Even though Chronicle critic Melody Fury was looking forward to Tillery Kitchen and Bar, her high expectations were never met. Despite the beautiful restaurant setting, she found that the restaurant and the staff were confused by what Mediterranean fare really meant, which led to disappointing meals.
Tillery’s drinks were lackluster, dishes over-salted, herbal combinations didn’t make sense, and there was a medium-rare steak that arrived medium and the server still thought it was okay. Then there was the not-bruschetta:
Random vegetables on two large triangles of thick white toast do not a bruschetta make. Where were the quintessential garlic-rubbed crusty bread and good ol' olive oil? Even the sunny-side-up duck egg could not save the awkward kale and pickled green bean topping.
One of the very few bright spots of Tillery’s menu were the citrus chicken skewers, though Fury did admit that she thought $18 was a bit too steep of a price:
Smoky and succulent, the Redbird Farms citrus chicken skewers were the surprising winner. Watercress and citrus added zest to the bed of greens on which the two skewers sat.
Fury came away hoping that Tillery sorts out its identity, since there was so much thought and consideration put into the physical space.
THE BLOGS — South Austin Foodie lunched at Eurasia Sushi Bar, Dine With Shayda delighted over sushi at Soto, ATX Eats and Treats feasted on barbecue and beer at Uncle Billy's Brewery & Smokehouse, both Girl Eats World and Sushi in the ATX dined at Andiamo Italiano.
- Restaurant Review: Tillery Kitchen & Bar [Chronicle]
- All Coverage of Tillery [EATX]