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Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
American Restaurant and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Their green chile macaroni with grilled chicken is delicious."(7 Tips)
"Sunday brunch buffet is where it’s at."(7 Tips)
"Order the Rainbow Trout with Corn Bread Stuffing"(12 Tips)
"Get the Chicken & Waffles, but maybe don't eat it all at lunch."(21 Tips)
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HISTORYApril 7, 2010Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food.
Scott RikardOctober 16, 2022The steak and egg hash was excellent and if you get a chance grab a table in the patio bar
Douglas AllenAugust 25, 2017Excellent service and a great downtown Austin restaurant! Go early if you can because they are busy!
Daniel PMay 11, 2017Be careful with changing anything about their happy hour cocktails (ie subbing the in an old fashioned). They'll hit you with the full price tab.
Social News NetworkJune 20, 2012Dig your fork into as many plates as you can, this place is great! This is home to some of the best tasting staple foods: meatloaf, macaronni, corn dogs...
Mary WoodardFebruary 8, 2012Munched on baked brie with apple slices and chicken almondine while discussing ebooks. Friends had green chile mac n cheese. Huge portions! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Lance RussellJune 23, 2013I'm sure its been said a thousand times but the green chile mac is amazing. Slightly spicy, loaded with chicken and wonderfulness.
Amy KilleNovember 7, 2010Waited an hour for the best brunch buffet we've had in a long while! Texas casserole, chorizo tamale scramble, and bread pudding were my favorites. Service with a smile, too, and great OJ! Yum- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014Moonshine is a popular upscale southern style cooking restaurant that offers a great ambiance and gourmet comfort food.
- Sarah JutrasAugust 15, 2011Order the Rainbow Trout with Corn Bread Stuffing, the Moonshine "corn dog" shrimp, and the signature skillet apple pie for dessert. Then do it again the next night.
MaxJune 12, 2016Incredible sheik and grits and catfish. The moonshine cocktails are novel and interesting.
Lakshmi MuraliFebruary 17, 2015Huge lines but since it was just two of us we grabbed a table at the bar - brunch was excellent!
Even if you're not a grits person, try the Green Chile Cheddar Grits. They're delicious. But eat them while they're hot.
Ike CoronisFebruary 27, 2014Great drinks, really good food. The green chili cheese grits were my favorite of everything we had.
Gabe RoseMarch 12, 2013Do the corn bread stuffed trout. You'll feel good about yourself for ordering fish but realize it's satisfying when everything comes drenched in butter.
Rick MontgomeryAugust 1, 2014I recommend the bread pudding. It was very good. The Grits side dish is a winner as well.- Jenny MackintoshMarch 14, 2013Split the sweet potato pecan pie. It's quite literally a whole pie. Ordering it with someone else ensures you won't try to eat the whole thing yourself.
Earl Belcher JrJune 13, 2016Moonshine. All local Austin beers. Atmosphere and decor are inviting. Looking forward to dinner so more to come... :)
Anne 🎏 DSeptember 19, 2012Delicious! Indigo Spinach Salad paired with a Sav Blanc. Great mid week lunch!
Walt FrancisMay 1, 2016There will be a wait... So order drinks and an app, sit on the outside patio and enjoy your wait
Felix I BobadillaJuly 24, 2015No matter how hot is outside try to get a Patio table you won't regret it / No imports el calor pide nade en el Patio no te arrepentirás
Gina R.September 17, 2012The pecan crusted catfish with homemade hot sauce is excellent. Jalapeño cornbread also very good. Friendly, helpful staff.
Great food, be ready to wait for a while but it will be well worth your time.
Vegans-ask for the veggie plate! Well seasoned and healthy!
Michael MuseMay 16, 2014Awesome big porch thats great for groups. Get a reservation, though the bar isnt a bad place to hang out.
Jennifer NguyenSeptember 12, 2010Go on Sundays between 10:30 and 2:30 for their buffet brunch. But be forewarned, the wait is CRAZY long no matter what time you go. Longer parties wait the longest. It's definitely worth it though. Be
Kevin V.March 19, 2015Get the PayPal app and use it th pay here. Usually there is a $5 credit you can apply to your bill!!!
Brandon CummingsFebruary 19, 2011Try the Rainbow Trout. It has such an amazing mix of cornbread breading and a tiny bit of spicy flavors. It's the best I've ever had.
Craig Collins-YoungMarch 4, 2015The corndog-style shrimp are a novel concept, but lack flavor. The batter could use a punch & the shrimp need a marinade. The trout is tasty but relies heavily on the bacon cornbread stuffing.
Brass Tacks EventsAugust 8, 2014A great menu, nice atmosphere. Gets crowded at peak times and parking is limited.
Jaron BanksAugust 8, 2010You can sit at the bar and get full service. This is a way to avoid the wait for Sunday brunch. Show up at 2:15 right before buffet shuts down at 2:30. Tips for Sunday Funday people!!
Amanda CooperOctober 14, 2013Delicious hard lemonade and garlic bulb&goat cheese app. Mac n cheese super creamy.
Aruna RJanuary 24, 2014Amazing food! Try the rainbow trout, mashed potatoes, asparagus and shrimp corn dogs!
I had the jalapeno hanger steak with Mac and cheese... Steak was good, but the Mac and cheese was obviously premade and plated. It was a dry and reheated disappointment.
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Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Operating out of the historical Waterloo Compound, we’re serving up great American comfort food with a bit of a modern twist to it.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
(512) 236-9599
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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