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Better Half Bar, Austin, TX

Better Half Bar

4.8
4.8
278 Reviews
$30 and under
Cafe Dining
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
WE'RE BACK TO OUR ORIGINAL MODEL! Counter Service, Seat Yourself, No Reservations!

Neighborhood all-day spot. Serving natural wine, cocktails & coffee. Best burger in town.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, Cocktail Bar, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 09:00–15:00 Tue–Fri 09:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (512) 645-0786
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rich Reimbolt
  • Area
    Austin
  • Cross Street
    Walsh Street
  • Parking details
    If our parking lot out front is full please drive around back to the big, open gravel lot just south of 4th street (across from our patio and Hold Out Brewing).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 278 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

278 Reviews
  1. TexasKitty

    VIP

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 31 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. Delish food and drinks and lots of respect for COVID.

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  2. AustinM

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING brunch and our server and team was so cool!! They didn't have water because of some road work but they took us in as they were wiping off furniture and gave us covfefe and brekkie and took great care of our pup too! This was such a great way to start our morning and was a wonderful part of our Austin trip. will def be back :-)

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  3. EvelynS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ribs and pasta were both fantastic and our server was excellent. Server and staff did a great job taking care of us when a big storm was about to hit and everyone was sitting outside. Love this place!

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  4. johnl

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Safe outdoor seating on an extended patio

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  5. AshM

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place for date night or to hang with friends!

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  6. greatfood

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very laid back restaurant with only outside picnic tables. It was a beautiful day so no problem. I had a rose sangria which was perfect. And a great cheeseburger. And the loved the queso dip with pastrami. Very interesting and delicious! And the glazed doughnut holes for dessert. We didn’t need dinner. The whole experience was delightful.

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  7. MariaC

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place, server was great, cocktails (vodka strawberry) were delicious !! Burgers were yummy and pasta was creamy!

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  8. DexterLee

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food/drinks, ambiance and service! Would definitely recommend anyone go check it out for a lovely experience!

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  9. VonFineDines

    Austin

    30 reviews

    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Seated quickly even though we were early and added two guests. Things to know: if you go in a group, they don't provide individual checks, they charge $3 for gluten free bun (without being sure you know the upcharge prior), and there is also no covered dining here so if it rains, you're SOL. Parking was actually pleasant/adequate. Despite some disappointments, I think I would return. Thank you.

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  10. bat1

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 May 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside seating was nicely spaced out and the food was very good even with the interesting combinations.

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FAQs

Better Half Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 645-0786.

Better Half Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Better Half Bar

406 Walsh St, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Walsh Street
  • Area
    Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 09:00–15:00 Tue–Fri 09:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cafe Dining, Cocktail Bar, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    If our parking lot out front is full please drive around back to the big, open gravel lot just south of 4th street (across from our patio and Hold Out Brewing).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
  • Executive Chef
    Rich Reimbolt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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