Barley Swine is one of the best american restaurants in Austin for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in Burnet.
Barley Swine is Bryce Gilmore's tasting-menu room on Burnet Road, a restaurant that predates Austin's current fine-dining wave and retains the kind of quiet authority that comes from years of genuine commitment to a single idea: seasonal, wood-driven cooking built on real sourcing relationships with Texas farms.
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“Barley Swine is worth putting on the shortlist for Seasonal tasting menu and Wood-grilled vegetable course—the two orders to build a first visit around. Think of it as a polished night out rather than a quick, casual stop.”
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Barley Swine is an easy yes in Burnet when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal tasting menu and Wood-grilled vegetable course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,409 Google reviews.
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Barley Swine is a American restaurant located in Burnet, Austin. Barley Swine is Bryce Gilmore's tasting-menu room on Burnet Road, a restaurant that predates Austin's current fine-dining wave and retains the kind of quiet authority that comes from years of genuine commitment to a single idea: seasonal, wood-driven cooking built on real sourcing relationships with Texas farms.
Barley Swine is best for fine dining, special occasion, date night. Barley Swine is an easy yes in Burnet when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal tasting menu and Wood-grilled vegetable course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,409 Google reviews.
Barley Swine is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,409 reviews
Start with Seasonal tasting menu, Wood-grilled vegetable course, Live-fire protein and Beverage pairing. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Barley Swine holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,409 reviews. Barley Swine is an easy yes in Burnet when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal tasting menu and Wood-grilled vegetable course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,409 Google reviews.
Barley Swine is located at 6555 Burnet Rd #400, Austin, TX 78757, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Barley Swine's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Barley Swine is tagged for date night dining. Barley Swine is an easy yes in Burnet when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal tasting menu and Wood-grilled vegetable course also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,409 Google reviews.
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