Mattie's

"For an elegant weekend brunch, turn to the Green Pastures restaurant in Bouldin Creek, where there are Southern classics like buttermilk biscuits, milk punch French toast, and eggs Benedict with fried chicken. Brunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services;" - Nadia Chaudhury

"The classic Green Pastures restaurant in Bouldin Acres has several private dining room options, from the Table Royal room which can fit 16 people and offers its own dedicated entrance to the shaded alfresco Pavilion for larger groups." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury

"Mattie’s is located in busy South Austin, but it might as well be its own village. The sprawling grounds are home to peacocks, oak trees, and a romantic Victorian manor with diners spread throughout various rooms. But scenery isn’t the only draw. The menu’s emphasis on Southern classics—biscuits, gumbo, fried green tomatoes, and fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, to name a few top choices—matches the farmhouse backdrop. It’s the kind of place where reservations for Easter brunch (or any brunch, really) and Thanksgiving get competitive. Eating at Mattie’s, whether for a special occasion or a casual get-together, is like spending two blissful hours in the countryside—and yet it’s right there off of South 1st St. " - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"For classic old-school biscuits, head to the Bouldin Creek restaurant within Green Pastures for its buttermilk biscuits paired with honey and a seasonal butter. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"The fried chicken from Green Pastures's restaurant offers just the right amount of spice, served with cheesy bacon mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, ranch, and more. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury