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South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
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Dinner Menu
Brunch Menu
Drinks
Valentine's Dinner
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Baked Brie
brie, golden puff pastry, habañero jelly, toasted house made baguette, topped with crispy cilantro. Add blueberries, raspberries, and rosemary for 2 more
vegetarian
Crab Cakes
crispy lump crab and shrimp cakes, mango aioli, red chili sauce, field greens, citrus vinaigrette
Calamari
stripped sliced calamari steaks, semolina breading, orange ginger red chili sauce
Lone Star Mussels
PEI mussels steamed with lone star beer, chorizo broth, tomato, butter grilled toast
Seared Hamachi*
orange, mache, shaved pear, avocado, cilantro, roasted serrano lime vinaigrette
Antonelli's Meat and Cheese Board*
dijon, dried figs, candied pecans, honey, house pickles
Cold Smoked Beef Tartare*
mesquite smoked black angus ribeye cap, capers, radishes, parsley, quail egg yolk, dijon mustard, toasted house made baguette
Cured Hamachi*
cured hamachi, pickled tomatillo relish, roasted lemon, scallion oil
Ceviche*
scallops, gulf shrimp, chili citrus marinade, guacamole, red onion, cilantro, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, tortilla strips
Soups & Salads
Add to any salad: shrimp $8, beef tenderloin medallions $8, chicken breast $7, seared hamachi $8
Very Bleu Salad
field greens, quail eggs, blue cheese, rosemary candied pecans, gorgonzola cream dressing
vegetarian
Champagne Poached Pear Salad
burrata cheese, candied pecans, baby kale, arugula and herbs, spiced champagne gastrique, olive oil
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
breaded goat cheese medallions, field greens, prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, maple balsamic vinaigrette
South Congress Caesar*
romaine hearts, cornbread croutons, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, anchovies
Beet and Baby Kale Salad
roasted gold and candy striped beets, baby kale, caprino royale goat cheese, radishes, balsamic beet puree
Soup du Jour
Butternut Squash Bisque
butternut squash, grana padano cheese, sage brown butter
Gumbo with Duck & Oysters
lobster stock, duck breast, jalapeño sausage, gulf oysters, okra
Entrees
Mushroom Filet*
worcestershire-basted mesquite-grilled 28 day wet aged center cut certified black angus 6oz beef tenderloin, mushroom and bacon ragout, baby kale salad
Steak Frites*
worcestershire-basted mesquite-grilled certified black angus 8oz flat iron steak, house made french fries, herb salad, chipotle fig steak sauce
Rabbit Leg
rabbit leg braised in austin east cider original, barley, roasted rainbow carrots
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
crispy skin duck breast, wild rice, carrot butter, roasted mushrooms, greens, poached egg
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
pan roasted seabass, celery root puree, smoked brussels sprouts, lemon butter, fennel
Mesquite Grilled Hamachi Collar
ancho cauliflower cream, roasted corn relish, citrus, pickled onion, roasted cauliflower
Ale-Braised Short Rib
boneless beef short rib braised in austin amber ale & creole mustard, crispy potatoes, glazed apples, roasted pearl onions
Spaghetti Squash
spaghetti squash, roasted pearl onions and mushrooms, grilled kale, roasted rainbow carrots, celery root puree. Add shrimp $8, beef tenderloin medallions $8, chicken breast $7
vegetarian
Beef Milanesa*
cracker crusted beef tenderloin medallions, crawfish cream gravy, gruyere and garlic whipped yukon potatoes, sautéed broccolini
Jalapeño Venison Meatloaf
blend of venison, beef, and pork, charred poblano demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed collard greens
Sides
Southern Braised Collard Greens with Bacon
Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan, Poached Egg
Hand-cut French Fries, Chipotle Fig Steak Sauce
Garlic & Gruyere Mashed Potatoes
Smoked Brussels Sprouts
indicates a spicy dish
Appetizers
Salsa Sampler
sencilla, morita, arbol, house made chips; with queso flameado add $4, with guacamole add $4, with both add $7
vegetarian
Ceviche*
scallops, gulf shrimp, chili citrus marinade, guacamole, red onion, cilantro, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, tortilla strips
Seared Hamachi*
orange, mache, shaved pear, avocado, cilantro, roasted serrano lime vinaigrette
Crab Cakes
crispy lump crab meat and shrimp cake, mango aioli, red chili sauce, field greens, citrus vinaigrette
Calamari
stripped sliced calamari steaks, semolina breading, orange ginger red chili sauce
Smoked Salmon
cucumber salad, egg salad, sliced baguette
Salads
Add to any salad: shrimp $8, beef tenderloin medallions $8, chicken breast $7, seared hamachi $8
Very Blue Salad
field greens, quail eggs, blue cheese, rosemary candied pecans, gorgonzola cream dressing
vegetarian
Champagne Poached Pear Salad
burrata cheese, candied pecans, baby kale, arugula and herbs, spiced champagne gastrique, olive oil
vegetarian
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
field greens, breaded goat cheese medallions, pine nuts, prosciutto, maple balsamic vinaigrette
South Congress Caesar*
romaine hearts, cornbread croutons, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, anchovies
Beet and Baby Kale Salad
Soups
Soup du Jour
Butternut Squash Bisque
butternut squash, grana padano cheese, sage brown butter
Gumbo with Duck & Oysters
lobster stock, duck breast, jalapeño sausage, gulf oysters, okra
Entrees
Short Rib Hash*
ale-braised beef short rib, fingerling potatoes, butternut squash, red bell and jalapeno peppers, onion, two farm-fresh eggs any style
Carrot Cake French Toast
Carrot cake, cinnamon vanilla egg batter, cream cheese-pecan syrup, seasonal fresh fruit. Add apple wood smoked bacon, smoked venison sausage, smoked wild boar sausage or niman ranch ham to any entrée for $5
vegetarian
South Congress Burger
Beef ground fresh daily, homemade brioche bun, choice of cilantro lime slaw or house cut french fries. White cheddar & applewood smoked bacon add $3; Smoked gouda, crispy prosciutto & caramelized onion add $3
Croque Madame*
brioche bun, niman ranch ham, gruyere, mornay sauce, sunny side up farm fresh egg, house cut french fries
SCC Tacos
cilantro lime rice, refried black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, house made tortillas
Blackened Redfish Tacos*
Ancho Braised Pork Tacos with lime sour cream
Jalapeño Venison Meatloaf
charred poblano demi-glace, garlic whipped yukon potatoes, southern braised collard greens
Pan Roasted Sea Bass
pan roasted sea bass, celery root puree, smoked brussels sprouts, lemon butter, fennel salad
Huevos Rancheros
two farm fresh eggs any style, crispy corn tortilla, ranchero sauce, refried black beans, gouda potato pancake
Shrimp and Grits
blackened jumbo gulf shrimp, homestead gristmill white cheddar grits, shallots, apple wood smoked bacon, chives
Omelets
farm fresh eggs served with a smoked gouda potato pancake and choice of salsa
Denver
niman ranch ham, roasted poblano, caramelized onion, white cheddar
Goat Cheese and Bacon
caramelized onion, artichoke hearts, crisp bacon, soft goat cheese
Spinach Portabella Artichoke
spinach, portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts, three cheese blend
vegetarian
Eggs Benedict South Congress Style
hollandaise* or chipotle hollandaise*
Traditional*
niman ranch ham, english muffin, potato pancake, poached eggs
Crab Cakes
spinach bacon quiche, crispy prosciutto, potato pancake
Steak & Migas
english muffin, grilled angus beef tenderloin, migas, potato pancake
Migas (Vegetarian)
farm fresh eggs, corn tortillas, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, three cheese blend, refried black beans, smoked gouda potato pancake
Migas Dias
choice of salsa, house made tortillas. 1/2 order for 2 less
Migas Enchiladas
ranchero sauce, choice of salsa, lime sour cream
indicates a spicy dish
Specialty Drinks
Watermelon Martini
Tito's handmade vodka, licor 43, house made watermelon fresca
Pomegranate Martini
Grey goose, cointreau, pomegranate juice, fresh squeezed lime juice, sweet n' sour
Cucumber Martini
Fresh cucumbers, hendrick's gin, cointreau
Espresso Martini
Absolut vanilla, patrón xo cafe dark cocoa liqueur, espresso
Mexican Martini
Your choice of tequila, cointreau or grand marnier, fresh squeezed juice, and sweet n' sour
Kentucky Clover
Maker's mark, honey water, fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice, a hint of clove spice
Key Lime Pie
Absolut vanilla, licor 43, and fresh lime juice served up with a toasted graham cracker rim
Secret Garden
Grey goose le poire, rosemary infused simple syrup, and fresh squeezed lemon juice served up with a sugar rim
Cuban Martini
Bacardi rum, fresh muddled mint, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, and club soda served in a shaker tin
75 Roses
South congress café's original twist to the classic french 75. Poema cava, hendrick's gin, rosemary simple syrup, fresh lemon juice
Frozen Peach Bellini
Fresh peach nectar and peach schnapps topped with chilled champagne
Mango Ginger Mimosa
Chilled champagne with mango and ginger infused simple syrup
Moscow Mule
Monopalowa vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
Silverfire Margarita
Dulce vida organic 100% blue agave tequila, cointreau, fresh sliced jalapeño, a hint of tabasco, fresh squeezed lime juice, agave nectar
Watermelon Margarita
Dulce vida organic 100% blue agave tequila, licor 43, splash of fresh lime, and house made watermelon fresca
Habenberry Rita
Cazadores silver tequila infused with habenero peppers and blueberries, pomegranate juice, lime juice, cointreau, sweet n' sour
Pomegranate Margarita
Served on the rocks with cazadores silver tequila, cointreau, pomegranate juice
Blueberry Coconut Mojito
Bacardi coco, muddled mint and blueberries, fresh squeezed lime juice, splash of soda
Frozen Blackberry Mojito
Bacardi superior rum, fresh lime juice, monin blackberry infused simple syrup
Cucumber Pear Lemonade
Grey goose le poire, st. Germain elderflower liqueur, muddled cucumbers, lemons, fresh squeezed lemonade
Fire and Ice
Grey goose citron, muddled cucumber and jalapeño, agave nectar, fresh lime juice
Scottish Jive
Hendrick's gin, cointreau, fresh muddled basil, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, a splash of lime juice
Infused Bloody Mary
Tito's handmade vodka infused with bell peppers, onions, celery, lemons, limes, garlic, and jalapeños, mixed with our spicy bloody mary mix
South Congress Red Sangria
Brandy, hiram walker, green apples, cinnamon
Vodkas
Grey Goose
Grey Goose Le Citron
Grey Goose Le Orange
Grey Goose La Poire
Smirnoff
Tito's
Ketel One
Absolut
Absolut Vanilla
Stolichnaya
Belvedere
Monopolowa
Cordials
Disaronno Amaretto
Drambuie
Cointreau
Campari
Bailey's Irish Creme
Frangelico
Chambord
Sambuca
Kahlua
Tia Maria
Godiva White
Godiva Dark
Grand Marnier
Whiskeys & Bourbons
Jim Beam
Jack Daniels
Makers Mark
Seagrams
Crown Royal
Knob Creek
Basil Hayden
Blantons
Woodford Reserve
Bubbly
Veuve Du Vernay Brut Rosé
$20.00
France. Raspberry, red fruit, lengthy finish
Poema Brut Cava
$24.00
Spain. Spice, ripe peach, toasted bread, creamy texture
Voveti Prosecco
$25.00
Italy. Honeysuckle, green apple, ripe peach
Avissi Prosecco
$33.00
Italy. Floral notes with hints of fresh fruit and a delicate finish
Scharffenberger Sparkling Wine
$34.00
Mendocino. Cherry, plum, dry
Montesel Prosecco
$40.00
Italy. Citrus, apple, pear, almonds
Schramsberg Blanc De Noirs
$70.00
California. Fresh strawberries, bright acidity, elegant finish
Charles Heidsieck Champagne
$80.00
France. Off-dry, mango, nougat, ripe cherry
Fascinating Whites
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc
$28.00
New zealand. Tropical notes, stone fruit, citrus
Angove Nine Vines Moscato
$25.00
Australia. Lemon and apricot flavors, sweet, slightly fizzy
Colome Torrontes
$25.00
Argentina. Floral notes, grapefruit, citrus with a long finish
Pierre Sparr "One"
$25.00
France. Tropical notes, stone fruit, citrus
Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
$28.00
Oregon. Pear, honeysuckle, green apples, creamy finish
Terregaie Claris Pinot Grigio
$28.00
Italy. Pear, apple, round finish
Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc
$30.00
New zealand. Lychee, hint of firestone and grass, pineapple, papaya
Decoy Sauvignon Blanc by Duckhorn
$30.00
Napa. Passion fruit, grapefruit blossoms, crisp green apples
Full, Luscious Whites
Olema Chardonnay
$31.00
Sonoma. Ripe stone fruit, apricots, lemon, long finish
Cline Viognier
$22.00
Sonoma. Ripe peach, apricot, mouth watering acidity
Sonoma-Cutrer "Russian River Ranches" Chardonnay
$42.00
Russian River. Lemon pie, fuji apple, pear, white cherry, long lemon finish
Treana White
$42.00
Central Coast. Subtle citrus, honey, long finish
Caymus Conundrum
$65.00
California. Apricot, green melon, pear, creamy texture
Nickel & Nickel Vineyard Chardonnay
$85.00
Napa. Exotic fruit, layered palate, toasty flavors
Light & Medium Red
Ramon Bilbao Crianza Tempranillo
$26.00
Spain. Ripe blackberry, cherry, oaky vanilla finish
Perrin & Fils Côtes Du Rhône
$26.00
France. Cherry, red plum, smoke and spice
Macmurry Pinot Noir
$40.00
Sonoma Coast. Raspberry, cherry, subtle oak
Laetitia Pinot Noir
$48.00
Arroyo Grande Valley. Red raspberry, strawberry, leather and smoke finish
Van Duzer Pinot Noir
$58.00
Oregon. Boysenberry, blueberry, floral notes of violet and rose
Medium Luscious Reds
Bula Montstant
$28.00
Spain. Black currant, well-integrated acidity, silky tannins
Vitiano Rosso Blend
$28.00
Italy. Plums, black fruits, black cherry jam, licorice
Mazzoni Toscana Rossa
$30.00
Italy. Dark berries, luscious, vibrant acidity
Martin Ulisse Montepulciano D'abruzzo
$32.00
Italy. Light to medium body, red cherry, soft tannins
Rosenblum Petite Syrah
$36.00
California. Blackberry, currant, cracked pepper, earthy spice
Work Horse
$37.00
The austin winery. Watermelon, black pepper, dark, rich, refined velvety finish
Chateau Goudichaud Rouge Blend
$38.00
France. Liquorice, blackberry and cocoa with a spicy and slightly woody finish
Heredad Solitera Priorat
$38.00
Spain. Red fruit, chocolate, long, well balanced finish
Lincort Pinot Noir
$40.00
California. Red and black cherries, candied strawberries, cassis
Flowers Pinot Noir
$85.00
Sonoma coast. Dark berry, ripe plum, fig, supple tannins
En Route Pinot Noir
$90.00
Russian river. Juicy, cherry fruit, integrated tannins
Full, Luscious Reds
Racines De La Terre Malbec
$24.00
France. Deep crimson, plum, currant, cherry
Breca Garnacha
$28.00
Spain. Black raspberry, truffle, kirsch, lavender
Mazzoni Toscana Rossa
$30.00
Italy. Dark berries, luscious, vibrant acidity
Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon
$30.00
Napa county. Toffee, cherry, mint, fig, raspberry, violets, chocolate
Canoe Ridge Merlot (The Expedition)
$32.00
Washington. Smoky oak, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, silky finish
Alba Rossa Primitivo
$33.00
Argentina. Ripe cherries, berry fruit, soft tannins
Masi Passo Doble Malbec
$33.00
Italy. Red berries, black pepper, dark chocolate
Troublemaker
$35.00
Paso robles. Black cherry, licorice, extended finish
Terazas Reserva Malbec
$38.00
Mendoza. Violets, dry cherry, powdery tannins
Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon
$39.00
Alexander valley. Blackberry, black pepper, plum, silky tannins, a hint of spice
Incognito Rouge
$40.00
Lodi. Cedar-tinged, blackberry, eucalyptus, soft finish
Old Vine Zinfandel
$41.00
The austin winery. Blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, clove, vanilla
Pedroncelli Zinfandel
$41.00
California. Raspberry, bing cherry, black pepper, balanced finish
Farrier Presshouse
$42.00
California. Dried orange rind, black currant, blueberry
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
$44.00
Chile. Black currant, chocolate, cigar box, full-bodied, long finish
Conn Creek Cabernet Franc
$57.00
Napa. Dark red cherry, mocha spice, chocolate notes
Treana Red
$59.00
Paso robles. Dark fruit, good tannin structure, long silky finish
Tikal Malbec
$60.00
Mendoza. Smoky oak, cherry, ripe berry, silky texture
Cain Cuvee
$60.00
Napa. Black cherry, cigar box, balanced tannins, refined finish
The Prisoner
$78.00
Napa. Ripe cherry, cedar, dried rose petals and oak, soft tannins
Stags Leap
$85.00
Napa. Strawberry, blackberry, vanilla, clove, supple tannins
First Course
Maramichi Bay, New Brunswick French Kiss Oysters
topped with pink peppercorn pickled garlic, champagne vinaigrette, micro arugula
Venison Carpaccio
pink lady-rosemary chutney, asiago, shaved shallot
Pecan and Mustard Crust Fried Asparagus Spears
with horseradish hollandaise
Smoked Trout Mousse
with lemon cucumber, thyme, grapefruit leek jam, cumin cracker
Second Course
Manhattan Scallop Chowder
Fennel Bisque
with sea salt pear crisp
Slivered Radishes, Sunchoke, Chive and Rainbow Carrots
tossed in strawberry vinaigrette on grilled frisee
Third Course
Wild Rice Stuffed Quail
pancetta and pearl onions, bourbon glace, Brussels sprouts greens
Monkfish
baked in fennel, tomato, leeks and olives, cauliflower, crisp smoked Yukon Golds
Beef Tenderloin
with burgundy-cepe reduction, buttermilk whipped turnips, rapini
Crispy Pork Jowl
braised in Fireman's4 and Honey glaze on herbed flageolets and grilled chayote
Carrot-Cauliflower-Leek Terrine
Aji Amarillo, Crisp Yucca
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 10:00pm