Wow after going here for years and enjoying a great Rib eye cooked over wood someone decides to now pour balsamic sauce on the steak. Yuck!!!! Dinner was 169 and that just ruin it for me and the wife. They were once top of the steakhouses in Austin but have fallen out of favor with us. read more

Roaring Fork is an elegant but casual New American eatery in north Austin and offers a "lakeside" dining experience. The first time our group ate here on the covered patio and despite the emergence of a sudden thunderstorm, we enjoyed our meal. Favorites included the queso con puerco and the scrumptious Berkshire tomahawk pork chop. Prices are reasonable and service is (at least for us) very solicitous. Recommended. read more

Had the red snapper. I want it every day now. A great place for diner and date. You won't go wrong. read more

I made a reservation at Roaring fork for a birthday and overall we had an enjoyable evening. Let's talk food- We ordered the 8oz filet and the 16oz New York Strip. Both were cooked at a perfect medium rare and were juicy and chalked full of flavor. The side that stole the show was their green Chili Mac n cheese- amazing!! The truffle fries were good, but paled in comparison to the Mac. What caught me off guard was the service not being up to par. Roaring fork has been known to have good service so when the waitress was very unfriendly and didn't even offer a birthday dessert, I was fairly disappointed. We asked her to sample two of the Merlot's before we purchased a bottle of wine and she acted as though we were a burden. I'm hoping this was a one time occurrence. I would like to come back and experience their happy hour with a view of the quarry and hopefully update my review with phenomenal service. read more

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If I lived here, I would frequent this restaurant! The fish taco was amazing! And nothing better than enjoying cocktails on the patio overlooking the lake. read more

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Went here for the first time yesterday for a "late lunch" / to check out their happy hour. Never been to Roaring Fork in general, but this is a great location on the water! Happy hour is from 4-6:30 M-Th and 2-6pm Fri & Sat. As for drinks, I tried their huckleberry frozen margarita which was recommended by our Server and it was delicious, refreshing and shockingly strong too! For food, we tried the double dip which is queso and a pulled pork with tortilla chips and tortilla. This was spicy!! But omg the pork was so tender and delicious - definitely get this. We then ordered the filet sliders which were also delicious, with the filet so tender. Lastly, we had the truffle parm fries which were my least favorite. Firstly, it's not real parm and the fries were not fresh and not super truffley either. Definitely not a reorder item. Only other complaint was the bar area (which is for happy hour only) was so warm! They must have had issues cooling it down with all the windows and this heat wave but that wasn't the most pleasant to sit in but hopefully it'll be resolved the next time around. Also, our server Erica was fantastic! read more

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Continues to be one of the best .. great atmosphere.. great food .. PS steaks are wonderful .. great service .. can't ask for better read more

Roaring Fork - Tomahawk Pork-Chop .. dam good - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a small team dinner here one Thursday evening - my first time visiting. I was surprised at how packed the place was on a Thursday evening! We sat at a table by the end of the bar. Our server was personable and hilarious. We ordered a couple of appetizers to share - the fried crab and avocado and a Con Queso with pork and roasted peppers - both were absolutely delicious! Also ordered a glass of their Malbec. Also a nice wine! For my entree - I had the blackened redfish - it was cooked perfectly - I substituted green beans for the starch side it came with. Delicious! I would definitely come back here again! #RoaringFork read more

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Ate here in a rainy evening in May, thinking it would be the Royal Sonesta hotel's poorly lit bar and not a full-blown restaurant. We split a few dishes and cocktails at the bar and while none of the dishes or drinks were memorable details on their own, the bar service was attentive and overall we had a pleasant, intimate evening. A great place to start a relationship worthy of a lifetime. read more

Delicious (strong) margaritas? CHECK! Lovely patio dining? Yes, but the flies were a little much in mid-June. Maybe oscillation on the fans would help?? Attentive service? Certainly. But not in an annoying way. The food? Crabcake appetizer was crispy on the outside, tender and tasty on the inside. And the remoulade on the plate was yummy--just the tiniest bit of heat. Big Ass Burger was cooked perfectly mid-rare. I subbed in truffle fries. Could have eaten just those all night and been very happy! Rainbow Trout was good but with so many other good offerings, probably will not order it again. It was not fishy at sll, beautifully cooked with crispy skin. Green beans on the side were very good. No carbs on the plate--might choose mashed potatoes as an add-on if we were to do it again. Really nice evening by the water! read more

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Recently went here for a belated birthday dinner for the first time and it was delicious! We ordered a variety of food from rotisserie chicken to caesar salads and their salmon dish. Everyone thought their food was great and I would 100% recommend trying the salmon and truffle fries they have there. We were also extremely impressed with the pricing of everything. I'll admit we went in expecting to spend a couple hundred dollars bc of how upscale the place seemed, but we spent about $180 for 5 people, which is a great price in my opinion! That's with us being an appetizer for the table, drinks, and a side of extra fries for the table as well. They also were kind enough to gift me a free dessert in honor of my birthday which was very sweet. Not only are you getting amazing food, but the scenery is beautiful as well! You are seated right next to the lake and get a beautiful first hand look at the sunset over the water as it goes down. My only note is that service was a bit slow even though it was a Sunday night and not very full. It didn't put too much of a damper on the night though, so no points being docked for that! I'm so happy we found this place and I definitely plan on coming back here again soon. read more

Roaring Fork - teriyaki salmon with green beans, truffle fries and rotisserie chicken - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Roaring Fork delivers a top-notch dining experience with great ambiance, delicious food, and attentive service. A must-visit spot for memorable meals. read more

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One word - great. Service was fantastic. Meal started with a bottle of Decoy Cabernet from the Sonoma region. Wonderful wine and reasonably priced. Our appitizer was the mussels and chorizo dish - the chef out did himself - the sauce was to die for in both taste and presentation. Next was the ceasar salad - the only disappointment of the night - salad was drenched with dressing- although my +1 and I ate the majority of it. The main course - the filet with broccoli was wonderful beyond words - every bite melted in my mouth - butter Great night Great food Great service Wonderful celebration - Thank you Roaring Fork for a great night read more

Nice place for dinner and drinks. The Fried Avocado and Crab appetizer and the Green Chili Mac n Cheese side is a must try!! read more

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I'm sure there are folks that dine here regularly but my wife and I reserve our patronage of restaurants like Roaring Forks to special occasions. We chose Roaring Forks for our 31st wedding anniversary and couldn't have been happier to have done so. Our server (sorry can't remember their name now) was phenomenal. They checked with us regularly but not too much. We chose to split the lamb fondue, a large salad (the equivalent of a wedge) and a 22 ounce ribeye accompanied by steak mushrooms and asparagus spears. I could go into extreme detail for each of the different items ordered but I'll spare you by saying each bite was accompanied by "mmmmm...mmmm". Everything was top notch. read more

This is a great wood-fired Texas style grill spot right on the lake. Parking is easy, with a huge lot right in the front. The food is incredible, and the drinks are also top notch. It is a little pricey but you certainly get what you pay for. read more

Roaring Fork - 16 oz. Bone-in Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We always stop in at the bar before shows at the Paramount Theater nearby. We usually get the green chili pork stew and the cornbread. They're great together and it's a lot of good. We two can't usually finish the pork but always finish the cornbread! We get a couple of beers each and call it dinner. Fabulous after the show too. I guess we are regulars. Love the location on Congress Ave. read more

Very good food. Can get backed up in busy times, affecting service at table. Parking can also become full and a little difficult to find (including parking on street). read more

Yeah their happy hour is amazing, you have to try the pork bowl. Everything else is also great, the burger cava the steaks I mean you name it and it's delicious so I give props to the wrong fork that is on query lake. Their great. read more

Roaring Fork - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went here for our anniversary, and the whole experience was disappointing. When we arrived at 7:05 for our 7 pm, the hostess told us we had to be done by 8:45 and asked us if this was OK. We were caught off guard because it's pretty rude to say that to guests who have a reservation. But we said yes. Maybe we should have turned around. We ordered a cup of cream of mushroom soup and skillet cornbread as appetizers. The soup tasted good but was barely warm. The cornbread was ok but stuck to the pan and very thin. They were out of the 12 oz filet, which is odd for a restaurant that doesn't have much on the menu to begin with. Husband ordered the ribeye instead, and it was tough. My 8 oz filet was well prepared, and the truffle fries were good as well. The Brussels sprouts were overly sweet and oily. We were offered a complimentary dessert for our anniversary and chose the bread pudding. The Amy's ice cream on top was delicious but the pudding was like a giant hunk of sweet bread with a dry, hard crust. While our waitress was polite and pleasant, the attention to detail was lacking. It took a long time to get our water glasses filled. In between courses, errant food was left on the table instead of cleaned up. We had to use a spare napkin to wipe up the mess ourselves. And with the big deal they made about being done by 8:45, that's about how long it took because the service was very slow. All that for $168, not an insignificant bill. We will not return. read more

Roaring Fork - Food left on our table that not a single staff person cleaned up for us. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The service was slow, but okay and my blackened redfish was DRY. I didn't like the Brussel sprouts because they were sweetened with some kind of syrup and it didn't work. My favorite item was the creamed spinach. The place looked really cool, the people were friendly...it's may be worth a try. read more

Will not a seat a woman dining alone in the dining room even though i had a reservation for one. I had the sea bass, nothing to write home about. the cornbread was pretty good though. read more

Being from the south I love myself a juicy steak! I ordered the steak Caesar salad which is a 6 oz filet with a Caesar salad so I felt it was a win win! Unfortunately, my steak was a little dry and over cooked. Also, the Caesar dressing was a bit spicy so I opted for ranch. The Mexican street corn was fresh and grilled, however I think it was overpowered by the sauce, maybe ask for it on the side. The restaurant itself has a beautiful view of a walking trail and lake and a large patio. Did not find the staff to be super polite but maybe they were just having an off day. read more

Roaring Fork - Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin truffle Crispy French Fries Mexican Street Corn and steak Caesar salad. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

The ambiance is the best aspect of this restaurant. Sit outside in the patio to watch the sunset, which is amazing and the lake view makes it for a relaxing evening. Customer service is great. They provided food recommendations and were always checking up on us. We had the flatbread as an appetizer, which was delicious. They also have a lot of drink and beer selections. I always enjoy their happy hour. read more

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Classy patio restaurant with Texas grandiosity! Perfect setting for date to or to unwind on Friday evening after a long week. The cornbread appetizer is made on a skillet and is very crunchy almost blackened. Tasty though I prefer mine more moist. The Rotisserie Chicken was gobbly good. It is a half chicken made with cornbread stuffing, oven roasted green beans, and lemon garlic jus. The chicken was a bit dry but overall flavorful. The stuffing was A+- crispy and full of sweet flavor almost like a sweet potato even though it was corn based. The green beans were fresh and crispy and had obsorbed much of the lemon garlid jus. My favorite part is the patio overlooking serene Stonelake. Ready your Forks and enjoy! read more

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Boned-In Ribeye Steak -I saw some inconsistent reviews with the ribeye steak, but when I visited yesterday, I asked for a medium-rare, and the cook executed that perfectly. The steak was evenly cooked and had a beautifully seared crust. It was tender and juicy, which is all I could ever ask for in a steak. Crushed Yukon Mash Potatoes: The side of mash potatoes was creamy and smooth. It had a slightly sweet aftertaste. Queso Con Puerco: The queso didn't feel too heavy because the consistency was on the thinner side. It had an addictive spicy kick from the green chilis, which is a nice touch to the creaminess of the queso. Complimentary birthday dessert: We got the creme brulee, and I was surprised at the portion size. read more

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Woah now. I didn't know what to expect but this place nailed it. From the apps to the main courses everything was excellent. They were able to nail a perfect medium rare which sounds like it should be easy but it is not, and they did it. Our service was attentive and friendly and it was nice to have someone with a real opinion about the food / drinks so we could make real informed decisions. Well played Roaring Fork! Well played. read more

Stopped by at lunchtime and sat at the bar. Ordered the Half Ass Burger and my husband had the tenderloin Caesar wrap. Portions were huge and food was really tasty. Only $30-35 was a really good deal! Would definitely go back. read more

Good Service, nice atmosphere. Didn't care for the mussels or my NY Strip. To be fair, they did refund me for the mussels read more

Good food, but a bit pricey. We had a problem with one of our steaks, but mgmt handled it right! Romantic atmosphere. Get reservations! Sides are definitely shareable. read more

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Good service. Good drinks. Fish tacos were good, minus the fish. Very fishy flavor. I probably will not give them another try, but I would definitely order something from the food menu again. Overall, they make good dishes. read more

Roaring Fork - Smoky Mango Rita - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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There can't be enough said about Roaring Fork! From the amazing menu options to the beautiful atmosphere at the location near the Arboretum, this place is perfect to impress friends and family for any occasion. Always a favorite spot not to be forgotten! read more

I've passed by their sign a few times but finally got a chance to book it for a birthday dinner. The interior is spacious and dim - a good choice for a romantic dinner. There are outside seating if you want to dine by the lake. We ordered the fried avocado & crab, roasted chicken, steak, and mash potatoes dishes all were superb, very filling and cooked to perfection. The fried avocado was a unique take. They have some good entree choices with specials of the day. Overall, we had a pleasant meal experience, service was very attentive and knowledgeable. Prices are affordable for the amount of food you get and I enjoyed the ambiance + being able to see the open kitchen. I also appreciate the complimentary creme brûlée dessert, amazing! read more

If you like a great steak,look no further than here. The food is great, and so is the service. The staff are very accommodating if you are trying to get to a theater performance also. I'd say the noise level is medium when the place is full. read more

Came here on a recommendation. It lived up to the hype. Great steak house with beautiful views of the lake from the outdoor patio seating. The drinks were well made, and we got a decent pre meal buzz from just 1 drink. For appetizers we wanted to try the baked avocado with crab, but unfortunately they stopped making that a few months ago. We went with the queso con puerco. It was delicious and had a nice little kick to it. I got the 22oz ribeye which was very juicy and the butter on top added a lot of texture and flavor. Side of green Chile Mac and cheese was alright, but not as good as the ones I can get back in El Paso. My girlfriend got the 8 oz filet and the asparagus. Both were very well done, especially the asparagus. Price was reasonable, and would come again for a special occasion that warrants a nice steak house. read more

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Great happy hour!! Beautiful patio overlooking the quarry lake. You can make reservations which is very helpful. Great food and service! read more

Roaring Fork - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I as well as some valued friends ate dinner here Thursday 2/25/2021. Everything was great, until we returned to my truck, to find it had been broken into. My daughters backpack with her school issued chromebook (which was inside her bag) were stolen. A restaurant of this quality would expect some type of protection. My husband went back in the restaurant, the gentleman he initially spoke to, said they have been having quit a few break-ins, with the most recent, being the week before. Michelle the manager on duty, was not very nice to my husband nor our friends. She was more concerned with them not having a mask on, and informed my husband their cameras only go to the end of the sidewalk. She then told my husband the sign says closed and that we need to leave. When you dropped $400+ in one night, and eat here often, you would expect better treatment. We been told we are not allowed back to this location. What do expect when you drop this amount of money in one night, and walk out to find your vehicle broken in it. They don't give 2shits about your safety here . read more

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Horrible Managment- VEHICLE BURGLARIZED in parking lot. We took a valued friend and employee to dinner and when we were leaving we realized his truck had been broken into (see pics). Michelle the manager on duty- was the rudest and most inconsiderate person you could've ever met!!! COMPLETELY DISRESPECTFUL!!! When you spend $400+ on dinner the last thing you expect is to be blown off and asked to leave after realizing your vehicle was broken into on their property- your child's backpack and chrome book stolen. During the course of the incident another bartender informed us this has happened before several times. Really? An establishment of this quality doesn't put any effort into ensuring their guest safety? What would've happened if we would've walked up on the criminals in the act? What if they were armed? What if they were willing to hurt someone to escape recognition of who they are? The risks are endless.... read more

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Giod Steakhouse. Solid good steak, burger, and appetizers. But not exceptional. The restaurant is beautiful - classy and elegant. Service is good. Our steak was cooked perfectly. The wine abd beer selection is a bit underwhelming. The cedar plank salmon is probably the best dish on the menu. read more

Roaring Fork - Rib eye - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic place for lunch, dinner, or after work drinks. The green chili pork is amazing. read more

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