We booked Ciclo for lunch right after our courthouse wedding, and they truly made the day feel so…read morespecial! When we arrived, we were seated right away. After looking at the menu, we realized that a few of the dishes we had seen online and were excited to try were only available during weekday lunch. We were a little disappointed, but the staff went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. Our server was incredibly sweet and brought us champagne to celebrate. Then the chef personally came out and surprised us with waffle entrées for each of us, followed by dessert. It was such a thoughtful gesture and completely unexpected! Our server even took us outside afterward and took photos of us to help us remember the day. We left feeling so taken care of and genuinely impressed by the hospitality. Of course we made sure to leave a good tip, and we'll absolutely be coming back to try dinner or weekday lunch next time. Thank you, Ciclo, for making our courthouse wedding day even more memorable!

I decided to try lunch and it was great! The chicken Thai basil was perfect served over roasted…read moreveggie instead of rice. The mango sorbet was delicious as well. The ice tea was served with tea cubes! Very unique! The server was delightful as well:) Verdict: great! Glad I returned!

Pro tip: Happy Hour! From drinks to oysters, or the steak fries with martini $30 deal, make sure to…read moreget there before it ends at 5:30 PM. Like others, I did think the steak (despite being good) was not as good as the price. I thought the Caesar salad and oysters were enjoyable. The desserts, cheesecake and tiramisu, definitely gave NYC restaurant vibe and we're delicious.

Van Horn's offers an incredible happy hour deal: $30 for steak frites and a martini. I've been…read moretwice now, and the martini has been the highlight both times. It was made exactly how I like it--dirty, shaken, and ice cold. The steak frites is also a great value, but the steak was noticeably too salty during my first visit. I initially assumed it was a one-off issue, but when I returned with friends, we all agreed that it was still overly salted. That's definitely something the kitchen should be more mindful of. Aside from the seasoning, the steak was cooked well. I still loved the martini every time, and I'd happily come back for that alone.

Josephine house was a very cute place to dine during sunset. Nestled in the Clarksville…read moreneighborhood with mostly outdoor seating. The food was great! I had a crab cake and the whipped feta and focaccia. I had a root canal done the day before and our waitress was very helpful in finding something soft I could eat. Very appreciated.

I would give this 3.5 stars. This is also because I wasn't that impressed with the food, at least…read morefor the price. We made a reservation for a friend's birthday and I didn't realize how small the restaurant was inside. This isn't to blame for the restaurant, but kinda bummed we were seated outside even though we had a reservation. There were fans blowing and shade, but it was hot outside. We ordered Bacon, Leek, and Goat Cheese Quiche, Citrus Cured Lox, and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The quiche piece was bigger than I expected and it was good, but I didn't really taste the goat cheese. The Citrus Cured Lox was probably my favorite. The hash brown was so crispy and the lox tasted really good too. The pancakes weren't anything too special to me. They were good, but not $20 good to me. To be fair though, I don't know what could make a pancake worth $20. They did give us a complimentary scoop of ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles. That was yummy and they make their ice cream in house! It taste just like blue bell ice cream.

Good food and good drinks and really good fellowship from…read moreManagement team! Happy hour was exactly that-happy! Loved the lobster dish especially. Can't wait to go back and see all of the new friends we made!

III Forks was... fine, I guess. The drinks were good, and…read morethe service was perfectly adequate. I will give the staff extra credit for being very helpful when recommending other places to visit in Austin. Unfortunately, the food was a major disappointment. Everything was bland and noticeably under-seasoned, which is especially frustrating at a steakhouse. I was in Austin, Texas, and wanted a great steak dinner, but what I got was a very middle-of-the-road meal. The restaurant is also surrounded by tech companies, which probably should have been my first red flag. For the price and reputation, I expected much more. Highly disappointing.

Our server Blake was amazing! Ambiance was awesome. Pork chop...to DIE FOR. Wine that was…read morerecommended was 5 star.

The friday lunch special is SOO worth it. It's around $22. The pork chop was delicious and big, I…read moretook some home because I couldn't finish it all. The service is good and waiters are attentive. The parking situation can be difficult because it is located in downtown.

OVERVIEW: Another stunner from Chef John Carver! I'd rank this as my favorite restaurant of his,…read morewith J. Carver's and Red Ash to follow. A wide variety of seafood, steaks, and carbs, along with hand crafted cocktails and an extensive wine menu, this place is one to celebrate with for sure. Everything we ate was rich (in the best way) and delightful. Pricy but generous portions. Overall a wonderful anniversary dinner celebration, and I'd love to revisit! SERVICE: 3.5/5 - Our reservation was for 5:30pm on a Saturday night. We arrived a few mins. early and were seated promptly by the hostess, however, it took a good 10-15 mins. upon being sat before anyone ever came by to our table to even get us set up with water. Fortunately everything was smooth sailing from there. They did bring us the wrong dessert accidentally, but they corrected it and offered to let us have both (we politely declined, as we were too full and not a fan of the other dessert). QUICK FACTS: - Parking? $15 valet is available and easiest. You can also try your luck with street parking around downtown! - Reservations? Yes, highly recommended - especially for Fridays and weekends. - Dress code? Yes, outlined on their website. No athletic wear, hats (except for tasteful ones such as fedoras, berets, etc.), swimwear, etc. FOOD RATINGS: - Parker house rolls (5/5): Who doesn't love warm, buttery, and cheesy bread? This was some of the best bread service I've had! $12 and 100% worth it. - Jumbo lump crab cake (5/5): Probably the best crab cake I've had in Austin, 2nd to Bartlett's. All crab, no breading (which I love). The crispy potato chip topping goes so well and is the perfect bite! - 16 oz. Australian Wagyu ribeye (5/5): A top 3 steak I've eaten in Austin. We ordered medium rare and it was perfectly charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. Rich and delicious. - Scallops (5/5): Simple yet stellar! The citrus and brown butter macadamia nuts was a beautiful combination. - Cappelletti (3/5): If it wasn't for the truffles, this was pretty meh overall. Sauce was okay, carrots seemed just the slightest undercooked. Still tasty though and enjoyable. - Mousseline potatoes (3/5): This is more for show than for actual taste! A fun side dish to look at. Great flavor all around but the potatoes themselves are just mashed potatoes. I probably would skip next time. - Vanilla bean burnt basque cheesecake (5/5): The thickest cheesecake slice I've ever had. Big fan of basque cheesecake and this was pretty well done. Beautiful!

The Kimberly definitely lives up to the hype. I stopped by with colleagues for a post-offsite…read morebusiness dinner last month, and it did not disappoint. First, the ambiance and decor are spot on. Our server, Eric, was amazing--very attentive, polite, and thorough when answering our menu questions. For drinks, I highly recommend their take on the Paper Plane. Instead of the standard citrus-heavy classic, theirs is beautifully reimagined--much more sweet and cherry-forward, sporting a deep red hue and garnished with a premium black cherry. It's the perfect balance for bourbon lovers who prefer a richer, fruit-driven profile. As for the food, I found the side item portions to be quite generous and absolutely perfect for sharing. For my main entree, I went with the Fresh Genuine Dover Sole, which was delicious. I also made sure to leave room for dessert and highly recommend the Hot Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! Overall, it was a solid experience, completely worth the visit, and highly recommended.

Aris Steakhouse is under the radar, so much so, if my friend had not recommended this restaurant, I…read moremay have never dined there. When you walked in you were immediately wowed by the modern, minimalistic vibe. The ceiling is deep and cavernous, while the walls appear to be terracotta and soothing. Aris Steakhouse is voluminous with a bar anchored in the center of the restaurant. Aris is another Austin Restaurant Week selection. My friend ordered the beef Carpaccio, lamb along with a wine pairing. I ordered the octopus skewers and sea bass. No adult beverage for me as I was still on antibiotics. We both ordered the same dessert...baklava ice cream with graham cracker bits. Surprisingly, it was not eye-squinting sweet. All the dishes were next level excellent. Service was superb and plentiful. Our main server was Serb, who was soft spoken, kind and extremely knowledgeable about the menu offerings. Another gentleman served the wines and miniature expresso martini. In addition, a restaurant manager visited our table from time to time to check on us. The only downside was the parking. You could valet park for $8 or you could self-park for free. That's the good news! If you self-park, the not so good news is that the elevator at the center of the garage does not work. In order to get upstairs, you must take an open-air stairwell. Outstanding dining experience...

A second time here the first time was for a Austin wine and food foundation event so it was…read moredefinitely a little bit more curated in terms of what the offerings were. This was the fourth restaurant I went to for restaurant week so I definitely did the prefix menu which was $75 and had three courses. I also did the $25 wine pairing that consisted of two glasses of wine, one white, one red, and then the last pairing that went with the dessert was an option between a mini espresso martini, and something else which obviously I went with the martini. Started with the beef carpaccio, which was a very large serving, definitely did not finish that however it was very tender. The balsamic vinegar on top as well as arugula, really made the dish pop. Main course consist of the lamb chops and yes, your girl definitely not on the bones to get all of that flavor as it was delicious. Last but not least was the baklava ice cream very tasty. The only downside was that they gave one scoop versus two so definitely be ready to have a craving for that afterwards. The restaurant was very dimly lit vibrant packed for sure we were sitting right near the bar area and kind of a booth table area very cozy. I really enjoyed the playlist which was vibrant and diversified really gave a nice vibe to the overall restaurant service was also amazing. I will say that it seemed to lack at times a little bit too long between the courses. Our reservation was for seven and we didn't end up leaving until closer to 930. I would totally go back to try some other other items. The individual at the front reminded me that on Mondays they have 50% off Wagyu that's a steal! They also do valet parking. I'm not sure if it's complementary or paid as the past two times I've gone. I've used a rideshare service.

BOA Steakhouse provided an incredible dining experience that started from the moment we walked…read morethrough the door. I don't have a big ego but this place makes you feel special right after "hello". The low light ambiance setting creates a romantic vibe for those with that special person. Also, the staff is incredibly gifted in the art of positive interactions. There are several different restaurants that that can provide a great steak but BOA excites your senses in every way. The table side Caesar prepared quickly with step by step explanations is an absolute must. It is simply perfect! The steak offerings go from modest to over the top. Since I was celebrating my anniversary, over the top was my choice. The Westholme Australian Waygu Ribeye was possibly the best steak I've ever had. I couldn't stop eating it even though I was full. Special thanks to the sommelier for the incredible wine pairing. My anniversary get away to Austin was capped by the dinner at BOA Steakhouse. They made the experience unforgettable and I can't wait to give them an opportunity to match my first impression.

I left the dinner feeling like I needed to be rolled to the car, I was so full! Everything was just…read moreso freaking tasty! My favorites were the center cut filet (cooked to perfection) the meatball appetizer, the Caesar salad, and the butterscotch signature cake, dessert. The creamed spinach and mashed broccoli were not really my taste. The restaurant was dark and moody, and beautifully decorated. and the servers... Oh my goodness, the wonderful servers! It's worth returning just to receive that wonderful service. Verdict: wonderful!