| Address | 2404 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007 |
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| Phone | (202) 337-8080 |
The original location of Austin Grill (the one in Glover Park) remains the BEST of all of 'em. Although I have been begging for more veggie options for years, I am never disappointed with what they currently offer. Service is consistently good and friendly, and the atmosphere is great kitsch. Be sure to ask for their salsa verde, as they may not always bring it to the table with the complimetary chips and (traditional) salsa. their stars and bars (frozen margarita) is fantastic, but then again, you can't go wrong with any of their fresh margarita concoctions....I HIGHLY reccomend the High Test Margarita, which comes in a mini-shaker and a martini glass, salt optional.
I have to admit I frequent Austin Grill. Since I have eaten there so often, I now generally go exclusively for brunch. Though food is certainly yummy during the rest of the day, I find that brunch has my Austin Grill favorites. I specifically recommend the "Texas" Toast. It is the "Texas" version of French Toast served with Pecan Butter, syrup and bacon. I just can't get enough of it.
The atmosphere is also a perk during brunch. It is a nice quiet place to go when you just partied too much the night before. There is always someone willing to chat at the bar, a game on a few tvs and a movie you haven't seen in a while on another.
My final comment is my good friend from Texas likes their food. She even suggests the restaurant. Since she never likes any restaurant that claims they serve Tex-Mex, because it is not truly Tex-Mex, I say it must receive 4 Sporks and an additional Ork (or half-Spork) just for that alone.
This location of the local chain is offering half price on all meals ordered before 7pm - every night. The place was virtually empty - too bad, most likely because there is no outdoor seating and that was a lovely day. Still, the deal made my husband's rack of ribs and my shrimp tacos so affordable that we treated ourselves to appetizers and margaritas, too.
Sitting outside was lovely and the sangria was strong, but Georgetown's Austin Grill is a disappointment for the price. My date and I both had fajitas, he shrimp and me vegetable. Good, but nothing remarkable. Salsa had a bite to it, but was very soupy. Our waiter was friendly, but hard to track down when we needed him. It's a cool-looking restaurant, but the food and cocktails are not worth the expense. I'd skip it next time.
The ambiance is just great...it is a neighborhood place, with a lot of friendly faces. Not only is the food great, but the staff is so outgoing and nice. The restaurant is always packed with families and the bar is a great laid-back hang-out for twenty and thirty-somethings (And beyond)!
