The Hightower

4.4 (182)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1209 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

The Hightower is an East Austin restaurant serving New Texan cuisine. The Hightower is at 1209 E 7th st, Happy Hour 7 days a week and parking on both sides of the building.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm, Sunday 5:00-10:00pm
Website
http://www.thehightower.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Dolezal

Location
1209 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Attayac
Parking details
Parking available on east and west side of the restaurant
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ceviche*$11.50
market gulf fish, fennel mojo, orange, shallot, popcorn crumble, scallion ash
Queso Fundido$10.00
cheddar, havarti, fontina, pork sausage, grilled house sourdough
Smoked Catfish Spread$9.00
rye hushpuppies, caper jam
Grit Fried Chicken Tacos$13.50
bok choy, fresno, ginger, orange sauce, corn tortillas
Salmon Crudo*$12.00
papaya, serrano, lime/cucumber juice, olive oil
Beef Tartare Tostada$13.50
tomatillo crema, tomato confit, egg yolk, chili/lime powder
Fried Smoked Gulf Oysters$13.00
pickled farm vegetables, apple/chili remoulade

Vegetables

Green Papaya$8.50
honeydew, grilled cactus vinaigrette, braised peanuts, tomato crumble, thai chili
Grilled Okra$7.50
watermelon mostarda, pastrami spiced pork katsoubushi, mexican mint marigold
Roasted Broccoli$9.00
goat cheddar sauce, broccoli/jalapeno puree, cured egg yolk
Brussels Sprouts$7.50
peanut butter, golden raisins, sambal, lemon

Bigger

Fried Rice$17.00
pork belly, egg, mole verde, peanuts, chili pequin
Gnocchi$15.50
pozole verde, house hominy, turnip confit, fried potato, crema espuma
Corned Beef Short Rib$20.00
sourdough tortilla, pan fried potatoes, avocado puree, sauerkraut slaw
Gulf Shrimp Sausage$15.50
squash fideo, chorizo, peanuts, menudo broth
Hanger Steak*$20.00
masa spaetzle, eggplant mole, oyster mushrooms, tomme de hood, jalapeno/carrot hot sauce
Roasted Pork Jowl*$16.00
rice, avocado, cucumber, pickled red onion, house sriracha, egg yolk

Desserts

Fruit Cup$5.00
mexican mint marigold ice cream, clementine sorbet, watermelon granita, chili/lime powder
Ice Cream Sandwich$7.00
coconut ice cream, everything cookie, whey caramel
S'more Fried Pie$8.50
charred marshmallow, chocolate, cinnamon crumble, mesquite smoke

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Hightower.

4.4

(182)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

182 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was comfortable, great service, good food, all in a timely matter. Would return!
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FoodieTricia Gold
Austin89 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A must for Happy Hour! We came before a show at Bass Concert Hall. They have a lot of $6 cocktails and appetizers. We enjoyed the green beans, corn, and queso fundido. The cocktails were great too! We enjoyed!
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KevinA
Austin23 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hightower has a gastro-pub feel, an interesting menu, friendly service, and a relaxed, local atmosphere. It's close to the hipster party on East Sixth, but not in the middle of it, which makes it less crowded and more inviting, even on weekends. The menu has interesting stuff, and the food is really good. Not quite "top restaurant" quality, but a notch above what you might expect to find in a bar. I kind of like that: the whole place feels like a job well done, without trying too hard or taking itself too seriously, and that seems to describe the people who go there too. It's less "see and be seen" and more "have a good time."
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LaurenB
Austin14 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love The Hightower and have always had a great experience. The food was delicious and creative! Our server was competent, friendly and unobtrusive. We will be back!
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LakewayDiner
Austin21 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for Saturday brunch and enjoyed a sunny December day on the patio, watching the coming and going on 7th Street. Really enjoyed the chicken biscuit and also the fried chicken and waffle. Interesting taste combinations, including ginger maple syrup. Great service from Jeremy! Will definitely return. Other goodies to try on the menu.
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TrinhD Gold
Austin16 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 25, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service! They were accommodating with our large party. I would def come back
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AudreyG
Kansas City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem! The food was delicious. We tried the beef tartare, queso, brussel sprouts, roasted pork jowl and of course most of the cocktails. During happy hour this place is a steal for the quality of food. Definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back!
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Janeqe
South Carolina14 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch in Austin!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
4.0
Dined on November 10, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good except you need some wine glasses with stems for small arthritic hands to hold on to.
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Pati Gold
Austin26 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 4, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and the staff were really nice. It was just slow service. The beef tartar was amazing and so were the Brussels sprouts. I had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was so good. My cousin really enjoyed his birthday.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Happy Hour: Monday-Saturday 5:00pm-7:00pm, Sunday 5:00-10:00pm
Website
http://www.thehightower.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Dolezal

Location
1209 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Attayac
Parking details
Parking available on east and west side of the restaurant
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Hightower

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Smaller

Ceviche*$11.50

Queso Fundido$10.00

Smoked Catfish Spread$9.00

Grit Fried Chicken Tacos$13.50

Salmon Crudo*$12.00

Beef Tartare Tostada$13.50

Fried Smoked Gulf Oysters$13.00

Vegetables

Green Papaya$8.50

Grilled Okra$7.50

Roasted Broccoli$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$7.50

Bigger

Fried Rice$17.00

Gnocchi$15.50

Corned Beef Short Rib$20.00

Gulf Shrimp Sausage$15.50

Hanger Steak*$20.00

Roasted Pork Jowl*$16.00

Desserts

Fruit Cup$5.00

Ice Cream Sandwich$7.00

S'more Fried Pie$8.50

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable