"I've noticed several other reviews echoing the sentiment that this restaurant is grossly overpriced, and the owner's responses seem dismissive, merely thanking customers for their feedback. I regret not examining the bill more closely to ensure its accuracy, but I was preoccupied with another issue.
Oh, and be aware that they'll likely try to have you pay without providing an itemized receipt, so it's wise to ask for one before settling up to confirm everything is correct. On the day my husband and I visited, which happened to be my birthday, our server (who is also the owner's wife) mentioned she would bring us a birthday shot. I was thrilled! She prepared a tasty chocolate shot, but I was taken aback to find it charged on our bill at the end. I assumed it was complimentary since she offered it to me. Little things like that can create a feeling of being scammed, which was disappointing on my special day. I chose not to raise a fuss, but I wanted to share this experience to prevent anyone else from feeling the same.
We consciously chose to support this Black-owned business while traveling to Austin, and the surprise charge felt unfair. The shot wasn't listed on the menu, so for all I knew, she could have charged any amount for it. Despite feeling taken advantage of, we still left a 20% tip.
If you're going to offer a birthday shot or any similar gesture that might be perceived as free, please make it clear that there will be a charge for it and how much it is. Resorting to sneaky tactics to boost the bill should never be the way to go."
