Parkside - Austin

The server was adorable and outstanding! The food, however, was not up to par. A very limited menu, so I’m not sure why the few things were so underwhelming. Burger — extremely overdone and dry (is that what the aioli was for? with a terribly dry and hard bun; side of fries that looked good but tasted “meh”. Steak tartare — sorely lacking in flavor (salt, please . Crab fritters — overdone to the point of introducing bitterness of taste. Cocktails were also just off — bland margaritas with no complexity, and a special Paloma that wasn’t so special. Ambience is nice, but the frequent flashes from police car lights outside distracted from the evening, though I’m sure that can’t be controlled.

Parkside is an entertaining experience in dining because it’s right in the middle of the sixth street craziness. It’s decent food in a casual but nice space with big windows so you can watch the street drama unfold as you nibble on lump crab meat with a spicy Thai sauce. The staff was very friendly and the service was great.

Loved the half price drinks and apps. Delicious food!

Service, food and atmosphere were wonderful. What prevented a 5 on value was scallops for $55 seemed high. It deterred from ordering yet the steak and frites were amazing and value good.

Our food was average, however the presentation was lovely. Our server(s) were great. The tables, however, were so close together you could join your neighbors' conversation even if you tried not to.