The Little Darlin'
Alternate Names (5)
Lil Darlin Lil Darlin's Little Darlin Little Darlin Bar The Lil Darlin
Categories
Score Breakdown
7.9 / 10
high confidence 32 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.87 | 31 | 12 | 8.51 | 0.55 | 4.68 | ||
| 7.11 | 1 (3,321 reviews) | — dyn | 7.11 | 0.45 | 3.20 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 7.88
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.9
= Final score (capped at 10) = 7.9
Per-Category Scores (9)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich | dish | 6.5 | 10 | medium | 9/23/2026 | |
| Burger | dish | 5.8 | 5 | medium | 9/23/2026 | |
| Chicken | dish | 5.6 | 4 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Fried Chicken | dish | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Steak | dish | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| American | cuisine | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Salad | dish | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Vegan | cuisine | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Family | feature | 4.6 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 |
Locations (1)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Darlin', The | 6507 Circle S Rd Austin | restaurant | 75 | Edit |
Signals (33)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Rating | 4.6 (3321 reviews) | — | Little Darlin', The | — | Google Places - The Little Darlin' | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 3321 | — | Little Darlin', The | — | Google Places - The Little Darlin' | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Steak salad at Lil Darlin. | Salad | — | positive | Favorite salad in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The chicken sandwich at The Lil Darlin is great imo | ChickenSandwich | — | positive | Best chicken sandwich (that's not chickfila) | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The Chicken sandwich at LD is fire! | ChickenSandwich | — | positive | Best chicken sandwich (that's not chickfila) | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little darlin bar in south Austin has a killer chicky sam. | ChickenSandwich | — | positive | Best chicken sandwich (that's not chickfila) | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | heard people say little darlin has a good Reuben | Sandwich | — | positive | RECS? Best Sandwich in ATX | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their friend chicken sandwich and the steak salad are fantastic | Sandwich | — | positive | RECS? Best Sandwich in ATX | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little Darlin' has an awesome kitchen | — | — | positive | In town for 48 hours looking for the best hole in the wall food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I thought we all agreed not to tell folks about the LD? | — | — | positive | In town for 48 hours looking for the best hole in the wall food | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | fried chicken at little darlin | Sandwich | — | positive | What do you consider the best sandwich in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fried Chicken - Little Darlin’ | SandwichFried Chicken | — | positive | What do you consider the best sandwich in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The chicken sando at little darlin will forever hold a large place in my heart | SandwichChicken | — | positive | What do you consider the best sandwich in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The Little Darlin - American Fare | American | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | little darling on Tuesday’s for there steak special is always dope | Steak | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Lil Darlin | — | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little darlin! Hands down! | — | — | positive | South Austin best local eats | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Jew Boy Burgers and Lil Darlins | Burger | — | positive | What’s the best burger in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The Little Darlin has a super family friendly vibe...and has a great burger and ... | BurgerFamily | — | positive | What’s the best burger in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little Darlin | Burger | — | positive | What’s the best burger in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little darlin' | — | — | positive | Good sit down burger restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | little darlin’ is a great spot | — | — | positive | Best restaurants South Austin to Buda/Kyle? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | they have a great fried chicken sandwich | SandwichFried Chicken | — | positive | Best restaurants South Austin to Buda/Kyle? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their Meatless Monday option is usually amazing... lookin at you, Mapo Tofu! | — | — | positive | Best restaurants South Austin to Buda/Kyle? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | But not a place for kids. | Family | — | negative | Best restaurants South Austin to Buda/Kyle? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Lil Darlin's is a favorite dinner place of our's... My husband likes the vegan j... | Vegan | — | positive | Top Tier food places in SOUTH Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little Darlin - There at least one a week for the BLT, Tall Boy Icy Boy and shot... | Sandwich | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little Darlin | — | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little darlin- has steak night on tuesdays | Steak | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Go try Lil Darlin’s burger and drinks. | Burger | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Little Darling for delicious lunch/brunch/dinner bar food. | — | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | little darling | — | — | positive | South Austin Recs | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Lil Darlin deserves some love | Burger | — | positive | "The Infatuation" best burgers in Austin - what do you think is missing & what do you think is totally off base? | Verified |