Catfish Parlour

11910 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Sam S. writes: - Gluten Free Menu: Not Really - You just have to ask for "Corn Meal ONLY"
- Size of G Free Menu:  Fair - They will fry up just about anything you want with the magic phrase of "Corn Meal ONLY"
- Waiter Aware of the Gluten Free Menu/Options: This has…

Ctx Mortgage
Neighborhood: Great Hills

8911 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 4240
Austin, TX 78759

Jackson R. writes: Buying my first home was an overwhelming experience for me.  There are so many huge decisions to make in a very short period of time.  I had no experience in buying a home, and my credit wasn't going to win me any awards in Money magazine.

CTX helped…

Seton Northwest Hospital
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

11113 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Wendy K. writes: Living in Texas, you are subject to a variety of exotic conditions and ailments that you would not likely pick up in California.  Well, one night I woke up and I couldn't swallow.  I simply could not swallow.  So I slipped out of the house and drove…

Saltgrass Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10614 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759

Kevin C. writes: Let me get you in on the whole salt grass story.

So it turns out back in the old american days when mail was delivered by horse and radio was their youtube, the cowboys and their cattle would go on long trips between places(I don't remember where).…

Potbelly Sandwich Works

10515 N Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX 78759

Michelle C. writes: It was a dark and stormy Sunday morning.

Suddenly, a shot rang out!

Or maybe it was just the door of Potbelly opening.

He looked up as she walked in.  She strode over, a glint in her eye.  He was surprised to see her in a t-shirt and capri pants, rather…

Sephora
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9722 Great Hills Trl Ste 115
Austin, TX 78759

Ellen J. writes: I am a perfume-aholic! Or at least, a scent-o-phile. Anyone who knows me, knows I won't leave home without putting on some kind of eau-de toilette, body mist or perfumed lotion. The problem is, I used to spend a lot of money on bottles of perfume…

Jamba Juice
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10710 Research Blvd Ste 306
Austin, TX 78759

Jon S. writes: Chop,chop,chop,chop.Dump. WHRRRRRRR.Tap tap tap.

I love these sounds, because it means I'm about to have an awesome smoothie with my boost (aka designer placebo) of choice. I imagine in the distant future we can all go anywhere and buy golden ambrosia…

William E Hyden, DDS

4807 Spicewood Springs Rd
Ste 1250
Austin, TX 78759

Camron R. writes: There are very few people who love going to the dentist like I do.  Nothing feels better than to have some sharp instrument prodding between my teeth and gums.  Seriously.  Unfortunately, my insurance only allows me to get my teeth cleaned every 6…

Supercuts
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10225 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Paris T. writes: I am in complete agreement with the previous review. It is not uncommon to leave these facilities feeling like the comb they use has left gooves on your scalp. Sometimes your dizzy from the sense of hurry to get it done. With Ben, it is different. He…

Sharper Image
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10000 Research Blvd Ste 142
Austin, TX 78759

Manny A. writes: The perfect shop for trailer trash uber geeks on your Christmas list.
Why five stars then - because this place is so over the top it is funny fun. I mean so many things that seem so cool, and almost sure to end up in a box in you closet and never…

Austin Pizza Garden

6266 W Hwy 290
Austin, TX 78799

Camron R. writes: We showed up at a pretty odd hour and only two other tables were occupied.  Unfortunately the host stuck us between both tables who had two kids apiece ages 2-5.  Needless to say, we couldn't hear ourselves think, so after sitting there for a few…

Outback Steakhouse

11600 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Daniel R. writes: The best jingles, the best salads. While the jingles won't satisfy your savage appetite, the house salad will. This is, in my humble opinion the best salad in the world, and it is served with the best dressing in the world (only challenger here is…

Lucky Dog Chicago Style Sandwich Factory

4211 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Wendy K. writes: How many lunch joints devoted exclusively to Chicago-style hot dogs and sandwiches do you know of that have an outdoor dining area? This place is like a working class epicurean dream come true deep in the heart of Texas.  Try the Famous Chicago-style…

Great Harvest Bread Company
Neighborhood: Great Hills

4815 W Braker Ln Ste 550
Austin, TX 78759

Cody R. writes: When I moved from Salt Lake City I was bummed that I would not get to have Great Harvest Bread anymore......

SURPRISE! It's a chain!

I had no idea that Great Harvest was a chain, I was always under the impression that it was a Salt Lake City…

Sylvia H. Custer, D.D.S.
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

4005 Spicewood Springs Road Suite B-300
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: As more and more doctors and dentists become less and less personal, and give more and more responsibilities to their staff ( so much that sometimes you only see the actual doctor for no more then a few minutes), Dr. Custer is the exception to the…

Gamestop
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10000 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759

Jen L. writes: Kudos to the staff at this Gamestop.

A couple of years ago, when my son was younger than he is now (9), he went into this Gamestop with money he had earned to buy something he wanted. Doing the parental thing, I urged him to handle the questions with…

Mollie H Kentor, DDS

4807 Spicewood Springs Rd
Bldg 1, Ste 1260
Austin, TX 78759

edison c. writes: Mollie kicks ass. Yes, yes, I know that is a weird thing to say about your dentist. But she is truly a medical professional of the highest caliber, with not only very conscientious dental skills, but also a considerate and fun bedside manner.…

Ballou Properties
Neighborhood: Great Hills

8300 Pommel Dr
Austin, TX 78759

matt S. writes: After buying 5 homes over a dozen years I felt as if the saying "Real Estate Professional" was an oxymoron.. Until I dealt with Forest Ballou of Ballou Properties.  He was the first real estate agent that I completely trust.  For example, previous…

Texadelphia

7849 Shoal Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Don P. writes: I'm sitting outside under a tin roof (extra star for that) in the rain (another star... I know I know... Texadelphia didn't make it rain but it's my freakin' review and I give stars how I want), eating a mustard-blend cheese-steak, dipping my chips…

Queen's Liquor

12518 Research Boulevard Suite H
Austin, TX 78759

Holly S. writes: This is a great little liquor store, hidden in a pretty generic strip mall. What impresses me most is the beer and wine selection. I came here looking for some wines from the Oregon and Washington state regions and there were many to choose from. The…

Ranchstone Garden Homes
Neighborhood: Barrington Oaks

11602 Argonne Forest Trl # A
Austin, TX 78759

Tobi D. writes: My husband, Kris, and I loved living in Ranchstone.  I love the entire Jollyville Plateau so I was very excited when Kris found these little garden homes which are also called the very ech-sounding duplexes.  

We were practically forced out of…

Mongolian Grille

12636 Research Blvd
#A-110
Austin, TX 78759

Andrew G. writes: So it appears that the past several people here have not dug the ol' Grille.  I decided to try it for the first time after having passed it to go to Kerbey Lane every weekend. I thought to myself, "Self, I think I'd like to try that sometime, even…

Pok-e-jo's Smokehouse
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759

David Z. writes: My favorite BBQ because it's close. There's no open pit for atmosphere, and  it' doesn't look like a country barn (if that's your thing). But it has more sides than any place I know besides Black's in Lockhart, which for me is the real thing. Meat is…

Jersey Mike's Subs
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10001 Research Blvd Ste 170
Austin, TX 78759

Tobi D. writes: Groove on this... it's a sandwich shop.  You've been to one.  You've read the review.  You know what it's about.  So I am just here to offer my suggestions.  The one think I like most about Jersey Mike's is that they offer a mini-sandwich.  I can't…

Arboretum at Great Hills
Neighborhood: Great Hills

10000 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759

Melissa S. writes: I prefer North Austin to South, so naturally, I love the Arboretum.  Despite the increasingly large number of homogenized companies who choose to do business here, the rolling hills and lush greenery of the park area near the shopping center make it…

Austin Regional Clinic
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

11111 Research Blvd Ste 485
Austin, TX 78759

Edie H. writes: If your doctor is part of the ARC network, and you feel like #$% over the weekend or off hours, but not bad enough to go to the emergency room...this is the place for you.  

I called and made an appointment, and within an hour, had a prescription for…

Dr Renee Lockey, MD
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

Austin Regional Clinic
11111 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Bethany H. writes: I had just moved to Austin, TX when I found out I was pregnant. I had an amazing OBGYN in Florida and I thought I'd never find anyone who could measure up. I called ARC (because I knew they took my insurance) and made an appt. with Dr. Lockey by…

Marshall's

10515 N Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX 78759

Ellen J. writes: The BEST shoe selection for a discount store (besides the obvious discount shoe stores)--but of the three members in my Frugal Shopping Trifecta (Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshall's)--Marshall's rules!

Balcones Dermatology Associates

8240 N Mo Pac Expressway
Austin, TX 78759

Meagan M. writes: Super-friendly doctors here, great location off MoPac. Parking is easy and appointments are usually on time. Office is nothing special, but the care and kindness of the doctors makes up for it.

Bradford Homesuites

10001 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Jonas K. writes: I stayed here for a night during the weekend which had lower rates than the weekdays.  This place is about 10 miles northwest of Austin downtown and took me about 10 - 15 min to drive there.  It is right next to the Arboteum shopping center so the…

Runtex

9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Kate M. writes: So happy with my experience here - and I was so nervous.  I have these horrible visions of very fit people laughing their arses off at lumpy, out-of-shape me and my crazy plan to buy a pair of running shoes.  You, run?!  Ha ha ha ha ha.

But turns out,…

Kirkland's
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trl
Austin, TX 78759

Tobi D. writes: While I found this store to be very cluttered, I also found a lot of cute home decor things after putting in some real time scouring the shelves and tables.  I purchased a few things to hang on my walls, several were marked down quite a bit.  

I am…

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

9901 N Capitol of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Daniel B. writes: GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 30 23.466' N
Longitude: 97 44.449' W
Coordinate system=WGS84

Rarely do I see a large company stay so passionate. Consistently voted one of Fortune's 100 best companies to work for, the staff is energetic and helpful. Prices are…

Sam's Club

9700 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78759

Elizabeth C. writes: Shop on Mondays and you'll speed through the check-out. The checkers will even remember you. It is $40 to join, which I did a couple of weeks ago. I stumbled upon the Sam's Club, and even though I'm a single gal, I decided to join. I saved at least…

Debs Liquor
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin, Great Hills

10740 Research Blvd Ste 135
Austin, TX 78759

Jessica H. writes: Well they didn't have Kingfisher and I was hoping they would b/c they are right across the parking lot from Bombay Bistro. How can you have Indian food w/out Indian beer?
Very easily it turns out....
The beer selection is tiny but good..Anchor Steam 6…

Tallwood the Arbor At
Neighborhood: Great Hills

8808 Tallwood Drive
Austin, TX 78759

jana n. writes: These apartments are nice.  Large windows, tall ceilings, garden area outside of the front door with your own little metal gate.  The one bedroom units don't have w/d hookups but they do have an onsite laundry.  I think they have some units that have…

China Cafe by Phoenix

3901-B Spicewood Springs
Austin, TX 78759

Mark G. writes: I've only been to this place once, but I really liked it.  Their egg drop soup had more flavor than most I've had.  And their Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables appetizer was great.  Very light batter, not overpowering at all.  A mixture of snow peas,…

Austin Shoe Hospital
Neighborhood: Great Hills

5114 Balcones Woods Drive
Austin, TX 78759

Meagan M. writes: Though I didn't stay long here, the service was excellent. I explained that I needed some boots stretched (got me some athletic calves), and quickly was told to go to the best boot guy in town - at another Austin Shoe Hospital location! I was given…