Austin Super Bowl 2018 Party Guide: Where To Watch Game, Get Food

AUSTIN, TX — Are you ready for some football? Super Bowl LII (that's 52 for you non-Roman-numeral-reading fans) scheduled Feb. 4 will pit the Philadelphia Eagles against the New England Patriots, as you likely know. It's time to start planning where you might watch the big game or where you might buy food for the football feast.

While many stage Super Bowl parties at their homes with friends, others prefer to drop by a favored pub or other sports bar where one can share in the excitement of the game with strangers. There's a special camaraderie in sharing the sports spectacle in such a rowdy, communal way.

If that's your preference, places to go watch the big game abound throughout Austin. We're hoping to add more entries as we near the Superbowl, but here are just a few venues prepping for the big game.

But if you prefer to pick up the food and stage your Super Bowl viewing party at home, that's okay too. We'll assemble a list of places offering primo treats for your guests to munch on while watching the big game.

backYARD AT WALLER CREEK

701 E. 11th St.

This restaurant, bar and outdoor hot spot located within Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol is fully prepped with a watch party that is ideal for Sunday's game. In addition to a live viewing on backYARD’s big screen at the YARD lawn, attendees can enjoy a Super Bowl Sunday-themed menu of snacks to munch on pre, during and post-game. Nosh on Boneless Wings with buffalo & bleu cheese sauces; pulled pork sliders with cilantro lime slaw and peach BBQ; or a Mountain of Nachos with blended cheese, chicken, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle sour cream and jalapeño peppers. To round out the ultimate Super Bowl menu, backYARD will also offer drink specials including: $1 off draft beer, $10 for a bucket of domestic brews and $20 for a bucket of local brews. View backYARD at Waller Creek’s full Super Bowl Sunday Watch Party menu here, available during lunch and dinner service on Sunday, February 4th. For reservations, call (512) 478-1111 or book online via OpenTable.

BIGSHOTZ NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

399 W Louis Henna Blvd.

Bigshotz will stage its Annual Crawfish Superbowl Party, starting the festivities with appetizers at 4 p.m. Also offered will be $11 Miller Lite, Bud Lite, and Coors Light Buckets until 9 p.m. Bear in mind, the crawfish goes fast every year, so you'll want to have taken a seat to ensure you're served. The event is for customers who are 21 and up.

CENTRAL STANDARD

1603 S Congress Ave.

This year, Central Standard, 1603 S Congress Ave., will be offering 50% off large format cocktails, such as the Aperol Spritz and Fernet & Coke, and bar menu, which includes Central Standard's savory house fries, party dip and more. The discount will be available all day on Super Bowl Sunday and the game will be displayed on both the patio and bar.

Photo of party dip by Travis Hallmark

COVER 3

Various locations, see below.

Cover 3 is now taking reservations at its Austin and San Antonio locations for the big game. This would be no random spot for watching athletic competitions, but a celebrated venue for sports viewing. The restaurant has previously named to CNN's list of "101 of the best sports bars in the U.S" and as the "Best Sports Bar in the Central Region" by Sports Illustrated. "Each COVER 3 location boasts enough TV's that guests will always have multiple options regarding which TV near their table is the most comfortable for their viewing pleasure," officials write. "Serving upscale food, craft cocktails, and high-end wines, COVER 3 remains elegant and stylish while giving guests the feeling they are enjoying the Super Bowl in their own private box."

Those interested in reserving a table or booth at COVER 3 for the Super Bowl game can do so by calling their preferred COVER 3 location (Downtown Austin, Anderson Lane, Round Rock or San Antonio). The Anderson Lane location will also be offering the option to book sofa sections for groups of 8-15 in the restaurant's elevated and more private upstairs Sky Box. Note that for sofa section reservations F&B minimums apply and for those interested in reserving a sofa section at the Anderson location can contact Leah at anderson.events@cover-3.com.

Is it food prep you're most interested in? COVER 3 is also happy to take care of that for those hosting their own Super Bowl viewing parties with the Party-To-Go take-out option. It features a pre-set menu of some of COVER 3's most popular game-day items, including its White Queso, Green Chile Beef or Chicken Tinga Nachos, various sliders and wings options, tacos, signature dishes such as the Brick Chicken Mac n' Cheese, side options, as well as more healthful options such as the Allandale Salad (COVER 3's most popular menu item at every location), and even desserts such as the Brownie Bites, Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie. Contact Catering@Cover-3.com to place your Party-To-Go order with COVER 3.

The Green Chile Beef Quesadilla is among the COVER 3 to-go menu items one could order.

Bear in mind, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all Party To Go orders. Party To Go Orders for the following business day must be placed and confirmed by COVER 3's Catering Representative no later than 2:30 p.m. Party To Go Orders for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday must be placed and confirmed no later than Friday at 2:30 p.m.

The Food and Beverage minimum for all Party To Go orders is $300, no exceptions. If your order does not meet this minimum, patrons are asked to refer to our regular Dining Room Menu and place a to-go order directly with the restaurant location you would like to pick up from. Eating utensils are not provided, and delivery not available.
COVER 3 LOCATIONS:

• San Antonio: 1806 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78248
• Downtown Austin: 1717 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703
• North Austin: 2700 W Anderson Ln #202, Austin, TX 78757
• Round Rock: 2800 N Interstate Hwy 35 #200, Round Rock, TX 78681

FRESA'S CHICKEN AL CARBON

915 N Lamar Blvd.

As they do each year, Fresa's Chicken al Carbon will offer special Super Bowl snacks for the party. We're talking the breadth of delightful hors d'oeuvres staples that have become Fresa's fans' favorites: Wood-Grilled Wings, Jalapeño Poppers, 7-Layer Dip. New from Fresa's this year is the Super Party Platter that includes the full array of special game-day specials (see the pic below). Advance orders for Fresa's Super Bowl Snacks are being accepted now with pick-up the day of the game at either Fresa's location. All Austinites are encouraged to pick-up Fresa's special snacks and be the MVP of their own party this year! Pre-order now until game day at www.fresaschicken.com. Pre-order pick-up is available at both locations (South First and North Lamar) and day-of orders can be placed at either location.

But wait, there's more: Fresa's on South 1st will host its first-ever Super Bowl Watch Party on Feb. 4 beginning at 3 p.m. The event will include the option to reserve tables at the restaurant for larger watch parties with friends (with no food and beverage minimum). Reservations for tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, their famed outside patio will feature a massive 115" (nearly 9 feet!) LED Hi-def Video Wall and they are bringing in several TV's for the interior dining area specifically. All beer, wine and margarita options will feature happy-hour pricing, and each of the special Super Bowl Snacks will be available for purchase as well. And the best part....FREE ENDLESS QUESO!

2018 SUPER BOWL SNACKS MENU:

Super Party Platter (*new this year*)
Wood-Grilled Wings
Jalapeño Poppers
Chicken Flautas
Jicama, Carrots, Celery

w/ Poblano Ranch & Salsa Bruja
Serves 6-8

$38

Wood-Grilled Wings
Sweet Arbol Chile Glaze
Jicama, Carrots, Celery
w/ Poblano Ranch & Salsa Bruja
12-Piece
$16

Jalapeño Poppers
Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack & Bacon
w/ Poblano Ranch
8-Piece
$14

7-Layer Dip
Refried Charro Beans, Sour Cream, Fire-Roasted Salsa, Guacamole, Street Corn, Pepper Jack & Pico de Gallo
w/ Chips
Serves 6-8

$14

Here's that Super Bowl Platter from Fresa's (photo by Julia Keim)

OLAMAIE

1610 San Antonio St.

Olamaie Southern Food Restaurant will have their famous off-the-menu biscuits available for pick up — the perfect addition to your game day spread in a southern state that loves its biscuits. Come to think of it, biscuits should be added to the state crest. But we digress. The deadline for orders is Thursday, Feb. 1, and are priced at $36 a dozen. To place an order, email at biscuits@olamaieaustin.com. to secure. Biscuits! Your guests will loooove you, y'all! Olamaie is located at 1610 San Antonio St.

Olamaie's famous, mouth-watering biscuits

THE PARK AT THE DOMAIN

4024 S. Lamar Blvd.

The folks at The Park at the Domain/South Lamar will be offering will be offering a Super Bowl special for both teams on game day. In honor of the New England Patriots, a $3 Sam Adam's Boston Lager will be offered and a $9 Philly Cheesesteak will be offered in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Park will also be offering 10% off all pre-orders featuring their entire food menu at either location from January 28 through Feb. 4. Discount can be redeemed with code: SuperBowl 52. Go team! Check out the menu by clicking here.

PLUCKERS WING BAR

2222 Rio Grande St.

What's a Super Bowl party without chicken wings? It's not a party! With that in mind, Pluckers Wing Bar will be taking pre-orders featuring their entire menu items for the Super Bowl. To do this, simply call any location to place an order beginning Monday, Jan. 22. Orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Hosting a big party is a lot of work, the Pluckers people wisely note. "Let them do the cooking so you don’t have to miss a second of the game…or the commercials!" they add.

Pluckers offers a range of flavors, including such favorites as:

• Dr. Pepper
• Manganero: Mango + Habanero
• Ginger Peach Sriracha
• Spicy Mandarin
• Gochujang: a savory and sweet Korean BBQ sauce

To view the full menu, click here.

SWIFT'S ATTIC

315 Congress Ave.

You gotta fuel up for the game, and one of the city's best "fueling" stations is Swift's Attic. They will offer Super Bowl specials during Sunday brunch on Feb. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There's more: Swift's Attic will be offering a specialty cocktail, Ice Ball Oldie, for $8, and Pastry Chef Kyle McKinney is whipping up a special Football themed Doughnut. Now we're talking! A stylish, retro-chic hot spot in historic space for inventive small plates, craft beer & cocktails, Swift's Attic is located at 315 Congress Ave.

Swift's Attic

WHISLER'S

1816 E 6th St.

The annual Super Bowl Bash at Whisler's is near at hand at this rustic-chic watering hole. If you go, you can watch the game either outside or at the outside bar screens. There will be a special football-themed cocktail menu available with a complimentary spread. Two words: Handcrafted sausages. After the game, Hogan Sullivan & The West Teardrops will entertain the crowd. Click here for more details.

WHITEWATER 360 SPORTS CLUB

Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Cir N, Horseshoe Bay, TX

An ideal spot for sports enthusiasts, the recently renovated restaurant features 16 flat screen TVs for game watching and 360-degree views of Horseshoe Bay Resort's surrounding Whitewater putting course. Whitewater 360 Sports Club offers hand-crafted cocktails, cold bottled beers and pizza selections that range from classics, such as pepperoni and four cheese, to customized options. As the restaurant is exclusive to resort guests and club members, this offers sports fans a chance to watch the big game and stay the night amid the picturesque Texas Hill Country. The telephone number for the venue is (877) 611-0112.

Photo from Whitewater 360 Sports Club courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Resort.

WIENERSCHNITZEL

2512 Braker Lane

Six words (well, three and some numbers): 25 mini corn dogs for $5. For snack lovers or comfort food aficionados, those are six words nothing short of life-affirming alerting us that everything is going to be okay. But we can't simply leave those words hanging there alone sans context, so we'll expound with more details.

The 25 Mini Corn Dogs for just $5 offer is good only on the day of the Super Bowl at participating restaurants, of which there are 40 throughout Texas. There's just one Wienerschnitzel in Austin in North Austin. The hours are from 10 a.m. to midnight and the telephone number is 512-491-7888

“Our Mini Corn Dogs are a great way to try something other than pizza, chicken wings or being in the kitchen all day cooking for the Big Game this year,” said Doug Koegeboehn, chief marketing officer at Wienerschnitzel. “Covered with sweet honey batter, Wienerschnitzel Mini Corn Dogs are a fan favorite. I’m getting them for my party as well as some Chili Cheese Fries and Chili Dogs to share. I can’t wait.”

This is the first year Wienerschnitzel is offering this deal, but they hope to make it an annual tradition. To find directions to the nearest Wienerschnitzel, visit www.wienerschnitzel.com. You might want to call before heading to your neighborhood Wienerschnitzel to make sure they're participating in the deal.

Behold: Mini Corn Dogs from Wienerschnitzel

>>> ATTENTION VENUE OPERATORS: Let us know if your establishment has scheduled a Super Bowl event so we can add it to the list. Email antonio.cantu@patch.com.

Uppermost image courtesy NFL