Gianna Emole

Came for NYE dinner and everything was amazing. Service, cocktails, and the pre fixe menu was 10/10. So much attention to detail and incredible food throughout the entire night. It was a perfect way to bring in the new year!

+1

Paulina Gonzalez

I visited Swift’s Attic for the first time yesterday and was impressed. Everything I tried was delicious and felt different from what you typically get at other restaurants. The roasted cabbage was amazing, the gem salad was fresh and had a nice crunch and even a spice to it, and the lamb chops were also great. I really liked the interesting approaches to their food, and it sounds like they change their menu periodically, which makes me excited to go back and try whatever new dishes they introduce. Definitely a spot I’ll be returning to!!

Primal Evolution K9

This was our first time visiting and it exceeded all expectations. Chef Nay is truly amazing, and you can tell how much care goes into every dish. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and gave excellent recommendations. The tartar was absolutely delicious, and my boyfriend loved the crispy broccoli. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!

Oscar Carbajal

This place was an amazing experience all around, the chef was outstanding and blew it out of the park with a great balance of taste in her delicious dishes, as far as the local and atmosphere I love the design and great relaxing experience. I would recommend it a thousand times over!! Thank you all for allowing us to have such a great experience!!

Landis C.

My wife and I stopped into Swift’s Attic last minute and had an amazing experience. We’ve been coming here for years, but this was our first visit under the new chef, Nay, and her food was outstanding — flavorful, intentional, and thoughtfully done. She even came to our table to introduce herself and share her journey, which made the night extra special. Shout out to Catherine and Jeff for incredible service. Overall, a fantastic and unexpected night. We’ll definitely be back.

golferdude000 (Roger)

One of my favorite downtown Austin restaurants - and it did not disappoint this evening. Love the charm. Did quality is excellent, and portion sizes are perfect for sharing and experimenting. Bartenders do great work as well!

Seth Flowers

Absolutely outstanding experience at Swift’s Attic! Chef Nay delivered food that was truly off the charts—every dish was packed with flavor and creativity. The environment is amazing as always, with an energy that makes every visit feel special. If you’re in Austin and haven’t been yet, you’re missing out. Swift’s Attic is a must-try!

Andrew Lee

A big shout out to Swift’s Attic for an incredible introduction to their new Executive Chef Nay Castillo. If you’re looking for flavors that pop with clear identity, Chef Castillo puts a lot of dimensions (sweet, sour, bitter, cold, crunchy, hot, melty, crispy) in each of the dishes. The big test was whether my wife’s sophisticated palate would enjoy it, and it’s a testament that we walked away a happy and very full family. What an amazing dinner and service! Our favorites were the hamachi crudo, lamb pops, and fried chicken. My son demolished the edamame with multi-salts and pop rocks. We had an amazing time. Go check out Swift’s Attic and Chef Castillo’s new menu!

+3

Taylor Amstey

The most incredible new menu, Megan was an absolute delight and SO GREAT about my food allergies (also take her drink recs), the TARTARE is a MUST! Amazing vibe all around

Lauren O'Neill

We had dinner here for our anniversary, and it was truly one of the best meals we’ve ever had. With the help of our server, we tried some unique and incredibly delicious dishes, and the drinks were just as impressive. I was so immersed in the experience that I barely stopped to take any photos, but trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

Rachael

First time in Austin and we had a great meal here! The Papi Churro dessert was a heavenly mix of flavors.

Rusty Riels

Swift’s is fantastic. They have a great happy hour with lots of fun drinks and food specials. The staff are all friendly and the liquor selection is amazing. I especially like the whiskey and scotch flights they offer. This is a good choice for a date night in the heart of Austin.

+5

Donna

Amazing food and service! We came here for a bachelorette dinner on a Sunday, the server was super friendly and gave some good recommendations on both the food and speakeasies in the area. “Your favourite drink” here was definitely our favourite! 100% recommend to try this place!

+1

Valerie Paxton

We really loved the decor and atmosphere at Swift's. Had a drink at the bar before we were seated. The bartenders were super knowledgeable and liked to talk about cocktail trends, whiskey, etc, which makes for a great night for us. Tapas menu was fun to share. We loved the Tiger Apricot (bacon wrapped), Broccoli Crunch Salad and Fungus Among Us wild mushroom risotto Delicious.

+11

Daaaaamn Gina! Gina’s on Congress is a charming little spot in the heart of downtown, and it definitely delivers a solid dining experience. The French-inspired menu has some really tasty dishes, and everything we tried was well-prepared and flavorful. The drinks are where they really shine—creative, unique, and expertly made. The French Old Fashioned was absolutely amazing and easily one of the standout parts of the night. Service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere is cute and inviting. Good food, great drinks, and a nice vibe right on Congress.

I tried their Texas redfish and it was absolutely devine. Fish simply melts in your mouth. The buttery sauce was perfect and everything on the plate just balanced well together. Also tried their Tiramisu marquise which was also pretty good. Atmosphere was pretty loud and it was a bit weird having 2 waiters for the same table and one keeps asking the same question already answered by the other, but overall would absolutely recommend the place for delicious food, just get a table inside because the outside just smelt like weed (through no fault of the restaurant itself). Also noted that portions were more what I'm used to (in Australia) which would be too small for the average American standard, which was the only reason I ordered desert as well. Price guide (as of Oct 2025): Texas redfish $39 Marsanne wine $15 Tiramisu marquise $12 Tax $5.45

A great little bistro tucked away on Congress Ave near 3rd Street. It has a charming interior. The staff was all very friendly. The food was good. We had the bolognese and lamb shank, both were excellent. We finished with vanilla gelato. They have specials on different nights of the week. Tuesday is date night where you get 50% off bottles of sparkling wine. We took advantage of that and got a bottle of prosecco. The menu is limited but I understand it changes over time. Everything is made in house.

The food was good but not outstanding. The lamb falls off the bone so tender. The Gemmalini very bland had 2 shrimp so kind of expected more but beware it's under the past and tail is on so don't eat the tail! The Gelato with cookie was amazing! Our waters and my iced tea never got refilled I was hoping to get them filled but no one came back to see if we liked our foods or needed anything. Dessert was brought before plates were cleared which thought was strange. Restaurant wasnt full maybe 5 to 6 tables. Hostess was very kind and thoughtful she does a lot! Wish I could have found her for some more water or iced tea. We are big tippers so not sure why they kind of avoided our table. Just 3 women out exploring Austin having a dinner. We still tipped big although we aren't sure who our server was it seemed it changed when meal was brought to table then no one till we done and another person. We got so confused like did our server vanish? The Gelato with the pizzelle is really good! All their desserts looked really good hostess gave us a peep as she walked by.

Beef tartar was served with very thin wafers chips. It had a good flavor but the chips were too brittle to eat the tartar with (if that was the intention). Bone marrow was great, tons of marrow on the bones we got. It was served with buttery sourdough toast, and I think baguette would have been more on point for a French place. Lastly the moules frites, flavor was good but putting the ultra thin crispy fries on top of a saucy dishe is not great. We ended up with a bath of soggy potatoes.

Super cute bistro-ish wine bar with limited Italian menu. Brisket bolognese was very good as was the mushroom pasta. Burger was ok and the fries looked cool. Excellent drinks but took my cocktail before it was finished. Otherwise impeccable service. Chocolate cake dessert was not cake.

Drinks were good and half off during happy hour. I had The Diplomat which was a little on the sweet side and the Sharp Dressed Manhattan. Enjoyed the giardiniera but not a fan of the gougeres. I think if it was toasted before it was plated the flavors would have been brought out and the texture might have been better. I enjoyed the pasta and loved the caramelization and different textures of the mushrooms. The lamb shank fell of the bone was also paired well with the soft polenta and currant.

Brendan Alvarado

Swift’s Attic is a downtown Austin spot that feels like a “hidden upstairs” gem—creative New American small plates, a cool moody vibe, and a cocktail program that’s actually worth ordering from. The menu leans shareable, so it’s perfect for a group or date night when you want to try a few different things. Service was attentive and paced everything well. Great place to go when you want something fun and a little different from the usual dinner routine.

Angelica Le

Dark moody vibes. We were seated in the lounge by the DJ so it was quite loud but they were nice enough to turn down the volume when we asked. They told us we had to order at the bar since our area wasn't going to be serviced, but we were still checked on enough that it wasn't a big deal. This place is on the pricier side with tapas-sized portions, but most of the dishes we ordered were good. Wagyu Short Rib ($32): galbi-braised wagyu short rib, black garlic dirty rice, pickled mushrooms, galbi reduction. Solid dish overall. The short rib was tender and the flavors were cohesive. Salt & Pepper Gulf Shrimp ($25): lettuce, herbs, sunflower sprouts, sautéed sweet peppers & onions, tiger cry sauce. Really good with a unique batter--one of our favorite dishes. But they only give you like 4-5 shrimps. Duck Gumbo ($22): duck breast, grilled orange duck sausage, charred local okra, rice. Sounded be like than it tasted. Didn't see much duck meat or love the taste, and it was too salty for me. Popcorn Pork Cheeks ($19): chicken-fried Niman Ranch pork cheeks, mala chili crisp, bread & butter pickles. Nicely fried and you can really taste that mala chili. Great starter to share. Tiger Apricot ($14): bacon-wrapped apricot, arugula, chipotle honey mascarpone, cilantro emulsion. Delicious. All the flavors worked really well together. Nice sweet and savory combo. Passionfruit Margarita ($19): Lalo tequila, Giffard passionfruit, house sweet & sour. Tasted like straight alcohol--no real passionfruit flavor. I Don't Want No Shrub ($18): Roku gin, honey, yuzu, BLiS Ginegar, habanero shrub, lemon. Strong with a distinct shrub flavor. Tasted better than the passionfruit margarita, but I liked the Strawberry Lemon Drop more since it's sweeter. Strawberry Lemon Drop ($15 | $7 HH): Tito's vodka, strawberry, lemon, tarragon simple. Best-tasting drink of the three. The strawberry balances out the lemon really well.

+6

Lena

Came here with a large group. We did family style and tried many of the dishes. The favorites were the corn bread with pickled veggies (new for me, but loved the combo, was pleasantly very surprised) and the wagyu short rib. The wagyu was falling apart and super flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were standard but did not stand out. The pad Thai style dish was maybe a weaker of the bunch. That said, you can’t go wrong with most of the menu here. We ordered almost one of everything and not much was left by the end of the meal! Also, the drinks are definitely worth a try. I’m not much for drinking but got ODB loose cannon to go with dinner and it was super yummy! Service was wonderful ✨

+7

Stephanie O'Callaghan

Food was good. Some dishes I enjoyed more than others. The sorbet dessert was my favorite and is probably the only thing that sticks out of really wanting to go back for. Mushroom risotto was good but not amazing (and not cheap but there was a lot of shaved truffle on it). Apricot bacon app was ok-lots of people raved about it on other reviews but it wasn’t our favorite, just a little odd of a flavor combo and texture all together. Brussel sprouts were pretty good. The churro dessert was decent but not nearly as good as the other dessert (that was a 10 out of 10). The food overall didn’t sit the best though over night. Our server was nice but definitely didn’t seem like they were super thrilled to be there. Very neutral service. Enjoyed the wine we ordered. Overall decent experience but wouldn’t be rushing back for the prices.

+6

Food was solid but not amazing. I did doc the food due to the fact that the pasta I ordered had shrimp that seemed old. I ate two pieces then avoided them and just ate the pasta although the pasta also had the essence of the shrimp flavor as well. Staff was pleasant. 4 out of 5 because it wasn’t anything special just solid service. The establishment is very cute. No frills loved that it was a local place.

Pretty mid if I'm being honest. Really wanted to like this place, but the food just missed. I love steak tartare and this was one of the worst iterations I've had in Austin. Giving flimsy potato chips rather than bread or a cracker is a joke. I scooped my steak tartare onto the chip only to had it break and make a mess. Tried to enjoy the tartare on its own but it just didn't taste great. It was fine at best. I had the mussels and fries and while it looks cool it's pretty annoying to eat. My server had to explain to take the fries off onto another plate to get to the mussels, then go back to the fries. Another giant mess. Is upscale food supposed to be this messy? The mussels tasted pretty good, but there wasn't as many as I had hoped so I had to fill myself up with the fries, which were basically all breading and no actual potato they were so thin. Service was great from the bartender so props to her. But yeah, won't be returning.

Honestly, it is more of 2.75 stars but I will round up. A little on the side: it is ok, the alcohol taste was too strong Favorite godmother: it is good We also got dirty martini and old fashioned and they were better than the cocktails on the menu Gougeres: it is an attempt at popovers. They were fresh but needed more flavor or salt. Rabbit rillettes: not good at all. The pate wasn’t spreadable Steak tartare: very good, very flavorful Bone marrow: it was the meatiest bone marrow I ever had, but it could’ve used more flavor. Braised lamb shank: excellent!! It literally fall of the bone, you don’t need the knife Dark chocolate pot de creme: very rich but very good The price point isn’t worth the value. The old fashioned was $24. We had 3 items on HH and the bill was over $200 with tip, not worth it.

Luis Luna

First, I want to say that our servers were very kind, attentive, and doing their best throughout the night. No complaints toward them at all. They were clearly working hard in a difficult situation. Unfortunately, the New Year’s Eve prix fixe experience was extremely disappointing. It took over an hour for our table to receive the first course, and several menu items were modified or substituted without any communication. It was also obvious that food was running short, as our table was served noticeably smaller portions than tables around us. We ended up leaving close to midnight, and given the long delays, it would have been appropriate to at least offer a cocktail or a glass of wine. We purchased a bottle of prosecco as soon as we sat down, and it was nearly empty by the time our first course finally arrived. There’s a sign near the entrance defining “hangry,” and the irony couldn’t have been more fitting. By that point, our entire section was hungry and frustrated, and the sign unintentionally summed up the experience. Based on the restaurant’s reputation, we expected a well-executed New Year’s Eve service. Instead, the lack of preparation and communication made this a poor experience overall.

Dan M

I’ve been meaning to write this review for a long time because the experience was genuinely disappointing. We visited Swift’s Attic in early March during SXSW, right after flying into Austin. We were exhausted, hungry, and excited because it was our first night in the city and my girlfriend’s first time ever in Austin. Based on the reviews, we expected something solid. Unfortunately, the service was horrendous from start to finish. Our server constantly disappeared, we were left waiting for long stretches with no check ins, and the pacing was completely off. Our food came out at different times, so we could not even eat together. For a place that presents itself as an elevated dining experience, this was just unacceptable. The drinks were another letdown. They were small, poorly made, and not worth the price at all. The food itself was mediocre at best and certainly did not justify the $118.52 we spent before tip. What made this especially frustrating is that the restaurant was not closing or empty. They were still serving food for at least another hour and a half, so it did not feel like a kitchen or staff winding down issue. It just felt careless. This was a really disappointing way to start our Austin trip, especially given the positive reputation and reviews. I hope this was an off night, but our experience was bad enough that I would not return and would not recommend it to others.