Waterloo Ice House Escarpment

4.3
1029 reviews

About

American RestaurantSports BarRestaurant
The first Waterloo Ice House opened its doors on Congress Avenue in 1976. It was casual neighborhood gathering spot serving hot, handmade meals and ice cold beer for an eclectic mix of Austin business people, students, artists and musicians. Over the years, Waterloo has become a place for whole family entertainment, including playscapes for kids, game rooms, flat screen TVs for watching various sporting events, large outdoor patios and full bars.  There are now four Waterloo locations, which include the location at 360 and 2222, Burnet Road and 183, Escarpment Village, and Southpark Meadows. Waterloo Ice House still embodies that Hill Country spirit of gathering with friends and family for a cold beer and spending time together eating, laughing and talking.  Each location prides itself in consistently serving fresh, homemade food and cold drinks, providing great service, and being a place where neighbors become friends.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Waterloo Ice House Escarpment
9600 Escarpment Blvd, Austin, TX
78749, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,029 reviews
5 stars
583
4 stars
295
3 stars
99
2 stars
32
1 star
20

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently praised the friendly and attentive service from various staff members, highlighting specific servers like Danielle, Tamara, and Nate.

Family-Friendly

The restaurant is noted for being very family-friendly, with a playground for kids and a welcoming atmosphere for families.

Food Quality

While many reviews praised the food, some customers expressed disappointment with certain dishes, indicating inconsistency in food quality.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is generally described as casual and enjoyable, with live music and a vibrant environment, although some noted noise issues.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers mentioned that the prices have increased while the quality of food has declined, leading to perceptions of poor value.
  • CC
    C Clark
    4 days ago
    5.0
    The turkey meatloaf is incredible!!! Amazing service!
  • RP
    Randy Pegler
    Nov 7, 2025
    4.0
    Great food, great menu variety, friendly servers. Too noisy due to live music band playing too loud.
  • PQ
    Phoebe Quinn
    Oct 7, 2025
    5.0
    Mary-Ann was a wonderful server. The Baja Blowl and Arnold Palmer tea were outstanding.
  • BH
    Becky Hartzell
    Oct 7, 2025
    5.0
    Mary-anna took great care of us!
  • PB
    Patrick Blanco
    Oct 3, 2025
    5.0
    Had dinner at Waterloo recently and our server Sean was amazing! He was super friendly and welcoming right from the start, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. Sean gave us great recommendations, kept our drinks filled, and checked in at just the right times without ever hovering. Even though the place was pretty busy, he really made us feel taken care of.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo Ice House Escarpment

What types of services does Waterloo Ice House Escarpment offer for ordering food?

Waterloo Ice House Escarpment offers in-store pickup, curbside pickup, and delivery services.

What are the operating hours of Waterloo Ice House Escarpment?

The restaurant is open Monday to Wednesday from 7am to 10pm, Thursday and Friday from 7am to 11pm, Saturday from 8am to 11pm, and Sunday from 8am to 10pm.