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Nido, Austin, TX

Nido

4.5 (1426)
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape.

Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.

Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.

For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Lounge, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Christian Grindrod
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining spaces for up to 100 guests. Please reach out to atx.sales@thelorenhotel.com
  • Neighborhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Cross street
    South Lamar & W Riverside Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A GOOD YEAR CINEMA SERIES JULY 30TH

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 30, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    The Loren Hotel Austin kicks off its first Dinner Cinema Series this July – a true dinner theater experience. Chef Christian Grindrod of onsite restaurant Nido has created a multi-course menu timed to each film's key moments. "Pretty Woman" (July 23 & 24) and "A Good Year" (July 30 & 31). Every bite choreographed to the screen. Limited seating.
    A GOOD YEAR CINEMA SERIES JULY 30TH Photo
  • A GOOD YEAR CINEMA SERIES JULY 31ST

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 31, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    The Loren Hotel Austin kicks off its first Dinner Cinema Series this July – a true dinner theater experience. Chef Christian Grindrod of onsite restaurant Nido has created a multi-course menu timed to each film's key moments. "Pretty Woman" (July 23 & 24) and "A Good Year" (July 30 & 31). Every bite choreographed to the screen. Limited seating.
    A GOOD YEAR CINEMA SERIES JULY 31ST Photo
  • Curtain Call Pre-Show Brunch: Wizard of Oz

    Aug 13, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
    Before your journey to Oz at ZACH Theatre, join us at Nido for a special pre-show brunch experience. Enjoy an elegant brunch with panoramic city views, perfectly timed to have you seated at the theatre before the curtain rises at 2pm.
    Curtain Call Pre-Show Brunch: Wizard of Oz Photo

Offers

  • Snack Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM
    Reservations made between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM will be offered our limited snack menu. Full dinner menus shall be presented after 5:00 PM. Thank you!

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What 1,426 people are saying

Nido reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nido offers a dining experience with "amazing views of downtown Austin" and Lady Bird Lake. Guests rave about the "excellent service," with servers like Trenton and Sebastian mentioned for their attentiveness. The food is praised for being "absolutely delicious," though some find portions small. A perfect spot for special occasions or a relaxing meal with friends.
1,426 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Austin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place itself is stunning and the ambiance is fist class. The service is amazing and one of the best views in all of Austin. We tried most of the waiter’s recommendations and were left just underwhelmed. For what you are paying the with the serving sizes being small, I expect an amazing culinary experience. And outside of the beef carpacio, the rest was just basic food and flavors.

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  2. MICHAEL

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding evening with wonderful food, amazing service and a beautiful view! Nick was our server for the evening. His professionalism and food recommendations were on point. We loved everything. My wife and I enjoyed the patio and the spectacular views overlooking Ladie Bird Lake. I highly recommend Nido for a night not soon forgotten.

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  3. Brenda VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for brunch, and loved it! The restaurant is beautiful, the service attentive and the food was excellent! The potatoes on the brunch menu were to die for! Looking forward to trying their happy hour before going to Zach Theatre.

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  4. Bickin VIP

    Texas Panhandle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in Austin. Shoutout to the whole team, great hospitality!

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  5. GregS VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious! I highly recommend the summer bean salad in the pistachio cheesecake. Patsy, our waitress was very attentive and made great recommendations.

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  6. Audrey

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect and very relaxing. Great place to take instagram pics.

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  7. Rachael

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Patsy was so welcoming and generous to my husband and I for my birthday dinner. We were given complimentary champagne and loved the food we had. The outdoor view was stunning. The service was even better!

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  8. Tim VIP

    Austin75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Nido several times, but this was my first time to secure a reservation on the patio. It was a beautiful night -- the fans and the misters do the trick to keep you cool in the Texas heat. Our server, Trenton, was a delight -- he made it an even more enjoyable experience.

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  9. elisa VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and ambiance here are both outstanding. We were just disappointed with the value.. the pasta had too much salt and the Bavette was just not worth the $50+ price tag. Also, we were celebrating a birthday and didn’t get the usual complimentary dessert or anything.

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  10. Kirby VIP

    Austin73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This time, we did the dinner theatre experience with a pre-movie charcuterie pre-fix four course meal and drinks. It was such a great use of their conference room and we had a blast. 10/10

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FAQs

Nido is rated 4.5 stars by 1426 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Bouldin Creek

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nido

1211 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Lamar & W Riverside Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Lounge, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Grindrod
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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