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Nido at The Loren is one of the most select spots in the city. A stunning rooftop restaurant with the best views of the Austin skyline. Enjoy the world class cuisine prepared by award winning chefs, a wine list curated by our revered sommelier, uncompromising service and an exquisite ambience. The menu at Nido is inspired by the seasons with the freshest ingredients provided by local purveyors. The modern American take balances Texan rustic with modern refinement. We work from a classic culinary repertoire, elevating familiar dishes and favorite flavors.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Rooftop, 1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 580-1183
Website: https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurantnido
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Reviews
Rachel Lam
Overall is way overpriced with the smallest portion you could get. The food was very mid especially the octopus appetizer, $32 for one tentacle with little to no taste. The hamachi appetizer wasn’t bad. The entree portions were all small. If you go for the view, it was okay. The restaurant isn’t set in a higher level so don’t expect the view to be a view from a high rise perspective. The service was nice, the host moved us to the patio even we didn’t book the outdoor dining since we messed up the booking. However, food took forever to come even when there’s not that many people in the restaurant, if you like slow dining then maybe it’s for you. We had the lamb pasta, that was good but not worth the price either even it’s like a cheaper option on the menu. We also tried the $55 braised short rib, very mid, it’s supposed to be their best option on the menu. We tried the lobster, it’s not bad but same thing portion was small. The trout was nothing special at all. Each person basically paid $110 for getting your stomach 1/4 full. If that’s a dining experience you like then it’s for you, but I would go for a better experience and food restaurant with that kind of pricing, might as well go to a Michelin star rated ones.
… moreBrandon Na
The best service I’ve experienced at any establishment in Austin thus far. The gentleman in the bar area and the other kind man who made my mocha were 2 of the utmost caring service staff I have ever met in all my life.
The service in the dining room was almost superb. The food to me doesn’t match my palette, but I’m sure anyone who loves Italian or pasta would be pleased.
Glad I came. Thanks Chris! Gwen was amazing. You’d better not lose her!
… moreThe service in the dining room was almost superb. The food to me doesn’t match my palette, but I’m sure anyone who loves Italian or pasta would be pleased.
Glad I came. Thanks Chris! Gwen was amazing. You’d better not lose her!
Joseph Warren
This is a rooftop restaurant in the Loren hotel in Austin Texas. We went to this place for Valentine’s Day 2026. We are so glad we got a reservation here because Austin’s best restaurants are all booked up due to Valentine’s and the Austin marathon the next day. It was raining all day in Austin but cleared up for the evening. The view and the colors of the sky were amazing. I would go back here, just for the views. The ambience is beautiful inside and there was live music (instrumental harp) which was romantic. They gave us a good seating. The food was ok and not great. The octopus was really really salty. I think they salted it twice. It was also rubbery and I have eaten better seafood elsewhere. I told the waiter and he did not do anything about it. I know it was a busy day for them but I don’t think the service was outstanding. I took some pics of the views and we had a good time regardless of the food and service.
… moreRachel Barnard
Nido sends detailed instructions after you book, including valet info ($15) and dining time limits. Dessert was on the house for my birthday along with a signed birthday card, which instantly elevated the whole experience. Honestly, how often do you get something for free at a restaurant that isn’t an apology?
We fully leaned into the indulgence and ordered:
Lasagna
Tuna carpaccio
Two mocktails
And the complimentary carrot mille-feuille dessert
Everything was flavorful, rich, and absolutely worth it.
Because Nido sits across the water from downtown, the terrace gives you a full skyline view that’s all tall buildings reflected on Lady Bird Lake. It feels scenic and calm rather than busy and street-level. They do have indoor seating, but the terrace is the move if the weather cooperates. Interestingly, the restroom in Nido is co-ed.
… moreWe fully leaned into the indulgence and ordered:
Lasagna
Tuna carpaccio
Two mocktails
And the complimentary carrot mille-feuille dessert
Everything was flavorful, rich, and absolutely worth it.
Because Nido sits across the water from downtown, the terrace gives you a full skyline view that’s all tall buildings reflected on Lady Bird Lake. It feels scenic and calm rather than busy and street-level. They do have indoor seating, but the terrace is the move if the weather cooperates. Interestingly, the restroom in Nido is co-ed.
Thomas H
So we made a reservation for 5:30 PM on a Thursday and sat inside at one of the couches in the bar right along the window and it was a great view. Our server was not very attentive. I had to ask other employees a couple different times to bring us water refills, and a refill of my Diet Coke, but the food was awesome. I had the braised short ribs, and my husband had the lobster. We also had some wine and cocktails. For dessert we had the dark chocolate torte which was awesome and the perfect amount.
… moreДарʼя С.
The view, the food, and the service — everything was amazing! Dave helped us choose and we were so grateful we tried all those options. Thank you, Dave! He paid so much attention to us – I wasn’t feeling well that day, and he made sure I felt better and comfortable throughout the evening. He was truly so attentive that I just had to mention his service separately. I can tell the restaurant is run by great managers — the menu, the atmosphere, and the staff training are all outstanding. I spend a lot of time in Europe and usually compare restaurants to the high standards there — and this one absolutely stands out. It’s on the same level, which is rare to find in the U.S. I will definitely come back one day❤️
… moreAneesah McClendon
Absolutely loved celebrating our 10 year Wedding anniversary here at Nido. The vibes, scenery, drinks & food was delicious! Our server Josh was absolutely amazing! Josh took great pictures of us with the skyline and did a great job serving us! Thank you for the dessert Josh!
… moreMary De Sopo
We had a great lunch here after decided to pop in on a Sunday afternoon, post walking the lake. The restaurant is on the 8th floor of the Loren hotel and if you can, grab/reserve a table outside – the view is great!
We had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and the lamb ragù. Both were good but the lamb ragù dish was really incredible. The potatoes served with the Benedict were also done perfectly. Our servers were super nice and friendly, too.
Overall a really nice experience! Would love to come back and check out their dinner menu, in the future.
… moreWe had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and the lamb ragù. Both were good but the lamb ragù dish was really incredible. The potatoes served with the Benedict were also done perfectly. Our servers were super nice and friendly, too.
Overall a really nice experience! Would love to come back and check out their dinner menu, in the future.
Kelly Brown
Nido restaurant is located on the top floor of the Loren Hotel Austin. Nido means “nest” in Spanish. You definitely get a “trendy treehouse” vibe while dining—especially if you’re lucky enough to dine on the terrace. We had a delicious breakfast meal on the terrace, and their room service for dinner! I’m not sure which I liked more! Firstly, the room service comes quickly and directly from the restaurant. The roasted chicken I’ve had twice. Both times it was extremely juicy, tender, and flavorful. It is garnished with some leafy greens, wild rice, and a touch of mouthwatering gravy. The potato écrasé was a less mashed version of mashed potatoes accompanied with dill, chives, and pickled mustard seed. I added their sumac yogurt to the potatoes for an extra kick! I recommend asking for this addition-quite spectacular! Then, I finished the dinner with their gelato which was comparable to true Italian gelato you can only get by air-travel! The breakfast was equally delicious: eggs, sourdough toast, potatoes, yogurt smoothie, and great drip coffee. Without asking they brought yellow bird spicy sauce which was a great addition to the potatoes and egg. Definitely come check out Nido on your next dining experience!
… moreHmbwc6
Can’t really say much for this place, unfortunately. We came for a dinner and ordered the brussel sprouts, which they serve essentially uncooked on purpose, and the rest of the options we got were all fairly forgettable.
The dessert was also pricey and not worth it.
It was also packed that day and our server wasn’t able to make it to our table very often, which wasn’t the fault of the servers, but still didn’t help, especially when we tried to raise our hands to get their attention, had them look at us, acknowledge us, and then not bother coming to the table. Also, the ambience wasn’t very enjoyable because it was so packed, it was hard to hear over the noise of the music and everyone else talking.
Also, for a high end restaurant that charges what it does, the fact that it has paper napkins is a bit of an odd choice.
Really the best thing it has going for it is the view.
… moreThe dessert was also pricey and not worth it.
It was also packed that day and our server wasn’t able to make it to our table very often, which wasn’t the fault of the servers, but still didn’t help, especially when we tried to raise our hands to get their attention, had them look at us, acknowledge us, and then not bother coming to the table. Also, the ambience wasn’t very enjoyable because it was so packed, it was hard to hear over the noise of the music and everyone else talking.
Also, for a high end restaurant that charges what it does, the fact that it has paper napkins is a bit of an odd choice.
Really the best thing it has going for it is the view.