Bread Boat — Restaurant in Austin

I split the savory beef Khachapuri with a friend, and it was SO good. The bread had that freshly baked and just out of the oven smell to it. We thought it would be tough to cut through with a knife because it had a pretty thick crust, but it was surprisingly fluffy while still having a lot of substance. I read that you're supposed to mix the butter and raw egg yolk together and then rip and dip pieces of crust in it, so that's what we did. It seemed like the half that had just the butter, egg, and cheese would be kind of plain and the half with the slow braised beef would be the star, but both were amazing! The beef side was spicier than I'd expected, so they played well together.

There's enough seating inside for 16 max, but when we were leaving, I spotted a really cute covered patio on the side with about double that, which should be really nice now that things are cooling down. Orders can be placed on two self service screens at the front, but the staff is really friendly and up for answering questions. Highly recommend having a meal here and then popping into the beautiful market/butcher shop two doors over for some...

Saw this place pop up on Austin Eater and it looked so good. Menu is a bit limited, but each boat is cooked to order and wow I was blown away by the depth of flavor on the original dish. The egg makes it extra sultry and the hot cheese and bread together is luscious. I was going to only half and ended up eating the entire boat! Highly recommend!

The staff was so friendly and wanted to make sure we loved our dishes. Ambiance was a bit neutral (lots of whites and grey), but the music selection was excellent, so had a good time reading while I waited for my boat to bake.

When they expand the menu, would suggest they add a standalone meat dish - Mtsvadi or Sacivi - and a few more vegetable offerings - Mushroom Ojakhuri, Gebzhalia, Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Kakhetian Sunflower Oil, Beetroot in Tkemali - to ensure everyone who comes in has something to try (especially the gluten or dairy intolerant). I would have loved something a bit lighter or acidic to cut the richness of the boat and make it a bit more balanced...

Finally! Authentic Georgian Cuisine in the Heart of Texas. I can’t express how thrilled I am that Austin now has a true Georgian restaurant! From the very first bite, it’s clear this place doesn’t just serve food—it delivers a cultural experience. We tried nearly everything on the menu, and every dish was a standout. The khachapuri was perfectly rich and gooey, and the stews tasted like something straight from a Tbilisi kitchen. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about sharing Georgian hospitality. You can tell they care deeply about getting everything right—from the spices to the presentation. This place is an absolute gem. I’m already planning my next visit to try the rest of the menu. Welcome to Texas, and thank you for bringing...