What a wonderful experience we had here. Took my wife here for her birthday dinner with our 7 month old. Brandon was our server and he was wonderful. Very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Her steak ended up taking a little long (we had barely noticed we were having such a nice time) that the manager and chef both came out to apologize and offer a free dessert. Not necessary, but very much appreciated! We had the artichokes to start and those were incredible!! The steak was one of the best we've had and we both agreed that the French dip was reason enough to come back. To top it off, a random couple covered our bill! I think seeing us walk our daughter around while trying to eat was the reason, but we were unable to catch them to thank them. If that was you, you have no idea how much that meant to us!! The service, atmosphere and food are can't miss stuff! We will 100% be back soon. read more

Always good. Never have to think twice about ordering anything from their menu because it's all wonderful. Attentive service too. Love that it's not too noisy or too bright .... Very relaxing. read more

Tonight, our experience at Bartlett was a fail. Many problems happened, from the delay in getting service to mistakes in the ordering. It could have really quickly turned sour. The Manager realized that and comped our entire meal and told us ahead of time. Even though it was a bad day at Barlett tonight, I have come to this restaurant for 25 years and it's normally a very good choice in town. I appreciated having a good Manager who recognized the failure and did the right thing. We tipped our waitress just as if nothing had happened and left in good spirit. We will be back, and next time will be great. It's good to deal with such businesses who take the long view. read more

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Our waiter Patrick was fantastic. Spinach artichoke dip appetizer was superb. Club salad and rainbow trout were some of the best we've ever eaten. French dip sandwich had the most tender slices of delicious beef. The restaurant was spotlessly clean as was the cutlery and such. The dim interior is offset by lights overhead which perfectly illuminate the menu but don't blind you. Will surely return again! read more

Had dinner on a Friday night recently. Nice atmosphere, good food, and we had great service (I had read about poor service in some reviews) Started with artichoke dip, very tasty and the salsa was liked by all. Our table had a hickory burger and French dip sandwiches. Burger was cooked perfect and the French dip was very tasty! Overall a good experience for our first time. Would like to come back and try a steak. read more

Went to birthday dinner for my adult son last night. Everything was excellent from the service to all meal courses! Manager came by to ask if everything was to our satisfaction and wish my son "happy birthday". From steaks to seafood and veggie burger and grilled cheese for granddaughter, totally fabulous experience! read more

I want to have an employee recognized for his quality of personality the gift of patience and for being so extra nice to myself and my husband he was a hostess from the Philippines I don't know his name but I think he was the most kindest person at the restaurant We've been going to this restaurant about 40 years when it was Houston's the food is amazing the burgers are perfect the slaw the fries the steak well every dish we've had there are always on point but it's so much better when you are treated like a VIP thank you for having him in your team I rate this restaurant a 5 star rating thank you read more

Bartlett's - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

I just love the old steakhouse vibe. Lots of intimate booth seating, great ambiance, etc. Plenty of parking, bathrooms are nice. All the food and drinks were great. Grilled artichokes were good, especially with the dipping sauce, but make sure you know how to eat it this way. Don't ask me how I know. Ha! Had the filet with garlic mashed potatoes, and they were so good. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. It came with a thick sliced tomato baked with parmesan. The Bartlett Pear Martini was so good that I opted to get a 2nd one. Lastly, I highly recommend the hot fudge sundae for dessert. The fudge was amazing, and I wanted to drink it straight out of the gravy boat thing. Overall, it was a wonderful dinner and will definitely return. read more

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Yummy and conveniently located! Great parking and dining options! Always been a go to for steaks and groups read more

Bartletts never disappoints, always consistent with there food being absolutely delicious. Service is very good most of the time, and the ambiance is great! I love going for brunch and sitting at the bar, I like how it's a bit more on the casual side while serving fine dining meals. I'm a huge fan of getting a steak there they come with this super juicy tomato crusted in cheese and it's really just spectacular. read more

Bartlett's - 8oz Hunter's Filet Mignon* Mashed Potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Server was very knowledgeable on the menu. Guided us with drinks. Started off with the gimlet and the ORANGE BLOSSOM BOURBON DAISY (Maker's Mark, Montenegro Amaro, lemon). A little bit on the sweet side but tasted great. We skipped the appetizers and went straight for the entrees. Got the 100 hour marinated ribeye. Great flavor kinda reminds me of of a teriyaki steak. The prime rib with the rosemary salt crust was also really good And can't go wrong with mashed potato's. We also got a side of beets with a creamy horseradish. read more

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I thought the food here was quite good but what really makes this place stand out is the service. I came here with some friends and shared the salmon house dip which I didn't think would be filling enough to share (but I'm glad to have been proven wrong!) I personally ordered the prime rib and enjoyed it. I don't come across prime rib with the bone usually but it was perfectly cooked and hit the spot. Pretty much everyone at my table really liked the food that they had. The drinks were strong and the staff was friendly so I have no complaints here and can't wait for my next visit read more

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Bartlett's honestly impressed me. I ordered the prime rib which came with a side or horseradish dip, jus, mashed potatoes, and I added on a side of the coleslaw. The portions were bigger than I expected, which is great for the price, and it was all very yummy. Sorry if it's weird that the mashed potatoes were my favorite. I also ordered the aperol spritz, which was nice and refreshing with not a strong alcohol taste at all. To top it off, the service was excellent - our server was very attentive and easy to get ahold of and fulfilled our requests promptly. The restaurant is pretty big with lots of tables and on the nicer side - think business casual or nice casual dress. read more

Most amazing sundae ever. Went the day before thanksgiving. I had called earlier in the day to see if I could get squeezed in and they did. I got the prime rib. The garlic mashed potatoes were so good. Prime rib was perfect. My husband got the strip steak with cowboy butter and it was amazing. I got the Caesar salad and crab cake special and the salad was the best Caesar salad I'd ever had and it came with a real anchovy. Amazing service and we are now officially going to be regulars here. read more

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Food is consistently delicious. Love the upscale but comfortable atmosphere. Occasionally the service will be a bit un attentive. It really depends on the server. Especially when you need a refill on your cola. read more

I love this place! It's easy to use the reservation app. Our server Anya was wonderful and gave us incredible service. Love the bar are because it feels like nice casual place to hang out and enjoy great food and wine. read more

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The prime rib French dip was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambience is amazing. Definitely recommend this for a first date or any special occasion. read more

Do not have a Gibson here. Cocktail onions are soggy and salty. Try a Shandy instead! Have the grilled artichokes. THE Best!! French dip sandwich. Sooooo good Bar staff is wonderful and attentive. A little noisy but fun for all ages ‍ read more

Okay, wow! We visited Bartlett's on a total whim, and were not disappointed. We were awed by the food, the service and the ambiance. We walked in without a reservation and the hosts were super nice. Snag us a huge booth (for only 2 of us) that was available. The servers were absolutely incredible. We had one "assigned" to us but it was clearly a team effort. Everyone was nice and made us feel comfortable (which isn't always the case at nicer places like this). The food was impeccable. We had the grilled artichokes, a strip steak and a prime rib. You could tell there was a lot put into the each and every aspect of the meal. Our server even told us they have an in house butcher! Incredible! We will be back! read more

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Great spot for a date night. They have really cozy and comfortable booths to sit at. This place feels way less stuffy than other steak houses, and the service is excellent. I made a reservation in advance and was seated right away. I ordered the prime rib, and it was cooked perfectly. The meat was very tender and flavorful. The au jus was very flavorful, and I liked the rosemary crust of the prime rib. Overall, this is a great restaurant, and I would definitely come again. read more

Bartlett's - Prime Rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

First off, I reserved lunch for 3 at 12:45 since we were unsure if we could make it by 11:00. Fortunately we arrived early and explained everything and the hostess kindly sat us to a booth. If it wasn't for our waitstaff and bartenders attitude, I'd give our review 5 stars. The bartender and I got off to a bad start and didn't change throughout out 2 1/2 hour lunch. It took 30 minutes for our waitress to return to our table after water service. We finally ordered our cocktails, one never came so I went to the bar to ask if she had our last cocktail order. She rudely said she had no tickets and walked away. Long story, so moving on.....another 10-15 minutes later our waitstaff was flagged and we've been ready to order everything not knowing when we would see her again. We all had 3-4 pear martinis that are always delicious, the glass pear garnish is absolutely the best! The home smoked salmon appetizer was the best decision, cooked to perfection and no skimping on portions. We all had the sashimi tuna salad, another brilliant choice, if I could afford it, daily, I'd be there! Since we were celebrating a 70th birthday, we had a complimentary key lime pie, divine! That's all I have to say, it was a party in my mouth . All in all, we enjoyed the food and drinks! Thank you. read more

Bartlett's - Sashimi tuna salad, delicioso! I want this every day - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Service was very slow, food was ok, high prices. Dark room, very crowded. Many food items have sugar, including steak that I tried.

I went here for my son's 12th birthday dinner, my sons grandma was sick but decided to join us, and when we called to change our reservation for 4 people, to 5 people, the host informed us that they could not accommodate an extra person to our reservation- on a Sunday evening. First off, I am in restaurant manager, and I really cannot believe that the person who answered the phone actually said this to the person who made the reservation. I was a guest who attended, but the person who could not attend was my son's grandmother. The dinner was delicious, server was great, and I had just gotten in town so honestly I was out of it, and should have called the restaurant to see what could have been done... and as we sat next to an empty table next to us- the entire meal- with an extra chair that we could have pulled up for my sons grandma- it kind of appalled me that whomever was in charge at the host stand didn't think to ask a manager to try and accommodate. We were not a party of 10, and for a restaurant that's main demographic is family's and loyal locals, this is prett unacceptable. I don't like yelpers- but coming from management I really needed to leave this review, after we dropped close to $400 for my son's birthday and his mimi couldn't come. I will take this review down, if management reaches out to us with an apology. read more

Food was very good! Shared an awesome ceasar salad - so very fresh! Ribs great as always. I wanted something casual so had a club sandwich- taste was great with the applewood bacon. Much more than I could eat. The downside for us was the server. Inattentive and did not follow through on requests. The support staff around them was the saving grace. They picked up the ball where she continually dropped it. We go to Bartlett's about 5 - 6 times yearly. One of our favorite places. Following the trend of price increases, it was quite expensive. read more

Bartlett's is one of those places that isn't usually top of mind but I always walk away wondering why I don't visit more often. It's consistent, delicious and suitable for most occasions/groups. The menu is on the smaller side, for example, the current appetizer menu consists of only three items (spinach artichoke dip, smoked salmon and grilled artichokes). All are winners. On a recent visit, I wanted to order the grilled artichokes but I heard from the waiter that the latest shipment wasn't up to their quality standards so it was not offered that evening. Really shows the pride in the product and care that Bartlett's has for its customers. To me, the french dip is an absolute must order. I never go for french dips but Bartlett's version has me hooked - so soft, savory and satisfying. Ideally split it with a dining companion because it gets heavy. My only idea for improvement is to add more options to the dessert menu. Can't wait to come back for more good eats! read more

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The gist: To me Bartlett's feels like an upscale Chili's (or Texas Roadhouse but without the bread and peanuts), somewhat the same vibe but at a different price-point. The comparison isn't necessarily a bad thing, just similar in the set-up of its tables, not-so-adventurous food offerings, and homogeneity of its patrons. If grandma or grandpa is looking to go out and I want to treat them, this would be the place. The pluses: - Good service, very attentive waiters, even the ones who weren't assigned to our table. It felt like every staff member was attuned to make sure service was good. - Being able to sub out a side dish that wasn't to my liking. Offered by the waiter since I was indecisive over the sides. - Decent ribeye steak, very flavorful but not overwhelming in saltiness like other steakhouses. Fairly tender and a nice char. - Decent shoestring fries. The minuses: - Steak was not consistent in the cook, one side was medium and the other side medium well. - Prices are a bit on the higher-end given the other options around town at a similar price-point. - The broccoli was very bland and quickly blanched. There wasn't a strong marriage of the broccoli and the reggiano so it didn't feel very purposeful/harmonious read more

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What a lovely venue for an outing with family! The atmosphere was nice, although I got eaten alive by mosquitos. Spinach and artichoke dip is very tasty. The tortilla chips are likely from a box. Salsa is pretty okay, not the most balanced for my taste but merely a matter of preference. The tortilla soup was rather lackluster - I guess it's best to stay clear from anything remotely ethnic in an American restaurant. The au jus was fantastic!! I wish I could just have a big bowl of jus. But the sandwich was wonderful as well. We enjoyed it with a side of farro salad The salmon was tasty and smoked. Marvelous texture. The accompanying spinach was lovely! All of this is a bit pricey for my taste but I'm sure I'll be back one day for that jus :) read more

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Food. Service and atmosphere we all amazing. I had the French dip, crab cake and chef special sweet potato mash. Highly recommend!

Always a solid choice! Lucky AF that it's walking distance for us. Quality food. Quality service. Small enough that you don't have to worry about not being able to visit with your party. Love Bartletts read more

TLDR: All the good things you're reading about this place below are true. Worth it, especially if you have the $ to splurge. All right...after several years of hearing about this place, I finally went. And dang, was it good! The thing that tipped me over to try them was a dish that is vanishingly rare here in Texas: fire-roasted artichokes! And they do them correctly - with a nice smoky, fire-roasted flavor, sea salt, and lots of olive oil. Treat yourself and try this if you like artichokes in any manner. The hickory cheese burger is similarly amazing. The use of steak trimmings in the burger patty is easily evident as the flavor of the beef is front and center. Highly recommend this if you like hamburgers or your pocketbook is allergic to pricey steak. :-) Service is excellent, and they provide a warm towel service if you have the artichokes or the ribs. (I hear that you can request it, however.) Definitely one of my all-time favorite restaurants in the Austin area. This place scores a 5 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

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The food at Bartlett's is consistently top of the mark as are the service and atmosphere. Whether just enjoying appetizers and libations or you are there for a complete experience you will not be disappointed. The seared Ahi Tuna salad is a favorite! Amazingly fresh and the flavor is memorable. But, don't overlook their prime rib, 100 hour ribeye or filets. read more

Great food. Awesome service. I have been dining at Bartlett's for 20 plus years and never fails to deliver. read more

Made a point of going to Bartletts due to a recent article giving it rave reviews for prime rib .....so was really looking forward to a great culinary experience. Very disappointing! I have had much better at various other restaurants in Austin at a much better price. For $55 got a 12 oz prime rib with one side (I chose Brussels sprouts). No bread or salad provided ....just straight into the entree. While it was a nice cut and very tender, it had no flavor except for the au jus. The restaurant was packed and reservations are required (even for lunch) so plan accordingly; I did reserve 2 days in advance. There are no lunch specials ...just normal menu $$$. I eat out a lot and don't mind spending money if the food is delicious but I personally found Bartletts to be overpriced and subpar. I know there will be many diners that will disagree with this review ...as I said the restaurant was packed .... so they are obviously doing something right and not hurting for business. read more

Love the experience and the best seat with Friends or for a quick response is at the bar. Love the severs. Great personalities and professional. If you want to be romantic and feed the some good energy to someone, this is the place. A nice convo and a lovely light atmosphere- this is the space!!!! read more

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This was a home run! Great service by Danielle and fantastic food! Everyone's dish was delicious. We'll be back!

Wow. It was poppin for a Tuesday night. From walking though the door and being welcomed by the hostess and to taking our seats and our waiter coming to our table. Everything was phenomenal. I know this location was previously Houston's, but I'll admit right off the bat. The food is much better. Trust me. I am a huge Hillstone Restaurant Group Fan, but Bartlett's is a step ahead. I needed my Houston's fix and I am so glad I came here to dine for dinner. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a nice meal and libations. Andrea our waiter went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

Went back and tried again. The steak was perfectly cooked and the fall squash fettuccine with mushrooms went well with it. I diced the filet and just mixed the noodles into the steak cubes. Parmesan Goodness! read more

Bartlett's, previously Houston's, has been serving fine food in Austin since 1990. In 2010, the owner of the Austin location Tim Bartlett took the Austin location independent and renamed it Bartlett's. Sadly Tim died at the early age of 61 in 2013, and after a couple of ownership changes, the restaurant has made few changes and the current chef Arik has worked with Bartlett's for years prior to becoming Executive Chef. The food is always great; everything on the menu is well thought out and well executed with quality ingredients to work with. In the very rare instance that something goes wrong, believe me Bartlett's will make it right - and then some - example below. The food is heavy on the meat side, with some outstanding salads, but they're all paired with some sort of protein. So vegetarians, you'll be happy with some of the appetizers as well as the sides and of course salads minus the protein. It's not like you won't be eating well. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer, and it is outstanding. The artichoke dip is creamy and mixed with spinach, a hint of garlic, some sour cream and Reggiano cheese. The artichoke leaves were fresh and easy to eat. Also ordered the tortilla soup - don't miss it. It comes with chicken breast cut up and the broth is thick and cheesy with tortilla strips and avocado slices on top. This is not your typical soupy chicken tortilla soup, it's a thick and hearty chicken tortilla soup. The salads are also outstanding, of note is the Grilled Chicken Salad and the Asian Noodle Salad with Beef Tenderloin. All the meats are grilled over an open flame as opposed to frying, which adds an outstanding hearty taste for every dish. The Grilled Chicken Salad has charbroiled chicken breast, thinly sliced on top of mixed greens with a honey lime vinaigrette and peanut sauce dressing with tortilla chips on top. Wow. First time I ever ate this salad I sat at the bar and ordered one and it was so good I actually ordered and ate another one. I think they serve it in heaven and you never get full. Same with the Asian Noodle Salad - the dressing is spot on, the beef tenderloin prepared perfectly and mixed well with the thick noodles in the salad. The salad has mango, peanuts, avocado, Thai herbs and an Asian dressing. You can order either of these dishes with or without protein. For dinner, I ordered the 100 Hour Marinated Ribeye and my dining companion ordered the Applewood Smoked Pork Chip. The 100hr Marinated Ribeye is one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. The ribeye is a thin cut, and at 14oz plenty to eat but not too much. The marinade has pineapple, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic and is great. Even though it's marinated for 100 hours, it does not break down the protein in the steak and it's still meaty. There's a little note on the menu about this steak that they only make so many and when they are sold out, they are gone. I have been to Bartlett's once way too late for my normal dining pleasure (about 8:30PM), and I was told that they just sold out for the evening ...horrors! I jokingly asked if they had a 90 hour marinated ribeye available...ha-ha, no. But the manager came over in the middle of our meal to apologize and asked how our dinner was and of course it was great and gave me a card for a free 100 hour marinated ribeye the next time I came in. Now that's class and that service.The Applewood Smoked Pork Chop was also outstanding, brined in orange and vanilla mixture, and served with a delicious red onion jam. All entrees are served with sides, and there is no issue with substitutions. As a matter of fact, I ordered a side salad for my ribeye and I asked for the grilled chicken salad without the chicken as the greens and dressing are great. There are several desserts on the menu as well as a secret hot fudge sundae, which is seasonal. If it's in stock, ask for it. You get a huge bowl of ice cream with sundae fixings and a pitcher of hot fudge. The Apple Walnut Cobbler is also outstanding, served warm with vanilla ice cream. The cobbler is not too thick and the apples are sautéed in a brown sugar mixture. The Key Lime Pie is also great, tart and bright. The ambience at Bartlett's is very clubby and romantic. It has dark brown woods, with a softly lit dining space and soft lit lights at every table. The dining room is so well appointed that unlike most other restaurants where you can't seem to hear yourself think when it's full, Bartlett's is just the opposite. The bar can get loud because it gets full while people are waiting for dinner, but that's what a bar is. The service was brisk and professional with at least three people waiting on you at your table. I highly recommend Bartlett's for a special occasion or any occasion where you want to splurge ; it's a bit on the pricey side, but I'm a firm believer in ' you get what you pay for', and the value for what you pay at Bartlett's is outstanding. read more

Love love love this place! Always a hit for business lunch date night or a good time with friends, never have had anything here that's wasn't delicious and the service is out of this world!! read more

Visited Bartlett's for dinner and was not disappointed. As soon as I walked in I was instantly reminded of Houston's. The prime rib with mash potatoes were AMAZING! The Bourbon Daisy was soooo good and just strong enough that I didn't need to order a 2nd drink! The artichokes were a little too crispy but the flavor and sauce that came with them was on point. I'll be back for the steak. read more

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