Parkside - Austin

Tonight was our first opportunity to dine with colleagues from around the country since the pandemic started. Tara expertly guided us through the menu and wine... read more Tonight was our first opportunity to dine with colleagues from around the country since the pandemic started. Tara expertly guided us through the menu and wine selection, making our evening a memorable and enjoyable reunion. Thank you, Parkside!

We had an amazing Valentine's dinner, curated by the chef, which featured a delightful four-course meal. The menu included grilled octopus, a winter salad, gril... read more We had an amazing Valentine's dinner, curated by the chef, which featured a delightful four-course meal. The menu included grilled octopus, a winter salad, grilled scallops, and a delicious strawberry mousse. The bartender crafted some fantastic cocktails—one with pear and another with strawberry. The ambiance was lovely, making it a perfect spot for a meal.

I recently visited Parkside and, as someone who works in the food industry, I had high expectations for my experience. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet those expec... read more I recently visited Parkside and, as someone who works in the food industry, I had high expectations for my experience. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet those expectations. The server forgot my drink order not once, but twice. While he did bring drinks for everyone else at the table, mine was overlooked—this was the first disappointment. When he returned, he let us know that 3 out of the 5 items on the menu were unavailable. While this wasn’t the end of the world, it was still disappointing. The real issue arose when he checked back and, noticing I still didn’t have a drink, asked if we wanted the bill instead of bringing my drink. Meanwhile, everyone else was enjoying their drinks while I was left feeling unsatisfied. The server, who seemed to be of Indian descent with some cool hair, appeared a bit scattered. Overall, I cannot recommend this place. Parkside really needs to improve their service and menu—this is Austin, not Beverly Hills!

Upon my arrival, the same host remained unfriendly and showed little willingness to help. The silver lining of this experience was our wonderful server, who was... read more Upon my arrival, the same host remained unfriendly and showed little willingness to help. The silver lining of this experience was our wonderful server, who was incredibly kind and provided excellent service. He truly rescued the evening and prevented this from being a one-star review. Perhaps he could give the host some tips on improving their attitude!

The menu is quite intriguing! I tried the grilled Caesar salad, and it was excellent. The strawberry sunrise drink was also very enjoyable. I'm definitely looki... read more The menu is quite intriguing! I tried the grilled Caesar salad, and it was excellent. The strawberry sunrise drink was also very enjoyable. I'm definitely looking forward to returning with a bigger appetite. The ambiance is pleasant, enhanced by music playing from the loudspeakers.