Austin’s restaurant churn rarely slows, and March was no exception.
From a Spanish cocktail bar in a converted bungalow to an oyster spot staking a claim in our landlocked city, new openings this month were specific. Meanwhile, other restaurants quietly closed or hit pause. Here’s what’s new, what’s gone and what’s in between.
Closings
Cafe Hornitos
A Facebook post cites the IH-35 expansion as the reason for the March 31 closure. The owners have hinted at a future location but have yet to announce details.
Texas Sake Co.
Temporarily closed in South Austin, with no clear timeline for reopening.
Openings
Austin Oyster Co.
After years as a pop-up, Austin Oyster Co. plants roots in a restored Craftsman home on East Cesar Chavez Street. The menu includes East Coast oysters, lobster rolls and seafood-driven small plates, alongside heartier dishes.
2500 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-222-4032, austinoysterco.com.
Boni’s
A Spanish cocktail bar in Bouldin Creek, set inside a 1930s bungalow restored from reused materials. The drinks list is built around Spanish classics and seasonal spirits, paired with a tight menu of tapas-style bar food…