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Space Cowboy, Austin, TX

Space Cowboy

4.7
4.7
286 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Where robots serve, flavors rule, and good times reign. Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.

Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.

While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite. With love for cultures, and a heart for adventure we share a desire to bring a piece of the future to life.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 520-5140
  • Website
    https://www.spacecowboyatx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1917 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702-3419
  • Neighbourhood
    East Austin
  • Cross Street
    Chicon St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Small Plates

  • Hummus & Corn CobsUS$12.00

    Hummus with roasted corn on the dry rubbed corn cobs with parsnip crips

    • Burrata & SpeckUS$15.00

      Fresh burrata paired with prosciutto, sherry & habanero

      • Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$11.00

        shishito peppers roasted in high heat paired with chipotle aioli (contain peanuts)

        • Cowboy SlidersUS$18.00

          • Medium WellUS$0.00
          • Well DoneUS$0.00
          • Sauce On SideUS$0.00
          • PlainUS$0.00

        • Bone MarrowUS$23.00

          Crudo

          • Seafood AguachileUS$16.00

            • Space BallsUS$16.00

              • HamachiUS$21.00

                • Torched Crispy Rice TrioUS$16.00

                  • Beef TartareUS$18.00

                    Mains

                    • Inked Seafood RisotoUS$27.00

                      • Roasted OctopusUS$26.00

                        • Braised Short RibUS$29.00

                          • Land & Sea SkewersUS$28.00

                            • Cowgirl CutUS$34.00

                              • MediumUS$0.00
                              • Medium WellUS$0.00
                              • Well DoneUS$0.00
                              • RareUS$0.00

                            • Mushroom RisotoUS$22.00

                              • Ribeye SpecialUS$40.00

                                • Beef WellingtonUS$29.00

                                  Sides

                                  • Corn RibsUS$7.00

                                    • Potato PureeUS$5.00

                                      • Charred BroccoliniUS$9.00

                                        • Stardust FriesUS$12.00

                                          Desserts

                                          • Cake CuttingUS$20.00

                                            • Panna CottaUS$10.00

                                              • Mousse & GelatoUS$12.00

                                                • Toffee PuddingUS$12.00

                                                  Last updated: June 16, 2024

                                                  What 286 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.7
                                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.6Food
                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                  • 4.3Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Austin

                                                    Innovative

                                                  • Austin

                                                    Innovative

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Space Cowboy offers a "fun and unique" dining experience with innovative robot service and delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the delicious Space Balls and creative drinks, describing the ambiance as "amazing" and the food as "to die for." While some find it pricey, the overall experience is memorable and highly recommended.

                                                  286 Reviews

                                                  1. Sandy

                                                    New Mexico

                                                    12 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    12 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The food was fantastic. The server knew his stuff He had really great information about food and drinks and offered some good suggestions. The only thing I didn’t like was because everything is delivered by a conveyor belt robot I feel like we weren’t checked on as often as we should’ve been, like after food was delivered to make sure everything was Okay. I would suggest a little more attention to the customers. They were not that busy so that wasn’t the reason.

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                                                  2. Cindy

                                                    Austin

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Atmosphere is very very cool! Food was okay but not mind blowing. Nothing really tastes that impressive and the drinks were just sugary. Service was amazing and it was a fun concept. To put into perspective, we ordered a ribeye and it came out in under five minutes. I think maybe all of the food is just prepped and ready. Spent over $200 and to me it wasn’t worth it.

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                                                  3. Coby

                                                    VIP

                                                    Austin

                                                    64 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    64 reviews

                                                    Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Okay, I rolled the dice and came up a winner. I was concerned that food quality would come at the expense of the clever “robot service” (retro future trollies). Not at all. Everything was A+, creative, and absolutely delicious. Look over the menu and you’ll see how inventive the cuisine is. When we arrived (6:30 p.m.) it was already dark and the restaurant sign wasn’t illuminated making it a small challenge to find the place. When we left it was on, so maybe someone just forgot. No big deal. Bottom line: Fell in love with Space Cowboy and will most definitely return.

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                                                  4. Kassi

                                                    Las Vegas

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Such yummy food and drinks ! Kinda expensive but definitely worth it and a fun experience

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                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                    New York City

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on November 18, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Suoer cute date night , wait staff is awesome!! The sliders are a must they are perfection .

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                                                  6. Cari

                                                    VIP

                                                    Austin

                                                    15 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    15 reviews

                                                    Dined on October 17, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This is a really fun place to go. We enjoyed having our food delivered by a conveyor belt and a robot named Steve. It was definitely different. The food however, was just OK. Two of us went we had a starter, the Space balls, and the special of the night, which was a steak and fries. The Space Balls were good, the rest was subpar. Our bill was $120 for two people before the tip. I really wanted to love this restaurant, but the food just wasn’t what I expected. 

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                                                  7. Richard

                                                    London

                                                    44 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    44 reviews

                                                    Dined on October 9, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    What a place - Dave was our server - what a machine x

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                                                  8. Bo

                                                    Austin

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on September 27, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The ambience was good, very cute plate. The parking lot is ridiculously small. The robot serving food and drinks was cool, however, my food came out of order. Got my side before my appetizer. My husband and I both ordered steak, he got his a good 10 minutes before mine. Mine was not cold but not hot either. Well cooked with good taste though. Very overpriced and small menu selections.

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                                                  9. Jonathan

                                                    Austin

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on September 18, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    If there was a restaurant that encapsulated the best of Austin, including food, service, cocktails, ambiance, and just that splash of weirdness, this is it. Space Cowboy is a regular spot for me, and it is a must-hit if anyone is in town visiting. The food is outstanding (I could live off Space Balls), and the concept is one of the most fun things in this city. There is nothing bad on the menu (either food or drink), and the ability to share a meal while bots like Dave, Stuart, and Bob ensure that you're taken care of is perfect. So stop reading, hit that "reserve button," and find your new favorite spot.

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                                                  10. Greg

                                                    Las Vegas

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on September 14, 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A "unique" dining experience, well worth the wait!

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Space Cowboy is rated 4.7 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 p.m.
                                                  Booked 29 times today
                                                  Google Map for Space Cowboy

                                                  1917 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702-3419

                                                  Dining areas

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    Chicon St.
                                                  • Neighbourhood
                                                    East Austin
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                  • Price
                                                    $50 and over
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    American, Global, International, European
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Casual Dress
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    Private Lot
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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