Moonshine Bar & Grill

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill takes you back to a simpler time. Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food, Moonshine's menu satisfies even the big city tastes.

The convenient valet service eliminates the headache of sparse downtown parking.

Moonshine opens just in time for the end of the workday. Drop by Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6:30pm for half-price appetizers and $4 select cocktails and wine.

As the name might suggest, Moonshine is all about downhome fare and good drinks. However, much to the owner's credit, the restaurant still places a premium on food quality, service and ambience, and also offers a good Sunday brunch. The beautiful grounds feature a historical carriage-house-turned-bar and a snug patio, perfect for cool days and nights. The indoor dining room is also cozy, with...

This historic building is one of Austin's oldest. A carriage-house bar out back and the preponderance of bourbon on the drink menu contribute to a genteel old-South vibe. But neo-comfort food modernizes it. Consider molasses- and chile-cured pork chops. Or corn-dog shrimp. The large patios are the place to sit and hear music echoing off Sixth St. Hometown tennis hero Andy Roddick swears by it all.