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American · Austin · $$$$
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French · American · Austin, TX · $$$$
Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique. Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks. For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.
“NIDO absolutely delivers. Grab a table on the patio overlooking the river —the view alone is worth the visit. The pancakes were light and flavorful, the eggs Benedict were spot on, and the whole experience felt relaxed with excellent service. This is the kind of breakfast spot that reminds you why Austin’s food scene gets so much love. Thanks Anthony for a wonderful experience!”
“Had a wonderful experience at Nido! We stopped in for drinks and grabbed seats at the bar. The cocktails were exceptional, and the service was just as impressive. Jeffrey and Derrick were fantastic bartenders. They were friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about their craft. They made the experience even more enjoyable. Looking forward to coming back!”
“Had a wonderful experience at Nido Austin while celebrating a birthday surprise. The team made the evening feel special from the moment we walked in. The ambiance is stunning, and the service was thoughtful without being over the top. We tried several veg options, and each one was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully plated. It’s rare to find a place where vegetarian dishes feel just as elevated as everything else on the menu, but Nido absolutely delivered. A memorable night with great food, great views, and a great team. Highly recommend for celebrations or a relaxed upscale dinner.”
“This is a rooftop restaurant in the Loren hotel in Austin Texas. We went to this place for Valentine’s Day 2026. We are so glad we got a reservation here because Austin’s best restaurants are all booked up due to Valentine’s and the Austin marathon the next day. It was raining all day in Austin but cleared up for the evening. The view and the colors of the sky were amazing. I would go back here, just for the views. The ambience is beautiful inside and there was live music (instrumental harp) which was romantic. They gave us a good seating. The food was ok and not great. The octopus was really really salty. I think they salted it twice. It was also rubbery and I have eaten better seafood elsewhere. I told the waiter and he did not do anything about it. I know it was a busy day for them but I don’t think the service was outstanding. I took some pics of the views and we had a good time regardless of the food and service.”
“Overall is way overpriced with the smallest portion you could get. The food was very mid especially the octopus appetizer, $32 for one tentacle with little to no taste. The hamachi appetizer wasn’t bad. The entree portions were all small. If you go for the view, it was okay. The restaurant isn’t set in a higher level so don’t expect the view to be a view from a high rise perspective. The service was nice, the host moved us to the patio even we didn’t book the outdoor dining since we messed up the booking. However, food took forever to come even when there’s not that many people in the restaurant, if you like slow dining then maybe it’s for you. We had the lamb pasta, that was good but not worth the price either even it’s like a cheaper option on the menu. We also tried the $55 braised short rib, very mid, it’s supposed to be their best option on the menu. We tried the lobster, it’s not bad but same thing portion was small. The trout was nothing special at all. Each person basically paid $110 for getting your stomach 1/4 full. If that’s a dining experience you like then it’s for you, but I would go for a better experience and food restaurant with that kind of pricing, might as well go to a Michelin star rated ones.”
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