I went to
The Little Darlin' (6507 Circle S Road, near the northeast intersection of South Congress and William Cannon) for the first time on Saturday night for a friend's birthday. I didn't intend to blog about it but the food was too good not to make a mention! I tend to take food pictures out of habit, so these were quick photos, in their natural environment, no food styling here. 😉
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Confit pork jowl sliders that were only $3 each, and pimento cheese croquettes. The pork on these was amazing, crispy and not a drop of grease, and the croquettes were nice and gooey inside. |
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Cheese board with selections from Antonelli's Cheese. |
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Chili-stuffed cornbread in its own mini skillet and buffalo wings with blue cheese, both super tasty. |
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Mac + cheese with bone marrow and pickled mustard seeds and a little neck clam special, in a killer cream sauce with sherry, bacon, and mushrooms. |
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Fried fish (I think someone said it was redfish) with an amazing pesto that was almost pure basil. I wouldn't think to put fried fish and pesto together, but it really worked. I felt the fish could have been fried a little longer (or at a hotter temperature) to make it crispier, but it was still tasty. But that pesto was the star! |
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Seasonal menu from their Facebook page. |
Little Darlin' has parking, is dog-friendly, and child-friendly until 9 pm. The bar is inside along with some pool tables, and a huge outdoor area along with a stage on one side. Super-chill, not pretentious, and delicious food. Stir it up, little darlin'!
Oooh I want to try fish with basil pesto!
ReplyDeletePesssto! It was sooo goood!
DeleteThank you!!! We appreciate you taking the time to come by and try out our eats! We're incredibly proud of our Chef Russell Dougherty and our kitchen team. We love our South Austin and of course, our "Little Darlin!"
ReplyDeleteHi Karinne! The food was an unexpected and wonderful surprise! Hats off to y'all, and I look forward to coming back! :)
DeleteMy husband and I love Little Darlin'. It has such a great, laid back environment and their back patio is awesome, especially when they have a live band playing.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, Alyssa! I really enjoyed it! Have you tried their food, and if so what have you liked?
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