Restaurants near Fair Park

We arrived a little earlier than our reserved time but we’re still welcomed and seated. Adrian greeted us soon after seating and took our beverage orders. We started with the bacon wrapped shrimp that were nice and Smokey and delicious, next were our Caesar salads, another delicious course and love that it was topped with anchovies! The salad dressing was slightly saltier than what I’m use to but it was still very tasty. Entrees consisted of the Friday’s pork chop lunch special and seared scallop pasta. The pork chop is always the star of the show, nuff said! The scallops with thick ribboned pasta was quite al dente however I’d prefer it under than overcooked. I was a little disappointed with the 3 small scallops but overall it was still delicious. For dessert, we were celebrating my husbands birthday and were offered an applicable, complimentary dessert, of course he picked the one that wasn’t comp which was just fine, we ordered the chocolate jubilee cake that could feed 4-6ppl, yikes but so good for the chocolate lovers, not too rich and sweet, it’s just right! I didn’t think the cherries added much to the presentation so we opted to not take leftovers home with us. I’ve been to Perry’s many times at the downtown location but loved the Domain. The ambiance, service and food were spectacular, thank you!!

Met my cousins here for Thanksgiving. VERDAD was a new experience for all of us and we were duly impressed. For starters, the calamari was to die for, and for the main dish we each had was something unique and delicious. The service was impeccable, the setting and decor were tasteful and trendy, and every dish a work of culinary art. We will definitely return! Honestly, the only thing out of “sync” for me was the background music. It’s tough to choose tunes for “modern Mexican” I suppose, but I might have preferred some lively classical guitar genre or smooth Latin-inspired jazz. In any case, the tunes in the background weren’t jarring or annoying…just a little out of place. Looking forward to another visit soon!

Perfect place for family and friends! The location was easy to find, everyone was so friendly. Definitely didn’t feel like we were in Austin! Felt like we were teleported to another place without traveling somewhere else. I don’t like being rushed when you’re trying to eat, enjoy each dish and experience the ambience and this place was exceptional.

Had a wonderful dining experience at Este. From the moment we walked into the restaurant, we could tell the next 3 hours were going to be delightful and memorable. The unique cocktails were a fun start to the evening. The wine list is manageable, yet broad and inclusive. Delighted in a fabulous orange wine and tasty Beaujolais. The food was delicious, creative and took your palate to the playas of Mexico. Be sure to conclude your evening with the Feast of Sweets, it is well worthwhile to try them all, but the Key Lime pie was sublime. Our server, Vanessa was exceptional! Her bright personality and knowledge of the cuisine ensured that we were going to have a uniquely Este experience.

Food came out hot, delicious and fast. Third time coming back and the menu just hits it out of the ballpark everytime. Our server Edward was fast, attentive, knowledgeable and super welcoming/friendly. overall great experience and I look forward to coming back