I took my brother to III Forks for his birthday a few weeks ago and I must say, I left rather impressed with the place. We entered the restaurant to a sweet, smiling hostess that gave us the option of sitting in the bar for a drink or sitting down. We didn't mind the idea of a drink in the least bit, so to the bar we went. We found some cozy seats where we each had a cocktail. I had one of their signature cocktails that the bar manager whipped up for me. It was the perfect blend of chartreuse, gin, and st. germaine. My brother had a Macallan 12yr over ice. Their bar was pretty busy but the bartenders gave us very individualized service. Both Shane and Jeff were really friendly, helpful, and prompt. After our drink, the friendly hostess came by and took us to our table. I was pleasantly surprised by the options on the menu. We started off with a few appetizers, the ahi tuna, beef croustades, and onion rings. The mustard sauce sauce on the beef croustades was really lovely and flavorful. You should see the plate of onion rings that they bring out. It looks like a leaning tower of deliciousness. I was salivating as soon as I saw those large battered, aroma filled rings. Despite how great the other apps were, the ahi tuna was, without a doubt, my favorite. It was perfectly rare with some sort of sesame dressing. I eat a lot of ahi and I have to say that sits at the top as far as Austin restaurants go. For the entree, my brother and I split their Tomahawk steak and 10oz of lobster tail. The steak was 22 ounces of sheer bliss served oscar style (with crabmeat and asparagus on top, YUM!) . We ordered it medium rare and that's what we got. I've had a lot of problems finding properly cooked steak in Austin, so I was quite pleased already. The marbling on the Tomahawk was wonderful. It was so Flavorful! The lobster was outstanding and melt in your mouth delicious but it took a backseat to the amazing steak. I saved the bone so that my dog could enjoy it too! I really appreciate the fact that they don't skimp you on the sides either. My brother and I each got a plate with three tasty, generous sides. We had some buttery mashed potatoes, creamed corn, snap peas and they even brought out fresh tomatoes and onions. An entire team assembled around us to present our meal. It was amazing. I don't even think I got that kind of attention on my wedding day. I haven't even mentioned the best part of our experience, the service. Our waitress, Jhea, was phenomenal. She was so kind and engaging. She was VERY knowledgable about wines. I gave her my price-limit and she presented me with five different options in different wine regions that would complement our meal. The burgundy that we selected was wonderful.She even gave us a list of places to check out in the area after dinner. She knew it was by brother's birthday so she had the manager come by with complimentary dessert and a dessert beverage that was delicious. The hostess that sat us came by when the dessert was presented and offered to take a birthday photo for us. The staff elevated the dining experience for us. I'm afraid to eat anywere else after our amazing experience here. I have to insist that this is the best steakhouse in Austin. I will certainly be going back! read more

Great choice for our five-year anniversary dinner. It was tough deciding between Eddie V's, Bob's, Capital Grill, and other great steakhouses in the area. We hadn't been to this place before, so we took a leap and made a reservation. First 10 minutes: We were immediately seated at our reserved table in a great section. The ambiance drew us in instantly. The pleasant modern jazz (live music) was relaxing and made the experience more "posh." It also wasn't too loud. The elegant decor was half French-style (the dining area), half Texas-style (the bar). The hostess asked if we were in for a special occasion, and we told them it was our 5-year anni. That info permeated to the server, manager, food runners, etc. which made it seem like they actually gave a crap about us. Ordering experience: Our server was great. Salesy? Absolutely. You'll get that in most steakhouses. But, they kept us happy so I didn't care. They did a great job adding suggestions based on our preferences and getting our order right. Actual food: The wife had a filet salad and a baked potato. The steak was exceptionally tender, and everything was hot and fresh. Just fantastic. My food was another story. I had a 12oz filet, which is supposed to be almost tender enough to cut with a fork. It was easily the toughest steak I've ever had. Seasoning was on point, the temperature (medium rare, the only way to eat steak) was picture-perfect, just the texture was like chewing through a cheap sirloin. I didn't send it back for a couple reasons, 1. I've never sent a steak back, and 2. It was pretty good other than the texture so I didn't care to wait for another steak. I also would've loved to have the server do the usual "hey, cut into the steak for me" when I got it, but they were busy with the much more "spendy" table next to us, so I was about 76% through the steak before they checked on us (my only complaint about them). I should've flagged them down and sent the steak back, in hindsight. I still give this place 5 stars and I'll explain why shortly. Post-dinner: We love a good decaf after dinner. Our server made some that evening during the food so it was fresh and ready when we were done. They also brought my wife a NY-style cheesecake (I have dairy allergies so I couldn't eat any dessert) to celebrate the anniversary. Overall, it was a fantastic experience start to finish with only one speed bump. I decided to talk to the manager about the steak in hopes that they'd prevent other filets from being served that tough. His reaction was surprised, but very empathetic. By this point, we had already paid for our food. I do that so it doesn't seem like I'm trying to get a free meal. Regardless, after objecting a couple times, Eric comp'd the steak and ultimately sealed what was a perfect night for us. We ended up increasing the tip for the server since they did a great job. Overall: 5 stars They didn't have to do the free desert, make coffee, or comp the tough steak, but they did anyway, and definitely made us loyal diners next time we're in Austin. Highly recommend, hence the 5 stars. read more

I was looking for a nice place to have a great steak for a special birthday dinner. I have been to all the other downtown steak places and decided to try III Forks. We were seated in a dining room next to the bar. The bar wasn't noisy but there was a door in the dining room that went outside so folks from the bar kept going in and out to smoke. It was annoying - the dining room was dark and then the door would open and a blinding shaft of light would shoot through the room, the door would slam. Blinding shaft of light, door slamming. Blinding shaft of light, door slamming. After we mentioned it to our waiter he went and locked the door. Next smoker that wanted out unlocked it. Also, from where I was sitting at our table the TV in the bar was visible. We each had a cocktail. I kind of use a Cosmo of a way of checking out the bar. It was a very popular drink for a while so a lot of bars got lazy about making a good one. This one was okay - but not close to the absolute best Cosmo in town that made by the bartenders at Jeffreys. The appetizers were well executed. The bacon wrapped scallops were wonderful, as were the onion rings. Could not believe that they over cooked my med-rare rib eye! I can't remember the last time I was in a restaurant this expensive and got an overcooked steak. So I urged my dining companions to go ahead and start eating their steaks while I sat with an empty plate before me. The new, and properly cooked steak arrived within minutes but dang I hate that when it happens. The steaks, cooked correctly, were some of the best I've had in Austin. By then the restaurant was very busy and our dining room filled to capacity. I believe they were understaffed because at that point we lost all contact with our waiter or any service at all. No water refills. No one came and poured our second bottle of $130.00 wine. No one offered us dessert. No one offered to package any left overs. The proprietor eventually came by and asked us if we were enjoying our meal, so I told him that the only things that matched the price, hype, and expectations, were the appetizers. Ambiance in the dining room was poor. Also, that we had been served an over cooked steak, and then ignored for the rest of the evening. He could not have been nicer in trying to make it right, but the special birthday dinner was not so special. He then took both bottles of wine off of our check - a very grand gesture. Gave me his business card, and asked me to please give them another chance to show us what the restaurant was truly capable of on another night. read more

Recently went here on a first date, and was impressed by the atmosphere and doubly impressed by the food, service, and WINELIST! It's a great place for conversation, quiet and dim. Started with the scallops, they were PERFECT. Not too salty, a real treat. Then a wedge salad. The thick tomato on the salad was greatly appreciated, particularly because I just had one at both Perry's and Eddie V's that left me very disappointed. This version was what a wedge salad should be. My entree was an off the menu item- the bone-in-ribeye. This was the best part of the meal. I started salivating as soon as our server started walking over to the table. It was quite possibly the best piece of steak I've ever eaten. It was cooked just as I had asked, rare and seasoned simply to perfection. I'd like to break from the food and talk about our servers. We had two of them checking in on us. They recommended some awesome wines and really engaged my date and I. When our food came out, they practically carved my meat for me. I felt like a queen. They served all of the sides for me and made sure my steak was exactly what I had asked for. I can't rave about them enough. We ended the night with a great dessert. I honestly didn't expect a steakhouse to deliver a dessert that delicious. We chose the bread pudding, the server's recommendation. That bread pudding is better than any bread pudding in Austin, hands down! It's also huge, so one was perfect for the two of us to share. They put a bourbon sauce on the bread pudding with cinnamon ice cream that's to die for. Needless to say, I will definitely be going back to III Forks! read more

I run for Favor, meaning I'm at restaurants all over Austin, over and over again. This place has pretty short quote times for the quality of food. I placed a $120 order and was surprised to hear that it was (supposed) to be ready in 25 mins. I walk in at the 20 minute mark, and honestly don't mind waiting 10-15 mins past a quote time, i'm VERY patient. However, when i'm told by the bartender that they're bagging up my order, and i sit there for an extra 25 minutes (a total of a 55 minute wait time since the call was placed) I was very upset. The only reason they're getting more than one star is the beautiful atmosphere and the well-dressed staff. This is one of three times that i've had almost an identical experience here, and I consistently decline all Favors to III Forks after this. I want to think they provide better service for dine-in customers, but delivery drivers tend to get the short end of the stick I guess, and aren't prioritized at the slightest. read more

The bar at Three Forks is awesome! We went in to watch a basketball game and have some food at the bar and ended up getting an awesome booth where we could watch the game and have dinner! I'm a "booth-person" and the booths at Three Forks are roomy and comfy, I got to sit close to my boyfriend and still feel like we had the privacy of sitting at a booth in one of the dining rooms and he got to watch the game so we were both happy. I had the prime burger that they offered on the bar menu and he had a steak. Crispy, crunchy homemade chips and a hot prime burger (I ordered mine with blue cheese) really hit the spot. I love the brown gravy they serve with all the mashed potatoes, I dip the bread they bring to the table in it - sooooooo good!! Nothing beat a chilly night in three forks, watching the game and eating a prime burger (never had one before). thanks!! read more

I recently dined at III Forks Steakhouse and had an overall enjoyable experience. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the 8oz filet mignon, which was perfectly cooked and elevated by the chef's butter on top--it was absolutely phenomenal. The portion sizes for the sides were just right for one person, leaving me satisfied without feeling overly full. The artichoke dip was another standout dish. It was incredibly flavorful and quickly became a favorite at our table. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and set the tone for an elegant dining experience. My only minor critique is that some guests seemed unaware of their noise levels, which detracted slightly from the atmosphere. Despite that, I will definitely be returning. The food, service, and overall experience were worth it! read more

The food at this place is absolutely phenomenal and the service is truly outstanding. Although we encountered a minor issue with one of our steaks being overcooked, the staff went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Not only did they bring out a new steak and remove it from the bill, but they also surprised us with complimentary shrimp cocktail and a full tray of delicious desserts. Throughout the entire experience, both the manager, Terry, and our server, Gina, made multiple visits to our table to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. I can confidently say that I have never encountered better service anywhere else. read more

I have been here before but didn't enjoy it as much as I did this time. I was at a rep dinner to set the stage with 50 other medical professionals. I ordered the filet medium rare, which was absolutely perfect and flavorful. I also got the blue cheese crumble salad which was to die for, I would have been happy with just that it was so good. My meal came with perfect mashed potatoes, and some sweet corn. It was so good. Then came desert which was incredible, it was a pecan white cake. It melted in my mouth, it was so delicious. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and sweet. I really enjoyed myself. read more

III forks is a nice place to go have dinner. They have a nice piano bar and the decor is elegant. My meal was very good, I had the New York Strip and my wife had the Halibut. My steak was cooked the way I asked and my wife said that her food was very good. They have good service, but this last time I was there, they forgot to bring us the bread. It may be a minor detail, but I really like their bread. I asked for the bread and they brought it right way. III Forks is a nice and expensive restaurant. When you spend over $200.00 you expect things to be perfect. I will be back regardless. read more

I can't say that is bad but, I was expecting more, for being a fancy restaurant where you spend about $80 a person. The steak was good and cooked they way I like, my friend's sea bass was also good. The service was not the best, it seemed that the table next to us deserved more attention from our server. Maybe it is because they were having some expensive bottle of wines. We had to wait every time we needed our glasses refilled with that expensive bottled water ( $8.00 for the bottle of water ). I will probably go back, but I was really expecting better service. read more

Had a very mixed experience. The food was over cooked and very salty. It gave me stomach pain half way through the dining and for the rest of the night. The syrah was also a mixed experience. While the waiter working near our table was very informative about every meal he was serving to his clients, or waitress didn't bother saying a thing about the food. While the waiter serving next to us with gentleman behavior and caring for his clients often or waitress only came twice to our table. The second time was to bring the bill. read more

I was excited to get invited by some business clients because I had never been. I was extremely impressed by the entire experience. i normally don't go to high end steak houses, but I would spend my own money and go again. The peppercorn NY strip was tender and full of flavorl. The sides of cream corn and asparagus were flavor full and cooked perfectly. Our server or a staff member was always present. Overall, one of my best dinning experiences in awhile. Well worth the money if you want a great steak read more

Shane our waiter was terrific. He highly recommended the seared scallops and they were fantastic. We also followed his recommendation on splitting the 18 oz NY Strip and it too was great, cooked to perfection. The chocolate mousse was a wonderful way to finish the meal. Dave, the somelier, recommended a delightful chardonnay that was perfect for a couple of wine rookies. In sum, the meal and the evening was one of the best we've had. read more

In the land of steakhouses this place stands out. Their menu is limited but it is for a reason. It is pricier and more formal than what you would expect but it is well worth it. Their wine list is actually pretty good and their steaks are cooked to perfection. The service has been outstanding each time that I visit. This is the perfect place for a nice quiet evening or even to meet with business associates. Try it! read more

Never again............ I went to III Forks with a group of friends this past weekend hoping for a night I would never forget... well combining the bad service and average food (I ordered the Salmon) with price, I won't being back. When I go to a 5 Star dining, I expect a clean table, hot food, and attentive waiting staff. III Fork fell short on all fronts. read more

Wonderful upscale steakhouse. Excellent service and great steaks. We enjoyed pre dinner cocktails and premium wines with dinner. Mick was our server. He is funny, efficient,, and professional. They have a small private dining room available for reservations, great for small celebrations or business dinners. read more

Great menu and atmosphere. I always visit III Forks when I must have a steak, cooked to perfection. Medium rare is the way to go and they do not disappoint. The service matches the food...perfect. It is pricey so be prepared but it is well worth it. read more

Best steak in Texas. The problem is the service is awful. I waited 30 minutes at the bar for a staff member to even speak to me and waited another 30 minutes for a staff member to attend to me so I could pay my bill. It was an incredibly slow night too. read more