On the patio, teal picnic tables are scattered across a massive chess board beneath a 200-year-old oak tree covered with twinkling lights. In the dining room, ceramic letters spell out, "EAT ME" with antique utensils hanging beneath them to help get the job done. By the bar, a row of doors leads nowhere and clocks run backwards. Everything is a little bit topsy turvy at The Scarlet Rabbit, an homage to the classic tale Alice in Wonderland.
The quirky nature of the eatery extends to the menu of contemporary bistro fare, as well. Start your meal at The Scarlet Rabbit with a whimsical appetizer like fried oyster nachos, a flatbread topped with quail and caramelized onions, or fried Portobello mushroom strips. Then move on to the braised short ribs, Hatter's burger made from ground brisket, or gumbo with smoked rabbit and andouille sausage. Wash it all down with a drink from the list of "Curiouser and Curioser" cocktails, like the Chesire Cat with Bacardi Silver, lime, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and grenadine.
The Scarlet Rabbit
410 W. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 502-5164
www.thescarletrabbit.com
www.yelp.com/biz/scarlet-rabbit-round-rock
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