Parkside Information

Shawn Cirkiels flagship restaurant, Parkside, opened on Austins historic 6th Street in 2008 and first introduced the farm-to-table concept long before it became commonplace in town. The restaurant quickly became a major influence in Austins growing culinary landscape as the citys first gastropub, and set the standard for local, sustainable dining. Parksides seasonally changing menu offers classic American fare, elevated with the highest quality, locally-sourced and sustainably grown products. Parkside is also known for its extensive raw bar and superior selection of oysters from all over the country. Now a dining destination for locals and tourists alike, Parksides ingredient-driven menu, convivial setting and consistent service have made the restaurant a 6th Street landmark. Parkside is located at 301 E 6th St and is open nightly for dinner at 5 p.m. Reservations are available online or by calling 512-474-9898. Parkside is the flagship restaurant of Chef Shawn Cirkiels Parkside Projects Restaurant and Hospitality Group. Parkside Projects includes parkside, the backspace, Olive & June and ¡Vamonos! restaurants, jugo, a juice, smoothie and grab-n-go concept with two locations, as well as 7co and 800 Congress event spaces. parkside has a second location opening at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in late 2019. Go to Parkside Projects for more about who we are. Shawn Cirkiels creativity and innovation in the kitchen have made him one of Austins most coveted chefs and restaurateurs. Cirkiel opened Parkside in 2008the citys first gastro pubto much fanfare. The accolades continue on for this sophisticated spot, which also houses Cirkiels second restaurant, The Backspace on downtown Sixth Street. Shawn then brought an updated version of family-style Southern Italian dining to Central Austin with Olive & June, and most recently, Bullfight, an authentic Spanish restaurant featuring a variety of small, shareable plates off Airport Blvd. While different in concept, each of Cirkiels restaurants share a passion for ...