Cuisine:

• Continental
• Catering
• French
• American

Green Pastures Description:
Peacocks strolling through the seven tree-shaded acres enliven this Victorian mansion turned intimate and romantic restaurant. The kitchen, armed with the difficult task of trying to match the dramatic ambience, succeeds. The French-inspired cuisine is enhanced with fresh, regional ingredients, the results of which consistently present a dining experience that rivals any in Austin. The tempura Maine lobster tail with wasabi butter and jícama slaw is like equipping a Jaguar with a Lamborghini engine. And this is just an appetizer. For entrées, focus on the spiced spring rack of lamb with mango-mint chutney, chimichurri and curry-candied cashews, or the house-smoked Prime rib-eye bolstered with crab meat, prosciutto, Jarlsberg and mushroom Marsala. Among the fish selections, key in on the pumpkin seed seared salmon with poached prawns in grilled cactus butter. If anything can be considered a throwback, it's the detailed service. The attentive staff is reminiscent of days past when service was an artful profession. Caesar dressing and salads are made tableside. So too is bananas Foster. Wine recommendations are informed and the servers can help you navigate the 200-plus wines to find a choice in your price range. Finally, we'd be remiss if we didn't recommend the truly decadent Sunday brunch, complete with a Southern milk punch that renders mimosas boring.


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