All Food and Drink
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Learn MoreCiclo
A modern Texas kitchen brought to life through a unique collaboration with chef and world-renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval.
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Learn MoreLive Oak
Inventive cocktails and a Texas-inspired menu combine with some of the best views in the city for a genuinely Austin experience.
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Learn MoreIn-Room Dining
Order Huevos Rancheros or fluffy pancakes to savour in bed, or choose one of our Texas classics from the All-Day Dining menu.
Culinary Experiences
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Christmas Day Brunch
Enjoy festive decor and mouth-watering holiday food in Ciclo during our annual Christmas Day Buffet. Seating is available from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm in Ciclo and 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Ballroom; reservations are required. USD 135 per adult, USD 50 per child ages 11 and under.
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New Year's Day Brunch
Kick off 2022 with an extensive brunch buffet in Ciclo, including dozens of delicious dishes prepared by our talented culinary team. Seating is available from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Ciclo. USD 63 per person
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On-Demand Margarita Cart
Our exclusive Margarita Cart service brings a talented bartender and a made-to-order margarita straight to your room – simply push the margarita button on your guest room phone.
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Flambéed Texas Wagyu Tomahawk
Dinner becomes a show with Ciclo’s signature experience: a tequila-marinated Texas Wagyu Tomahawk steak that’s lit on fire tableside. Due to the unique nature of this dish, a limited number are available daily.
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The Team
Elmar Prambs
Executive ChefAt the helm of Four Seasons Hotel Austin’s kitchen since 1986, Elmar is responsible for the culinary direction of all food and beverage outlets – including banquets, room service, Live Oak and Ciclo. In this role, Elmar particularly enjoys introducing diners to unique flavor combinations and stunning presentations, a skill that has earned him an outstanding reputation and loyal following. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 1977 (at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver), he completed an apprenticeship with a German master chef and worked in several prestigious kitchens across Europe and Canada.
Abril Galindo
Executive Sous ChefBorn and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Abril’s early exposure to gourmet meals was limited. Her first taste of a truly well-prepared dish opened her eyes to the joy of cooking. In 2010, Abril joined Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita as a culinary intern, a role that allowed her to rotate through a variety of positions in the kitchen. After working at several Mexico restaurants and hotels, Abril was recruited to rejoin Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Her work ethic, creativity and passion for cooking quickly became apparent, eventually leading to her promotion as executive sous chef in 2017.
Amanda Pallagi-Naim
Executive Pastry ChefGrowing up cooking alongside her grandma in rural Texas, Amanda’s natural craftiness and prowess in the kitchen turned into a full-fledged business in high school. Despite this early success and subsequent roles in restaurants, Amanda didn’t consider culinary school seriously until 2008 when she joined Four Seasons Hotel Austin as a hostess in the restaurant. Drawn inexorably to the pastry shop, she was taken under the wing of the executive pastry chef who motivated her to seek out professional training. Over the next five years, Amanda took on increasing levels of responsibility before her promotion to the top pastry position in late 2015.
Richard Sandoval
RestaurateurDuring the past 18 years, Richard’s career as a chef-restaurateur has evolved to encompass being a culinary consultant, television personality, cookbook author and brand ambassador. RS Hospitality is now a leading restaurant group with over 45 restaurants around the world. Richard combines authentic Latin ingredients with international flavors and inventive techniques. His methods create new and unexpected cuisines such as modern and coastal Mexican, Latin-Asian, Peruvian and Pan-Latin.
Jason Eatherly
The muralist, well-known in the Austin art scene for his positivity and love of beautifying unique spaces, has a diverse portfolio ranging from acrylic on hand-constructed canvas to large-scale spray paint and roller murals. Visit Eatherly’s “Grackle with Love” mural on Ciclo’s patio.
