Fodor's Expert Review Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
The “ranch-to-table” cuisine of this east-side hot spot speaks to the Southern comfort cravings of Austinites, with savory classics like stuffed Salisbury steak, pickled fried green tomatoes, and shrimp-and-grits. The interiors, boasting natural hardwoods and salvaged materials from the Jacoby family ranch, provide an ideally casual place to kick back and relax with cocktails like mezcal margaritas and West Texas shandys; the scenic back patio overlooks the Colorado River. Central Texas Jacoby-brand beef is featured in the house burger and chicken-fried steak, but seasonal entrées like Cornish hen and pumpkin and goat cheese dumplings are also signatures. Sides like mac 'n' cheese, braised greens, and acorn squash are served family-style.
Quick Facts
- Impressive signature house burger
- Shabby-chic decor
- Scenic patio views