Bureau de Poste / at Tiny Grocer

Review №1

Rating: 5

The food was amazing but the coffee and crème brûlée were the star of the show! Andrew was a great waitress. I highly recommend this place. I will be going back!

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Very knowledgeable & personable staff. Super attentive, without being overbearing. They kept bringing water and refilling our glasses without us even noticing, I ordered the Croque Madame. It comes with salad and was delicious! Better than the one I had in Paris! The restaurant area is very small, but spacious enough. There s a cute grocery store with food items and gifts on the other side of the bar, without a dividing wall. After lunch, we enjoyed browsing through the grocery store and the book store one shop over. Would recommend!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

This review does not concern the food or atmosphere. We had to cancel a reservation, in what I consider well in time (several hours before the time) but on the same day. They charges us a $120 cancellation fee. I think that is outrageous! We will not consider them in the future. Service

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

The cutest place! Great coffee bar and grocery with excellent food & wine, beautiful space inside and out, as well as very friendly, helpful service. Highly recommend.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

I wanted to share some feedback regarding my recent visit. While I understand that substitutions are sometimes not possible, I was disappointed with the handling of my request. I ordered a charcuterie board and asked if the liver chicken pâté could be substituted with cheese. This request was declined, which I can understand, but when I asked to order some cheese separately, the waiter didn t inquire about my preference and brought me Parmesan, charging me eight dollars for it. Given the nature of your establishment, I expected a more accommodating and attentive service. I hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 2

Great space, horrible service. Tried to order dinner and got told off twice, ordered a drink and awkwardly waited for a table in an empty restaurant. Paid in cash and the bald guy never gave me my change, then he lost me i was standing there and must have made eye contact with him 3-5 times before he brought me my drink then told me to go outside. Second person said water was for guests, maybe try offering a seat and a menu instead. Whole experience turned me off to the place.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

I just made friends

Date: 2 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 3

pretty mediocre, both food and service. Steak was way undercooked, duck was nothing special, burger was ok. appetizers were alright. I really cant recommend it. Service was slow, I had to go grab spoons for desert my self.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

Great architecture, good vibes, nice music playlist. But the food for the price just wasnt it. We went for brunch. The french omlette was fine. The avocado toast was fine. The star of the things we ordered was the crepe, but I think the menu said crepes and it was just one. I ordered the house latte, and my mug came covered in spills and splatters. My dining companion had to get up and request oatmilk though he requested it at our table 2x. I highly recommend this place for a some glasses of wine and a snack but not a meal. .

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Neat place. Prices are on the high side but you absolutely get quality for what you order. Omelette was delicious, fries were good and the clafoutis was awesome. Side sausages were also on point. Service was also great.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Had a truly great dinner experience. There is a super cute grocery with a deli that serves lunch. The restaurant was beautiful with great outdoor and indoor seating. The food was great, we really enjoyed the Cod and Duck main courses. The crème brûlée and pistachio cake desserts were also incredible. Will be back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Cute little bistro vibe that takes up about half the building space of this Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park. I got the burger, my friend got the egg white omelet. They were great about substitutions. Food came out fresh and hot with high-quality ingredients. My only struggle here was a beverage of choice - the teas were all bagged, and none of the juices were fresh squeezed or organic. They gave me the option to grab something from the grocery portion of the store, which was greatly appreciated. Service was quick and kind. Loved the bright airy-ness!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

If you are a muscel fan, steer clear of that dish. :( Mostly, everything was great about this cute place , BUT.... Worst muscles I have ever had. They seriously poured like half of a shaker in the first batch. I was respectful but sent back.....what did I get next? Muscles with NO salt and they didnt bother to cook the alcohol off the wine. Feeling that was a spite dish. And they still charged us. The Steak, was the best we have ever had. And the desserts are fabulous!! Adorable place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Loretta was excellent and made us feel right at home! She was so warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The vibe is stylish and a little unsuspecting inside a Tiny Grocer. The plating was beautiful and food was delicious. We will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: They easily accommodated my gluten free requests

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Great neighborhood bistro tucked inside a high end convenience store, deli, and coffee shop. My son adored his Burger Royal. My daughter loved the salmon fillet from the deli. I loved the service. This is hands down some of the best services in town. Did not matter what part of the store: each area is staffed by people who know what they are talking about and doing AND are thoughtful and kind while doing it. This could easily be pretentious and unwelcoming- this team has done a tremendous job to just make this place feel natural and welcoming AND high end. We will be back. Vegetarian options: Vegan, vegetarian, low carb, paleo, and pescatarians are all welcomed and have their needs addressed here. Dietary restrictions: I am keto and went with two kids. They were phenomal for all three of us picky eaters. Some chance for cross contamination. Parking: A wonderful parking lot shared with a beautiful little local book store. Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. There is something for everyone here. Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

the food has recently taken a nosedive. the sandwiches are small and expensive. the escargot was almost flavorless. the atmosphere and music are great. the service is super friendly, and everyone is super chill.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

My new favorite Austin gem! Everything is so yummy and the staff makes you feel so special! Love it here!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 2

I ve been here a few times with mixed service so I booked it for Brunch for my 30th birthday for my husband and I. The service was so so bad. To start, we waited for about 5 minutes for someone to meet us at the hostess stand. Our waitress was running around, busting tables, grabbing things for us while the woman who was supposed to be bussing tables stood in the shade. I needed more bread for my cheeseboard and it took 15 minutes, which felt like it slowed everything else down for our food. My husband ordered the burger and fries which were great but no ketchup which also caused a delay. It was so hot out and almost no airflow so maybe book for indoors. I hate to write a bad review but I can t justify going back to give it another shot.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

2 steaks, likely mistaken delivered wrong by kithcen vs. waitress on doneness, steak was worst Ive encountered outside of MREs in the desert, really bad, unbelievable from a decent kitchen, just unreal bad steak, Im sorry that happened.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Very good food. Close to the European taste and quality. Refreshing flavors. Clean and nice environment. Fair prices.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The atmosphere was great. The food was excellent.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

We had a family dinner on Friday evening for an early Mothers Day celebration. It was our first time here, 5 of us. Service by our waiter (red beard with a hat, dont remember his name) was excellent. We had several appetizers including escargot, endive, salad, bread, and charcuterie. All very good. I had 2 frozés, frozen rosé wine with a little lemonade. My family enjoyed the different wines. I had the cod entree while others had steak, rattatoui, or salad. All well prepared. I had the chocolate mousse for dessert. I was stuffed! Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: Im not a vegetarian. Parking: We sat on the patio of the converted post office that had the restaurant & bar, grocery store, book store, and Pilates studio in the back. We found parking easily at 6 PM but later arrivals might have difficulty. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ground floor entrance to the patio.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Excellent food! Wonderful ambience. A little taste of Paris in the heart of Austin. The Sunday plat du jour roast was wonderful. Went for my wifes birthday and will definitely return :) A+++

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

I just had one of the best dining experiences in Austin. I d been hanging with some friends at First Light and we decided to sneak over for a quick bite, and wow!!!!! Absolutely one of the best meals. The Sunday Roast was a must order, as was the mussels, cheeseboard, and the creme brûlée!!!!!! Our server, Andrea, was also spunky, energetic, and helped us navigate the dessert menu and gave excellent recommendations. If you can, sitting in Andrea s section is an absolute MUST. We will definitely be back!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Our server claimed to be the manager, so I m not sure if we actually got to speak to someone higher up. We had two drinks, escargot, a burger, fries, and mussels. In short, the food was improperly cleaned, under-seasoned, lukewarm, and cooked in spoiled oil. The manager gave a poor excuse and claimed they have new people in the kitchen and have been going through growing pains.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Food was delicious and authentically French. The service was not. We arrived at 8:45, when the kitchen closed at 10:00, and were constantly rushed throughout the meal. Our server was very pushy, as if she was ready to leave as soon as we sat down, and did not make us feel welcome. It was my wife s birthday and we were hoping to enjoy a nice meal, but ultimately felt like we were supposed to order, eat, and leave as quickly as possible. I hope this is a unique experience specific to this server, as the food was lovely and we d like to eat here again, provided we re not expected to be in and out in under an hour.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

I should start this with my pallet is not very refined. The salad was the best part. The endive was crisp and the dressing was bright with citrus acid. My wife liked her mussels but said there wasnt enough sauce. I had the vegan mushroom burger which I didnt like because of the textures between the tempura and a not so fresh bun. The desert was rich and I ate my first flower lol. The ambiance is great, native plants and open space on the patio.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Despite making a reservation for indoor seating due to allergies, we arrived to a wait and were then unexpectedly placed at an outdoor table. The hostess was cold. After clarifying our reservation, we were finally seated indoors, but next to a noisy silverware station with gnats flying around even though there were other indoor tables of the same size and bar seating available. The restaurant has accolades, but the food fell short. The wine was okay, dishes like the escargot and cassoulet were lackluster compared to Justines or Hopsfield. The cheese plate, though tasty, lacked sufficient bread for the soft cheeses,. To top it off, our server disappeared during the meals end, leaving us waiting with no explanation. Another server eventually cleared the table and took our payment. The entire experience was messy and disjointed, failing to live up to the restaurants supposed reputation.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

An amazing meal, and a perfect outdoor dining experience. Maybe the best French onion soup I ve ever had. We also shared the Moules et Frites, and the Steak Frites, which were both heavenly. The fries were perfect for my taste too - thin-cut, long, and crispy. Waitstaff were super friendly and attentive. BdP ist rad!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Hands down Chef Chan s humble ratatouille is cozy, flavorful, and delicious. Order some crusty bread as the perfect accoutrement. The best ratatouille I have had; I will continue returning for the ratatouille. Should I have leftovers, adding a fried egg to the ratatouille is lovely for breakfast too.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 3

We placed a 1:45pm reservation for brunch. We came early 1:30pm. Brunch ends at 2pm. We asked to make sure coming in at 1:30. Is it ok to still order? They said yes as long as were seated by 2pm we can still order brunch. The whole time we were so rushed. When we ordered desert. They said we couldnt. Staff needs a little more training. Do not allow reservations after 1pm for brunch if you cant provide brunch. Or state when you sit down order everything you want now. Then a couple decides to change their toddlers dirty diaper in the middle of the restaurant. Kid was standing up at the table while his dad wiped his bottom. That is not the staffs fault. But maybe a staff member could have asked the parents to possibly use the restroom?

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great experience all around; Super friendly and delicious experience. Well done! Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

One of the best steaks I ve had in town. Great atmosphere and service. I ll def be back, I also want to check out the book store next door.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Great and easy atmosphere with excellent French bistro menu. Our family loved it. We will be back for more.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 3

The French dip sandwich was not good. The meat was overcooked as well as sparse in ratio to the bread, which in itself was average. The dip was salty and not at all like any French dip Ive ever had (unfortunately, not in a good way). The salad and empanadas were good, but not enough to make me want to come back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 3

Service has really gone down hill recently

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

We dined at the soft opening and everything was on point. The omelet was spectacular, the service was fast and perfectly balanced. The chef was clearly handling a lot all at once with grace & talent. It s not easy to nail it on your first service, but they did.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

I really wanted to like this place and was looking forward to it. I went there on Feb 2024. This place is not bad but clearly not great. I recommend the owners to take a hard honest look at their menu and make changes soon. The food is overall bland. For a place that charges this much for a meal the food must be exceptional. Lastly, if this is a french place then there are some clear dishes missing from the menu. Pros: Staff/service is great and the atmosphere is very good Cons: The food is bland and the place is expensive - Do not order the cod($30) or the pomme dauphine ($18)

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

A bit loud for an outside place ( made worse by a couple at the next table who seemed to think they were the only people in the restaurant, practically shouting at one another.) Delicious ribeye and pomme dauphine. Endive salad was just OK and decent creme brulee though Ive had better. We will try this place again as overall we enjoyed it.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

EDIT/Update - I feel compelled to update my review. As you can see below we ate here a few days after they first opened and were a bit disappointed with the execution (not seasoned/bland flavors, etc). We tried it again last night for the first time since that initial experience and we had a GREAT meal. Not sure what they did in the back of the kitchen but all the dishes came out either solidly good or great. Seasoning was on point. The mussels are not a massive bowl but they definitely served a fair bit larger portion than our first time. We had a very good meal and were very happy. Our waiter was also excellent this time. ***************************************************** I hope the owner/chefs take this as constructive criticism. We live a cpl short blocks away and would love for this to be a new go-to spot, but they are missing the mark in a few spots. Im not a professional food critic but before moving to Austin 4 years ago we lived in NYC for 15 years and have eaten at plenty of fine French restaraunts along with casual French Bistros. I think a good casual neighborhood French bistro is one of my favorite. Atmosphere: Great! They did a wonderful job with the design. And Tiny Grocers is great. Food: French Onion - Was a solid good. Yeah, Ive have better but also had many not nearly as good as this. Endive - This was decent to just OK. Another reviewer stated it was bland, I kind of agree but still thought it was decent but would not order again unless its changed up. Just needs a little extra oomph. Maybe little extra dressing or something. I had a beet salad from Tiny Grocers that was fabulous and much better. Put that on the menu! Ocean Trout Tartare - A little better than the Endive, but still missing that something special. I would say it was good but could be much better. The fish was fresh and tasty and the occasional bites with a citrus segment were good but a little bland/lacking outside of that. Bureau de Poste Moules Frites - One of the most flavorful dishes but also completely missed the mark. The serving is just too small for an entree. Its a joke to put this under large plates. This is an appetizer size at best. If you want to charge more money for a larger serving then go for it. The flavor of the broth/sauce was really good. Unfortunately out of the small serving of mussels, three of them were completely closed tight and one was just a shell (lost mussel in cooking I guess, but not in our broth). This was basically a quarter of the dish since it was so few mussels. Ive cooked tons of mussels and clams, and this was probably just not cooked long enough. I kindly mentioned something to the waiter about the unopened mussels. He walked off to talk to the manager, which I just think was stressed out (per the waiter) and the waiter came back to assure us the manager says, they are good mussels and not bad. I dont have any doubt they arent good, just not fully cooked. Sure enough I get my knife to pry open the mussels and they are just raw. You can see and feel they were raw mussels. I didnt bring it up again bc I already did once and that shouldve been enough. This dish could be great though. Up the portion size even if you have to charge more and cook the dang mussels till they open. Ive had experiences with a few unopened mussels but thats typically been with a huge bowl so its like whatever. Steak Frites - This was probably my favorite dish, even though the mussels had the most potential. Good ribeye, cooked to order medium rare. I got the au poivre sauce, which was ok. Id try the maitre dhotel butter next time. That said it was a good steak frites. I gave 3 stars overall but would really give this 2.5, but in reality the potential is there for this to be a 4/5 star spot, but they need to work out some menu items and hospitality (lack of manager response) especially for the price point. I dont want this to discourage others as I do see the great potential here and it might be a 4/5 star spot in short time if they make some fixes.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

expensive, small portions, average flavor - ratatouille was disappointing

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

My husband took me for dinner to this restaurant after he died there with a friend. He raved about his prior experience, and so I was looking forward to checking out this place. He had a good experience with Phineas, and, luckily enough we were able to sit in his section. Phineas was very helpful in giving us an overview of the menu and knew the wine list intimately. We ordered the smoked trout tartare, hamburger, prawn special and a bottle of Pinot Noir. The food was flavorful and very well coursed. The atmosphere was lovely. We sat outside and enjoyed the music, the lighting, and the ambience. I m looking forward to returning.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

I m a big fan of French cuisine. And this place serves really tasty French dishes at an affordable price accompanied by a nice and lovely service. The wine menu is small but with precious French gems. I loved the entire experience.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The best steak frites you ll ever experience. They don t even give you a steak knife because it is so tender you don t need it! (I always order my steaks medium-rare the texture will surely change if you order your steak well done!) It s a huge portion, perfect for sharing. It s been weeks and I am still craving this steak!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Very beautiful interior and a nice cozy patio. The food was incredible and the service was perfect! Definitely a great neighborhood spot.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

We waited over 45 min for brunch and our food never came. We ended up leaving it took so long. Unfortunate because we brought friends from out of town here. We ordered 2 soups, an avocado toast, and an eggs Benedict. No manager came to address the wait. Cool vibe though.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

service was excellent, clafoutis was to die for. we will definitely be back for dinner service to try that out.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Food is average. Atmosphere is nice

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

PROS: Bureau de Poste is hard at work creating a French Auberge without complex flavors. Our endive salad starter was spot on. Charcuterie, Cassoulet & Steak Frites were almost there. The wine list was the star of the night. CONS: Paying $100 person for French meals that miss the delicate flavors. SUMMARY: Open only a few months, we should return again to see if dishes improve.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Have had the pleasure of dining here twice. The smoked trout appetizer is something I could eat all day long. Everyone at my table, both times, were very impressed with the food and the wine selections. I like that the food gets brought out right away without waiting for your server to have time to bring it out. The mussels were perfect and I would have loved some bread for all the delicious juices! Friends from France have been very positive about this place; say there is nothing like it here in the ATX. You must go!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

I understand that new restaurants deserve a grace period but if you ve read a few of the other reviews, mediocre food and horrible service seem to be a pattern not an outlier. The ratatouille was an embarrassment to the dish - sloppy, dry, flavorless and the rest of the food was middle of the road and not memorable. But the service and management really took the cake. Our server brought us the incorrect bottle of wine, gaslit us and tried to convince us we ordered the wrong thing, the manager came to bring us a new bottle and didn t apologize just showed us the new bottle and said this look right? and walked away. Our server proceeded to ignore us all night and when we asked for an itemized receipt she told us that wasn t standard and she needed permission from her manager. Odd to see that when we saw our original bill vs the itemized, the itemized bill was $39 less the exact cost of the incorrect bottle delivered to our table. Restaurants have off nights but this is one Austin hot spot that I ll never give my business to again.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

We had an amazing experience. Great service and food! We had the lobster and the ratatouille and I m still dreaming about it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 2

Ordered the steak and two drinks. Place was 1/2 full Friday dinner. Steak took over 20 minutes to cook. Came out completely raw in the middle 60%-70%. Notified waiter but nothing came of it. I tipped twenty five percent as it s a neighbor spot and the waiter didn t cook it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

I went here for Sunday brunch this past weekend. I had the burger royale and crepes while my girl had the steak frites. The steak honestly wasnt good, fries were good. Crepes were average. My burger was great though. Atmosphere was nice and service was good.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Had a wonderful dinner here with friends last weekend while in town visiting family. Each dish had thoughtful components with every little thing contributing to a perfect bite, and a wine list that did not dissapoint! The steak tartare had a nice acidity. Pommes dauphine were delicate, topped with salmon roe. Unsurprisingly, the duck cassoulet with perfectly crispy skin and the moules frites (we had them both ways) were impressive and big hits at the table - a french restaurant after all! Two dishes were unsuspecting favorites: the steak frites and ratatouille. I had expected the steak frites to be a bit... boring I suppose, but it was cooked to absolute perfection. My partner (who typically does not like steak rare) loved it. The ratatouille stood out to me because while I expect all stars like duck and mussels to be winners, elevating a simple vegetable dish is so underestimated and takes skill - no savory duck fat to hide behind. Incredible depth of flavor for such a simple dish. I cant wait to cone back - but maybe in summer so I can enjoy the patio :)

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

We had such a fun and delicious dinner here last night! Service was great and the food was wonderful. Had the endive salad, steak frites, and duck cassoulet. The steak was perfectly cooked, fries were just right and the aioli was so good - everyone loves a good aioli! The duck cassoulet was very rich - great sausage, duck leg confit, and beans. Highly recommend eating here!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

We had a great experience this week! Our favorites were the trout tartare and the skate wing fillet. Good service - attentive and and helpful with picking out what to eat.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

This French cafe is located in a really cute gourmet market. It is an intimate space that seats maybe 20. It may not be ideal for very large groups unless you rent the entire space out. We didnt have any issues with service. It was great. We started out with a really tasty French onion soup and salad. The steak frites with a ribeye was amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and slathered with herb butter and the fries were seasoned and fried so good that no dipping sauces were required. I would definitely go back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

We had an amazing meal from Chef Jo Chan. We had the lobster, chicken, mussels, and the duck. All the dishes were amazing and we especially loved the crème brûlée we shared for dessert.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere! We tried a little bit of everything and it was all delicious. The endive salad was surprisingly flavorful for being such a simple starter.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

It was just ok, I won t go out of my way to go there again. Service was good, food was average/below average. Also, where is the foie gras, it is a French restaurant!! Pomme Dauphine: very good & crispy French onion soup: meh, something was off Escargot: just ok, could ve used some salt and extra garlic Duck leg cassoulet: ok, the skin was good but the duck was just ok Crème brûlée: it was very good, not too sweet!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Lovely setting, great patio, and good food. The first plate with skate had rancid/bad fish (apparently skate can build up uric acid if not super fresh, which not only tastes like ammonia but can make you sick), but they quickly provided a replacement that was good. In our case, the menu was a bit troublesome as we require gluten free and there are not many options (and even things that seem like they might be safe are cross contaminated - e.g. frites - or else there is something non-essential in the dish that happens to have gluten). It would be great if they had a few substitution options or alternatives on the menu for people with food allergies. As it stands, its one of the less GF-friendly places in town. Tiny Grocer is great, too, and - somewhat ironically - has LOTS of GF items, including bread, baked items, etc. Maybe a few of those could find their way on to the menu as options? ;-) Would love to return, but will likely wait to see if the menu evolves a bit.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Had the absolute BEST time here. Ignore the negative reviews, I think a lot of them were from when they had just opened and still figuring things out because the meal we had tonight was amazing! The ambiance is wonderful, the food was beautifully seasoned and the waitstaff was super friendly. Daniel was super helpful with explaining the menu and answering questions. We will DEFINITELY be returning in the near future for sure.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Very relaxing experience with a beautiful atmosphere. It felt good to let go of stress and unwind with a great glass of wine (a large by the glass selection) and visit with friends. If it s a casual date it s great to not feel rushed. Staff is friendly. Food taste fresh and gave me a feeling of French country dining.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Sipping a glass of wine and nibbling on french fries, you forget the place was once a post office. They slow things down a bit here, so whether youre having tomato bisque or mussels, the pace seems just about right. If youre into Steak Frites, its okay to share with a friend (add a side of green beans). There are fancy french names for all of these things, but Bureau de Poste isnt trying to be fancy. We dined on the patio. It seemed more elegant porch than ritzy dining room. Thats just how we like it in Austin.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Our actual waiter was amazing, but the continual asinine service upon arrival was ridiculous. We arrived 10 minutes prior to our reservation and were told in a snappy tone that they didnt start seating for another 10 minutes. Then the pissy guy just kept fiddling with his silverware as if he couldnt be bothered with any other conversation. We had to ask if we could sit at the bar for coffee to wait. Then when we sat at the bar for service, we were told we needed to go on the other side of the bar to order coffee even though we were literally right next to where they make it (and no one else was there at the bar, or in line). Then when 10 minutes passed, we had to go back outside to tell the host we had reservations, only to go back inside to be seated. Really?!? ...

Date: 11 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Pommes Dauphine was good but very small portion for price. Burger was average and need some pickle or acid. Very heavy with mayo and brie as the toppings. Fries were delicious. Good wine list. Tomato soup could be creamier and the baguette could be better.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Came in on a first cold night in Austin this fall and very much enjoyed their onion soup, endive salad and shared the steak frites. On Monday night they have a flank steak special as well, which is a smaller portion for a little less money - but regular steak frites with a ribeye was done beautifully. Perfect fries too! The little store of specialty items has delicious things as well, nice to walk around and explore before or after dinner. Can t wait to be back! Steady stream of people even on a Monday night, so I suggest you make a reservation. Vegetarian options: Salad options and 2 main entries that are vegetation, including a burger

Date: 11 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 2

The wine selection was lovely. And I m very glad to have a new spot here. However I can t understand how a restaurant can pose as French and serve a stale baguette.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Food was so amazing, everything was fresh, well made, and presented beautifully. I had the skate wing fish and I can t recommend it enough. We really appreciated the service as well, everyone was so hospitable, especially our server (I believe her name is Ray? I may have misheard) we had a late reservation and ended up being the last ones out and never felt rushed or slighted at all to hurry out. Everything was clean and orderly. The only thing I would say could improve is having a to-go option for the desserts, logistically I m sure it s hard to figure out but I would have loved to take our dessert home to enjoy there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Great neighborhood French bistro. You can actually hear your guests at your table, excellent service, the flag on the table helps guide your service level, and food was delicious. There is also parking!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Super cute spot, great patio. The mussels unfortunately did not have much broth and tasted dried out. Wednesday special however (the pork chop) was delish.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

My pork chop was raw

Date: 11 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Charming ambiance and delightful staff make this place a winner! However, theres room for improvement in the culinary department. The prices are a tad high for whats served, and the dishes were lacking the excitement we hoped for. The ratatouille, for example, had all the wrong consistency it felt like a very boring sauce. The remaining food options were just average. Let s hope that they are just calibrating and the food will improve with time. There is a lot of potential here.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Just a lovely dining experience! It s on a quiet corner in Hyde Park - the place itself is big, light, airy. There is a specialty grocer in one half of the place (I didn t get a chance to browse because I was enjoying the food and company). The service was great! Our server had all sorts of recommendations about pairing wine with the meals we wanted. And she made great recommendations. I ordered the house mussels (modules frites) and they were superb! Just the slightest hint of anise in the yummy broth. I ll definitely be back the next time I m in town!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Limited menu, French oriented with classic dishes (and some burgers - why?). Everything was good but below my expectations I made from the early articles and reviews. Portions were quite small, but decently priced. We had the mussels and fries, tartare, pommes dauphines, and the fish. The only one worth remembering is the pommes dauphine where the smoked trout eggs were an excellent idea perfectly completing the taste. Don t eat outside, the insects will drink your wine

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 2

Incredibly disappointing. We ordered the cheeseboard, pommes dauphine, ratatouille, and vegan burger. Admittedly, we may not have chosen the star dishes, but if something is going on the menu, it needs to be good. Every single dish we had was a huge disappointment. The food was very overpriced for its quality it all really felt like it could have been served at a casual chain restaurant. A lot of it was bland, and the fries and mushroom burger came room temperature. There was no warmth to the fries at all. Shocking to me for a restaurant that charges these prices. No issues with service so two stars instead of one, but I m still in shock at how quickly the meal went downhill.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Super friendly staff. Amazingly delicious food. Pomme Dauphine - 5/5 Pork Chop - 4/5 Carrots - 4/5 Creme Brûlée - 5/5 Pot de Creme - 5/5 The desserts are absolutely fantastic! Service is great. Pork chop was super tasty. Carrots delicious. Fun experience on the patio for dinner.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Had a really great time dining with BDP. Our server was Ray and she provided a really great experience. The food was fantastic we had the Pomme Dauphine which was mind blowing and I could eat dozens of them. Then we followed with the ocean trout tar tar. This was yummy but the thing I liked the least from our meal. There is a fish tar tar at another place in Austin that is served in a bowl that sits on a bunch of ice and it keeps the fish super cold and yummy. Also maybe some rice paper chips. Then we had our entrees which was a really well priced for what you get Steak Frites. We got the pepper sauce which we would get again. It was cooked perfectly and felt like a high quality steak. We got a side of carrots which came extremely roasted and with a delicious cream. I loved it. For 2 people it was portioned well as a side. The star of our dinner was the Duck Coullete. This was one of the best dishes I ve had in a long time in Austin. Every part of the dish was fantastic and melded together perfectly. We also got 2 desserts both extremely tasty and well portioned All in all it was a great meal and we want to go back very soon.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Went on a date night with my husband and we tried this place. Beautiful environment and ambiance & great service. I had a glass of white wine and the fish dinner, super yummy but a little too much buttery taste. My husband had the duck leg & venison sausage which was also very tasty. The grocery store is super cute & I m definitely going to be back for brunch!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Took my wife there the other day for our anniversary. What an exciting addition to Austins food scene! Cant wait to go back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

We went for brunch. The food was good but may be not good enough to justify such high prices on certain items. Also, we notice some inconsistencies - one crepe very thick, one nice and thin. Service is slow. We were seated in front of the kitchen and we could see being taken away immediately, so préparation delay is the issue. Good ambiance.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Amazing food and ambience!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Had a nice meal here. Not sure why there are so many 1 star reviews. We enjoyed the Pomme Dauphine (croquettes), Poisson a la planchet (skate), and Duck leg cassoulet. The price is what youd expect to pay at a French Bistro - about $50 per person on food alone. I will say that the escargot could use more garlic and the ratatouille could use more flavors. Regardless, the outdoor patio was nice and there was live music while we were there (Saturday night).

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Yum! Im not much of a seafood person, so I cant speak to the mussels or trout, but woahhh the duck cassoulet was amazing. Its a hard dish to get right, and they just nailed it. Tried a bite of my buddys steak and that was amazing too - definitely coming back for that with some pepper sauce. Ive been around the European block a few times, and Im super impressed to find this level quality French food in Texas - and they havent even been open a week!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

We were really looking forward to trying this new place in the neighborhood, a French restaurant in walking distance sounded quite appealing. Lets start with the positive: the location is nice and the service was good. We sat out on the patio and the overall vibe and atmosphere is good, the theme reminded me a bit of a maritime vibe, perhaps because of the blue and white striped seat cushions. Unfortunately, the food was of mediocre quality at best and considering that quality, in my opinion is highly overpriced. For starters we had the beef tartare and the escargots. The beef tartare was OK, in my opinion the beef was not chopped finely enough, but the overall dish was acceptable. One thing that immediately stood out here is that for two dishes that both go with bread, we were served 4(!) tiny slices of baguette. We did get 4 additional tiny slices after asking but the fact that we would even have to ask seems absurd. For the mains we had the moules et frites and the pork chop which was the daily special. Here, it really started to unravel. The mussels were served in a standard broth and that in itself was still OK. The issue I had here is that for $24 we were served a tiny portion. Even worse, the French fries that came with the dish were also served as a tiny portion. Aside from the serving size, the French fries were also not good, they resemble McDonalds style shoestring fries and that is definitely not what you want with moules frites. If you want to fashion yourself as a French restaurant and cant make proper French fries, then that is a big issue. Hopfields down the street, as a comparison, serves excellent moules frites for $21. They serve it with a large amount of actual, twice-fried French fries, a large amount of mussels and a very tasty and savory broth. The Hopfields version provides a highly satisfying experience that I am looking for in mussels with French fries, the version at Bureau de Poste feels like an amateurish attempt to imitate the real thing, and at an inflated price at that. On first glance, the pork chop seemed fine, a bunch of issues here as well though. While the chop seemed properly cooked for the most part, as we were getting closer to the bone, we started seeing raw pork. This is simply not acceptable and is a sign of either bad planning or extremely sloppy execution. The seasoning was fine, but overall the taste here was again mediocre at best, the same can be said for the mashed potatoes on the side. And here again, the price of $36 seems highly inflated considering the quality of the food. As a comparison, the pork chop at Justines is much, much better, both from a perspective of preparation and taste. In summary, the culinary experience here was very poor. And while one might be inclined to provide some leeway as the restaurant just opened, a lot of things here are not just attributable to execution problems but demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding of what French food is actually like. Its a pity, as we really wanted to like this place. In essence, what the place has going for it is the location and overall setup, however the culinary experience just doesnt measure up. If you are looking for French-style food, both Justines and Hopfields provide a much, much better experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Super cute spot with lots of parking on the lot and across the street! The beef tartare, steak frites, and creme brulee were my favorites. Since Tiny Grocer is right next to the restaurant, very convenient to grab groceries before heading home. Would love to come here again when I m in town!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 2

Woof, this place needs work! Positives: Atmosphere is super cute and some of the staff was friendly. Negatives: The eggs Benedict were bland.. Not bad but boring for $18. The salad lyonnaise was okay, nothing special. This place is underwhelming and I would not go again.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Everything is delicious, but I especially loved the duck leg cassoulet, which is cured and smokey and perfect. The tartares are also incredible! Beautiful space with amazing food and wine list.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Our food was delicious and the service was great, I can t wait to come back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Enjoyed our dinner and the team did everything they could to get us in without a reservation with little wait. Super cute spot. French onion soup and frites were a treat. Welcome to the neighborhood - can t wait to return

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Hubby and I enjoyed our first dining experience at this newly opened restaurant, aptly named in memory of the former post office at 43rd and Speedway. The outdoor setting was exceptional, one of the best Ive ever enjoyed in Austin. We got to sit against the south wall facing Tiny Grocer and observe the beautiful lighting, live trees, and everything happening inside and outside, all with a reasonable noise level, and perfect-for-dining temperatures. (By contrast, the indoor dining space was very loud and very cold when I checked it out.) We appreciated the kindness, consideration, and professionalism shown to us by everyone we interacted with. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful about food and wine descriptions and pairings. The choices we ordered, trout tartare, burger, and cassoulet, were good to very good. The trout tartare was very fresh; it couldve used more citrus pieces, and perhaps some thinly sliced chives or green onions to liven it up. And wed recommend automatically serving it with bread, or at least asking diners if theyd like it served with bread. The cassoulet was made with high quality ingredients, but couldve been more flavorful. The burger was a bit blah, and the two patties were on the dry side. Overall, we had a wonderfully memorable dining experience, and look forward to returning to this welcome addition to the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Awesome food and service. Exceeded my partner and I s expectations, can t wait to try brunch!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Very over priced. My daughter ordered pommes dauphines and she received only 4 pommes dauphines. Compared to her sister, she chose their the kids menu that finally have far more to eat than all of us. We did order the mussels fries and we did end with a little bowl of mussels and a very tiny bowl of fries. On the few mussels that we have, we had 3-4 empty inside.... Food was good but clearly over priced. It is so cheap for a restaurant to serve a good amount of mussels and fries, at least put the quantity to make us happy. Do you know that in France, a lot of restaurants even propose one free refill of mussels and this is a far bigger amount. Hope you will make some efforts and maybe if we read better reviews in the future we will come back

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

The patio is stunning and makes the food taste all the better !!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

So incredibly excited to have Bureau de poste in the neighborhood along with Tiny Grocer. The menu was focused and thoughtful, and everything tasted incredible. Endive salad was delicious, cheese plate was refined and classic, and the ratatouille was to die for. Don t even get me started on dessert. We live 2 block away and will be here weekly. Love love love. Vegetarian options: So many great options clearly labeled Dietary restrictions: They ll customize anything they can! Parking: Easy, big lot, right in front

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 2

Amateur attempt at high end food, not worth the price. And portions were small. Service was standard but again nothing to brag about

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

Our party of four went to the restaurant last night and I can only express our experience as utter disappointment with an extravagant price tag. We ordered the potato croquettes and we were served four over cooked mounds. The endive salad was bland and the chef forgot the cheese. After nearly two hours we were served our main courses which were uneventful. The hamburger was served with lukewarm fries and the chicken($35) was served on a bed of greens. Having lived in Germany for many years and having dined at traditional French restaurants, this place is an imposter at best. We complained to the manager who did stop by our table and comped the salad and gave us two free desserts. We were expecting a bit more since our bill for two appetizers and three entrées along with drinks came to $245. Please do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Fantastic new local grocer & deli!

Date: a year ago