I ate at III Forks back in Mid-August when I was visiting my friend near Austin, TX. I have been disappointed with my experiences at most steakhouses, ranging from the cheaper ones to the more expensive. In fact, the Chart House San Antonio was a HUGE disappointment! You can read my review of the restaurant here on Yelp. At any rate, I was disheartened; how can it be that a restaurant in Texas that costs that much have a bad steak? Or a chef who can't cook an even adequate one? To start, some of my steak eating experiences. I have been to Morton's Steakhouse, in their Bethesda, MD location and their location in Downtown Vancouver near the Four Seasons Hotel and waterfront. Their steaks are overpriced and their service was tolerable at best. I recall an instance where their double-filet had one part of the filet completely overcooked and inedible. When you pay 50$ for a steak, you expect certain standards. Also, I went to Ruth's Chris, also the Bethesda, MD location. The steak quality there was better than at Morton's but again, I was disappointed. Their Filet was around 40$ and I couldn't eat the steak when it came out! The steak temperature was too high and it burned my tongue trying to eat it. I understand that Ruth's Chris has a high temperature plate to maintain the meat temperature but it is unacceptable that I have to wait for it to cool off to eat it. Once the steak cooled off, I ate it and felt like it lacked flavor; I regretted not ordering some side sauce. Again, very disappointing. I also ate at BLT steak, their Washington D.C. Location. Very good, but even there, the steak itself was on the dry side and I had to use their peppercorn sauce. Good steak, but for the price, around 50$, I expected better. I have been to longhorn many times, which isn't comparable, but it makes me crave for better meat. On a side note, I always get my steaks at least medium rare. Anyways, I heard from many steak obsessed people that III Forks Texas had really good steaks so I reserved there. It would be my birthday dinner with my mom. We drove there on a Friday night and the valet was easy enough to manage. When we walked in, we were promptly escorted to a full, four person table, as I specifically requested on Opentable. My mom is very picky and she would prefer a bigger table, despite there being two of us, so I was already impressed that the restaurant accommodated. Although, the restaurant at the time wasn't full; it was around 6pm. Our waiter, I forgot his name, was excellent. He knew the menu from memory and didn't need to clarify who ordered what. I ordered the 8 oz filet. My mom, being paranoid about red meat and undercooked meat, opted for the beef tenderloin tips, well-done, to my dismay. I also ordered the lobster bisque soup and a cocktail. Food: The lobster bisque was very well made and not overly creamy, which helps me since I am somewhat lactose intolerant. It had actual REAL lobster in it, which isn't a big deal but it is worth noting. My filet was cooked perfect medium rare-- I originally wanted to get rare but there was a slight miscommunication on my end. The steak had a good amount of pepper or peppercorn on it which gave it good flavor. They also didn't use that much butter, at least, from what I could tell. The fact that the steaks come with mashed potatoes, veggies, and creamed corn as part of the price was impressive. I don't think you can find any other steakhouse that would sell a 8 oz filet of this quality with three sides for under 40$. My mom's beef tenderloin tips tasted great too! I was afraid, given that well-done usually sucks the flavor straight out of the meat. I was glad to be surprised. I have not tasted well-done meat that good in forever. My mom was also pleased with the service and the food which is a rarity. She usually loves to nitpick and complain at restaurants. I was so skeptical about the steak that I ordered their peppercorn sauce for an extra 3$. I regretted the decision. In fact, I couldn't even use the sauce because the steak itself tasted great as is. Decor: Was very southern but tasteful and classy. There was jazz being played in the background which was a nice touch. The room was dark but not so dark that my mom couldn't read the menu. Again, a huge plus. The waiter was very professional and knew when not to interrupt our meal. This is a skill that I notice only at the best sort of restaurants. Other tidbits: They did offer wine but both my mom and I don't usually drink wine. The servers were mostly men but I think there were some women mixed in. The chairs were comfortable too. The manager was very active and friendly and came to check on us in order to see how our meal was. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and I hope to visit my friend again, just to have a chance to eat here again. I hope to find an outstanding LA steakhouse that will match III Forks. Best steakhouse experience I have ever had. read more

I made a reservation for my fiancé's birthday. We were seated promptly upon arrival which was great. Our waiter was great. What was not great is that our table for two basically felt like we were sitting in the middle of the aisle.....meaning....this was a table for two that didn't belong there, they just made it work. Every time someone would walk by, the person celebrating his birthday would have to lean over, people would bump into him. It was just very annoying. I then asked if we could sit in the open booth in the corner and the waiter basically laughed and said ...ummm no, that is for our Vice president. Oh....got it. So you have your paying customers sit and be really uncomfortable while you hold an open table for your VP. Very disappointing. Your customers come first III Forks. We are not new to the fine dining experience. Soooo....with that said, a different couple left another booth and I asked for that table so we could have our meal without people walking right over the top of us. The meal was good but not sure I would return again. Such an unfortunate experience for my first time there and his birthday. read more

Absolutely wonderful evening and dining experience. Food was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The best part was our server, Mick, he made the evening a night to remember! read more

Went here tonight with high hopes after hot, crowded Slo Foods event at Trace at W Austin. Our waiter was very good, wedge salads too. Porterhouse was mediocre, most likely steamed, limp, no evidence of grill or broiler. We've had porterhouses for years at Jankos in Bloomington, IN - III Forks could take lessons in how to cook these wonderful steaks. Sides ranged from very good [potatoes] to good [tomatoes] to okay [pea pods] to ugh [moldy creamed corn]. Really wanted to like III Forks, but this will be our last visit. read more

Been there twice now....this is the BEST steak you will EVER put in your mouth!!! I knew it was good before I went back but now I think it will be a regular visit! $40-$50 steak but worth every penny!!! Sides excellent too! Staff is top notch! read more

The best steak I have ever eaten in my life, hands down. My husband and I came here for Valentines Day and it was perfect. Kind of pricey, but the food made that worth it! We both had the lobster bisque to start and chose to do the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and the corn/veggies. It was fantastic. As the dessert, we chose the chocolate cake to share and it was the most moist piece of cake I have ever eaten. My husband is not a sweets guy and he couldn't even keep his hands off of it. Great service from our waitress and even though it was Valentines and it was packed, the room had enough ambiance for us to tune everyone else out! read more

To be honest, I have resisted going here since it opened because it is part of a steakhouse chain and I had heard it was silly expensive. But, we were going to see Willie on Valentines at the new ACL-Live and I was convinced to go to III Forks for dinner beforehand since it was a block away. I have to admit the food was great, service was outstanding, and it was not really more than other fine steakhouses in town. I loved it!! read more

Came here for Austin Restaurant Week and it did not fail us! We made a reservation prior to arriving so we got to sit at our table very quickly. The waiters/waitresses are so helpful and nice here. We both got the cobb salad, filet mignon and chocolate cake for dessert. The portions were a little disappointing but the taste made up for it! The filet mignon was so tender and juicy but also quite peppery! Everything was so pleasing to my senses here and I would definitely recommend this place for a romantic evening out. read more

Really Good Food. Great customer service. Love the ambiance and live Jazz music. Will be back!

We LOVE going to III Forks! The salmon is AMAZING and that corn.....WOW- I didn't know I loved corn SO much until.........I ate their corn- WOW! You must try it! The service is always WAY above and that is HUGE with me! Very nice place and they make it easy on big groups too which is so cool! read more

We're here, 40 min and my daughter just got her salad. The service SUCKS!!!!! Would not come back ever!!!!

It's just an "all right" restaurant in my opinion. I had filet mignon and my friend had some kind of fish there. Compared with some same class restaurants, this place is really not that great... read more

Excellent food. Excellent service. I would recommend them if you can afford it...it does have a pretty price tag.

Awesome service, great food, and very gracious and accommodating to a party of 16 ladies. I was bummed they seated us in a private dining room but it was a last minute reservation so I can't complain. Everyone loved their meals. The standouts were the bacon wrapped scallops (don't know how many more we ordered after that first bite], the filet, the creamed corn and the ribeye. the non-meat eaters were happy with their seabass and salmon. The bar sent over a round of their "special" shots - can't remember what it was but it was a deliciously creamy end to a great meal. read more

This is probably the best steakhouse I have ever been to, went in a few weeks ago, Rib eye was great, had pieces of the ny strip and the lamb chop, all absolutely spectacular. REAL DEAL tho is all the sides, Roasted Mushrooms, asparagus, Fried Brussels Sprouts, some of the best food ive had in my life. Its a little expensive, but you get what you pay for, maybe not an everyday spot but definitely great for a special occasion. The restaurant is beautiful, great location downtown. read more

Brought my out of town friend here for dinner before an ACL concert. This steakhouse seems more intimate and quieter than say....Perry's. It's pricey, the portions are....petite, but it's a great restaurant for a classy date night or business meal. ;-). Awesome valet. read more

My husband and I decided to celebrate our 5th anniversary here and we weren't disappointed. I had made a reservation (didn't need to, because it wasn't crowded when we went) and mentioned it was our anniversary and our 1st time going there. The manager came out and wished us happy anniversary by name. I thought that was nice. Our server brought us $5 martinis (only a part of happy hour at the bar) when we asked about them. I had a coupon for a free dessert, but they let us keep it. Not only did they bring dessert, the manager also brought us 2 complimentary drinks to go with our chocolate cake! They were little shot glasses of irish creme and coconut flavor, but they were yummy. So expensive dinner, but great service! We would definitely go back for special occasions. read more

Good steakhouse with a great ambience. My husband and I went to eat here for our Valentine's day dinner and had a good time. They had live music and the restaurant was packed for happy hour. I ordered file mignon and it was tender and tasty. My husband ordered salmon but he didn't like it much. It wasn't as tasty as the ones we make so he was not that happy with the restaurant considering how expensive it is. Overall, good ambience and decent food but we will keep looking for another steakhouse and compare. read more

III Forks is always good. Halibut special was ok, but wished I'd gotten a steak. Service is exceptional always. The peanut butter chocolate dessert was amazing. Cheesecake was fantastic as well. Always leave happy and a pound or two heavier, but worth it!! read more

III Forks ia absolutely amazing. We have been here a number of times and not once left wondering what occasion we can rationalize coming back and splurging!! The staff is so awesome, knowledgeable and fabulous on evrything but esp wine selections!! The appetizer.. ...chicken fried lobster is outstanding. The steaks ...ALL cuts melt like butter in your mouth.) I always get the" oscar "on top!!) Ask for Brad to serve you!! He made our 38th anniversary soooo special!! The staff gave us a memorable picture of the two of us for free as well!! They go above and beyond. The desserts OMG!! True keylime pie!! (yellow.) In the past their chocolate sensations are scrumptious!! We have been to Sulivans and Ruth Chris ..... III Forks hands down the best!! read more

I love steak. No, I REALLY LOVE steak. I'm picky about my steak, but iii Forks never disappoints me. Their filet is truly the best steak I've ever eaten. The homemade bread is to die for, side dishes are plentiful, and their wine list is more robust than most in Austin. I could hang out in the bar and be perfectly happy, but if you have a chance to check out the Captain's room, then do! It's a very cool room for private parties if you're ever looking. We've hosted Christmas parties in that room for several years. Once, we tried a different place, but we missed iii Forks! We went back the next year. We went to "the best" steak house in Manhattan, and although the ambience was very cool, their steak didn't hold a candle to iii Forks. I wanted to be back in Austin! I struggled with the "price range" for III Forks only because we always spend more on wine. We don't spend $65 for the 2 of us...*maybe* on just food, but not our total bill. read more

Loved the place. seemed very exclusive, but its not. the entrees there are absolutely divine. I had the lamb and my boyfriend and friends all had sirloins. And they were all amazing. we were literally there for 4 hours. from appetizer to wine to coffee. great atmosphere. the most amazing steak of my life. read more

I've been to a different 3 forks prior and I must confess I think this was just a bad experience. The food is always amazing but for some reason my group was seated in an older banquet style room which made it impossible to hear conversations at our table of 4! The whole experience was diminished because it felt like we were in an old fashion room at the White House! Was much more impressed with the other restaurant in Dallas. Waiter would interrupt our conversations at the most in opportune times largely in part to the noise in the room. Doubt I will go back to this particular location. If I do I will ask to be seated in a different more modern section. read more

I ate here with my family to celebrate my birthday! I can't thank the III Forks team enough for all their attentativeness and care towards our party ( there were 10 of us!!) Robin/ Shawn assisted with booking the reservation and Sherry was our server. Everything from the food to the ambiance was exceptional. They really made our party feel special! I also wanted to thank the music talent for the evening of Nov. 7. They were phenomenal. We will return for sure! read more

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our meal here. The interior is rustic and dimly lit, typical of what you might find for an old school steakhouse. We were seated immediately and had a wonderful server. He offered suggestions on things to order and was always prompt to refill our drinks. The steak was amazing and cooked perfectly and all of the sides were delicious. Get the Mac and cheese, you won't regret it!! read more

Coming into this restaurant with my family I expected a nice tasty evening, and I got nothing less. The staff were amazing, helpful, and above all else kind. We go in, sit down, and immediately were treated to (who in my personal opinion) the kindest waiter I've ever had. She told us and gave us advice on everything on the menu. Talking with her was also very fruitful. She always engaged to the conversation while helping out other tables. Aside from having this lovely lady to serve us, the food was what I wanted and more. Tonight they had a few special menu items, and I got a 14oz bone in filet. Now Ive had many filets, but this one topped it off. I ended the night with a chocolate ganache cake. Exquisite. I went home with a very happy stomach. Another thing that made this restaurant more go above and beyond was how cautious they were with allergies. Making sure you eat what you desire with no trips to the hospital. Definitely come to Three Forks if you are looking for that comforting steak house of your dreams. read more

A great texas steak house! I loved the atmosphere, dark woods, dim lighting, huge antler chandaliers, and the live piano jazz. This is what the atmosphere of a steakhouse should be! Ok, now to the food. What I ordered: 1) Scallops in Bacon - Amazing scallops. The bacon added just the right amount of saltiness. The sauce was heaven!!! 2) 10 Oz. Filet with Blue Cheese & Garlic Crown - Of course...cooked cool rare. It was oh so tender, and the blue cheese & garlic crown was amazing. I usually don't like ANYTHING on my steaks but I decided to try the waitress' recommendation. Wow, I was surely amazed. The filet was like butter, melted in my mouth. On top of an amazing cut of meat...the steak came with mashed potatoes (I wasn't able to finish them because I was so full), sugar snap peas (AWESOME!!!), and one of the best cream corns I have ever had. I think this is a SOLID steak house, however it is not the best I have ever had. read more

There really is nothing negative I can say about my experience at this place. The ambiance was perfect. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu. I started off with the lobster bisque which was excellent combined with the big slab of bread they give you. I had the filet and lobster tail for my main course, both of which were cooked perfectly. I would say this place rates right up there with Perry's in my opinion. It was a great overall experience. The staff was extremely gracious. I will definitely be going back. read more

We dined here for NYE, it was great! We had reservations for 9pm and the place was still surprisingly busy. We got there early and stayed in the bar area, hubby was happy because they were having a Johnnie Walker special. A tasting of the blue, platinum, and new flavor of gold. It was 3 free "shots". So he was able to start drinking for free. Before 9 our table was ready and the hostess found us to let us know. Anthony our waiter was awesome. He assisted me with the menu to let me know what I can and cannot have-I'm allergic to seafood AND expecting! Hubby had shrimp cocktail, huge shrimp, he was satisfied with it. I had the filet minon for dinner, and hubs had the bone in ribeye-oscar style. Sides were snap peas, mashed potatoes-so good, and cream corn. It was perfect! The restaurant even had live music. By the time we were leaving we walk outside and fireworks had just started over Lady Bird Lake, the night was perfect! Happy 2014 everyone! read more

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A standard old school steakhouse. The service we got was excellent. I ordered a lobster bisque to start and it was good, but nothing new or spectacular. My main course was a boned-in rib-eye and it was delicious. Cooked just right, juicy and flavourful. Unlike many other steakhouses where you have to order the sides separately the rib-eye came with mashed potatoes, creamed corn and snow peas. I didn't eat too much of the sides as I was too full. read more

God I love getting a borderline raw filet that melts in your mouth. The jazz band set the atmosphere. Well done, III Forks.

Best Steak I ever had...yes better than Ruth's!:-)

Being from Cincinnati where we have Jeff Ruby's, I am pretty critical of steaks. This place some nice meat. The atmosphere was upscale, the service was great, and overall my party had a wonderful dining experience here. I would definitely recommend III Forks for anyone looking for a "nice" steak dinner. read more

This is the best steakhouse in Austin! Go treat yourself to an awesome dinner with family and friends. I had the pork chop and my fiance had the prime rib. Both were amazing and I'd recommend either. Sides were excellent too and the service was phenomenal and friendly. Go visit III Forks the next time you need a great dining experience. read more

Very nice steakhouse for client dinners or an upscale way to celebrate a family birthday. We come here a lot for my sister-in-law's birthday as it is one of her favorite restaurants. They always take very good care of the patrons (you can barely take one sip of water without getting a refill). The steaks are always cooked to order and the sides are delicious. I withhold one star only because there is nothing here that I just crave that drives me to it....I like to go for other people's birthdays but I wouldn't pick this spot for my birthday dinner....if that makes sense. Very nice venue though, no complaints. read more

I went to 3forks for my sister's 23rd birthday. Overall, the night was great, but I've had better steaks, the lighting was annoyingly dim and the bread was subpar. First, we started off with the scallops topped with bacon jam. Those scallops were cooked fine, but the real star was the bacon jam... absolutely delicious. For our main course, my sister and I both got the bone-in ribeye. Delicious cut of meat, but I have had better. Something I though differentiated 3forks from other nice steakhouses was that the entree came with 3 different sides, all of which were unlimited. Finally, we finished our meal with the layered chocolate ganache cake that was soooooo good. The cake was moist and flavorful, but not too sweet. Overall, good meal. read more

Great restaurant but overpriced. $90 for a 14 oz ribeye steak is ridiculous! Ask the price of the specials before ordering. Our appetizer was over $20. 4 people 2 bottles wine and dessert was $600 Ouch! read more

I have never waited so long with reservations in my life! I made reservations for two weeks in advance for a nice night out with my husband. We waited almost an hour for an 8:45 pm reservation. No one even apologized when we were finally seated. We were ready to order and hoping the food would be worth the wait... Unfortunately the waiter was uninterested in us as soon as he found out we weren't interested in a bottle of wine (I'm 6 months pregnant... So trust me I wanted a bottle at this point). We each ordered a steak and split two sides. The food was good but not worth the hefty price tag... I've had better steaks for less at other nearby steakhouses. Overall I couldn't believe that nothing was done to make up for the wait and the service was so much less than I expected. Won't be returning. read more

We started with the unusual chicken fried lobster in a mildly spicy tomato sauce that was scrumptious and totally surprising to me. The lobster meat came through so nicely, not at all overwhelmed by the batter. Then the hamachi crudo melted in my mouth. For my main course I opted for the bone in filet. One of the best prepared and tender cuts of meat I have eaten. ... The setting is one of the least pretentious of the Austin steak houses and I am eager to return. read more

Service was amazing and I highly suggest the bone in ribeye. Best steak I've ever had! Yum!