Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile - Southern restaurant (US) in Austin - 3235 E Cesar Chavez St, USA

Reserved a table for a birthday get together. Staff was awesome even received a birthday card, thought that was pretty cool. Drinks were good and not too weak. Food was very good. Loved the grits. We also had the chicken fried steak and waffles. You better make sure that you are hungry it was huge !!! And soooo good !!!!! The place has inside and outside seating. The inside seating is a little dark but cozy.

First time in Austin and I wanted to get some good food. I found Jacobys and I'm a southern boy so I wanted some biscuits and gravy. I got the biscuits and gravy and it's a starter on their menu but it's really filling. I got 2 large biscuits and the gravy was hot to server. Overall it was really good. Biscuits was kinda cold in some areas of the biscuit. I could tell it was made early in the day and they heated it up before serving. But the heavy was hot, see pictures and video. I then ordered the fried steak and waffles and that was really good but it was too much after the biscuits. Its a meal for two maybe three lol. See pictures and videos. The only con was there was no wifi and my service was pretty bad inside so I had to walk out to do this review.

Great food and service! Just keep an eye on extra percents tacked onto your bill. The menu states in the fine print that an extra few percent for health insurance or something that should just be included in the business operating costs. It shouldn't be a separate charge. If I was charged that I'd be providing less tip. There wasn't any extra charged on my bill so all was good.

First time at Jacoby’s, ordered the Pimento cheese which was just ok, the flatbread that came with it tasted abit dry and hard. The stuffed yeast rolls were just ok as well, kinda reminded me of an Asian bbq bun. For my main I ordered rib eye ($48) medium rare and I have the say the steak was well cook and well seasoned, the mash potatoes were to die for. The mash had a hint of cinnamon or cardamom which I loved. I would just go back for the mash and I’ll be happy. I did also try the chicken friend steak which I felt wasn’t any different than chicken fried steak you can get somewhere else. Ofcourse we finished off with the strawberry cake which was good, wasn’t too sweet and the icing was good too. Drinks there were nice but they can be alittle pricy. The staff was very friendly, our server Becca was great and helpful. We went on a Wednesday around dinner time and it was kinda dead, they placed us in the room and we were the o my party in there all night. We checked out the outside and the bar area and it seemed slow as well. They do have complementary Valet which is nice, just make sure you tip. Overall it was a nice place to go to, staff is welcoming, food is good. Would I go back maybe on a special occasion but not your average place to go eat on a regular.

Some of the best Brussel sprouts I’ve had! The burger was delicious too. Great service and a great patio with heaters for when it’s cool

Absolutely loved this place! Service was wonderful, food was unique and delicious, happy hour is perfect for a small bite. I only wish their mercantile area was bigger! I loved it. It’s definitely an experience going here. From the host to the server this was great!

ABSOLUTELY delicious. Holy cow I’m so impressed. The tater tots were a last minute decision but I’m honestly most impressed by those! They were soft and fluffy. Best potato I’ve ever eaten. I’m vegan and got the off menu vegan option, also amazing. My fiancé got the chicken fried steak with waffles which he said was also on point!! The drinks were also phenomenal. I’m extremely impressed with ever aspect of this place. Will be back for more!

Recommend the Pork Loin Rillette (beware it is spicy!) and strawberry cake. Food was elevated southern comfort. The atmosphere and service has more of a casual feel. Unfortunately, the outdoor seating was not as nice as I expected being seated right next to the plastic sheets. Maybe nicer when it's warm to have a clearer view of the river. Service was attentive but would have liked it to be slower paced for less dinner interruptions.