512454STAR
4800 Burnet Rd Ste C-300
Austin,
TX
78756
30.3191
-97.7394
Neighborhood: Allandale
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-10pm
Sat 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Sun 10am-3pm
Price:
$
Parking:
Lot
Blue Star Cafeteria
What People Are Saying About Blue Star Cafeteria
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Despite the name, this restaurant is pure table service. Billed as upscale "comfy" food, Blue Star's menu showcases '50s-inspired diner foods with a contemporary twist. Freshly prepared under the direction of Chef Lorie Lawler, staple dishes are given a unique treatment and include honey-glazed pork chops and coconut and cornflake chicken tenders. The bustling restaurant's silver, mocha brown and light blue interior is filled with casually dressed patrons, spanning from toddlers to seniors.
07/06/09
Blue Star people - get it together!
by grackle
We have visited Blue Star several times, I think because we really want it to be better, and keep hoping maybe they'll figure it out. This last time was for brunch. They put out the vibes of a place that cares about food, but the ingredients are no better than the other hash-slingers in town. Eleven dollars for ham and eggs, people. For that, I want Neiman Ranch ham, not the sickly, dried thing on my plate. I was looking forward to the hash brown potatoes listed on the menu. Instead, there were homefries on the plate. When I said "hey, these aren't hashbrowns", the waitress said "yes they are". Okay, let's just assume for a minute that she has been taught that those chunky potatoes are called hashbrowns. Her response could have been, "Oh, I'm sorry, what was it you were expecting?" or something customer-service related like that. I have to assume no one has trained her. Which really makes me wonder if the owner has a hands-off attitude with this particular venture. I'm really disappointed in this place, mostly because it has such potential. Really not there yet.
- Pros: No wait
- Cons: high-cost, below-average
03/04/09
Are you KIDDING me???
by Danagerous
This place was NOT worth it. Pretentious as all get out. Food was pretty good, but so not worth it. I can bake a cake that is much better than theirs for the price of one slice. Who the #@&! charges $8.00 for a mediocre-at-best piece of cake?
- Pros: convenient central location, nice atmosphere
- Cons: pricey, mediocre, pretentious, they don't like parties with children
02/03/09
Very good place for breakfast
by shaft28
After living in Portland I am a harsh judge of breakfast places (sorry but those grey skies equate to awesome breakfast joints) - Blue skies is clean, hip, usually have a spot open and the wait staff is very good. Not to mention we enjoy their food, quite a bit. Good selection of breakfast items and some unique twists too. I've never managed to save room after any meal to try one of their desserts but they look amazing. Very good spot and fun people watching too.
The Details on Blue Star Cafeteria
The Extras:
The waitstaff can recite the kids' menu for you, which includes spaghetti, cheese pizza, chicken, and macaroni and cheese.
Know Before You Go:
Owner Eddie Bernal is well-known in the Austin restaurant scene for his 34th Street Cafe and Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina.
When to Go:
Make reservations for Blue Star's wine tasting, which is held the first Wednesday of the month. Or stop in after 5pm Mondays for a jumbo fried shimp dinner for $12.95.
Happy Hour:
Sample eclectic Portuguese, Chilean and other wines, plus discounted appetizers, pizzas and burgers from 4pm to 7pm weekdays.
Brunch:
Weekend brunch runs from 10am to 3pm and includes vanilla-battered French toast, eggs Benedict and more.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Lorie Lawler
Smoking Permitted:
No
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