Foreign & Domestic

It’s a rare thing when you find a spot that’s both a neighborhood restaurant and a dining destination, but Foreign & Domestic fits the double bill with its convivial atmosphere and expertly executed fare. Come for the dollar-oyster deal on Tuesdays: Plump Virginia oysters dominate here, paired with a simple mignonette or cocktail sauce. The additional incentive of half-off on rosé, sparkling and white wine makes this the best place to be a baller on a budget—at least for one day of the week.

Every Monday, those in the know head over to Foreign & Domestic for Dollar Oyster Monday. Arrive early for a coveted spot at the bar and get down on its selection of East Coast oysters and drink specials. There is also an accompanying menu of poached shrimp, squid, and Southern-inspired sides to complement your raw oyster feast.

The Deal: Half off wine by the glass, local beers, and small plates. Foreign & Domestic's Happy Hour is short but mighty, running for exactly one hour most nights of the week. Or show up on Tuesday night when they offer $1 East Coast oysters and half off chilled wines by the bottle all night.

The husband-and-wife duo behind this restaurant have been turning foreign dishes a little domestic and vice versa. The result is a menu with savory, eclectic standouts, like Fideos pasta with eggplant butter or their signature Gruyere Popovers.

At chef-partners Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley’s perpetually booked-out brunch service, belts are loosened in anticipation of such unpretentious offerings as succulent Berkshire pork plated over golden Barton Springs Mill grits and fried chicken that’s marinated for 24 hours in buttermilk, then finished with a peppery jolt courtesy of Lemley’s espresso-infused red eye gravy. On the menu’s more adventurous side, cardamom imbues a cool spice onto sticky cinnamon rolls and Heard’s personal recipe for pancakes employ vinegar-soured milk to achieve both the biting bright flavor and extra-fluffy consistency first demanded by her toughest critic—aka her youngest daughter.

When you’re in the mood for simple, good food made with wholesome local ingredients, look for the winged pig painting on East 53rd Street. It’s here that Foreign & Domestic works its nose-to-tail magic for hearty, no-frills dishes that let the quality ingredients take center stage. The pricing is mid- to top-tier, though the establishment’s seasonal menus make exact pricing predictions difficult; think fine dining when making your plans.

Foreign and Domestic is a farm-to-table, nose-to-tail neighborhood restaurant tucked into North Loop. Their menu often rotates based on what’s in season, but expect to find elevated takes on classic brunch dishes, like pork & grits made with delightfully crispy berkshire pork and tomato gravy, and a veggie-heavy cast iron frittata with squash, scallion, mushroom, tomato, and gruyere. WEBSITE | 306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751

Chefs Sarah and Nathan call Foreign & Domestic “Austin’s original nose-to-tail, farm-to-table dining experience.” You’re going for Sunday brunch and ordering the pancakes with peach jam, cast iron frittata, and the crispy pork and grits. They also have an incredible wine menu with several bottles of Pét-Nat to select from. Image above: Launderette courtesy of the restaurant

The seasonal menu at Foreign & Domestic is enough to inspire a road trip on it's own. Guy said "F&D is the real deal. It's a genuine food-focused place, what you see is what you get." You'll find a burger and fries, but there's also their signature savory Gruyere and black pepper popovers and venison tartare. Leave room for the blackberry cardamom buttermilk pie, too.

306 E 53rd St | Executive chef-owners Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley, took over at F&D in 2017 continuing the legacy of the restaurant as one of the best and original modern farm-to-table restaurants in Austin. The duo offers a creative and approachable take on elevated, modern cuisine, focusing on local ingredients from farmers and purveyors. Photo by Hayden Walker

Chef-owned and operated, Foreign & Domestic in North Austin, has received various awards, including being named the Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year in 2020. This award-winning restaurant is a premier venue in North Austin, serving brunch on Sundays, an extensive dinner menu, and a special holiday menu that includes its apple crumble and sweet potato pie.

Head to North Loop to dine at Foreign & Domestic, one of the best nose-to-tail dining experiences for those who appreciate the unusual cuts. They also emphasize seasonal and local and the place is intimate so best to make a reservation. And if you can make it, stop in for excellent deals during their happy hour and for dollar oysters on Tuesday.

Offering two types of East Coast oysters for $1 each on Oyster Tuesdays, this is the pearl-fect spot for a weekday dinner!. This French restaurant featured cozy indoor and outdoor seating and an oyster menu that is always rotating. Order Market Fish Ceviche or Bacon & Chorizo Arancini Hush Puppies for a great addition to your meal!

Chefs Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley focus on creative dishes made from Texas-grown ingredients at North Loop’s Foreign & Domestic. The restaurant partners with vendors like Village Farms, 44 Farms and Barton Springs Mill to ensure the impeccable taste of their brunch, which is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., only on Sundays.

This wildly popular food-driven eatery still feels like a neighborhood gem. Made-in-house popovers and biscuits, plus superbly-cooked meats and unique accompaniments, attract regulars, and it’s not hard to see why. There’s a large patio out back, a great family-friendly environment.

The kitchen takes up about 50% of the restaurant space, but there are counter seats surrounding the kitchen if you like a front row seat while you dine. They serve farm-to-table fare, and Guy Fieri kinda sorta made their fried chicken biscuit famous. WEBSITE | 306 E 53rd St

This charming East Austin restaurant has a happy hour from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm on weekdays. The drink menu includes creative cocktails and local beer, but the real draw here is the food. You can choose from a variety of small plates like chicken liver mousse or roasted beets.

F&D boasts $1 oysters on Monday and 25% off all bottles of wine on Thirsty Thursday, which is reason enough to give it a shot. The New-American menu is flawlessly executed for dinner and weekend breakfast. Must try: Popovers (famous), Magret duck

We arrived on Monday only to learn that their regular menu was out and the only thing they had was oysters and fried chicken. Which was great because we hate oysters, and Zuzi does not like one thing, it’s chicken. We ended up loving it.

Foreign & Domestic – If you are into eating fresh, seasonal food and nose-to-tail cooking, you have to go here. Every single thing we had was phenomenal. One of their specials of the night, was half a pigs head!.

Head to this North Loop restaurant on Tuesday nights for a nice selection of East Coast oysters for only $1. Bonus: wine bottles that run less than $100 are half off.

This eatery, housed in a brick structure, is exactly where to eat in Austin for a taste of amazing farm-to-table dishes in rustic surroundings.

Anyone who claims to be a meat lover needs to put that love to the tastiest test by exploring far beyond the ribs and shoulders of an animal.

The menus at this Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives spot are seasonal, and they offer a blend of delicious European and American style dishes.