Joshua Chmil

If you don't eat here you are doing yourself a disservice. From the outside, I would never have guessed I would have the quality of food and atmosphere we did. I have had meals at Michelin star restaurants that were not nearly as good, and I have had domino's orders that cost more. Do your self a favor and get a counter seat and immerse your self with the amazing staff. The chefs and wait staff were amazing, offered suggestions, and even went as far as offering recommendations for other eateries and experiences for our trip in Austin. The tasting menu was superb even for someone who's a picky eater trying to be adventurous. The popover and fingerling potatoes were spectacular. I love all things cheesecake and almost skipped the juniper cheesecake thinking I might not like it. Never been more happy to take a leap for the most exquisite desert. Do yourself a favor and make the reservation.

+2

Michel Farhi

This place is always a treat! Go to happy hour and enjoy the appetizers at half price, totally worth every dollar. The flavors are very european, well built and thought. Small place, get a reservation early!

+4

Jacquelyn Pruet

Fantastic female owned and operated spot. For dinner - Get the counter if you can!! Watching this kitchen run is a show in and of itself. The food is phenomenal. I love brunch and dinner equally here. Support this local gem!!! That ‘bay’ flavored ice cream is next level. It is true foodie ice cream (like you see chefs try to do on tv but sounds gross?). This is what elevated dessert is meant to be. Nuanced, interesting, layered, and delicious.

+18

Jordyn Phillips

Absolutely loved our experience at Foreign and Domestic tonight! Happy hour is awesome and very worth it! Half off appetizers and wine glasses from 5-6:30 during the week. The popovers and gnocchi are unbelievable! We both loved the cozy restaurant and being able to watch the kitchen do their thing right in front of us. Amazing service and food! Very cool that this place has been featured on shows like Triple D and Bizarre foods! Will definitely return!

+3

Madie Leon Riley

The food is great, and the people are even better. The intimate vibe of this restaurant is somewhat unmatched in Austin. We had a great time sitting and chatting over a couple glasses of wine (happy hour ends at 6:30), and took our time working through appetizers and entrees and a dessert. It’s a place that encourages lingering and savoring. We had a vegetarian in the group who was really pleased with the selection. All of the shared plates we had were delicious. (The popovers are in fact worth the hype). I would say this is an approachable menu with interesting flavor combinations that would be familiar if a little new to most. I had the beef rigatoni and it was an amazing combination of your favorite fall stew and a great tomato pasta dish. The desserts were very shareable as well, with unique combinations made by people who understand how to balance sweetness and flavor. I’ll be back here for sure, especially for an appetizer and wine happy hour. Highly recommend this stop.

+1

Jimmy Wan

Simply outstanding. Food was tremendous and service was top notch. One of the best happy hours around that combines delicious unique starters and a solid list of drinks. The popovers and zeppolis are simply a must. To keep the food party going we all got the tasting menu. I appreciate the kitchens attempt to showcase less known parts of an animal and they executed flawlessly. Stop reading this and just come here

+1

N Fernandez

We went to Foreign and Domestic on a Tuesday for the Oysters special (super nice and refreshing Virginia oysters at $1) and ended up staying for the four course menu (nose to tail menu) plus an extra appetizer. Overall the tasting menu offers an incredible culinary experience at a very affordable price. Very recommendable! The dishes of the tasting menu are original and surprising and at the same time delicious. We loved each one of the dishes! The highlights in my opinion are the beef tongue (brittle and super tasty) and the sheared lamb heart (a first time for me, with a very interesting texture). The latter comes on top of an amazing risotto! The appetizer we ordered, onion escapes tempura, had an incredible twist to it thanks to the mustard seeds and buttermilk sauce. The service was very good. Our waiter was super friendly and made a great job on explaining the dishes of the menu and the whereabouts of the meats and produce used. The dishes came to the table in a perfectly timed pace. We were told that the menu changes several times a year so we will be back to try new and exciting dishes!

+1

Leah Rama

Food and service were amazing! Only reducing 1 star because the wood booth seating was incredibly uncomfortable. Please have cushions on hand for back support, at a minimum to offer upon request (especially for pregnant ladies / older folks, etc). My physical discomfort really took the whole experience down a notch.

Jeff Heinzelman

Foreign & Domestic has a tight, focused vibe and a menu that refuses to phone it in. Everything feels intentional. The dishes are creative without being weird-for-the-sake-of-weird, and the execution is strong. Apps and mains are dialed in, clearly handled by a kitchen that knows what it's doing. If you're bored of the usual farm-to-table shtick around town, this place actually earns the “unique menu” praise. That said, the drink situation is a letdown. Beer and wine only. If you want something beyond a glass of red or white, you're out of luck. Space is small, so expect tight quarters and some noise. They handle it well, but don't come here thinking you're getting a quiet date-night cocoon. It’s cozy, not serene. Service is friendly and on-point. Staff know the menu, move efficiently, and don’t make you feel rushed. Bonus points: you might get an impromptu Shakespeare warm-up before dinner if you’re lucky. Austin gonna Austin. Bottom line: excellent food, inventive menu, great people, weak drink program. Go for the food, accept the noise, and pre-game your cocktail somewhere else.

GK

Solid overall. Nice neighborhood spot that wish I had in my area! Food was great but a few slight misses. Pop overs were a bit in the dense side and our duck fat potatoes were under seasoned and didn’t taste much of duck fat. Pasta was solid, gnocchi was incredibly delicate and flavorful. Enjoyed our time there and ready to visit again.

+3

Sami Marquez

What a cute spot! First time here as I passed through Austin this was the restaurant I made a reservation at. The food and wine were great, portions were satisfying, the chairs could have been more comfy, some tables are just sitting on and leaning against wood which my back didn't love after traveling all day. The only complaint I have is the line cooks chose to clean the grills while guests were still present which filled the room with an overwhelming cloud of smoke and aroma that agitated our senses. Would recommend and would come back!

The market fish was a tiny, chewy swordfish without any flavor. But the side that came with it was delicious. The popovers are huge, pricey and doughy. Very kind welcoming staff from entry to table! They may want to clean the baby diaper table in the ladies restroom. It was filthy.

Lauren Moses

Came here once before and enjoyed it, but this time we left with a bad taste in our mouths (literally.) My partners pasta was so salty he could barely eat it, and my steak entree came out cold. Waiter was so busy he never checked on us during service, and when told about the disappointing food made no means to correct it. Outdoor seating is not fully tented in, has heaters, but is cold. Disappointed by the experience.