ABOUT HUT'S

 

Hut's is an atypical Austin eatery. The blend of good music, the decor, the photographs, the mix of old and new Austin means there is something here for everyone. The bottom line is -- Hut's serves up great food and friendly service -- at reasonable prices -- in fun surroundings.

This building opened its doors as Sammie's Drive-In in August of 1939. Sammie Joseph operated the drive-in and remodeled it by adding the east side dining room in May of 1947. The main dining room was added in 1954. The business was soon sold and Sammie's Drive-In became Eli's Lounge. (A section of wallpaper can be seen by the front entrance.) In October of 1964, Eli's lounge became the Picante Mexican Restaurant and operated until May of 1969. Homer "Hut" Hutson bought the lease and turned Picante's into Hut's Hamburgers. Hut's originally began on South Congress in late 1939 and moved to the location now occupied by McMorris Ford in 1959. Hut's remained there until moving to its present location in late 1969. The business changed hands a few times until we bought it in 1981 (the year of the great flood). We remodeled and added a few new touches, but with the food, pictures, and music we have tried to keep a balance of old and new Austin. We hope you agree.