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Summer House on Music Lane, Austin, TX

Summer House on Music Lane

4.5
4.5
33 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1101 Music Ln, Austin, TX 78704-8935

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
Summer House on Music Lane is inspired by the casual sophistication that defines a lake house weekend and is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a lively weekend brunch.

The menu features seasonal, honest cooking that balances old-school hospitality with a decidedly unpretentious, Austin sensibility. Executive Chef Nick Erven focuses on local ingredients and live-fire cooking techniques, offering hearty proteins, housemade pastas, and elevated snacks.

Summer House on Music Lane is located in the heart of South Congress at Hotel Magdalena, part of Bunkhouse Hotels. To learn more, visit bunkhousehotels.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nick Erven
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next birthday brunch, corporate happy hour, or business dinner with us at Summer House on Music Lane. From semi-private spaces to curated prix-fixe menus, let us create an unforgettable culinary experience your guests will not soon forget. For groups of 12 or more, please email sales@hotelmagdalena.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Located inside of the Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane and Academy Drive.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

Summer House on Music Lane reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Summer House on Music Lane offers a "great atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "lovely service." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and the beautiful setting, perfect for special occasions. Highlights include a "fantastic old-fashioned" cocktail and memorable dishes like Branzino and ribeye. While menu variety could improve, the overall experience is "super beautiful and calm."

33 Reviews
  1. baylor

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been before and it's been pretty chill. The most recent time they advertised a high tea, and I made a reservation, but they sold out of the tea stuff so we had to have the regular menu which wasn't why we came. They regular menu is fine. We got the whipped ricotta which is a huge portion, but they only give you two half slices of bread. We asked for more bread, but still just another two half slices. I would have felt crazy asking for more, so we wasted 3/4 of this plate of ricotta. The potato skins bravas style were good. The brown butter tart was weird. It advertises with berries but they should really take the berries out. There's like 2 blueberries in a whole piece, you would never notice it. And it was cold which was a shock. I only give this 3 starts since I had been previously, and it was pretty nice and normal, but this last time was just one disappointment after the other.

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  2. Jon

    Austin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night! Absolutely loved the vibes and the weather was perfect for outdoor dining. Stayed all the way till closing and didn’t even realize! Great spot as always.

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  3. Dani VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved that they added truffle butter and parmesan to our fries! The old-fashioned was fantastic as well

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  4. Rachel

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were tasty, but nothing spectacular. I’d love to see them update their menu, as it’s been largely the same for a few years.

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  5. Heidi

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Great staff. Great food. Great experience.

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  6. Ann VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very limited menu for lunch, service was awful and slow

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  7. Amber

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for late breakfast and they were out of most of the popular items. Cost was not worth the value. Food was average. Would go somewhere else next time in Austin.

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  8. Haley

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over priced food…. Ordered mimosas (split with a friend), an orange juice and eggs plate (you have to order bacon a la carte) was $76. Not worth it at all.

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  9. Jason

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience especially if there’s live music in the courtyard.

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  10. Danielle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Servers were not friendly. Small portions. Food not impressive.

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Summer House on Music Lane

1101 Music Ln, Austin, TX 78704-8935

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located inside of the Hotel Magdalena on Music Lane and Academy Drive.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Erven
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next birthday brunch, corporate happy hour, or business dinner with us at Summer House on Music Lane. From semi-private spaces to curated prix-fixe menus, let us create an unforgettable culinary experience your guests will not soon forget. For groups of 12 or more, please email sales@hotelmagdalena.com.
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