Birdie’s Eastside, a patio-centric restaurant that still pays homage to its former Luby's cafeteria roots, with a little bit of something for everyone. Want to bring the children and let them burn off energy in the kids-friendly play area? Done. Looking for a meal with several friends who all have different palates? Birdie’s can help. Want to grab a cocktail in a quiet lounge, maybe with a bite to eat? Birdie's can make that happen, too.

Birdie's is from Jon Alexis, whose dossier includes TJ's Seafood, Malibu Poke, Escondido and Ramble Room.

The menu promises that seafood selections are “curated by TJ’s Seafood”, and judging by the spicy tuna wonton tacos that we tried, we wouldn’t shy away from trying the salmon or shrimp and grits we also spotted on the menu. The tuna tacos were our favorite bite of the evening, with the crispy wonton shells holding a generous portion of ahi tuna cubes on a layer of slaw, dressed lightly with ponzu and a spicy aioli.

Bacon deviled eggs come classically prepared with a dusting of paprika and crumbles of bacon sprinkled generously on top

Brisket tacos are overstuffed tortillas to a plate, overflowing with tender shredded brisket, queso fresco and pico de gallo.