Bill’s Oyster to Provide Seafood and Cocktails in the Heart of Downtown Austin
The 2nd Street District is getting ready for the warmer months! With the new season, Bill’s Oyster is swimming its way over to Austin. Bill's will be THE new seafood restaurant in downtown Austin. It’s brought to you by the incredible Chef Daniel Berg who is the co-founder and executive chef.
This latest project from Chef Daniel Berg will be a cocktail, oyster, and raw bar. His restaurant in the 2nd Street District will have a wide array of food selections, cocktails, local beer, and a specially curated wine list. This will be the go-to neighborhood joint for any occasion!
Chef Daniel Berg, around the world in 80 dishes.
Photo credit: Dailey Hubbard
Chef Berg was born and raised in New York where he also began his culinary journey. He attended the French Culinary Institute. He then traveled to Colorno, Italy to continue his studies at La Scuola Di Cucina.
Upon returning to New York, he began working under the legendary Chef Andrew Carmellini at Michelin-starred A Voce. Chef Berg then helped Carmellini open up several more restaurants, including Locanda Verde, The Dutch and Bar Primi. Chef Berg continued learning under incredible chef’s like Chef Massimo Montaro, Chef Daniel Boloud, and Chef Eric Ripert. He worked at multi-Michelin-starred restaurants including Principe Cerami, Daniel, and Le Bernardin.
Chef Berg opened his first restaurant in New York, YVES. Where he culminated everything that he learned both at school and through working under renowned chefs. He then moved to Houston to partner and open several restaurants with his brother. These restaurants include B&B Butchers, B.B. Lemon, B.B. Italia Kitchen and Bar, The Annie Cafe and Bar, NoPo Cafe, and Market and Turner’s.
Bill’s Oyster will be Chef Berg’s first restaurant concept in Austin!
Bill’s Oyster: Classic Oyster Bar Meets Laid-Back Sophistication
Bill’s Oyster will be the type of restaurant or bar that Chef Berg would like to spend his free time at. This polished yet down to earth restaurant in Downtown Austin is a direct influence of his upbringing in New York. In addition, it is influenced by all the time that he spent in New Orleans.
Chef Berg fell in love with oyster bars and seafood, especially the longtime local magnets. Bill’s will be an ode to old-school New Orleans classic oyster bars. The decór will be nostalgic, glamorous, have natural rich woods, custom tile work, and antique finishes. Patrons will have the option of sitting indoors at the bar, at an indoor table, or drinking on Bill’s patio.
Bill’s will be perfect for any occasion. Including lunch meetings, after-work martinis, or a delicious dinner spot. Bill's will be the spot to unwind with friends after seeing your favorite artist at ACL Live. Chef Berg is excited to bring his love of fresh seafood to Austin. His goal is to transport guests back to the heyday of classic oyster bars. Bill's will have fresh daily seafood, great cocktails, and a fantastic ambiance.
Lunch? Dinner? Brunch? Bill’s has you covered!
Bill’s Oyster will be opening its doors in April 2023. The cocktail bar and specialty seafood restaurant will rock the 2nd Street District. It will be open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu will include anything you are in the mood for. Some items include: a seafood tower of fresh oysters, a seasonal menu, daily specials, a signature burger, and of course amazing cocktails!
Conclusion
With spring upon us and the warm weather here, we are ready to dip our toes into a fun restaurant in the District. Bill’s Oyster offers great food and drinks and is a perfect spot to start or end the night! Enjoy the 2nd Street District before or after you have filled your belly to your heart’s desire.
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