Came here for my birthday, and wanted to step outside my comfort zone of steakhouses here in Austin, TX. When we arrived for my birthday, the restaurant was empty for a Saturday night; the decor and vibe is that of a classic steakhouse lots of dark dull colors. Service - when we were greeted the waitress, their response to the "how are you doing?" question was "Well... It's going...". They spilt the Guinness I ordered all over the table, and blamed the crappy glass, and when they set the glass down on the table they set it at the very end of the table, where it almost fell. And their response was oh yeah these tables are also pretty crappy too. I had to ask them to walk us through the menu. And well the service was super lack luster. Food - pretty standard steakhouse menu, porkchops, cuts of steak, and seafood. They did provide some bread ahead of our apps and main course. What I thought was weird was they didn't provide any utensils to cut the bread, just a giant loaf of bread to tear with our hands (a bit strange). The flavor of the food was pretty mid, nothing really jumped out. I thought the steak was pretty under seasoned, so thank goodness I asked for some salt. Overall my experience was pretty below mid. If I am paying a premium price for meat and a dinning experience I would expect way more. I definitely will not be back, and suggest you look elsewhere as well. read more

Food, check! Service, check! Ambiance, check! We've lived in Austin for over 15 years. We LOVE culinary adventuring, and supporting our locals. We also love great food, steaks, and stellar service. Something for everyone on the menu, talk to your server about how to approach ordering. Most of our table chose the ribeye, which comes with a perfectly cooked carrot (delicious, don't question it...) and a choice of potato. Rave reviews across the board. One of the best steaks we've had in Austin. I went with the fish (a rebel I know) to eat a little lighter and still left food to take home, it was exceptional. Appreciate the hospitality, and even the crumber to sweep up the crusty bread crumbs. Dessert? Save room for the bread pudding. The table ordered few to share and this was the hands down favorite! As a note, it was prom for someone somewhere, and the extra flow of traffic didn't effect anything in service, quality or joy. If you haven't tried Bob's, check it out! Wish I'd taken more pictures! Plenty online to preview. read more

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS PLACE IS CHRIS - he is the best!!! HE alone deserves 10 stars. We had a wonderful happy hour on the outdoor terrace here with $10 bites and $12 cocktails. We had a few cocktails, the bruschetta bites, the calamari, and the steak skewers. The calamari was my favorite - the portions were great and it was fried to crispy perfection. The others were fine, just very tiny. I hope to come back and try a classy dinner here as the interior looks very sophisticated. read more

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The happy hour is solid fast service ! Great place to pregame for an acl live stop ! Beautiful roof top view ! Nice staff the margarita was crisp and smooth .calamari and a fresh margarita is a great girl dinner !!!! read more

Bob's Steak & Chop House - Austin Downtown - $10 happy hour Fried Calamari Monday to fri until 7pm - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to Bobs with a party of 8, we had reservations waited at the bar until we were sat. The service at the bar was quick and friendly. The vibe is what you'd expect from a steakhouse. Here's what I had: Steak and lobster 5/5. Get your lobster garlic and it's amazing! My steak was a little smaller than expected but still delicious Gin martini with olives. 5/5 stirred not shaken for me! read more

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We have been to Bob's in Plano many times and this location did not match the level of service or quality we are used to. I don't want to be picky but spending $200 for an app and 2 entrees ( wine and a cocktail) I expect a little more polish. I won't name the server but he was not on top of things. Valet is hard to get to when there's traffic but that's just how it is downtown. I don't recall the manager stopping by to check in after I food came out. With all of the fantastic options in Austin, this location needs to step it up. read more

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1st time coming to Bob's and LOVED IT!! From the service, to the ambiance, to the food, they hit the mark in every aspect. The espresso martini was one of the best I've had - it wasn't too strong or too weak, just the right amount (bonus points for the coffee beans!). The appetizers and entrees were also amazing and came out in great time. I was more than satisfied (and full!) at the end of the meal. I will definitely be returning for their Happy Hour specials to try something different! read more

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We went with a party of 10 last night. Service was frantic and acted almost annoyed with us and seemed like they were trying to rush us through our meal. Multiple times we waited 20+ mins for our drink and when the food finally came (took close to 40 mins after appetizers), to a person the food was cold.... Clearly sitting in a window for who knows how long. Despite telling the server(s) before hand we were doing a couple separate checks, that took 30 mins to sort out and even then the checks were still incorrect. With the other good steakhouse options in town I can't imagine going back. $22 drinks that may or may not come, annoyed and underwhelming service, cold and bland food. Maybe Bob's was good at some point but, man, last night was a disappointing waste of several hundred dollars. read more

Went to celebrate my sister and bro in laws anniversary, as we always do. We usually get a "special" greeting and a card from the staff. This time there was no mention of it and when we told the waiter, he said' "Would you like to celebrate with some champagne and he brought 2 glasses, so I guess the other 2 people could watch them celebrate. We all thought that was VERY STRANGE. While the food was excellent, sometimes you go for more than the food - will sadly have to find another place for the next special occasion. Plus no more pickles? read more

We had an all-around wonderful experience. The service was speedy and friendly, and the steak was the best we've ever had. The portions are generous. Three of us split a "slice" of chocolate cake, which was 4 layers and a foot tall! read more

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The service was incredible. Our group got great suggestions on what to eat prior to our choices of steaks. The lamb and bacon wrapped shrimp both stole the show read more

Enjoyed our meal. I think it was okay for a steakhouse. I'm super picky and it was just meat and potatoes so it was fine. Steak was a little salty but okay. Potato was good. read more

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Nice experience if you want something a bit high-end. Like any good steakhouse the additional side items are paid for separately. If you want nice ambience and something special, this is a great place. read more

This is a great location for a downtown Austin dining experience. The restaurant has a great and energetic environment. It is good for group dining but also has a huge bar that makes it easy for solo diners as well. The service was really good as well. The food was really mediocre and probably would put it lower on the list of food experiences for that reason. The steak was not cooked to the requested temperature desired and the overall quality was really low and texturally chewy. The 16oz fried lobster appetizer was good but not spectacular. Typically I expect to have an exceptional dining experience when you pick a restaurant like this, but it falls short. However the service was great! read more

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Celebrating a friend's birthday, this was my first visit. The staff attended to our party very well. The bartender made an excellent chocolatini. It's extremely hard to find a bar that will make it and even harder to find one that will make it as delicious as this one. The atmosphere was welcoming to people of all ages and the restrooms were quite pleasant. The crab cake appetizer was so delicious that I ordered them for my main dish. read more

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Four of us went there. Two of us had awful food poisoning for 36 hours after. When I called to let them know their "general manager" Steve said "there's nothing we can do about that" and then proceeded to call me a clown. Literally the most disrespectful experience I've had with a restaurant or business in my life. So yeah, in short the food was subpar and two of us felt horrendous for nearly two days after. Tons of good steakhouses in Austin, this isn't one of them. BUYER BEWARE. read more

My wife and I recently went to Bob's in downtown Austin. We had previously been to Bob's one time in 2019. Simply put, it used to be better. The bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer was fine, no complaints. My steak was decent, if a little salty. But my wife's salmon was dry and flavorless, possibly overcooked. In addition, the manager never came over to our table, even though the restaurant was only half full. Finally, the service was acceptable. To sum it up, Bob's has fallen a notch or two in the last 5 years. Let's hope it can regain the Bob's commitment to excellence. Otherwise it will be just another restaurant -- good, but not great. read more

Flew in to Austin to visit my aunt and didn't realize it was impossible to get into a good restaurant without reservations. We walked around until we found Bobs and were happy to get in. We started with the tuna tartare, which was delicious. Sadly the wonton chips were extremely stale. I alerted the server who brought me back 3 more chips and said those were made today. First of all, why are you serving anything not made the same day? Secondly, these were equally as stale. We didn't say anything else. The salads were fresh and delicious. Then the steak came. Honestly, nothing wowed me about the steak. The cut was mediocre for a filet and the flavor was subpar. The waiter ranted and raved about the cream corn brûlée - which sounded fantastic - but sadly had zero flavor and wildly lacked salt. The brussel sprouts were amazing but I was a little bothered by the fact that we had no idea they were cooked with bacon. One would think the server would ask if we wanted the bacon, as we asked for no bacon on the salad. Very underwhelming meal for $300. It's a cute, dimly lit place, but I won't run back there again. Disappointed in what we received throughout the meal. read more

Luckily, we were treated to a business dinner here and got to enjoy ALL parts of the menu. There is not an appetizer on the menu that isn't fabulous but the fried lobster was AMAZING! My wagyu ribeye was the best steak I have ever eaten, but the carrot and potatoes were nothing special. We'll get to the sides in a minute. Dessert was cheesecake and the most amazing brownie and ice cream. Excellent way to finish the meal. Drink menu was great and o had the espresso martini. Perfect end to a perfect meal. Back to the sides...The true star of the show was the CREAM CORN BRULEE. Trust me, you will dream about for weeks following your meal. As an educator, I would never be able to afford a meal like this again, so I truly appreciate the greatness that is Bob's Steak and Chop House. read more

Perfect for the geriatric crowd. It's 1979 all over again. Nice people. Average Steaks. Ridiculously priced salads and drinks. Spring Mix Salad $18.00 Really. But, in their defense, you do get a nice baked potato, and a carrot that King Kong would have a hard time finishing. P.S. iF yoou don't get out much, it might be a four. And, the terrace is nice as well. read more

Easily in the top 3 steakhouses in Austin. Despite being a part of a chain, Bob's offers a very nice old school steakhouse experience. Excellent service from start to finish. Steak is perfectly cooked and seasoned. All the classic sides were well prepared. Great wine and liquor selection at fair price points. Highly recommend their Eagle Rare Old Fashioned and their chocolate cake to end the meal. read more

The only reason why I'm giving any stars at all is because of our amazing waiter, Jaden. He was absolutely wonderful and offered great service. The food was good. But the reason for my low star review is 1000% because of their manager, Steve. I have never been so disrespected in my life at an establishment like this. We were upstairs at the rooftop area and came down around 11pm. Jaden had told us at 10:30pm that they were closing and asked if he could close our check so he can get finished up on his closing duties while we finished up. We said no problem at all, and when we walked downstairs to leave, Steve looks at us and said, "how did you guys get in here?" Mind you, we had to-go bags in our hands so he clearly knew we just had dinner there. We just spent around $300-$400 and this guy is acting like we scaled the wall to get in there.. i told him we were finishing our drinks and packing up our food and he said, "well we are closed, you guys shouldn't be here." I told him, yeah that's why we are leaving now. He then proceeded to yell at me through the restaurant and finally i said "i get it, we are not welcome here, we will be sure to not come back." Then Steve says "yes, you're not welcome here and that would be great if you didn't come back!" At this point, I am at a loss for words. I waited for my friend to get out of the bathroom so we can get away from this unhinged "manager" and while I'm waiting, Steve yells at me "if you don't leave right now I will call the cops on you!!" I couldn't believe he had taken it this far. I will never step foot in that place again only because of Steve and honestly, I feel bad for any of the employees that work there because i can only imagine what kind of work environment that must be with a guy like Steve as your manager. This guy should not be working there, nor should he be working in any place that serves the public. Clearly he's got some screws loose. read more

Food was absolutely incredible. I had the wedge salad and Brussels. Fantastic and an amazing waiter who took care of us.

A little pricey but good... The least expensive steak is a 12oz Ribeye for $59. Medium rare was slightly overcooked. They recooked a fresh one that was perfect. Don't know what the giant carrot is about though. read more

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Terribly tragic that's not a prime ribeye folks.. absolute trash .............................................................. Gave the refired steak to the homeless guy outside the door in the sleeping bag and felt guilty giving him this trash read more

Bob's Steak & Chop House - Austin Downtown - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Located in downtown Austin, this steakhouse is very Texas. It encompasses the whole Texas ranch vibe. We arrived at seven for our reservation and was seated immediately. (There's valet at the front door) Our server was friendly and helpful in choosing plates and options. Food ordered; -Sea bass with a blackberry sauce, fingerling potatoes and onions. (It was good, a tad too fishy for my tastebuds) -Veal with skillet potato's (he said it was excellent) -Kansas City skirt streak (he said was good at first, but seasonings were overwhelming) -appetizers such as onion rings, fried calamari and shrimp cocktail -grilled asparagus and salads -desserts were creme brûlée, key lime pie, and chocolate pb pie We liked the atmosphere and the service was fantastic! Bill was $650-ish with tip. read more

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This restaurant has a great old-school vibe to it. Case in point, look for the giant cigar case. This time around we went to the rooftop bar which on a pleasant evening was the perfect spot to grab a drink and chat with friends. read more

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Absolutely loved our food. Service was A+ but just know you ain't getting outta here for under $250. I had sticker shock and that was my fault. But, our steaks were so good. So, just a fair warning. read more

worst food and beverage ive had in atx. came in solo on a tuesday. ordered mezcal marg, caesar, and redfish. marg was cheeks. caesar my face probably showed dissatisfaction with plating. redfish was sent back when the risotto was actually multi day old rice. chewy. tasted like someone combined all the asian seasonings in the pantry. didn't touch the fish. they said they brought me an old menu and the risotto wasn't supposed to be there. i think whoever built this place died along time ago. will never recommend to anyone. read more

Our "go to" place for special occasions and holidays. Food and service are unsurpassed. Started taking our grandkids when they were toddlers. Teenagers now and Bobs is where they ask to go for birthdays and special events. Always well prepared. read more

Terrible experience. For the price point and to feel like I dined at Longhorn steak house was surprising! I can't even blame it on NYE ... it wasn't busy! Food was cold, drinks were eh. Old Fashioned was $30.00 and there was nothing special about it, white wine wasn't chilled. The lobster Mac and cheese minus the lobster. All of this could be overlooked, but it's the lack of hospitality! This place isn't cheap and you expect a dining experience. It was our anniversary and they did nothing! We booked the reservation and mentioned this was a special occasion and that we were celebrating our anniversary and not one single word about it! Even when we mentioned it. We did ask to speak to a manager about our food being served ice cold and he seemed more annoyed than anything. Even asked what we would like him to do. You tell me since you're the manager! There are other places I'll stick to for special occasions... Trulucks, Perry's to name a few. read more

Worst steakhouse in Austin! To start the hostess was rude, our server ignored us and all service was terrible. Food was subpar. Will definitely not go back! read more

My husband has frequented this location several times for hosting a dinner of around 8 or more men each time. Appetizers, dinner, cigars, and drinks. The waiter he gets knows him by name. We all ordered steaks and about two men seemed to truly enjoy their steaks while the rest of us didn't say much. Mine was burnt on top and overcooked on one side and very dry. My knife wasn't sharp enough so I'm sawing through a tender steak. The others were too. For a steakhouse, knives should be so sharp you barely need to press and yet I'm embarrassingly sawing through. The carrot looks a bit strange sitting in the middle of the plate. A soft sent of cinnamon hit my nose. It tastes nice but again, I'm sawing through a slippery large carrot and it's sliding all over my plate. I finally cut a piece off and I can't even stab it with my fork. It was undercooked. The only good thing was the smashed potatoes. For these prices, steaks should be well seasoned and cooked perfectly each time even with a large table. If you can't, don't seat groups. At one time it took me quite a while to chew through the dried piece. The fried lobster was perfect. Breading did not fall off. It was delicious. The jalapeno bacon shrimp is nothing to write home about. You can make better ones at home. I watched the manager as he checked everything in the restaurant. He reset the chairs, counters, everything. He's a tall man and not easy to miss which makes it very easy to find him and talk about any concerns or ask questions. Most managers disappear in the crowd. Sadly, as one of the guests asked for a group photo, the waiter got annoyed when he was asked to redo the photo because the camera didn't capture everyone. He also asked if it was okay and if he needed to redo it. When asked to do it again, he took a deep breath, looked annoyed and tried again. The restaurant was beginning to clear out at this time so he wasn't causing an issue for anyone. The humidor is full of mostly the same cigars you'll find anywhere. They're some of the most popular but there was barely any rare and good finds. I found one way in the back and it definitely needed to be brought to the front to show off among the Patels. Bring in some of the popular ones but it would be nice to see labels that are hard to find and just as good or better. Cohiba and Rocky Patels are usually everywhere. Not a big deal. You can get them at any humidor anywhere. Smoking upstairs is nice with a full bar. If you're not hungry, go up with your cigar, order a drink and enjoy the city sounds and fresh air. There's better steakhouses and they'll cook a flavorful steak perfectly each time. I'd recommend going somewhere else for groups. read more

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Cocktails, apps, and an interview. Beats zoom or going to the office. Bob's is great. It's a little old fashioned and stuffy. But the service is great. The cocktails are top notch, and the food is fantastic(ly expensive!). And the desserts! To die (poor) for! If you can afford it - do it. If you can only afford it once - do it. read more

If you see something Say something Started out Ok but at the end not so much. Great location and nice ambiance and the staff was pretty good and attentive. The salads were good, the wine was good and unfortunately 4 steaks and all were over cooked. What ironic is none of us said anything about it or returned our steaks as we did not want to be "That Guy". But the next day we were asked about dinner by some other colleagues and all f us said our steaks were overcooked. Dessert was good- Cheesecake over ice cream read more

As I walked into Bob's Steak & Chop House from the blazing afternoon Austin sun I thought I had been struck blind. It was only after my eyes adjusted to the extreme darkness that I realized I walked into a perfect example of what you want a true American Steakhouse to be: covered in dark wood from floor to ceiling, dim lighting, and perfectly cool. There was the low murmur of upscale dining conversation punctuated by the occasional deep laughter coming from men who are no stranger to a cigar and a well aged bourbon. We hosted a large party here...three tables of eight. The service was, again, exactly what you want it to be. Professional, multi-layered, and we'll educated on all offerings. The drink menu is creative and the drinks are masterfully presented. The appetizers were very good, shrimp were large and super fresh, tuna tartare was good but could have been more finely minced (was more like pokè) the nueske bacon was a little less than we expected...delicious, but some were a little dark. The main course menu is simple but very well appointed with what you're there for...steak. There were seafood options but...why? I, along with a number of my dinner guests, ordered the Snake River Farms Black Label Wagu Filet and it did not disappoint. Mine came slightly cooked over medium rare, but was still melt in your mouth delicious. The entree came with your choice of potato and a rather large singular carrot. At a table full of well aged men it took us only minutes to de-evolve into adolescent boys comparing carrot sizes. Mine was rather robust, so I was spared any ribbing ;) Dessert portions were very large and all delicious without exception. Everyone in our party left a little drunk, very full, and happy. It's quite expensive...our groups total was just under $5,000 including a pre-set large group tip...so right at $200 / person. I would say that's on par at a place like this but you get what you pay for. I would recommend this for anything from a romantic dinner, or negotiating the purchase of large and powerful companies (drinks here...cigars later). Enjoy! read more

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If nothing else go to Bob's for the experience. They truly know the meaning of fine dining. We went here for date night to celebrate our anniversary and when seated received complimentary glasses of champagne to set the mood. There was never a period longer than 5 mins without our server coming by to check on us. Throughout our dinner, we interacted with several employees and each was pleasant. We had the wedge salad to start and every ingredient on the plate tasted fresh even the tomato (which I hate). Every component of the salad pairs so well, the bacon is good and crispy, the ranch dressing is thick and tasty, overall this salad is amazing. We also had the prime ribeye (14 oz) and decided to split that since the last time we were here neither of us finished our meals. The steak was cooked to perfection, it comes with a potato side of your choice and a glazed carrot. For dessert we had the crème brûlée topped with fresh berries and some it's the perfect ending to an amazing meal. We love Bob's and have been several times now and have consistently gotten great food and better service each time. read more

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Freaking amazing. Crab cakes were to die for with plenty of crab. Best pork chop I've ever had! Thick and juicy, served with apples that compliment it perfectly. The dishes accompanied by a roasted carrot and pan fried potatoes. Ordered a side of Mac and cheese and yeah, it was the ultimate Mac & Cheese. Tons of cheese and they add not bacon bits but CHUNKS of bacon. Absolutely exquisite! Definitely be back for special occasions! read more

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AMAZING food, excellent service. I am not a huge meat lover myself, however it is impossible to pass on the opportunity to try their amazing entrees. The prime ribeye is absolutely one of the best I've had. The "smashed" potatoes were soft, creamy and buttery. The signature giant carrot lived up to its fame. Will definitely dine here again. Service was excellent as well. read more

Bob's Steak & Chop House - Austin Downtown - Prime ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband says that so far this is the best ribeye he's had in Austin. We were spoiled moving from Houston where it seems like a good steak is easier to come by. He was pretty pleased with his bone-in ribeye and my filet was delicious too. The giant carrot and potato of your choice is plenty of food that you don't even have to get another side. Contemplated getting some mac m cheese bu we couldn't even eat all that we got. My mixed greens salad was so good...champagne vinaigrette, apples, dried cranberries, spicy pecans and goat cheese. I could have eaten a double portion it was so good. Saw somebody next to us get the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownie Sundae... it was ginormous and looked amazing. We got seated in the back room which was way more quiet and romantic compared to the rest of the restaurant. Highly recommend giving them a try if you'd like to splurge a little. read more