Dining at Austin Proper Hotel: venues, hours, and reservation tips
Austin Proper Hotel offers on-site dining across several distinct venues: The Peacock Mediterranean Grill (breakfast, lunch, dinner), rooftop La Piscina (lunch & dinner by the 5th-floor pool), Goldie's Sunken Bar (cocktails and afternoon tea), The Quill Room (evening music lounge), and Kappo Kappo (dinner by reservation). Reserve via OpenTable, the venue emails/phone numbers below, or ask the concierge; pool cabanas and private dining require advance booking.
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Dining venues at a glance
Austin Proper Hotel groups its food and drink across five main venues on property: The Peacock Mediterranean Grill, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas, Goldie's Sunken Bar, The Quill Room, and Kappo Kappo. Each venue serves a specific daypart or atmosphere (breakfast vs. rooftop vs. late-night lounge).
Public hours and access vary by outlet: some are open daily, others operate on limited nights or by reservation only. The hotel’s concierge can confirm daily hours and private-event availability.
- The Peacock Mediterranean Grill — breakfast, lunch, dinner; lobby-level dining and private dining balcony.
- La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas — rooftop pool deck lunch & dinner (5th floor); open to non-hotel diners on weekend evenings.
- Goldie's Sunken Bar — cocktails, small bites, and Afternoon Tea (Fri–Sun); business-casual dress recommended.
- The Quill Room — upstairs music lounge with live music Thurs–Sat evenings; hours may vary for private events.
- Kappo Kappo — French-Japanese kappo-style dinner; dinner hours vary and reservations are recommended.
| Venue | Typical Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Peacock Mediterranean Grill | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Reservations via phone / OpenTable; private dining options |
| La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas | Lunch & Dinner (rooftop) | Poolside; weekend evening rooftop access for non-guests |
| Goldie's Sunken Bar | Cocktails, Small Bites, Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun; Open Wed–Sun evenings |
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill — hours and what to expect
The Peacock is the ground-floor Mediterranean restaurant and lobby bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with North African, Israeli, Greek, and Lebanese influences and a wellness-forward approach.
Reservations are accepted through OpenTable, by phone, or via the restaurant reservations email; groups of six or more should contact the reservations email for family-style arrangements.
- Hours (typical): Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00am–11:00am; Lunch 11:00am–4:00pm; Brunch Sat–Sun 7:00am–4:00pm; Dinner Sun–Wed 4:00pm–10:00pm; Thurs–Sat 4:00pm–10:30pm.
- Reservations: phone +1 512-628-1410, OpenTable, or thepeacock.reservations@properhotel.com.
- Private dining: terrace/private dining balcony is available; contact reservations for capacity and menus.
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (Mon–Fri) | 7:00am–11:00am |
| Brunch (Sat–Sun) | 7:00am–4:00pm |
| Dinner (Sun–Wed) | 4:00pm–10:00pm |
La Piscina — rooftop pool dining and access
La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas operates on the 5th-floor rooftop pool deck and serves coastal/Texas-inspired Mexican dishes like ceviches, fajitas, and wood-grilled seafood. Service is designed for relaxed lunches and sunset dinners with an indoor-outdoor flow.
The rooftop pool and sun deck are reserved for registered hotel guests and Proper Club members; La Piscina’s dining and bar service is open to outside guests during weekend evenings per the hotel’s stated policy.
- Hours (typical): Open daily 11:00am–10:00pm.
- Pool access: rooftop pool access is for registered guests and Proper Club members; weekend evening pool-bar access for non-guests runs 6:00pm–10:00pm.
- Pool cabanas: reservable (three-hour blocks) via hotel email with full food & beverage service.
| Offer | Details |
|---|---|
| Daily Hours | 11:00am–10:00pm |
| Non-guest weekend access | La Piscina service open to outside diners weekends 6:00pm–10:00pm |
| Cabanas | Three-hour reservations include F&B service; contact hotel to book |
Goldie's Sunken Bar — cocktails and Afternoon Tea
Goldie's is the ground-floor cocktail lounge built around a marble sunken bar, focusing on small-batch spirits, natural wines, craft beer, and seasonal small bites. It hosts Afternoon Tea on Fridays through Sundays by reservation only.
Dress is listed as business casual for Goldie's; the venue operates on limited nights and can be used for small private events.
- Hours (typical): Wednesday–Sunday, 4:00pm–12:00am.
- Afternoon Tea: Friday–Sunday from 12:00pm–3:00pm (last seating at 3pm; service runs to 4pm); vegan menu available with 48-hour pre-order.
- Reservations: OpenTable or goldies.reservations@properhotel.com; phone +1 (512) 628-1500.
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Cocktails & Small Bites | Wed–Sun 4:00pm–12:00am |
| Afternoon Tea (reservation) | Fri–Sun 12:00pm–3:00pm (service to 4pm) |
| Reservations | OpenTable or phone/email |
The Quill Room and Kappo Kappo — evening lounges and specialty dining
The Quill Room is the second-floor music lounge with live music and a spirit-forward cocktail menu; it generally operates Thursday–Saturday evenings and may close for private events. The Quill Room emphasizes a music-lounge atmosphere and business-casual dress.
Kappo Kappo offers an intimate French-Japanese kappo-style dinner experience; its dinner hours vary and guests should check with the concierge or make reservations directly for availability and seating times.
- The Quill Room hours (typical): Thursday 6:00pm–12:00am; Friday–Saturday 6:00pm–1:00am; closed Sun–Wed (hours may vary for private events).
- Kappo Kappo: dinner-only; hours vary — contact the concierge or the restaurant for current seating times.
- Reservations: both venues accept reservations via OpenTable; The Quill Room phone listed as +1 (512) 628-1410.
| Venue | Evening Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Quill Room | Thu–Sat evenings (typical) | Live music; may close for private events |
| Kappo Kappo | Dinner (hours vary) | French-Japanese kappo — reservation recommended |
Reservation tips, accessibility, and practical notes
Make reservations early for dinner, rooftop seats, Afternoon Tea, and weekend Quill Room shows — these venues operate on limited hours and can fill quickly. Use OpenTable, the venue phone numbers, or email addresses listed by the hotel; the concierge can also place or change reservations for registered guests.
Pool cabanas and private dining rooms require advance booking through the hotel and include food-and-beverage service. The rooftop pool and cabanas are reserved primarily for registered guests and Proper Club members, and cabanas are sold in timed blocks.
- Contact numbers: The Peacock +1 512-628-1410; Goldie's +1 (512) 628-1500. General hotel address: 600 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701.
- If you need help, the hotel’s concierge and 24-hour front desk can confirm current hours and make or modify reservations.
- Accessibility: the hotel is smoke-free, and pool access rules apply to guests and Proper Club members; check with the property for specific accessibility services.
- Payment: the hotel is cashless and accepts major cards and contactless payments; a credit card is required at check-in.
| What to reserve | How far in advance |
|---|---|
| Weekend rooftop seating / cabana | A few days to a week (more in high season) |
| Afternoon Tea (Fri–Sun) | Several days; vegan options need 48-hour pre-order |
| Quill Room shows / Kappo Kappo | Several days; evenings may sell out |
