Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for information about Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill in Austin, Texas? Find answers about our Downtown Austin and Avery Ranch locations, menus, Sunday brunch, happy hour, reservations, private dining, catering, group dining, parking, and more.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill serves Southern-inspired comfort food and Texas favorites in a warm, welcoming setting. Visit us in Downtown Austin at our historic Waterloo compound or at Avery Ranch in North Austin.

About Moonshine

What is Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill?

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is an Austin restaurant known for elevated Southern comfort food, Texas hospitality, craft cocktails, proprietary single-barrel bourbon selections, and Sunday brunch. Moonshine has two Austin-area locations: the original restaurant in Downtown Austin and Moonshine Avery Ranch in North Austin.

What kind of food does Moonshine serve?

Moonshine serves Southern-inspired American comfort food with a Texas influence. The menu includes steaks, seafood, chicken, burgers, salads, shareable appetizers, and updated takes on familiar Southern favorites.

Menus and individual dishes may vary by location and season.

Is Moonshine a locally owned Austin restaurant?

Yes. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is a locally owned Austin restaurant founded in Austin, Texas. The original Downtown location is housed in a historic mercantile building that dates to the 1800s and reflects the history of the surrounding Waterloo district.

How many Moonshine locations are there?

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill has two Austin-area locations:

• Moonshine Downtown Austin, located in the heart of Downtown Austin near the Waterloo Greenway, Austin Convention Center, Rainey Street, Sixth Street, and downtown hotels.

• Moonshine Avery Ranch, located in the Avery Ranch community in North Austin near Cedar Park.

Visit our Locations page for addresses, current hours, directions, and location-specific information.

Downtown Austin

Where is Moonshine Downtown Austin located?

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill Downtown is located in Downtown Austin, Texas, in the historic Waterloo area. The restaurant is within walking distance of many downtown hotels, the Austin Convention Center, Waterloo Greenway, Rainey Street, Sixth Street, and other Downtown Austin attractions.

Is Moonshine near the Austin Convention Center?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown is conveniently located near the Austin Convention Center, making it a popular option for lunch, dinner, cocktails, group dining, and business meals during conventions and conferences in Downtown Austin.

Is Moonshine near Rainey Street?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown is located within walking distance of the Rainey Street Historic District, making it a convenient restaurant for dinner, brunch, or drinks before exploring Rainey Street and Downtown Austin.

Is Moonshine near Sixth Street?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown is convenient to Sixth Street and Austin’s downtown entertainment districts. Guests can visit Moonshine for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or cocktails before heading to live music, nightlife, or other Downtown Austin destinations.

Is Moonshine near the Waterloo Greenway?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown is located alongside the Waterloo Greenway, near the eastern side of Downtown Austin.

Is Moonshine a good restaurant before a concert or show in Downtown Austin?

Yes. Moonshine’s Downtown location makes it convenient for dinner and drinks before concerts, theater performances, sporting events, and other Downtown Austin events. Reservations are recommended when major events are taking place downtown.

Is Moonshine good for business lunches in Downtown Austin?

Yes. Moonshine serves weekday lunch in Downtown Austin and can accommodate everything from casual business lunches to larger corporate groups. Its central location also makes it convenient for guests staying or working downtown.

Does Moonshine Downtown have a patio?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown is known for its spacious outdoor patios surrounding the historic restaurant. Patio availability may vary depending on weather, restaurant operations, and private events.

Avery Ranch & North Austin

Where is Moonshine Avery Ranch?

Moonshine Avery Ranch is located in the Avery Ranch community in North Austin, near Cedar Park and the surrounding Northwest Austin area.

Is Moonshine Avery Ranch near Cedar Park?

Yes. Moonshine Avery Ranch is convenient to Cedar Park, Northwest Austin, Brushy Creek, and surrounding neighborhoods, making it an easy option for lunch, dinner, happy hour, weekend dining, and group gatherings.

Does Moonshine Avery Ranch serve the same menu as Downtown?

Both Moonshine locations share the same Southern-inspired approach and many Moonshine favorites, but menus, specials, availability, and certain dishes may vary by location.

Visit the Menus page and select your location to view current offerings.

Brunch

Does Moonshine serve brunch in Austin?

Yes. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is known for Sunday brunch in Austin. Brunch is served at the Downtown Austin location on Sundays.

Current brunch hours, menus, and availability can be found on our Menus and Locations pages.

Where can I get Sunday brunch in Downtown Austin?

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill serves Sunday brunch in Downtown Austin at its historic Waterloo location. Moonshine’s central location makes it convenient for visitors staying at downtown hotels as well as Austin locals looking for a weekend brunch downtown.

Does Moonshine take reservations for Sunday brunch?

Reservations are available for Moonshine’s Sunday brunch and are recommended, particularly during busy weekends, holidays, major Austin events, and convention weekends.

Is Moonshine brunch good for groups?

Yes. Moonshine can accommodate brunch groups, although availability depends on party size and the date. For larger gatherings, contact our team in advance so we can recommend the best reservation or private dining option.

Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour

Does Moonshine serve lunch?

Yes. Moonshine serves lunch in Austin with Southern-inspired dishes, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrées, and other Moonshine favorites. Hours and menus vary by location.

Does Moonshine serve dinner?

Yes. Moonshine serves dinner at both Austin-area locations, with a menu featuring Southern-inspired comfort food, steaks, seafood, chicken, shareable dishes, cocktails, bourbon, wine, and beer.

Does Moonshine have happy hour?

Yes. Moonshine offers happy hour in Austin with select food and drink specials. Happy hour schedules and offerings may vary by location, so check the current location information before visiting.

Does Moonshine have a full bar?

Yes. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill offers a full bar featuring craft cocktails, bourbon, whiskey, tequila, wine, beer, and other spirits.

Is Moonshine known for bourbon?

Yes. Bourbon is an important part of Moonshine’s bar program. Moonshine offers a curated whiskey selection that includes proprietary single-barrel bourbon picks selected specifically for the restaurant.

Reservations & Walk-Ins

Does Moonshine take reservations?

Yes. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill accepts restaurant reservations. Reservations are recommended for dinner, Sunday brunch, larger parties, holidays, and busy Austin event weekends.

Visit our Reservations page to check availability and reserve a table.

Does Moonshine accept walk-ins?

Yes. Walk-in guests are welcome based on availability. During peak dining periods, weekends, holidays, and major Austin events, making a reservation in advance is recommended.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes. Moonshine welcomes large-party and group dining reservations. Depending on the number of guests and the occasion, our team may recommend a standard reservation, group dining arrangement, or private event space.

For larger groups, submit an event inquiry so our team can help determine the best option.

Private Dining & Events

Does Moonshine have private dining rooms in Austin?

Yes. Moonshine offers private and semi-private event spaces in Austin for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, celebrations, receptions, meetings, holiday parties, and other gatherings.

Available spaces and capacities vary by location.

Can I host a corporate event at Moonshine?

Yes. Moonshine hosts corporate events in Austin, including business dinners, convention gatherings, company celebrations, happy hours, receptions, meetings, and client events.

The Downtown location is particularly convenient for groups attending conferences and events in central Austin.

Can I host a rehearsal dinner at Moonshine?

Yes. Moonshine hosts rehearsal dinners, wedding-related gatherings, welcome parties, and other celebrations. Our event team can help determine the appropriate space, menu, and service format based on your group.

Can I rent out part of Moonshine for a private event?

Yes. Private and semi-private spaces are available depending on location, group size, date, and restaurant availability. Larger buyouts may also be available for certain events.

Contact our Events team for current options, capacities, and pricing.

Does Moonshine host holiday parties?

Yes. Moonshine offers holiday party and corporate celebration options in Austin for small and large groups. Private and semi-private spaces, food and beverage options, and event services vary based on the location and size of the gathering.

Catering

Does Moonshine offer catering in Austin?

Yes. Moonshine offers catering in Austin and the surrounding area for corporate events, weddings, private parties, celebrations, meetings, and other gatherings.

How many people can Moonshine cater?

Moonshine can accommodate catering for groups ranging from approximately 10 guests to 300+ guests, depending on the menu, venue, and service format.

What types of catering does Moonshine offer?

Moonshine offers flexible catering options that may include full-service catering, staffed events, buffets, food stations, passed appetizers, plated or coursed meals, drop-off catering, delivery, and pickup.

Service options depend on the event, menu, guest count, and venue.

Does Moonshine cater breakfast and brunch?

Yes. Moonshine catering can accommodate breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner events, depending on the needs of your group.

Does Moonshine cater off-site events?

Yes. Moonshine provides off-site catering throughout the Austin area and works with a variety of local event venues. Contact our catering team with your date, location, guest count, and event details for availability and options.

Dietary Needs

Does Moonshine offer vegetarian options?

Moonshine offers menu items that may be suitable for vegetarian guests. Available dishes and preparation methods can change, so please review the current menu and speak with your server regarding specific dietary needs.

Does Moonshine offer gluten-free options?

Some menu items may be prepared without gluten-containing ingredients or modified depending on the dish. Because our kitchens handle a variety of ingredients, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact.

Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions should speak directly with a member of our restaurant team before ordering.

Can Moonshine accommodate food allergies?

Our team will make reasonable efforts to assist guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions. However, our kitchens prepare foods containing common allergens, and cross-contact is possible.

Please notify your server of any allergy before ordering.

Families & Groups

Is Moonshine family-friendly?

Yes. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill welcomes families and guests of all ages. Both locations offer a relaxed atmosphere suitable for family meals as well as date nights, business meals, celebrations, and group gatherings.

Is Moonshine good for large groups in Austin?

Yes. Moonshine accommodates large groups in Austin through restaurant reservations, group dining, private events, and catering. The best option depends on your party size, location, date, and type of gathering.

Visiting Moonshine

What should I wear to Moonshine?

Moonshine has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Casual and smart-casual attire are both appropriate. Guests visit us for everything from casual lunches and brunch to date nights, business dinners, and special occasions.

Is Moonshine good for tourists visiting Austin?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown offers visitors an opportunity to experience Austin history, Texas hospitality, Southern-inspired food, and a locally owned Austin restaurant in one stop. The restaurant’s central location is convenient to many Downtown Austin hotels and attractions.

Is Moonshine good for date night?

Yes. Moonshine is a popular choice for date night in Austin, whether you’re looking for cocktails and dinner Downtown or a relaxed evening at Avery Ranch.

Historic Moonshine Downtown

Is the Moonshine Downtown building historic?

Yes. Moonshine Downtown occupies a historic Austin mercantile building dating to the 1800s. The property is part of the historic Waterloo area and retains original architectural details that connect the restaurant to Austin’s early history.

What is Kinfolk Lounge & Library?

Kinfolk Lounge & Library is an intimate cocktail lounge located beneath Moonshine Downtown in the property’s historic cellar. The space combines original limestone with white oak, leather, brass, marble, and a highly curated spirits collection.

Was the cellar beneath Moonshine once a speakeasy?

The historic cellar beneath Moonshine served several purposes over its long history, including storage and shelter, and was used as a speakeasy during Prohibition. Today, the cellar is home to Kinfolk Lounge & Library.

Plan Your Visit

How do I make a reservation at Moonshine?

Visit our Reservations page to select your preferred Moonshine location, date, time, and party size.

For large parties, private events, or special arrangements, contact our Events team.

Where can I see Moonshine’s current menu?

Visit our Menus page to view current food and beverage offerings. Because dishes, pricing, specials, and availability can change, the online menu is the best source for current offerings.

How can I contact Moonshine about an event or catering?

Visit our Events or Catering pages and submit an inquiry with your preferred date, guest count, location, and event details. A member of the Moonshine team will follow up regarding availability and options.