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Summer House on Music Lane, Austin, TX

Summer House on Music Lane

4.6
4.6
27 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
Summer House on Music Lane is inspired by the casual sophistication that defines a lake house weekend and is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a lively weekend brunch.

The menu features seasonal, honest cooking that balances old-school hospitality with a decidedly unpretentious, Austin sensibility. Executive Chef Nick Erven focuses on local ingredients and live-fire cooking techniques, offering hearty proteins, housemade pastas, and elevated snacks.

Summer House on Music Lane is located in the heart of South Congress at Hotel Magdalena, part of Bunkhouse Hotels. To learn more, visit bunkhousehotels.com.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 442-5341
  • Website
    https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/summer-house-on-music-lane
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Erven
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next birthday brunch, corporate happy hour, or business dinner with us at Summer House on Music Lane. From semi-private spaces to curated prix-fixe menus, let us create an unforgettable culinary experience your guests will not soon forget. For groups of 12 or more, please email sales@hotelmagdalena.com.
  • Location
    1101 Music Ln, Austin, TX 78704-8935
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Located inside of the Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane and Academy Drive.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Summer House on Music Lane is praised for its "amazing staff" and "super beautiful and calm" ambiance. Guests enjoy "tasty dishes" and the "perfect vibe" for various occasions. While service can be inconsistent, the restaurant's "delicious food," particularly the Branzino, salmon, and ribeye, consistently impresses. Ideal for relaxed dining experiences.
27 Reviews

  1. Amber

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for late breakfast and they were out of most of the popular items. Cost was not worth the value. Food was average. Would go somewhere else next time in Austin.

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  2. Haley

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over priced food…. Ordered mimosas (split with a friend), an orange juice and eggs plate (you have to order bacon a la carte) was $76. Not worth it at all.

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  3. Jason

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience especially if there’s live music in the courtyard.

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  4. Danielle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers were not friendly. Small portions. Food not impressive.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Daniel VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service! Good food! Good vibe for breakfast!

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  6. Lara

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazinggggg staff and the ambience was super beautiful and calm and classy!! It was our friends bday and the waiters were super helpful when it came to dessert time (lighting candles, cutting cake, etc!) Food was also very light, not too heavy, and had good flavors!

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  7. Christine VIP

    Houston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for a business dinner and the vibe was perfect. The food was excellent and just what we were looking for.

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  8. Edgar

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was not very attentive and took an hour in order for them to bring water to the tables and hour and even longer for the food to come out. Everyone else around got their food before us and even some that got there way after we did. Food was amazing and ambience was great! Service could use lots of work.

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  9. Greg VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great Valentine’s Day celebration, our server was amazing and the food was delicious

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  10. sarah VIP

    New Orleans39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty dishes and nice servers! Had Valentines menu. Cute spot.

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FAQs

Summer House on Music Lane is rated 4.6 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Summer House on Music Lane

1101 Music Ln, Austin, TX 78704-8935

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located inside of the Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane and Academy Drive.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Erven
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/summer-house-on-music-lane
  • Phone number
    (512) 442-5341
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next birthday brunch, corporate happy hour, or business dinner with us at Summer House on Music Lane. From semi-private spaces to curated prix-fixe menus, let us create an unforgettable culinary experience your guests will not soon forget. For groups of 12 or more, please email sales@hotelmagdalena.com.
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