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We opted for à la carte for our anniversary dinner, and after hearing others' review, we think that's the way to go. You get to control not just how much food you order, but how long you spend enjoying said food. All while still get to experience what Hestia has to offer. What we had were all good, from the bread to small bite starters and the main, which was pork chop. The chop was done well, smoky and juicy - evidently achieved through their open fire method of cooking. The atmosphere was not too stuffy for a Michelin-starred place. Overall, we'd come back and stick with the à la carte option! The fact that Hestia is on the Chase Sapphire OpenTable list was also a nice incentive for us to use our bi-annual CRS OpenTable credit.
From start to finish we had an outstanding experience. We brought our young daughter and were nervous being that this is a Michelin Star restaurant, but everyone was so kind from the second we walked in. All of the employees were warm and welcoming and we never felt like a burden. They were kind enough to give us a note signed by all the staff for our anniversary! Our server also gave us complementary champagne as well as a dessert. The restaurant itself is also very cozy. The kitchen is cool as the concept is an open flame cooking. Now the food was simply amazing. The halibut was melt in your mouth and I still am thinking about how good it was. The scallop was probably the best I've ever had, and I love scallops. I had one of their cocktails and it was also outstanding, and the ice cube even had an H on it! For the quality of food I felt the prices were very reasonable on the à la carte menu. If we lived in Austin we would be regulars here for all of our special events! Thank you Hestia team for making our trip so special!
HESTIA delivered an unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. Every dish we ordered was exceptional. The scallops were perfectly prepared, the jerky was packed with flavor, and both the steak and chicken were cooked to perfection. Each bite offered an incredible burst of layered flavors that kept surprising and delighting the palate. The in-house sourdough bread and butter was absolutely delicious and a standout on its own. To finish, the miso cake was nothing short of spectacular, rich, balanced, and the perfect ending to an outstanding meal. Beyond the food, the service was stellar: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. HESTIA truly excels in every aspect of fine dining. A flawless experience--10/10. We can't wait to return.
One really cool thing that Hestia did for my fiance's birthday is that every single person from the wait staff to those taking dishes away to the sommelier all wished her happy birthday. That's a really cool detail. The scallop and halibut in particular are the best I've had. Great service, amazing food, and if you go à la cart, it's really not as expensive as you might think.
The meal itself was absolutely delightful, and the ambiance set a perfect tone for the evening. However, when I checked my credit card statement, I was taken aback--there was a unexpected $70 discrepancy. My receipt from the restaurant showed a total of $135, but my credit card billed $205. The server handling my table was McKenzie L., if that matters. I truly dislike accusations, but someone added a extra $70 on my tab after I left the restaurant I've already disputed the extra $70 with my credit card company, but frankly, this kind of shady practice is disappointing and frankly, unprofessional. 8/14 General Manager resolution Thank you for helping me with the additional information. I just sent the $70 refund. Again, I apologize for this mishap. After discussing this with the staff member who served your table, it appears this was an honest mistake. Reviewing the slips from the night of the 17th, we put in one designated tip from one table on one check, resulting in the table that left a $70 tip only reflecting a $20 tip. Based on my time here at Hestia and my restaurant experience, I can honestly say this was by no means intentional. I hope my urgent action in refunding the error immediately expresses that.
What a lovely surprise to have an Austin restaurant live up to both the hype and the expensive price tag that comes with it. We went to Hestia to celebrate my husband's birthday and went all out with the chef's tasting menu and wine pairing. It's important to note that the table must agree to the tasting menu and surprisingly and wonderfully, the wine pairing can be split between two people. We were delighted to find this out, as the wine pairing provided approximately a full bottle to whomever indulged and while that seems like a great value for price, it's just not something we could do as individuals. Being able to split the pairing allowed us to enjoy the experience while not suffering the next day. Let's go with the ambiance and service first. We were able to easily make a reservation online but be warned, this did require us to plan pretty far out in advance because we wanted a Friday seating. When we arrived onsite, our table was set with a birthday card and we were promptly helped with water and the menu options explained. We were given notice that the taster menu would take approximately two hours and honestly, the time flew by. Our courses were served quickly but not overwhelmingly fast and our servers took great care to explain each plate along with the wine accompanying it. Honestly, we were blown away by how friendly, knowledgable and quick the service was throughout the night. Multiple people took care of us and it was certainly a well-oiled machine. No missteps, no mess ups. The tasting menu was prolific and honestly, one of the best we've ever had outside of our normal omakase experiences in Austin. The premise Hestia is fire/hearth and local farming partnerships. The menu outlined all of their local partners, highlighting their commitment to farm-to-table sourcing. There were MANY highlights from this tasting but our favorites were the sun choke dish with caviar, the scallop and the beef skewers. The flavors were rich, layered and every bite was delicious. The menu was truly varied in protein selections and flavors and each was really wonderful. The wine pairing was very white forward and also fairly sweet in nature. As not huge wine drinkers but when we do liking dry reds, this was an interesting experience but not necessarily a favorite. While some dishes truly felt complimented by the wine selected, others for us missed the mark. But, again, we know we aren't true wine people so take this aspect of the review with an understanding that more wine forward folks may truly enjoy the pairing top to bottom. The biggest hardship for me with tasting menus is feeling overwhelmingly full by the end and this was true again with this experience. I was pushed over the edge in our second to last savory course, which was delicious and super rich. It made it challenging for me to enjoy the final savory course and I was truly unable to do more than the smallest taste of the dessert course. We were given the most AMAZING sweet buns to go and they were spectacular to enjoy the next day. A wonderful reminder of a delightful experience. The bill was as expected, very high. The two tasting menus and the wine pairing (split) came to just under $600. Tip is on total and again, the service we had was exceptional. While a very expensive experience, for us it was worth the price. We would absolutely return to Hestia to enjoy the delicious food and excellent service. Next time, I'd definitely want to try the table side martini cart! I passed it up this time because of the wine pairing but the items you could select looked amazing. While we didn't have cocktails when we went, it is important to note they are PRICEY! The table side martini starts at $30 and can go up depending on add ons and most other cocktails were $25+. Again, if you are looking for a beautiful foodie experience, Hestia is worth the trouble to secure a reservation and for us, it was worth the price. We will very likely return.
Hestia slightly disappointed me. The service was not bad, but it didn't stand out. More importantly, the food did not meet my expectations. Even though I might've missed the mark for my orders, I don't really see myself coming back unless I'm particularly curious about something. The Wagyu Tartare was decent. For beef tartare, I look sweet, juicy bites with a crunchy texture and a signature finish. Hestia mostly delivered in that aspect, but it was missing that signature finish like some acidity or a standout ingredient. I actually recommend the Napa Cabbage. It looks like a timidly sized plate, but the surface area gave me a satisfactory amount of bites. I also enjoyed the sharpness from the sauce and fermentation. However wasn't happy with the entrée and dessert. The red ranger chicken was quite small, bland, and priced at $48. I didn't taste the chilli in the honey, and the honey itself was incredibly mild. The sourdough ice cream was exactly as the name implied. The quality of the ice cream itself was okay, but the flavor definitely leaned on the unique side. I got it because it was different, so I'm not particularly upset with the dessert. All in all, like the many other places that I've been to in Austin, the platings definitely outshined the flavours. And these price points don't make a compelling argument to comeback.
We came here for our anniversary and date night, and had a good time. The restaurant staff were lovely, and even gave us a handwritten card & champagne on the house. For food, we ordered the crab tostada bite (didn't realize how small it would be), scallops (super creamy), the pork chop, and halibut. The halibut and scallops were our favorite, but everything was solid though a bit too buttery and rich for my taste. Overall, everything was really good but a bit underwhelming for the price. I would go again for the ambiance and service.
Hestia was incredible! I was worried it wouldn't live up to the hype, especially after receiving a Michelin star, but I was still blown away by the food quality, flavors, and service from the staff. It's truly a 5 star experience and is the perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion! FAST FACTS: * Parking - valet available on Friday and Saturday for $12 but nearby garages available as well * Reservations - available online through Open Table * Closed on Mondays * Tasting and a la carte menus available * Bar seating available SERVICE - We arrived at 8:40 pm for an 8:45 pm reservation and had to wait in the lobby for a few minutes before getting seated at 8:50 pm. There was a card waiting at the table since I was celebrating my birthday. Our server, Jackson, was fantastic and took great care of us from start to finish! PRICING - The total was $198.11 after tax ($15.11) but before tip for 2 orders of charred corn ($8 each), 2 orders of crab tostadas ($12 each), 2 orders of profiteroles ($8 each), oysters ($28), wagyu tartare ($22), long beans ($15), halibut ($48), and sourdough ice cream ($14). It's pricey for small portion sizes (as to be expected at a Michelin star restaurant) but I left feeling completely satisfied with the quality of food I received for the price! You get complimentary bread service with butter that's delicious! CHARRED CORN (6/10) - This bite was good but was my least favorite of the 3 bites I tried... it's topped with popcorn so there are some nice textural differences but it's a little messy to eat. I'd skip this one next time. CRAB TOASTADA (7/10) - I love crab and this bite was good but didn't blow me away. There's a little too much garnish on it. I'd skip this one next time for the cost. PROFITEROLE (8/10) - This was my favorite of the 3 bites I tried... the chicken liver mousse is jam-packed with flavor! I'd order this again. OYSTERS (9/10) - This was my first time ever having raw oysters so take my rating for what it's worth but I thought these were amazing! The wiri wiri hot sauce is absolutely delicious! You get 6 oysters on the half shell. I'd order this again. WAGYU TARTARE (7/10) - I love tartare and this was very fresh! The pickled mushrooms added a nice acidity and the smoked aioli added a depth of flavor. I'd order this again. LONG BEANS (8/10) - These were coated in XO and the peanut chili crisp so they are kind of heavy instead of fresh as you'd expect a veggie dish to be but they're delicious! I'd order this again. HALIBUT (10/10) - One of the single best dishes I have ever had! The halibut was cooked well but the shiro dashi is the hero! It's insanely flavorful! The corn adds a nice sweetness and texture along with the trout roe. I'd come back just for this dish! SOURDOUGH ICE CREAM (9/10) - Order this for dessert and thank me later... it sounds like a crazy combo but it's AMAZING! The shoyu caramel is delicious and the tomato and orange jam adds a nice acidity. The strawberry ash powder is so unique and delicious! I'd order this again. This was my first time dining at Hestia and I had an incredible experience celebrating my birthday there! I'd definitely come back to celebrate another special occasion and would recommend it to others. The interior is stunning and the plating is pristine along with the service. The halibut is a must order for anyone coming!
Amazing experience at Hestia! You're treated like VIP from the moment you step in the door. Upon being seated, our amazing waiter Anderson introduced us to the menu including the tableside martini menu which was so fun! We opted for the tasting menu which was like 12 or so dishes and more extras thrown in. Also got the wine pairing which made the food taste even more amazing. Each dish and accompanying wine was carefully explained to us. Among my favorite dishes were the scallops that literally were like butter in my mouth and the NY wagyu which had an amazing sauce. For a birthday the staff also signed a card and each staff member that came by said happy birthday. The ambience was both intimate and modern. You could see their famous wood fire from where we sat and there was plenty of room and. It overcrowded and noisy. Well worth the cost for the food and experience!
Parking: Park at the garage in the same building as the restaurant and they validate parking for 2.5 hours! Highly recommend a reservation The ambience was so cozy and the servers were very knowledgeable and attentive. Their house made sourdough bread was spectacular with the butter and great to use as a dipping vessel for some of the dishes. The lightspeed cocktail was so light and refreshing and had a hint of vanilla to it which I really enjoyed. Bites: The charred corn is a MUST get! It's so flavorful and my favorite bite that we tried. The crab tostada was good too and was very refreshing. The caviar tart was my least favorite bite because it was too salty for my taste. Raw: We tried the Wagyu tartare which was very good! It had toasted white Sonora which gave it a nice crunch to the raw tartare. Hearth: The grilled zucchini was surprisingly very yummy with the blistered tomatoes and the epazote. The scallops come in twos and was so yummy with the beef tallow. This is where the sourdough bread is worth having to dip it with. Mains: The halibut is MUST have! It's been on their menu for at least 3 years which is when I first had it and I've still dreamt about how delicious this dish is. Dessert: Get the mesquite cake if you are chocolate fan, even more so a dark chocolate fan. It was soooo delicious!
We ate here awhile ago, and I left feeling like Hestia missed the mark. Service was good but not great, we were sat in an awkward room off in the back and felt like we were forgot a few times. For the price point, I did expect more. We got the tasting menu with the wine pairing, I have a gluten-intolerance and while they accommodated me with a fresh baked loaf of bread, it came out 20 minutes after my dinner partner's bread course. I probably wouldn't eat here again because service felt clunky.
Hestia has slick, cool look as soon as you as you walk in the door. A view right into the kitchen prior to seating was a nice touch. We sat in the room towards the back of the restaurant. Im old, but not that old in spirit, unfortunately you practically had to scream for the person across from you to hear you. We should have moved but it was a packed house. The stars for me were the long beans and the pork chop. The long beans made me feel like I went to high end Chinese restaurant from all the awesome flavor. The pork chop was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Many restaurants overcook pork in fear, not Hestia which was impressive. I would pick from the meno instead of ordering the prefix. Seemed like a better deal too in terms of price.
Beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and impecable service. The halibut was phenomenal (not pictured because phone did not eat first). Every bite felt like an unforgettable experience that you will want to tell everyone about. The steak was really good too but that halibut was something else read more
5 years ago
Will start by saying that I wish my disposable income was a lot higher so I could eat at Hestia at least once a month. Our Hestia experience started with friendly service at the door. We then meat Alexis? (apologies if I misspelled her name) who was very thorough yet objective with her information and recommendations. She asked us to give her our entire order at once and then allow her to define the order in which the dishes would be presented. The meal started w scallops, whose presentation and taste still linger in my mind from how good the were. The carpaccio was next and the flavors worked great together and the dish fun to eat. The bread came out third, and it was so fresh and hot, you almost become giddy taking a bite of it. Then the main entrees came out together, pork and wagyu sirloin. Both were tender and juicy. Cannot go wrong w either one. The cocktail and wine selection were at par with any other fine restaurant. The food is definitely at the top tier of Austin and probably of the major culinary havens around the country. read more
I would be doing the restaurant a disservice by start by saying anting other than this was the best food presentation and atmosphere I've ever experienced. Every piece of the dining experience was properly curated. The tables had a hidden cutlery drawers. Our cocktail experience was superb. Our server took us on a journey of the menu allowing us to try 14 of 16 published items. It was exquisite. The entirety of the meal was family style and tapas style. In order we tried the pan se cristal, the watermelon relish oysters, the scallop, endive, peach, salsify, the halibut, the red ranger chicken, lions make mushroom, the bavette, and wagyu sirloin. I'm not a dessert person naturally but I can say if there is one must try ( as if they aren't all must try) is the sourdough buttermilk ice cream. It is exquisite, delicious, light, creative, and enough for a table of 4-6. 10 of 10 stars from the moment you arrive. One of Austin's very best! read more
5 years ago
Simply amazing! We have been waiting to visit Heston for over a year but, due to the pandemic, we were delayed. I was intrigued when I learned that one of the chef's spent time at Noma and the techniques and style manifests at Hestia. The service was impeccable. The presentations spot on. The food delicious. The stars of the night were definitely: carpaccio, Berkshire pork chop, and the s'more. read more
5 years ago
What an amazing dinner. Each dish was carefully prepared and was presented with such grace. The texture and complexity was like a small flavor explosion in your mouth. Something only And extraordinarily talented chef can pull off! I will be back frequent and often! read more
2 years ago
Great service, great food, great vibe. Let's talk about that bread..... mouthgasm much. Hands down the highlight of the menu. read more
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3 years ago
So yummy! The best scallop I've ever had and the fish was delicious. I went for my birthday and they were very thoughtful in leaving a birthday card. I would highly recommend for a special occasion. read more
Hestia is in my opinion one of the BEST restaurants in ATX! From the detail/presentation/taste/ingredients and there wait staff was just amazing! It's definitely a great date spot and also larger groups. They also have a great wine list with great cocktails. We chose to have the course meal with an amazing wine pairing. I highly recommend this restaurant! You will not be disappointed! Please check my photos for the details of my food and food pic! read more
3 years ago
My wife and I had a great dining experience. Got there early because we didn't want to be late, they offered to seat us early which was awesome because we were so excited to begin the experience. Reuben was our main server, and he was awesome (very personable, fun to talk to and gave some great wine suggestions) and the staff overall was very attentive. We did the tasting menu and were glad we did. We were impressed with each bit, but the scallop blew us away! It was amazing. At the end they brought us a dessert that had just hit the menu called fromage, very novel dessert, tasted so good and it had multiple elements that we enjoyed exploring. Bravo, Hestia! Y'all delivered a great experience! read more
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3 years ago
Hestia is an experience you shouldn't miss. High quality and exceptional service, but far removed from the stuffiness of some high end restaurants. I highly recommend the tasting menu. We were delighted to feast on incredible cuisine that was creative, beautiful to the eyes, and served by people who truly seemed to enjoy sharing the experience with us. Do not miss the sour dough ice cream. read more
4 years ago
Yes, the food is as amazing as it looks. There is nothing spared in terms of food, service, or the fine details, in making it quite a memorable and lovely dining experience. | Food | We treated ourselves to the chef's tasting menu. - 5 stars - Parker rolls. Buttery goodness. You'll want to stop at just one but it's very hard to do! - 4 stars - Appetizers - all meant to be single bites (tart w/trout roe -- oyster w/buttermilk & white fish roe, caviar profiterole, chicken skin w/chicken liver mousse, terrine brioche w/canteloupe amb), 4 stars: We kept comparing everything to that oyster (5 stars). Tying for second is the chicken skin/liver and the tart w/trout roe. The caviar profiterole is good but not as flavorful as the trout roe, and the terrine was not my favorite but I'm not a big fan of pate. - 5 stars - Kampachi (Amberjack): Arrived as the center star in a bowl of smoke. The buttery fish fell off the fork and the citrus & blackberry flavors permeated the fish in all the right ways. - 4 stars: - Embered apple w/matsutake, hazelnut & persimmon gel: A unique dish with a melange of flavors that work amazingly well together. - 5 stars: Butternut squash w/buttermilk taleggio, chile & pecans. The pairing of the butternut squash with the taleggio cheese is delightful. - 4 stars: Quail w/beet shiokoji marinade, blackened koji. It arrived with a one-minute timer and you sear it on the table top grill. The savory sauce, even with the egg mixed in, was still delicate enough not to overpower the quail. The quail tasted like quail, a bit gamey. It was cooked perfectly though. 5 stars: Scallop, w/pear kosho, beef tallow, mushroom gelee. Charming presentation. A perfectly seared scallop and interesting flavors that somehow blend wonderfully together. 5 stars: Halibut, w/lactic habanada butter, turnip, roe. Again, the buttery, tender fish was perfectly done. The remaining sauce is the reason you'll need that second Parker roll. 5 stars: Dry aged Texas wagyu ribeye, w/mustard greens, oyster mushrooms & potato croissant. The meat was tender and had a nice smoky essence. The oyster mushrooms were heavenly. 3 stars: Buckwheat ice cream w/blackened pear. The buckwheat ice cream is was icy and a somewhat bland, and there were only dots of pear. It wasn't terrible but not great either. | Drinks | We enjoyed our pre-dinner cocktails at the bar, my Spring gin-and-tonic was refreshing and a nice twist on the classic. My friend had the Bad Rabbit cocktail with dinner and it is unique and oh so tasty! The stamped ice cube is classy. There is a different cocktail menu for dinner, along with an extensive wine list. I opted for a glass of the Mouton Burgundy pinot with my dinner and it was a perfect compliment to my meal. | Ambience | The space has divided rooms and we were in the smaller room, which is more intimate, however we did not have a view of the open kitchen which might have been more fun. | Service | The service model here is unique, as each dish was brought out and explained by someone different. Service was impeccable and lived up to a fine dining reputation. Our plates were cleared and new utensils provided with every course. read more
Very relaxed, gorgeous restaurant. Service is phenomenal. I been here several times, and I've never had a bad experience. Everything is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the tasting menu. But the A La Carte options are fantastic as well. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We tried the tasting menu. Most at of the items are all amazing that you can taste contrast, developed flavor and surprised combination, only the quail dish is okay-ish. Definitely worth the money and we will come back for some of the dishes I wanted more. Great menu, great work and great staff. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
There are amazing restaurants Austin like Pasta Bar and Emmer & Rye, and then there is Hestia. I wish I could swim in the halibut sauce and take a nap in the scallops. Also is Alexis (our server) secretly the owner?! She is just so great. Ask for her read more
4 years ago
Wonderful service. On-site sommelier. Very prompt with food coming out. The bread was amazing and I loved the accompanying butters/oils/etc. very attentive to my friend who was with me with a food (dairy) allergy and every single server or runner knew exactly what was in each food to be sure we knew if it had dairy or not in it. I've always heard great things about hestia but it really didn't disappoint. Bottle of wine was amazing and I ordered the filet which was perfectly flavored and cooked. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My pal Tyler and I both enjoyed our first visit to this restaurant, which was quite possibly the hottest restaurant opening of 2019. I'd wanted to try Hestia for years after moving away from Austin in mid-2021-and I finally got my wish. It was quite challenging to score a reservation and I'd opted for just showing up at the 5:30 PM opening that Saturday. Fortunately I landed us two spots at the bar. The post oak-smoked sirloin, prepared right there at the hearth that punctuated the center of the restaurant--certainly left me very satisfied. The scallops and sweet potato were just as good. Right before we left, I opted to take a tour though all of the dining areas and rear patio of the establishment and discovered the bar area, while attractive, pales in comparison with the rest of the restaurant. If you're a true foodie, I hope you can stop in if you haven't been--just be prepared to drop some major coin. read more
Hestia. A menu so complex it is almost unpronounceable. Food so good it is almost indescribable. A truly fantastic experience from beginning to end. The service was impeccable. The delivery was spot on. It really is one of those tiny food places (I kept thinking Dorcia from American Psycho) but each bite contained such flavor and texture it took minutes between each bite to experience. We tried many small plates and they were all fantastic. The main course steak was melt in your mouth and buttery. Meat butter. This is not an every day place but when you want to feel fancy it is a must. read more
Tucked away on 3rd st downtown, Hestia is also part of the same group that owns Canje and Emmer and Rye, so I knew right away we were in for a treat. The decor of the restaurant is mostly black and dimmed lights, noise level is high but you can still carry a conversation with your table. Service was on point and they also aren't shy about pushing those cocktails. Now on to the food. Crab tart and Miljohas: Nice way to kick things off, both had good flavor. Small bite sized apps so I'd order more than 1. Wagyu beef tartare: Probably the least favorite dish of the night. Found it to be a bit too chewy and not as much flavor as I expected, the chips that it came with were good though. Scallops: game changing. The presentation is a bit much but once you take a bite of those scallops with the tallow and gelee you quickly understand why everyone hypes up this dish. Can't say I've ever had scallops like this. I thought this would be the favorite but I was wrong. Halibut: This dish is one I'll remember in Austin for awhile. It came with an amazing beurre blanc sauce and veggies. This entire dish is a masterpiece. Everything works. Best dish of the night easily. Well executed. Dry Aged Wagyu with carrots: Very tender steak, and the Jus sauce was a nice addition. The carrots were a bit too charred but the tops were still good. Sourdough ice cream: definitely a different flavor profile than most ice cream I've tried. Even though it wasn't as sweet it worked. Had a very unique savory flavor. Overall, Hestia is my favorite out of their other sister restaurants. They have very unique dishes that bring the flavor. Definitely would return just for the scallops and halibut. Pleasantly surprised in a good way. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
If I could give this establishment 10 stars I would! The service was absolutely amazing. I don't think I've ever felt so pampered at a restaurant ever. My server even gave me complimentary champagne to celebrate my last night in Austin. I did the chef tastings menu and I was blown away. Every bite was so thoughtful and well planned. There were several ingredients that I normal wouldn't eat but the preparation was done so well I think I might be a changed woman! I left stuffed! And sooooo happy! I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Run, don't walk! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Plus: Seafood! The oysters, scallop, halibut are all amazing ! Can't go wrong with most of the snacks Desserts were on point ! We ordered the whole dessert menu and loved every bite of that Entrees were a different story, which were the minus: -Dry aged Texas wagyu NY strip: if I'm paying $70 for that, I expect to be at least not too chewy.. you could've fooled me and put a regular fillet mignon and I couldn't tell the difference between this and Wagyu.. I've had my fair share of wagyu in my life and this one is closer to the bottom of that list - Pork Chop: Marinated well, but still a bit underwhelming when it's served with half a head of charred cabbage ..I just don't get the concept of that dish (now I sound like that food critic from ratatouille but this is simply my opinion) Will I dine here again? Maybe but only for seafood and dessert read more
4 years ago
Visited Hestia for the first time tonight and had a wonderful experience. Beautiful music and set up with open kitchen concept. The hostesses and wait staff were so attentive and frequently checked on if we had everything we needed. We ordered the milhojas, smoked crab tart, scallops, pan de cristal, halibut and Wagyu bavette. The milhojas and smoked crab tart are all sold individually and are one bite but are absolutely delicious. The milhojas had a buffalo brie inside and was phenomenal- we wanted to order more as soon as they were gone. It was my first time trying scallops and I was pleasantly surprised, the came seated in bone marrow on an oyster shell. The pan de cristal came with a tangerine spread that had the perfect sweetness. The wagyu was cooked to perfection, however it wasn't as warm as I wanted it to be, felt as if it could've possibly been sitting for awhile. Overall, great experience at Hestia and would definitely recommend. read more
4 years ago
Oh my. Yummy hubs and I had the tasting menu. It's hard to describe the deliciousness that ensued. Every course was a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Hubs loved the oysters and scallops. I loved the mackerel with finger lime and a scrumptious little cream puff with caviar and manchego cream. The Som, wait staff, and management were super nice, service was absolutely impeccable. We've eaten all over the world - for heaven's sake, give these people a Michelin star already. read more
I chose Hestia for my birthday dinner and was pleased with my choice. The twelve course pre-fixe menu was unique and filling. Hestia has a beautiful interior with an open kitchen. The servers were very attentive and descriptive with each item. The detailed cards accompanying each course was a nice touch! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Came here early because #parentlife and was seated in front of the kitchen which was awesome! I love watching the chefs at work. It was pretty empty when we arrive but the restaurant soon filled up. We ordered the chef's tasting menu and really enjoyed how unique and thoughtful each dish was. Service was impeccable - the servers were attentive and knowledgeable. The experience was enjoyable however the portions were so small, we went to a nearby restaurant to fill up our bellies even more! read more
4 years ago
From the service, to the experience/ambiance, to the simply astounding food and drinks, this place deserves 10 stars. Basically tried the entire menu and everything was AMAZING. A definite must try in Austin! read more
Hestia is seriously one of the best meals I've had in a long time! I forgot to take a picture of the pork chop as well. But we started out with crab tarts that kind of popped in your mouth, buttery and citrusy all at once, it was super flavorful all in just one bite! The milhojas with caviar were really subtle and had a perfect balance of saltiness, creaminess and crunch. My favorite part of it all though I think was the beef tartare. It came with a lovely savory waffle and was so rich and flavorful. The pork chop I had afterwards was delicious without being too fatty or rich. Everything was wonderful and the sommelier who helped us with a wine pairing made the meal even better! read more
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607 West 3rd St
Ste 105
Austin, TX 78701
Warehouse District, Downtown
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(512) 333-0737
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Will you be turned down for wearing just a t shirt?
I feel like the dress code is dressy casual. A t-shirt would be fine as long as you're wearing nice bottoms and closed-toe shoes.
What is the dress code?
Cocktail attire/formal. Keep the sneakers and shorts at home!
Are there tables overlooking the kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking over the fire?
Yes
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