How much does the Barley Swine menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Tasting Menu8 courses | $125 | $161 | $250 | $322 |
| Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairing | $200 | $258 | $400 | $516 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Barley Swine before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Barley Swine?
Barley Swine has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Fabrik $105The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Austin, Vegan
How to book at Barley Swine
Book online on Tock or by phone on +1 512 394 8150.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Tock, with a $50 deposit per person that comes off the bill. Parties of five or more book by email ([email protected]).
- Where to bookBook on Tock Or call +1 512 394 8150.
- CancellationsDeposits are non-refundable. With at least 48 hours' notice by email to [email protected], a booking can be rescheduled once.
- Without a bookingEvery seat, bar included, is booked; on the day, call to ask if a seat has come free.
- Groups and private eventsEmail for five or more; up to 16 without hiring the whole restaurant.
From Barley Swine’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at Barley Swine
What is the dress code at Barley Swine?
No dress code: jeans and shorts are fine. Guests are asked not to wear clothing that sheds glitter, or strong perfume.
Can you take children to Barley Swine?
Children are welcome but count in the booking, deposit included. There is no children's menu, only the tasting menu, and they should be able to sit through a meal of about two hours.
How long does a meal at Barley Swine take?
About two hours; tables are booked for 2½ hours.
Can you bring your own wine to Barley Swine?
No outside alcohol (Texas law).
When is Barley Swine open?
It's open Thursday to Sunday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mon–Wed closedThu–Sun open
Days from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Barley Swine’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Barley Swine: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Barley Swine have?
One. Barley Swine holds one MICHELIN star, one of 223 one-star restaurants in the US. It has held it every year since 2024.
Who is the chef at Barley Swine?
The head chef is Bryce Gilmore.
Where does Barley Swine rank on critics’ lists?
Barley Swine is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Where
- Austin · United States
- Address
- 6555 Burnet Rd., Ste. 400, Austin, 78757Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Barley Swine expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its $125 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 5 one-star dinner menus in Austin with a published price. The middle price is $185, so it costs $60 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FabrikAustin | Vegan | $105 | – | $65 |
| Barley SwineAustin | Modern American | $125 | – | $75 |
| Craft OmakaseAustin | Japanese | $185 | – | – |
| Kappo KappoAustin | Japanese | $195 | – | – |
| HestiaAustin | American | $215 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Modern American, one starLe Chique Playa del Carmen, Mexico · dinner MX$3,900 (about $210)
- Modern American, one starGramercy Tavern New York, United States · dinner $178
- Modern American, one starAlo Toronto, Canada · dinner CA$245 (about $175)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about $336)
- Also one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about $97)
Starred restaurants near Barley Swine
The 6 nearest, all within 9.5 mi.
- Craft Omakase Japanese · 2.0 mi (3.2 km) away · dinner $185
- Fabrik Vegan · 3.6 mi (5.7 km) away · dinner $105
- Hestia American · 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away · dinner $215
- Kappo Kappo Japanese · 5.2 mi (8.4 km) away · dinner $195
- LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Barbecue · 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away · dinner $25
- InterStellar BBQ Barbecue · 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away · dinner $42
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Sources Restaurant: barleyswine.com. Stars: Barley Swine in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).