with meringue and basil mousse.
I might come back tomorrow and relive this entire experience over again.
… moreNathan Zugsay
All the staff were super friendly. Great atmosphere and amazing food. Everything was amazing.
… moreAllyne Dawson
We went to Épicerie for brunch today with my husband and another 2 friends and quickly discovered just how popular this spot is, as it was bustling when we arrived around noon. Thankfully, the wait was short and we were seated within about five minutes.
The space is charming and thoughtfully decorated, but the noise level was quite high, making conversation difficult. Some acoustic panels could go a long way in improving the ambiance.
We ordered the almond croissant, the butter lettuce salad, and the soft eggs. For drinks, we had a dirty chai, a black tea, and an americano. Everything was fresh and delicious. In addition to the dishes featured on the menu, Épicerie offers a lovely selection of pastries, both sweet and savory.
Our waitress was attentive and kind. The service was fast.
I’d definitely recommend Épicerie and look forward to coming back, ideally during a quieter time to better enjoy the experience.
… moreRobert Welch
I would characterize this restaurant as the local neighborhood bistro. French? No way. There is almost nothing about this restaurant that is French. Certainly, they offer a few menu items that are French in character. But then there are so many restaurants that are not French yet offer quiche, beignet, and croissants. With that said, how about the food that is offered? It’s good but not great. Perhaps wholesome is the best description. One thing that really perturbs me is ice tea. In Texas, especially Austin, don’t screw with the tea. The short glass with yellow water is their idea of ice tea. Nope!!! I picture another glass purchased at a different restaurant that’s the minimum color ice tea should be.
… moreKenny Kahle
Came here looking for some French Onion Soup but we’re surprised when it was an Italian takeover and it wasn’t on offer! However, after sitting down, we quickly realized all of the food was delicious. I really liked the garlic bread, but my girlfriend was loving the tortellini. Will be coming back this fall once the FOS is back. There were no parking spots when we showed up and had to park on the street :/
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