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Satellite Bistro and Bar
At Satellite Bistro & Bar, fresh ingredients & hearty plates are always in orbit. Modern meets retro on the menu (contemporary spins on classic American favs) & on the walls (cool bistro with a futuristic '60s feel). Outfitted with sleek table tops, retro-mod chairs & plenty of lounge-worthy booths, Satellite is a versatile dining destination that's equally comfy for brunch—say, with a Portabella mushroom, red pepper & avocado-amped Eggs Benedict called the Flying Saucer or heavenly Ice Cream Battered French Toast OR for a Weekend Night On-The-Town...Pop in for the Orchid Chicken or Greek Saganaki, & you can eat, mingle & enjoy the live music ranging from Jazz to Western Swing to everything in between in the Michael Andrew's Lounge, complete with baby grand piano—STELLAR!
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38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(30)
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- fit for foodies(16)
- special occasion(11)
- great for brunch(10)
- good for groups(9)
Satellite Bistro and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome ambience! Great food! Excellent service!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The brunch for Mother's day was excellent. The service was excellent and the staff was great. We will be back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Third time there. Wss quite good, although the fried shrimp was definitely overcooked. They usually do much better with sensitive foods like that. Staff was smooth and quite courteous, and the place is always fun to be there. A local band was supposed to come on around 7:00, but by 7:30 wasn't there. Since I've never heard of the band before, I guess we still never will. :)"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place overall
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great neighborhood bar. Good happy hour specials."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Never lets you down.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No surprises here. Same great neighborhood hang out. We stopped in for some late evening appetizers and cocktails. Enjoyed the live music...not a distraction like some venues, but rather a nice addition. Thanks to the staff for accommodating our OpenTable request for booth seating. Well done."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Satellite Bistro isn't close to our home, so it's a destination restaurant for us. We've eaten here many times and the food as well as the service is always wonderful. I am restricted to a gluten free diet so I very much appreciate the gluten free menu and care taken to be sure I have a "safe" meal. We almost always eat outside if the weather is permitting. We've never been disappointed, I'm sure you won't be either."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food and service was great. Like the live music during brunch."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious. We are vegetarian, so that limited the selections, but what we found was fantastic. The Greek Saganaki appetizer was our favorite!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The menu was not what we had
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu was not what we had expected and the restaurant had the music so loud. There was only one other table occupied inside so I asked the waiter if he could turn it down which he did with no problem."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great menu selection. Fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great menu selection. Fun atmosphere w live music
Great service"
Great service"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Dinner in a long time!!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Best all around dinner I have had in a very long time!!!! The Best Wedge salad in Austin, TX."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband and I like to go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I like to go here for a change from the usual Tex Mex and Thai food restaurants we frequent in our neighborhood. Though they have some not as prominent salads and sandwiches on the menu, we usually end up getting one of the higher priced entrees. I love the scallops, and the Orchid chicken is good, too. Friendly staff, great jazz trio some nights. Definitely would recommend for a nice night out in the neighborhood."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not ground breaking but good.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not ground breaking but good. Salmon was great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had a mix up in the menu.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we had a mix up in the menu. Per a phone conversation, we were made aware of the special menu for Valentine's Day. However, I was left witht the impression that the regular menue would also be available. When we arrived at the Bistro, we were told that only the special menu was available.
We stayed and had a good time with our friends but I was disappointed in the miscommunication."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great music on a Thursday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great music on a Thursday evening with Solo Wagon!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Satellite Bistro and Bar
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic