Moonshine Grill in Austin, TX, is the kind of Bar & Grill that turns a meal into an experience. Set inside a historic home with a welcoming patio, it brings together contemporary comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and the warm, lively atmosphere people look for when they want more than just a place to eat.
Whether guests are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Moonshine Grill offers a polished yet comfortable setting that feels inviting from the moment they arrive.
Its blend of casual charm, cozy character, historic appeal, and trendy energy makes it an ideal destination for everything from solo dining to relaxed gatherings with friends, family meals, and special outings.
What makes Moonshine Grill especially compelling is the way it combines quality, convenience, and variety. Guests can enjoy fast service, a great beer selection, a strong cocktail program, a great wine list, and live performances that add energy to the dining experience.
The menu features comfort food, local specialties, coffee, and all-day favorites, with options for dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site service. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering, and table service available, it creates a flexible dining experience that suits busy schedules and leisurely visits alike.
The bar on site, free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets, and restroom access add to the comfort and practicality, while features like all-you-can-eat offerings and food at the bar make it easy to find something for every appetite and occasion.
Moonshine Grill is also designed to welcome a wide range of guests with accessible amenities that include wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. It accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making payment simple and convenient.
With a strong customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 from 7,387 reviews, it has earned a reputation for delivering consistently memorable experiences. While there is usually a wait, that only speaks to its popularity and the value customers place on its atmosphere, service, and food.
Located at 303 Red River St in Austin and reachable at +1 512-236-9599, Moonshine Grill stands out as a welcoming, high-quality destination where great food, great drinks, and great hospitality come together beautifully.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Moonshine Grill
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Guacamole, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños
served on a bed of arugula with a side of remoulade
honey butter, house preserves
Four shrimp speared on a skewer, battered and fried until golden brown. Side of honey mustard with a blueberry swirl
jump lump crabmeat, avocado, tomato, green goddess dressing **breading contains nuts**
hot pretzel sticks, garden crudite, whipped pimento cheese
queso fresco, pico de gallo, bacon, tortilla chips
Mixed greens, avocado, bacon, cheddar, grape tomatoes , honey mustard & 3 cornflake battered Chicken Tenders **breading contains nuts**
tomato, hard boiled egg, garlic croutons, parmesan vinaigrette
roasted brussels, butternut squash, beets, corn, blueberries, goat cheese, and almonds. served with balsamic vinaigrette.
seasonal greens, cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, garlic croutons, simple lemon vinaigrette
peppercorn crusted beef, spinach, blueberries, pear, blue cheese, pickled onions, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
pepper jack, avocado, poblano, onion, tomato, dr. pepper bbq sauce, house mayo
double patty, pimento cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, house mayo
honey hot sauce, kale slaw, house mayo, pickles
red onion, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, house mayo, seeded wheat bun
chipotle cream gravy, served with roasted garlic mashers
lemon butter, maple syrup, chipotle cream gravy
creole sauce, tasso ham, toasted baguette
crawfish tails, hot sauce, pecan meunière served with stone ground grits
lemon dill butter sauce, brussels sprouts
artichokes, capers, lemon cream, served with roasted garlic mashers
roasted chicken, corn bisque, bacon gratin
A comforting American classic made with richly seasoned Wagyu beef, garlic, herbs, and a touch of mushroom flavor. Served over creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a savory mushroom demi-glace
seasonal chutney, demi-glace, roasted garlic mashers
chipotle cream gravy, roasted garlic mashers
Fried and tossed in hot honey. Sprinkled with chipotle sugar.
pimento cheese, bacon gratin
hot honey, queso fresco
Creamy South Carolina stone ground grits, slow-cooked with roasted corn, green and red chilies, fresh herbs, garlic, and cheddar cheese. Rich, savory, and full of Southern flavor
Set in an oreo crust with peanut butter cups and drizzled with chocolate and caramel
gluten-free vanilla wafers, fresh banana, butterscotch
baked with raisins, white chocolate, and pecans. served with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of whiskey caramel sauce.
warm brownie topped with pecans, vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache
vanilla
bourbon, sweet tea, lemonade, orange juice
vodka, Paula's Texas lemon, mint
Guacamole, cilantro crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños
served on a bed of arugula with a side of remoulade
honey butter, house preserves
Four shrimp speared on a skewer, battered and fried until golden brown. Side of honey mustard with a blueberry swirl
jump lump crabmeat, avocado, tomato, green goddess dressing **breading contains nuts**
hot pretzel sticks, garden crudite, whipped pimento cheese
queso fresco, pico de gallo, bacon, tortilla chips
Mixed greens, avocado, bacon, cheddar, grape tomatoes , honey mustard & 3 cornflake battered Chicken Tenders **breading contains nuts**
tomato, hard boiled egg, garlic croutons, parmesan vinaigrette
roasted brussels, butternut squash, beets, corn, blueberries, goat cheese, and almonds. served with balsamic vinaigrette.
seasonal greens, cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, garlic croutons, simple lemon vinaigrette
peppercorn crusted beef, spinach, blueberries, pear, blue cheese, pickled onions, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
pepper jack, avocado, poblano, onion, tomato, dr. pepper bbq sauce, house mayo
double patty, pimento cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, house mayo
honey hot sauce, kale slaw, house mayo, pickles
red onion, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, house mayo, seeded wheat bun
chipotle cream gravy, served with roasted garlic mashers
lemon butter, maple syrup, chipotle cream gravy
creole sauce, tasso ham, toasted baguette
crawfish tails, hot sauce, pecan meunière served with stone ground grits
lemon dill butter sauce, brussels sprouts
artichokes, capers, lemon cream, served with roasted garlic mashers
roasted chicken, corn bisque, bacon gratin
A comforting American classic made with richly seasoned Wagyu beef, garlic, herbs, and a touch of mushroom flavor. Served over creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a savory mushroom demi-glace
seasonal chutney, demi-glace, roasted garlic mashers
chipotle cream gravy, roasted garlic mashers
Fried and tossed in hot honey. Sprinkled with chipotle sugar.
pimento cheese, bacon gratin
hot honey, queso fresco
Creamy South Carolina stone ground grits, slow-cooked with roasted corn, green and red chilies, fresh herbs, garlic, and cheddar cheese. Rich, savory, and full of Southern flavor
Set in an oreo crust with peanut butter cups and drizzled with chocolate and caramel
gluten-free vanilla wafers, fresh banana, butterscotch
baked with raisins, white chocolate, and pecans. served with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of whiskey caramel sauce.
warm brownie topped with pecans, vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache
vanilla
bourbon, sweet tea, lemonade, orange juice
vodka, Paula's Texas lemon, mint
*Limited Availability* This gift box includes (3) 100ml bottles of our Moonshine Hand-Selected Single Barrel whiskey's (can only be found at Moonshine) in our Kinfolk gift box with a bag of Moonshine's famous popcorn. This one of a kind set will surely impress any whiskey fan! -(1) 100ml Four Roses OBSO -(1) 100ml Elijah Craig 11 Year -(1) 100ml Stagg 2nd Edition
*Limited Availability* This gift box includes (3) 100ml bottles of our Moonshine Hand-Selected Single Barrel whiskey's (can only be found at Moonshine) in our Kinfolk gift box with a bag of Moonshine's famous popcorn. This one of a kind set will surely impress any whiskey fan! -(1) 100ml Four Roses OBSO -(1) 100ml Elijah Craig 11 Year -(1) 100ml Stagg 2nd Edition
Hear from our valued guests
Located in the historical Waterloo compound, it was really cool dining at one of the oldest buildings in Austin! Was pretty busy but I got a table very quickly. My waitress (wish I got her name) was incredibly nice, attentive, and knowledgeable; massive props to her! Do yourself a favor and order the fried calamari and hot honey diced sweet potatoes as sides; absolutely DELICIOUS and worth the visit alone.
This spot is very close to The Fairmount Austin if you are staying there. No parking but does have valet service. I came here for lunch and the server made great recommendations. You start off with a bucket of popcorn, which I honestly felt it was a bit too salty. I had the Turkey Melt and it was AMAZING. One of the best sandwiches I ever had. Price is reasonable. The vibe of the spot definitely gives you that Western/Texas vibe. Would recommend!
Very attentive fun servers in a cool historical building. Got in there late, but they were able to get us food quick. Grilled salad was pretty good. The chicken fried steak was enormous! Thankfully we split it (yes that is a picture of half of an order.) It was really delicious though. Savory, hot, well breaded and fried. On point!
It was a busy restaurant, we didn’t have a reservation but they managed to fit us in. The complimentary popcorn was a cute offering. I had a beyond burger which was delicious and my husband had the ribs, he really enjoyed them. This was a lovely place to get food while we were in Austin, definitely recommend!
Moonshine Grill is a highlight of North Austin. Has a great aesthetic with a very unique whiskey/bourbon collection, and a variety of food selection that will satisfy every craving. My waitress Karen was wonderful, very charismatic and just added to the great experience here. If you find yourself hungry in the North Austin area I would definitely check this place out.
Pleasant dinner on the outdoor patio. Serving staff had to deal with a couple of large parties but did very well. Food was absolutely delicious and worth the time! I recommend the shrimp corn dog appetizer and the chicken and waffles.
We’d been wanting to try Moonshine bc of their delicious buffet and knew there’d probably be a long wait so my husband went ahead and made reservations for us. Our table was ready when we arrived but we didn’t realize you had to specifically request a booth to be seated at one, which is what works best for us and our two kids. Taylor was the host when we arrived and not only greeted and seated us, but also ended up helping wait on us as well. She was absolutely wonderful and still went out of her way to make the booth happen for us. She checked on us often, asked how we were doing and made sure our kids were comfortable the entire time. The food was good, but honestly Taylor’s service is what stood out most. That kind of service is exactly why people want to continue to come back.
Nice place to stop for lunch. Got there when the place opened, so we were immediately sat, and service was attentive. Our server Ben was excellent. They start you off with some fresh popcorn. My wife and I each had a couple local beers. We got the hot honey sweet potatoes as an appetizer. My wife got the harvest salad and it was very flavorful. I had the Backyard Chicken sandwich with fries. It was pretty darn big and packed with toppings and very juicy. Your food comes with an order of cornbread. I ordered a Jimmy Cash bourbon, since this place was known for their bourbon whiskey. It was very smooth and had notes of vanilla that lingered. Overall wonderful experience, a little bit pricey, but worth it!
Decided to come check this spot out specifically for the chicken fried steak. Parking here was a bit challenging but luckily we were able to find street parking down the street. Probably because we came on a weekday. We didnt need a reservation but it is probably better to make one because it did get busy later on in the evening. They are known for their chicken fried steak as it was rated one of the top best spots in Texas for this and it did not disappoint. My bae got the chicken fried steak and I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with mac and cheese, that were both delicious and a little spicy. They use chipotle in the chicken fried steak gravy to give it a kick but it is not too much and is balanced. They also bring out complimentary popcorn before the meal that was really good. Then you also get complimentary corn bread served with the meal that was sooo yum, it was served with a honey butter that was similar to the texas roadhouse one but a elevated version that I couldnt get over. For dessert we shared the banana pudding and it was hugee!!! Def enough for 3-4 people to share but we still finished it all 😳😮💨 Although i do think the banana pudding could use a few more wafers it was still amazing. They also have a great margarita. Will definitely come back & bring family.
This place is awesome. The ambience, service and food is all top notch. We enjoyed the brisket burnt ends quesadilla, fried green tomatoes, chicken fried steak and chicken & waffles. All were delicious and the portions were pretty big, all at a great price. Jamie did an amazing job waiting on us and made sure to keep our cups full. Oh, and the banana pudding was phenomenal. If we ever find ourselves back in Austin, we'll be sure to visit this establishment again.
Common questions about Moonshine Grill
Moonshine Grill is located at 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States, Austin, TX, United States.
You can reach Moonshine Grill by calling +1 512-236-9599.
Moonshine Grill has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 7387 customer reviews.
Moonshine Grill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Moonshine Grill features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Moonshine Grill features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live performances, Serves local specialty.
Moonshine Grill features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Moonshine Grill features the following offerings: Alcohol, All you can eat, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Moonshine Grill features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Moonshine Grill features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Moonshine Grill features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Moonshine Grill features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, University students.
Moonshine Grill features the following planning: Usually a wait.
Moonshine Grill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Moonshine Grill features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Moonshine Grill features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking.
Moonshine Grill features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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