We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Moonshine - Patio Bar & Grill

303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 (Downtown)
(512) 236-9599
Website
Menu
Update restaurant details
Ranked #18 of 2,509 restaurants in Austin
Price range: €1 - €22
Cuisines: American
More restaurant details
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Write a Review

377 reviews from our community

89% Recommend
    212
    124
    32
    7
    2
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
ARIZONA
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This restaurant was great, we sat outside, had a chatty helpful waiter, the food was great (salmon) and the drinks were awesome. I had a grapefruit/cucumber/vodka concoction that I would fly back to Austin just to have another one! My party of 3 were all overjoyed at the quality of the food, the portion size (generous) and the ambiance. The... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by JSHAFER8 for Austin
Dallas, Texas
Top Contributor
116 reviews 116 reviews
86 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

To be honest we ended up no eating here. We asked for a table, and they said 1.5 hours to be seated. I doubted that figure as I could see the line (pretty huge) but also many tables ready to be freed up. I betted that it would be 45 minute max wait. But as the attendant insisted on the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Pauak for Austin
Fort Worth, TX
Top Contributor
262 reviews 262 reviews
190 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

After driving around for 15 min. plus, we realized that our only alternative was valet SIX DOLLARS for a gravel lot right on the site of the restaurant... That's not right!!! We waited ten min and then they did not seat us where we requested. This is an extremely CASUAL spot with ridiculously high prices. We thought the food was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 7 more reviews by jaimietoys for Austin
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

.....and once you sit at your table, you'll understand why so many people are willing to wait. Food very good, creative, and top of the line service. No TexMex here, but very good regional food.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Montrose, Colorado
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Several friends and I eat lunch here three tomes because the food and service were excellent. I personally loved having popcorn as an appetizer. All of our meals were freshly prepared and served quickly. I would strongly recommend Moonshine to anyone visiting Austin.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Columbia, MD
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I stopped in with my girlfriend for a meal, see the entry below me, after walking across Austin. She had found the place and said it had good reviews and we were dying to get out of the heat. Upon walking in we were greeted and sat down. The service was ok overall. I found the menu to be lacking,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Moreno Valley, California
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Based on the food alone, this restaurant would have gotten five stars. I ordered the spinach salad with seasonal fruit, cheese and dressing (strawberries and goat cheese). I hadn't looked too closely at the menu, and the server asked if I'd wanted to add chicken or salmon to my salad. I chose salmon. My boyfriend ordered the Waldorf salad with... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Wausau, Wisconsin
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013 via mobile

Great prices and drinks for happy hour. Try the Waterloo Compound and corn dog shrimp. Simply awesome!

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by JulieBrez for Austin
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

We found Moonshine on tripadvisor site and decided to try it out..it was a short trip downtown from our hotel and we were not disappointed one bit! The outside of the establishment seemed rustic and almost misleading at first. Once we found our way in (through the patio by mistake) we were impressed by the bar and the enticing aromas.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

Neat restaurant. We had lunch. Would like to go back for happy hour and dinner in bigger patio. The green chili grits are out of this world. Better than New Orleans.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Moonshine - Patio Bar & Grill also viewed

 

Been to Moonshine - Patio Bar & Grill? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Moonshine - Patio Bar & Grill, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing