ATX BARREL + BITES — Restaurant in Austin

So we surprised the establishment with a group of 10 about 7:30 on a Tuesday . It was obvious from the start that they were baffled . Even though the hotel is renownedly recognized , the bar is pretty bad . The service was terrible , our drinks were only beer , wine and sodas , very few people seated at the other tables , and we all waited forever for drinks . When they arrived , 3 people still waited a long time , until one in our party went to the bar and ordered what was missing . Very disappointed with training / crew responsibilities . Not a good place to hang out . I will give them points on the food , it was good ... once...

Not great, but what can one expect from a restaurant in a hotel? To be fair, some of the newer hotels in town have absolutely fantastic restaurants in them. But, sadly, this place follows all the tropes of a 90s/2000s restaurant in a hotel: overpriced, bland, boring food from an extremely limited menu.

I'd recommend going literally anywhere else in the area for a good lunch.

I will say, however, that the service...

Great spot for dinner. We had the queso and tacos. The brisket taco was especially great. Annie the waitress is #1. Who ever cuts her check - she is essential and indispensable. A hard worker like her is 1 in a million. 15th Street Cafe please put your new menu up on the site so people like me don't go in looking for items from a 6 years...