The League Kitchen & Tavern

Having lived in Austin for over 51 years, I have a short list of my favorite haunts or "go to" restaurants. I like trying new places, but with so many to choose from I hope to be wowed and not just satisfied. My friends suggested the League Kitchen for dinner in '17 and it couldn't have been better. Seven years later and we're still regulars! We like to sit at the bar and Marissa, Trey and Leda always take care of us! Highly recommend the "Fat Tire Fish and Chips" which are the best I've ever had, and the "Breakfast Anytime" which delivers time and time again! Shout out to their GM, Kevin, who always personally cooks my breakfast, and to their evening manager - Nicole! 5 stars, League Kitchen - Avery Ranch!

I stopped in today to sit on the patio with my dog. I was respectful as to walk straight to the patio with my dog. As I got situated I realized I would definitely have to walk inside to order. Shook it off as no big deal. Went to the bar. Partially because noone still has acknowledged me. Again I am patient. Bartender turns around looking shocked. At first I thought maybe he didn't see me. Again no big deal but seemed off. Almost like my appearance was the issue. I ordered a beer and informed him I would be out on the patio with my dog. He said he would send a server out. Again trying to be patient. And enjoy outside seating. Nice day. After I finished my beer I see the server bringing out a couple that had just showed up. Mind you the place is almost empty. No acknowledgement at all. Not cool. Not at all. At this point it is evident I am not wanted there. So I go to close my tab. Because I don't walk tabs. But I should have. When the Bartender sees me I ask to close out. He does not look surprised at all. And made no apologies. So I was definitely correct when I felt like I was not wanted. Not cool. At all. If anyone asks about this place I am sure you can imagine the review I will give them. Also will tell them to go across the street to Moonshine or Z Tejas.

Amazing food and service..

Thank you Oluwatobi! Great service.

Service is slow, and the prices are high for a neighborhood bar.

Nestled in a cozy corner, The League Kitchen & Tavern offers a delightful dining experience that's sure to please. During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of trying their coconut tempura battered shrimp and Chicken Jalapeño soup, and I must say, they were both fantastic. The coconut tempura battered shrimp were a real treat - crispy on the outside with a hint of sweetness, and paired perfectly with the tangy sweet chile lime glaze. As for the Chicken Jalapeño soup, it was hearty and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice to warm you up. The portion sizes were generous, and the ambiance was relaxed and inviting. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, enjoy a good meal, and unwind after a long day. Plus, the staff were friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right. Overall, I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu offerings. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner spot or a place to catch up with friends over drinks, The League Kitchen & Tavern is worth a visit. Just be sure to snap a quick photo before you dig in - the food is so delicious, you won't want to wait!

We stopped by The League Kitchen recently on a Friday evening in search of fish and chips, which, per many online reviews, received top billing from quite a few reviewers. Our experience, unfortunately, was not the best. I arrived early and took a seat at the bar, perused the specialty cocktail list and opted for the El Guapo Shandy, a very good cocktail consisting of ruby red vodka, lemon and lime juices, honey and a splash of cream ale. Refreshing taste! Once seated, we decided to start with the tuna tartare tacos, which could have been better. One consistent theme that emerged during meal is the smothering of dishes with sweet sauces. The tuna tacos were the first fatality of that process. As the picture shows, the dish is soaking in the spicy mayo sauce that was poured all over the tacos and slaw. After digging through the sauce to retrieve the tuna, the tuna was spectacular; and, the few bites of slaw salvaged from under the blanket of sauce were very good too. The sauce overwhelmed the wonton shell "tortillas" which made them pretty soggy. Serving suggestion ... IMHO, sauce on the side, let the diner choose the amount of sauce to use eating the tacos. Main courses included the sought-after fish and chips and the fresh catch of the day special... hot and crunchy trout. When ordering fish and chips anywhere, we stress our preference for fish and the fries "hot out of the fryer" and not food sitting under the lights for any length of time. The fish and chips met that goal 50/50. The fish, super hot to the touch, almost impossible to eat at first (which is what we want! LOL), the batter was nice and thin, the fish tasted great. The fries were slightly above room temperature when served, not enjoyable at all, especially since we had upgraded to the truffle/cheese topping. The "malted tartar sauce" was not very good, we would have preferred just regular tartar sauce. The hot and crunchy trout saw the return of the over-sauced seafood malady. The cornflake/almond crust was really thick, too much for a thin trout filet. (See the partially eaten trout pic for an idea of the thickness of the crust... twice as much crust as fish.) Perhaps a thick piece cod could stand up to that crust. As the tacos suffered, so the trout suffered from a copious amount of chipotle/mango aioli. (See pic of dish as delivered). Does anyone actually like that much sauce? The overly thick crust also fell victim to the over-abundance of sauce, making the crust pretty soggy. Here, IMHO, the same suggestion as the tacos, sauce on the side. Despite the thick crust, the trout was very good, just not a very good dish overall. Note: the online picture of the trout dish shows much less sauce, likely a more appropriate amount and placement on the plate, most of the sauce on the side of the plate, not on the fish and green beans. We finished with a complimentary piece of The League's dump cake, which first time diners are provided. The dessert was the star of the show! It's a "deconstructed" dump cake that many of us had as children (at least I did), very, soft, moist chocolate cake, topped with homemade toffee chips, served with pecans and vanilla bean ice cream. Good combination, great dish! Overall, the service was great! Our server Noah was attentive but not intrusive. He didn't deliver on the hot fries, but he was a good waiter, and explained the restaurant concept and items on the menu very well. The restaurant was not super busy. It has a fun feel, some retro furniture and fixtures, and very moderate noise level. The music was a bit loud in the bar area, but in the dining area that was not an issue. Not sure whether we'll be back, although we may stop by for dessert to have more of the fabulous dump cake!