Zoot
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 477-6535
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 6pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Zoot – by Tara Fatemi
In Short
Stewart Scruggs and Mark Paul of Wink bought Zoot in 2003, updating the interior and menu. The converted house has sophisticated decor, including soft lighting, frosted glass and walls in gray and red tones. This helps the menu's colorful, creative and subtly flavored dishes stand out. Appetizer roasted artichoke bottom features ratatouille garnish that's fresh with just-spicy-enough herbs. Roasted, succulent pork tenderloin slices lay atop a bed of mild, creamy, parsnip-potato mousse; sweet-and-sour cherry demi-glace enhances rich meat.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasZoot boasts a private dining room that holds up to 20 people--perfect for a dinner party or meeting.
ParkingNote the parking lot across the street from the restaurant.
User Reviews for Zoot
06/26/2008 Posted by warriorgirl
My husband and I ate at Zoot on a Wednesday evening when it was about half full. It has a peaceful atmosphere, and the tables are arranged with a high enough central division to the room to create a nice feeling of privacy. We had no delays with service, which was friendly and helpful when we had some questions about the choices. Although the wine list is short, it has good quality. We happened to find a couple of favourites of ours, and we liked the option to have several wines by the glass, rather than buy one bottle. We loved the food we ordered- fois gras, scallops to start; a smoked tomato soup which had an amazing aroma, and continued through the whole delightful dish. Our mains of tenderloin, and of snapper were perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. The ingredients tasted extremely fresh and were prepared in a delicate manner which really worked. Desserts were yummy too. We had a really enjoyable evening at Zoot, and look forward to returning soon. We felt the prices were good value too.
06/09/2008 Posted by lckycharms
I recently went to zoot and found the service as well as the food to be excellent. I found the portions to be quite satisfying and actually my wifes lamb could have fed a small family. We actually felt the portions rather big and had no room for dessert. The wine list was a little sparse and we would have preferred to have a better selection. The salads were excellent, my wifes lamb was cooked perfectly and the scallop appetizer was fantastic. The service was knowledgable and friendly, not stuffy. We had a great time and think zoot is a hidden gem.
Pros: service, food, easy parking
Cons: off the beaten path. I forget its around
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