Wildfire
I?m often asked where the perfect date spot is?I simply answer the Wildfire on the square in Georgetown. I suppose an explanation is in order since I live in Austin, and I?ll get a few looks for that answer, but being just a short drive north of downtown and 15 min north of the Domain it gives a unique opportunity to actually get to know the person you are out with.
The menu is full of really well prepared Texas fare items like the Cajun Spiced Elgin Sausage & Crawfish Stuffed Chicken to the 16 oz Bone-in Cowboy Ribeye and some real American items like the Oak Fired Elk Tenderloin and the 12 oz American Bison Strip Loin. The food is the star of show but I would be remiss if I didn?t mention that I love the bar or ?Red? room and the class and charm of this hidden gem has only grown and deepened since first opening in 1997.
Bill Cox, owner, is actually still involved in the day to day operations and you may mistake him for the host, server, manager or even busser from time to time, and his hands on approach has kept the food and service quality consistent throughout every economic climate.
I want to add a special note that the Smoked Maple Leaf Duck Quesadillas may be my favorite appetizer in the entire Austin area (along with the crispy oysters from Jefferies).
So enjoy ya?ll.
Gastro Gnome
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