Sala & Betty

Sala & Betty is one of the latest additions to the resurrection of Airport Blvd.  The New American style menu features local and seasonal cuisine prepared from scratch, including a fantastic selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options.  It’s a charming, casual restaurant that offers healthy, scratch-made meals with a focus on diners who prefer not to cook, perfect for someone like me. 

At first glance you’ll probably immediately notice the drive-thru option, which admittedly threw me off when I initially arrived.  But don’t worry, it is by no means any sort of cheap little fast food restaurant.  Honestly I think it’s a great option for the type of diner looking for a little convenience, especially when weather conditions aren’t very favorable. 

This is not a fancy uptown restaurant, but if you’re like me you may develop a little school-boy crush on the overall charm it has to offer. The menu and general appeal of Sala & Betty is attractive and engaging.  It’s a great spot for a special Tinder date, or an impromptu dinner with your parents. It’s a comfortable spot for a no-frills lunch or dinner, with a smart-casual ambiance, perfect for guys like me that are trying to appear slightly more sophisticated than we actually are. 

 

What To Order

Lunch:

Mister T | Smoked Wagyu Sirloin, fries, avocado aioli, mixed greens, bleu cheese sauce – $10

The Sala | Smoked Chicken, fries, smoked tomato aioli, mixed greens, chilantro mint yogurt – $10

 

Dinner:

Starters –

Gnocchi | Thyme Brown Butter, celery, swiss chard, apple cider gastrique – $7

Pork Cheek | Carrot mash, peach relish, green onions, coconut pancakes – $7

 

Entrees-

Black Drum | pickled okra, black olives, eggplant puree, tomato vinaigrette

Fried Chicken | Buttermilk Biscuit, fried egg, bacon, cheddar, gravy

 

Brunch:

Croque Madame | ham, cheese, bechamel, fried egg, french fries – $10

Hair of the Dog Fries | French Fries topped with Queso, Pork, Fried Egg Served with a Lone Star – $10

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Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

5201 Airport Blvd, Austin, Texas 78751