Best restaurants near Austin Proper Hotel
Austin Proper Hotel has several on-site dining options within the property at 600 W 2nd Street: The Peacock Mediterranean Grill (breakfast, lunch, dinner), rooftop La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas (poolside lunch and dinner), and two cocktail lounges — Goldie's Sunken Bar and The Quill Room — plus Kappo Kappo for a French-Japanese dinner experience. For rooftop views and casual poolside meals choose La Piscina; for breakfasts and patio seating choose The Peacock; for evening cocktails and live music head to The Quill Room or Goldie's.
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On-site restaurants and bars
Austin Proper Hotel offers five dedicated food and drink venues on property: The Peacock Mediterranean Grill & Bar, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas, Goldie's Sunken Bar, The Quill Room, and Kappo Kappo. These operate within the hotel building and serve a range of meals and drink experiences from breakfast to late-night cocktails.
Hours and service vary by venue; The Peacock handles breakfast, lunch and dinner and La Piscina is the rooftop pool deck restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Goldie's and The Quill Room focus on cocktails and small bites and maintain limited evening hours.
- The Peacock Mediterranean Grill — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas — Rooftop poolside Lunch & Dinner
- Goldie's Sunken Bar — Cocktails & small bites (Wed–Sun evenings)
- The Quill Room — Music lounge with cocktails and small bites (Thu–Sat evenings)
- Kappo Kappo — French-Japanese dinner (hours vary; check concierge)
| Venue | Primary Service | Typical Hours (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| The Peacock Mediterranean Grill | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Breakfast 7:00–11:00; Lunch 11:00–4:00; Dinner 4:00–10:00/10:30 |
| La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas | Rooftop lunch & dinner | Daily 11:00–10:00 |
| Goldie's Sunken Bar / The Quill Room | Cocktails & small bites | Goldie's Wed–Sun 4:00–12:00; Quill Thu–Sat evenings |
Where to go for rooftop views and poolside dining
La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas sits on the hotel’s 5th-floor rooftop pool deck and serves coastal/Texas-inspired Mexican dishes such as ceviches, fajitas, and wood-grilled seafood. The pool and rooftop seating are reserved primarily for registered guests, though La Piscina welcomes outside diners during some weekend evening hours.
Registered hotel guests have rooftop pool access and may reserve cabanas; poolside food and beverage service is available from La Piscina during pool service hours. Check with the concierge for cabana reservations and exact pool access policies during your stay.
- Rooftop pool and deck are on the 5th floor; lounge chairs and reservable cabanas available for guests
- La Piscina serves poolside food and drink from 11:00 a.m. until sunset (per hotel dining notes)
- Pool access is reserved for registered guests and Proper Club members; non-hotel guests may be allowed into La Piscina on weekends during specified evening hours
| Pool/Rooftop Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Reserved for registered guests and Proper Club members |
| Cabanas | Reservable; typically include a three-hour window and F&B service (contact hotel) |
| La Piscina weekend access | Rooftop dining may welcome non-hotel guests on weekends evenings |
Best options for breakfast and weekend brunch
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill handles the hotel’s breakfast service on weekdays and weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu influences include North African, Israeli, Greek and Lebanese dishes and the restaurant emphasizes a wellness-first approach.
If you prefer a morning meal in your room, in-room dining is available through the hotel; reservations and timing questions are handled by the concierge or The Peacock reservations line.
- Weekday breakfast service: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Weekend brunch: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Reservations for The Peacock can be made via OpenTable or by phone
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekday breakfast | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Weekend brunch | 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| In-room dining | Available — contact hotel for details |
Evening cocktails, live music and lounges
For evening drinks and a music-focused night out inside the hotel, choose The Quill Room on the second floor or Goldie's Sunken Bar on the ground floor. The Quill Room is described as an upstairs music lounge with curated live music and a custom self-playing piano; Goldie's centers on a marble sunken bar and offers craft cocktails and afternoon tea on certain days.
Both lounges operate on limited schedules and may close for private events, so check availability before you go. Dress code guidance for these venues is typically business casual.
- The Quill Room hours usually cover Thursday and weekend evenings; live music is scheduled there
- Goldie's serves cocktails Wed–Sun and hosts Afternoon Tea on Fri–Sun afternoons by reservation
- Reservations and capacity info are available via OpenTable or by contacting the hotel
| Lounge | Typical Hours / Notes |
|---|---|
| Goldie's Sunken Bar | Wed–Sun ~4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun noon–3:00 p.m. (by reservation) |
| The Quill Room | Thu 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.; hours may vary |
Kappo Kappo and specialty dining
Kappo Kappo is Austin Proper Hotel’s refined French-Japanese venue offering seasonal, technique-driven dishes. The restaurant is positioned for intimate dinner service; hours vary and the concierge handles reservations and current availability.
If you want a quieter, reservation-only dinner (or private dining for a small group), ask the hotel staff about Kappo Kappo’s seating options and any private-room availability.
- Kappo Kappo focuses on dinner service with a French-Japanese approach
- Hours are variable — contact the concierge or hotel reservations for current openings
- Kappo Kappo can be booked for private dinners or group events through the hotel
| Item | How to arrange |
|---|---|
| Dinner reservations at Kappo Kappo | Contact hotel concierge or Kappo Kappo directly |
| Private dining | Ask events team about Kappo Kappo Venue (suitable for small private dinners) |
Logistics, reservations and practical tips
Reservations for The Peacock and the hotel’s dining rooms can be made through OpenTable or by contacting the hotel; The Peacock reservations and hotel dining lines are listed on the property website. Larger groups (six or more) should email the restaurant’s reservations address in advance for family-style or group menus.
Remember the hotel operates as a cashless property and that children are welcome throughout the property (children 12 and older are charged as adults). Pool access rules, cabana bookings, and lounge hours can change for private events — always confirm with the concierge on arrival.
- Contact the hotel for cabana reservations and pool-related dining service
- Groups of six or more should email The Peacock reservations for group menus
- The property is cashless; major payment methods and contactless payments are accepted
| Phone / Contact | What to use it for |
|---|---|
| Hotel / BookResorts agents (24/7): +1 (888) 605-1350 | General booking questions and agent support |
| The Peacock reservations: | Table bookings, group menus (see hotel dining contact for exact address) |
