6 things to know in Austin food now: Greek eatery makes waves downtown
6 things to know in Austin food now: Greek eatery makes waves downtown
Delicate scallops and other fresh fish dishes anchor the menu at Simi Estiatorio.
Courtesy of Simi Estiatorio
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Openings and re-openings
The long-awaited downtown Greek concept,
Simi Estiatorio, will open to the public May 7, with reservations available now. Located near the corner of Sixth Street and Congress Avenue on the first floor of the historic Littlefield Building, Simi Estiatorio was originally announced in late 2019, but its planned opening date of spring 2020 was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Debuting now with dinner service, the restaurant boasts some serious talent behind the scenes. Managing partner