Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel

Name: Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel
Address: 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX, United States, 78759
Telephone: (512) 343-2626
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (182)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Experience the essence of central Texas cuisine against a backdrop of stunning countryside views on our beautiful terrace at The Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Kent Hargrove, we celebrate Austin's indigenous ingredients with a farm-to-table approach for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Immerse yourself in the diverse tastes of the Lone Star State while our skilled bartenders craft inventive cocktails and serve up Austin's finest local beers. Don't miss our must-try dish, the Signature 14-hour slow-smoked Brisket nachos. Join us for an unforgettable dining journey where every bite narrates a story of Texas amidst picturesque hill country scenery.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Lounge, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 343-2626
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kent Hargrove
Private party facilities
Private dining by reservation only.

Location
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Neighborhood
North Central
Parking details
Self-parking and Valet options available at Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Entertainment
Great local acts performing weekly!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Huevos Rancheros$18.00
Two Eggs | Corn Tortilla | Ranchero Sauce | Refried Black Beans | Cotija | Avocado | Hash Browns
Eggs Benedict$18.00
Hollandaise Sauce | Hash Browns
Knotty Huevos$18.00
Two Eggs | Texas Toast | Hash Browns | Country Fried Patty | Queso | House Hot Sauce
Farmers Omelet$18.00
Select from the following Meats: Bacon | Sausage Cheese: Cheddar | Monterey Jack Veggies: Bell Peppers | Tomatoes | Spinach | Mushrooms | Onion
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito$17.00
Scrambled Eggs | Cheddar | Hash Browns | Ranchero Salsa
- Add Side of Queso$3.00
NY Strip & Eggs$18.00
Peppers | Onions | Choice of Eggs | Tortillas | Ranchero Sauce
Buttermilk Pancakes$17.00
Hand Whipped Butter | Maple Syrup
Belgian Waffle$15.00
Plain or Pecan | Seasonal Berries | Whipped Cream
Two Eggs Any Style$17.00
Hash browns | Crisp Bacon or Sausage | Toast
Texas French Toast$17.00
Seasonal Berries
Egg White Frittata$17.00
Spinach | Tomatoes | Feta | Grilled Asparagus
Brisket Hash$18.00
Choice of Eggs | Hollandaise

Sides

Single Pancake$7.00
Bacon$6.00
Country Sausage$6.00
Turkey Sausage Patties$6.00
Bagel$6.00
Plain or Everything
Fruit Cup$6.00
Hash Browns$7.00

Sips

Fresh Brewed Coffee$5.00
Regular or Decaf
Hot Tea$4.00
Citrus | Chamomile | Jasmine Green Tea | Breakfast Tea | Black Tea | Gunpowder Green Tea | Earl Grey | Four Fruit Rouges
Pepsi Products$4.00
Apple Juice$5.00
Cranberry Juice$5.00
Orange Juice$5.00
Milk$5.00
Whole | 2% | Skim | Almond | Soy | Chocolate

What 182 people are saying

Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Kid-friendly
Austin
Great for outdoor dining
Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Kid-friendly
Austin
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar at the Renaissance Austin Hotel offers an "amazing patio" with Hill Country views, creating a "relaxing" and "cozy" atmosphere. The "delicious" food includes must-try brisket nachos and mac & cheese. Service shines with "attentive" staff, especially during events like Easter brunch, noted for its extensive buffet and family-friendly activities.

182 Reviews

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Shane
Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great Cocktails and View, But Service and Food Missed the Mark We recently visited Knotty Deck and had a mixed experience. On the plus side, the cocktails were well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted, and the view from the deck made for a lovely setting. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired—we had to walk around and seat ourselves when we arrived, which set a slightly disorganized tone for the meal. The food was just okay. The steak came out overcooked, and the chimichurri sauce was applied so sparingly that it barely made an impact. The fish dish featured a habanero sauce that was unexpectedly bland, and the potatoes on the side were under-seasoned and not as creamy as expected. Overall, Knotty Deck has potential with its atmosphere and drinks, but the service and kitchen execution need some attention.
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded 7 days ago
Hi Shane, Thank you so much for your feedback. We strive to make every guest experience one that is memorable but in a god way. Your feedback is essential for us to better improve, and we hope that in the future you can have a better experience.
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john VIP
Austin9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another great experience. We let Sara know we were coming and she had a table waiting for us with menus, water and of course knew what we wanted to drink. We were not that hungry having stopped at Buc-ee's on the way from Dallas so we split the smash burger which was so simple, but so absolutely perfect! The food really is fantastic there. We look forward to our next visit.
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded 7 days ago
John, So glad that Sara was able to enhance your visit to Austin. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Aneta
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant and patio! A very nice experience - food was delicious, servers were fantastic, great ambiance. We also came here for the Mothers Day Brunch and it was exceptional!
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded 7 days ago
Aneta, Thank you for your response. We are so happy that you were able to enjoy the different aspects that our restaurant has to offer and we look forward to seeing again in the future.
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suzanne
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently hosted a business luncheon at the Knotty Deck Restaurant and had the best experience! The food was delicious and service outstanding. Our server Kathleen was such a delight! It’s no surprise the Renaissance Hotel is named ”Best Places to Work” by the Austin Business Journal year after year. We dined on delicious appetizers and my burrata salad with grilled shrimp was the perfect entree - fresh and ample. I highly recommend Knotty Deck and can’t wait to return! I’m putting their Summer happy hour on the top of my list - their newly renovated outside deck is beautiful with Hill Country views, comfy seating, a new water feature, and they have live music on Fridays! The perfect summer setting to round out my week!
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Colleen
Central Texas2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’m sure the hotel was a little overwhelmed by a conference but the coffee was lukewarm. The staff was confused not just with our food but other as well. The food was tasty but not any thing spectacular and the cost was too high for it. Our server did her best and even corrected a problem that her manager didn’t. Overhead people who were unhappy with their meal there the night before. Hoping it was just an off day. Should be much better.
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded on May 31, 2025
Dear Colleen, Thank you for your feedback about your recent visit. We apologize for the lukewarm coffee and the mix-up with your order. We're glad you enjoyed the food and appreciated our server's efforts. While we are working on improving our service, please reach out with any future inquiries. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience. Best regards, The Knotty Deck Team
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Billy
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had family in town for our daughter’s high school graduation. Family and friends wanted to get together after the graduation for a casual celebration, so I decided to book at Knotty Deck since a few people were staying there. I made note of the occasion on the reservation and they gave us a private area and even had Congratulations messaging for our daughter! They took SUCH GREAT CARE of our group. The staff was exceptional, as was the food and drinks. People ordered food on their own, all great, and then we ordered shareable desserts for everyone so I could add a toothpick decoration we brought with us, and they were so yummy! We chose strawberry cheesecake that had fresh crushed strawberries on top, and some sort of chocolate mousse cake. Yum! The bar itself is cool, plenty of tables and a variety of seating options, and it has this great deck with a pretty view. The hotel is really nice, and has a cool Austin-y vibe. In the lobby and central area there are several comfortable seating areas with couches and chairs that we used after the bar closed, and some cool art that is perfect for photo backdrops. This was a great experience, and being local we will definitely be back. I’m so glad to know about Knotty Deck, it will be a fun place to revisit individually or with a group.
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Billy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter's graduation celebration was a success and that you enjoyed our private area and special touches. It's fantastic to know that our staff, food, and drinks met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable occasions! Best regards, The Knotty Deck Team
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Casey VIP
Austin9 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sad Mother's Day Experience. We had a reservation at 1P and didn't get seated until about 1:20P. The restaurant was not packed, and there was no apology or reason for the delay. There were tables beautifully decorated by the live musician but we were seated in the back of the restaurant with a metal table and no decorations. Our server checked on us so infrequently that my 9-year-old asked me if we had a waiter/waitress. Awful. And for the price we paid, I'm disgusted.
Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin HotelResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Casey, We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had on Mother's Day. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We appreciate your feedback and will address these issues to ensure better service in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Sincerely, The Knotty Deck Team
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Joseph
New Mexico1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a fantastic event. Tons of high quality food options. Attentive service. Food stations were all attended by either a chef or a member of the restaurant staff to explain each dish. Super clean and well put together. The free gift for Moms and the arts and crafts stations for the kids to make Mother’s Day cards was a nice tough, along with the photo opp buildouts. Will definitely return for another event like this. A hidden gem for sure.
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Christine
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Knotty Deck for Thanksgiving 2x, Easter and now Mother’s Day. It’s always been really nice. Intimate, not too crowded, quiet and excellent service with delicious food. It’s very enjoyable and beats cooking. The Mother’s Day event did not disappoint.
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Rebecca
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and fresh! The presentation was beautiful and the staff at the action table were friendly and professional. I can’t wait to have an excuse to come back . Service could be improved but it was very busy so we understand.
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Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

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Neighborhood
North Central
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 6:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Lounge, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-parking and Valet options available at Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kent Hargrove
Entertainment
Great local acts performing weekly!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(512) 343-2626
Private party facilities
Private dining by reservation only.

Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Starters

Avocado Toast$10.00

Cereal$7.00

Fresh Seasonal Berries$10.00

Fruit Plate$10.00

Steel-cut Oatmeal$8.00

Entrees

Huevos Rancheros$18.00

Eggs Benedict$18.00

Knotty Huevos$18.00

Farmers Omelet$18.00

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito$17.00

NY Strip & Eggs$18.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$17.00

Belgian Waffle$15.00

Two Eggs Any Style$17.00

Texas French Toast$17.00

Egg White Frittata$17.00

Brisket Hash$18.00

Sides

Single Pancake$7.00

Bacon$6.00

Country Sausage$6.00

Turkey Sausage Patties$6.00

Bagel$6.00

Fruit Cup$6.00

Hash Browns$7.00

Sips

Fresh Brewed Coffee$5.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Pepsi Products$4.00

Apple Juice$5.00

Cranberry Juice$5.00

Orange Juice$5.00

Milk$5.00

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