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Victory East & Busy Signal, Austin, TX

Victory East & Busy Signal

4.2
4.2
102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
We have 2 very special venues under one Historic roof.
In the front: Victory East Restaurant

Victory East is a vibrant restaurant that serves elevated Southern cuisine with a Caribbean flair. Our craft cocktails complement the sexy and alluring atmosphere, creating a perfect blend of sophistication and excitement. The music perfectly matches the ambiance, making Victory East an unforgettable dining experience.

In the back: Busy Signal Speakeasy & Lounge

Step into the Hidden Oasis of Busy Signal Speakeasy in East Austin! A meticulously remodeled historic venue, we offer an exclusive blend of craft cocktails, live music, DJs, and late-night bites. Perfect for date nights, group outings, and dancing, our speakeasy transforms as the night unfolds. Immerse yourself in the artistry of mixology, savor late-night bites, and let the rhythms of live music and DJs sweep you off your feet.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 766-1175
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    The sign on the building says Victory East - at Waller and E 11th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

What 102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Victory East offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for special occasions, with "fabulous food" and "amazing service." Patrons appreciate the "delicious" menu and welcoming staff. Busy Signal, the speakeasy, is celebrated for its "great music and vibes," creating an ideal spot for memorable evenings. Both venues promise an "amazing" experience.

102 Reviews
  1. Shyra

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was very inattentive and forgot items we ordered, she seemed under the influence of something…my boyfriend liked what he ordered. I ordered the golden corn salad and it was not good. It took a long time for drinks. This was my first experience dining here, not sure I’ll be back.

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  2. Layla

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t normally leave reviews but, this place has so much potential, I hope a manager reads this and takes the advice to heart. The food is really phenomenal, exceptional even, but the ambiance and service leave much to be desired. Here are 3 very easy fixes to elevate this restaurant and take it to the next level: -First of all, list your restaurant and speak easy separately on Open Table. There was some confusion regarding my reservation, and I had unknowingly booked a table at Busy Signal instead of Victory East because they are listed as one place on OT. This was not clear at all in the booking. That’s an easy fix. -Secondly, the Bar—from the quality of the cocktails to the overall look and feel of the bar (super bright lights, shabby sports bar feel), it left much to be desired and took away from the intimate vibe of the restaurant. This could easily be fixed by using quality liquor (drinks were watered down, which made me wonder if they water down their bottles, as many bars do), hiring a better mixologist, and redesigning the bar itself. I would also hire more than one bartender on the weekends (drinks took entirely too long to come out). Lastly, the service. Keep the vibe of the speakeasy (scantily clad waitresses, etc.) out of the restaurant. It doesn’t work. Our server was great, but she was spread thin. I saw a lot of parties abruptly leave and I wonder if they were turned off by the slow service. Hope this is helpful!

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  3. Lilyan

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. My reservation was with Busy Signal and it’s one of those places to enjoy a good drink and a creative drink. Have fun and enjoy yourself. ps - it transitioned into a comedy club pretty early. I did not enjoy the transition but I was on my way out around the same time.

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  4. Laureen

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The entire experience was disappointing and I definitely had high expectations. No hostess when you walk in, waitress had no knowledge of the drink menu, food was mid, wait for drinks was never ending because they didn’t come until AFTER our meal so we canceled them. After canceling our drinks the experience went even further downhill, literally never seeing the waitress again so we approached the bartender for boxes and the check and he replied what up! & said he would let our waitress know. She still never came so the bartender came with the checks that were wrong, we paid and left. Also, everyone going & coming to & from the downstairs bar walk through the restaurant. Will NOT be back and unfortunately will not recommend Victory East.

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  5. Lenn

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. I'll definitely be going back for the shrimp and grits. Victory East is a hidden Gem. Check it out. You won't regret it.

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  6. Shanna

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    No need for reservation. Food was bland and overly priced. Bathroom needed attention at 1pm with no customers.

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  7. Jarvis

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victory East was great! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. Head over the speakeasy (Busy Signal) down the hall when you’re done eating. Great music and vibes.

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  8. Randi

    Austin

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a confirmed reservation, paid $66 for an Uber there, and they were closed! So frustrating!! Someone was there, and did open the door, but gave no explanation, and no apology. He just said they’re closed and didn’t care at all that we had a reservation. Won’t be going back there ever again!

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  9. Rhonda

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We drove 40 mins to find out they were not open. Very disappointing

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  10. Damita

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really had a good time!!! The food was great and the lounge experience was amazing. Good drinks, good vibes, great customer service.

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FAQs

Victory East & Busy Signal is rated 4.2 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Victory East & Busy Signal

1104 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1909

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The sign on the building says Victory East - at Waller and E 11th street
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine
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