Dining FAQs

From parking to corkage, find it here…

Location & Hours

1123 East Eleventh Austin, TX 78702

512-806-7789 | Hello@PoetaRestaurant.com

Sunday -to- Thursday 10am-9pm

Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm

DAILY BRUNCH

10am-3pm

SOCIAL Hour (aka Happy Hour!)

EVERY DAY 3:00pm - 5:00pm

$2 Off All Antipasti, Craft Cocktails

& Wine By the Glass

*PLEASE NOTE: Our Daily Social Hour held between offers antipasti & drinks ONLY during this time… Our regular menus are on pause as our kitchen transitions to our evening menu.

DINNER

Sunday-to-Thursday 5pm-9pm

Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm

PARKING

- Parking MAP Below -

POETA Has TWO Dedicated Parking Lots: *Due to Space Limitations, Both Lots are Located OFF-Site From the Restaurant, but Nearby & Available for Your Visit.

10th Street & Wheeless: *AFTER 4pm ONLY * FREE Limited Space Available (Shared Lot with Paperboy) Entry from alleyway, next-door to Hillside Farmacy.

Waller & 9th Street: ANYTIME of DAY! FREE 3hr Parking (QR Code Registry Monitoring System Used once you enter the restaurant).

Ample Community, Neighborhood & Public Parking areas are accessible nearby!

  • Unfortunately, POETA Legally Can NOT Allow the Consumption of Outside Alcoholic Beverages of Any Type on Premise Due Not Purchased Through the Restaurant.

    POETA holds a MIXED BEVERAGE LICENSE: In accordance with TABC Law & Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 28.10 this means it is ILLEGAL for Us, OR ANY ESTABLISHMENT with this license, to allow outside, personal alcoholic beverages into the restaurant. Anyone Found in Violation of this Law will be Required to Leave - We Appreciate Your Understanding.

    *To NOTE: Establishments with a solely Beer & Wine Permit can allow outside beverages and/or offer corkage options in TX. A Mixed Beverage License only allows the consumption of alcoholic beverages it purchases and resells.

  • FRONT PATIO- Naturally Well Shaded with the Addition of Beautiful Umbrellas + *DOGS WELCOME Here!

    ENCLOSED BACK VERANDA- Fully Covered Outdoor Setting with Fans & Heaters as Needed.

    FRONT DINING & BAR- Various Seating to Enjoy!

    The FOREROOM- Perfectly Set for Cozy Dining & Private Dinner Events.

    *BUYOUTS & PARTIAL BUYOUTS AVAILABLE*

  • POETA Strives to Offer a Range of Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options! *Including Our House-Made GF Pasta.

    We Happily Accommodate for Specific Dietary Considerations to the Best of Our Ability - Please Speak with Your Server to Assist You!

    *To Note: Menu Substitutions are Politely Declined to Maintain the Integrity of a Dish as it was Intended During its Creation. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

Restaurant Policies

Call Us Directly for Larger Group Dining Reservations

  • Reservations are Held for a GRACE PERIOD of 15min before being Cancelled as NO SHOW & Given to Walk-In Guests - Call ahead if you’re running late to ensure a spot!

  • We politely ask your conscientiousness in working with us to honor the allocated reservation time measures to ensure everyone may have an opportunity to dine. We’re happy to discuss options should you want to extend your visit with us!

    2-4 Guests  | 2hrs -&- 5-8 Guests | 2.5hrs

    9+ Guests | 2.5-3hrs *TBD at Booking

  • ALL Checks for Parties of FIVE+ Guests include a 20% Hospitality Service Charge. Additional Tip is Welcome.

    To Ensure the best experience in service and timing for you and other guests, Checks Will Not Be “Itemized” Per Person to Split- However, checks may be evenly divided by %’s OR your party is welcome to note a $ amount per card for your server.

Group Dining Information

  • Please Call to Cancel or Reschedule as Soon as Possible & Understand a “No-Show” is Extremely Impactful to Restaurants. *As a small business- planning for daily ingredient ordering, meal preparation & staffing requirements are influenced by patronage estimations with reservations. Your conscientiousness in this matters to us & all restaurant establishments.

    A Credit Card is Required to Book for ALL Parties of FIVE+ Guests with the Understood Agreement to a Card Charge Should the Policy Requirements Not be Met.

    Please Review the Following GROUP DINING POLICIES & REQUIREMENTS in the Tabs Outlined Below for:

    • STANDARD Week/Weekends

    • HOLIDAY & SPECIAL EVENT Week/Weekends

    • PRIVATE DINING

  • *Please Note: Holiday & Special Events Dates are Subject to Greater Charges & Notice Times- See The Holiday Cancellation Policy for Info.

    Required Cancellation Notice Times & Charges:

    • 5-8 Guests 24hrs

      @ $10pp/weekday & $20pp/weekend

    • 9-12 Guests 48hrs/weekday & 72hrs/weekends

      @ $15pp/weekday & $25pp/weekend  

    ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY for SET MENUS Or SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

    “SAME DAY” Booking for a Large Party Policy:

    • Reservations Made & Canceled within a Two Hour Timeframe are Waived of Charges. 

    • A “Significant” DROP in Party Count: Results in the Same Charges. 

    “Significant” is Defined as a Drop in Party Size that Majorly Affects Table Set Up Changes in Time & Layout Where Other Reservations Could Have Been Booked. (Ex. 8 Top to a 4 top, or a 15-Top to a 9-Top) 

  • *ALL HOLIDAY & SPECIAL EVENT WEEKS/WEEKENDS for Guest BOOKINGS of 5 + are SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LATE/NO-SHOW CHARGES & CANCELLATION TIME REQUIREMENTS.

    This Includes, but is Not Limited to:

    48hr to 7 BUSINESS DAY Cancellation Times + Cancellation Charges Ranging from $25.00 - $50.00 Per Person, *typically up to 12 guests if no other special arrangements are set.

    13+ are subject to custom or special dining requirements under “Private & Specialty Group Dining” Policies.

    PRIMARY Holidays Months Include: November, December, February, March & May.

    SPECIAL Event /Special Occasion Weeks & Weekends Include, but Not Limited to: SXSW, ACL, F1, Graduation Weeks, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Weekends.

    A “Significant” DROP in Party Count: Results in the Same Charges as they apply to this policy:

    Significant” is Defined as a Drop in Party Size that Majorly Affects Table Set Up Changes in Time & Layout Where Other Reservations Could Have Been Booked. (Ex. 8 Top to a 4 top, or a 15-Top to a 9-Top

  • Private Dining Reservations &/Or Bookings made for group with custom requirements &/Or parties of 13+ Guests (ex. varying guest count, specific celebrations, set menu requests, etc.) are subject to a Room Charge for space use. This rate varies based on: Guest Count, Day & Time of Reservation & Other Special Request or Arrangement Factors, and is TBD upon booking.

    • F&B minimums, preset menus, and additional cancellation notice agreements are subject to be required. Details will be agreed upon through one-on-one booking correspondence.

    • A “Significant” DROP in Party Count: Results in the Same Charges as they apply to this policy:

    Significant” is Defined as a Drop in Party Size that Majorly Affects Table Set Up Changes in Time & Layout Where Other Reservations Could Have Been Booked. (Ex. 8 Top to a 4 top, or a 15-Top to a 9-Top

Parking Map & Details

1.) 10th Str. & Wheeless: AFTER 4pm ONLY - FREE Limited Space Available. ENTRY from Alleyway of 10th Str. “Posted as PAPERBOY Lot”

2.) Waller & 9th Str: Open ANYTIME! FREE 3hr Parking (QR code Registry Monitoring System) ENTRY off Waller Str.

3.) Ample Community, Neighborhood & Public Parking areas are accessible nearby.