Food: 10/10 Mussels and Chorizo: 10/10. The mussels tasted soooo good with the sauce. It was seasoned so well. The chorizo was a bit hard to find at first, but easier once most of the mussels were gone. The bread was perfect to dip into the remaining sauce. 8 oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon: 10/10. I ordered the filet medium, and it came perfectly made. It tasted so good and juicy - perfectly cooked! Sautéed Asparagus: 9/10. Very simple and needed some vegetables with my filet mignon. It tasted pretty good! Mashed Potatoes: 10/10. These were seasoned so well, and cooked very well! It had such a good texture and was presented well. This paired perfectly to the filet mignon and sautéed asparagus. Wine: I was iffy on choosing between two glasses of wine, and the waiter happily offered me to sample them both, which was very nice! :) Service: 10/10. We had a big group, and the server patiently took each of our orders and answered any questions we had. He also made sure to periodically check up on us, especially since we were on the outside patio. Ambiance: 10/10. This place is so nice and bougie. The patio had such nice views - we were able to watch the sunset as we ate. Extra notes: This place is definitely pretty pricey, so come if you want to spend some money! All of the sides cost extra money. Parking wasn't too difficult in their parking lot. read more

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The food is average, but service generally sucks! I was nice in my last review, but every time I go here the service is disappointing. As soon as you enter, you are not even greeted. The hostess looks upset and sometimes doesn't even look up at you. They sit you in their main dining room even if it's happy hour and you cannot order from their happy hour menu unless you are on the other side. It makes no sense. I asked to be moved to the other side and they made us wait for a long time just to go "check." For an establishment that tries to present themselves as high end, they need to do better! Take your hard earned money elsewhere. Will not return. read more

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Roaring Fork will always occupy a sweet place in my heart, but my last visit was disappointing. VERY busy at 6 pm (we had reservations, anniversary celebration). We ordered special drinks from the bar menu -- disappointing. Service was very slow. It was more like a chain restaurant vibe -- no relationship with our waitstaff. He had rotisserie chicken with Brussels sprouts and stuffing: warning, the Brussels sprouts are minuscule and the stuffing is incredibly sweet. I had the seabass -- it was fine, good, even, and served with a whopping 4 spears of asparagus. I doubt we will return. read more

The vibe was incredible. The duck was good, but the apple crisp was excellent! The service was impeccable.

Covid protocols get 5 stars. Everyone from the host to the wait staff was masked and respectful. Five stars for the patio experience. It was almost perfect. The skillet cornbread and guacamole were both tasty appetizers. The portions for these were quite small so if you are sharing you may want to get multiples. 3 1/2 stars for the food. This is purely a personal preference. The steak Frites was not good. It didn't have a lot of flavor and the meat was on the tougher side. The fries that came with it were not good because there was a heavy dousing of chili powder throughout them. I will eat any kind of french fry but I did not enjoy this. The fries that come with the burgers are way better in my opinion so if you really want steak frites, ask for those fries instead. i'd give this dish 2 1/2 to 3 stars. The big ass burger was exactly that. So big that I could not get my mouth around it to take a bite. This is where being a snake would come in handy so you could detach your jaw to take a bite. It was very tasty and I enjoyed it using my knife and fork. I like that you can get the fries with Parmesan and truffle. It was quite expensive for a burger but enjoyed and would be ordered again. I'd give it a solid 4 1/2 stars. They were out of all of the desserts that we wanted but that's OK! We will definitely go back to the Roaring Fork. read more

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Nice ambiance. Nice server. My expectations were higher than what they provided based upon so many great reviews.

Roaring Fork is probably one of the most commonly mentioned restaurants in Austin--not that everyone has to go but it's just a famous "chain" of steakhouses. I had high expectations, but I was severely let down. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was really kind and attentive, and she was also helpful in giving us advice on what to order. My co-workers and I weren't very hungry, so we opted for family style. The mussels are horrible. Don't get them. They're incredible bland, and the sauce that they're soaked in is so watery. The dish comes with a few pieces of crunchy and dry bread, and they were soaking in this bland and watery sauce for so long that the bread turned soggy and wet. The mussels themselves were also really small. Truffle fries were pretty good. I thought the crispiness and texture were on point, and the aioli was yummy. For how expensive their steak is, I honestly thought it would be more flavorful. Overall, the vibes of Roaring Fork were just off. It's weirdly dark without any of the luxury feel of a steakhouse, but I'm not even entirely sure they're going for that. It almost feels more like a Texas Roadhouse with white tablecloth and high prices than an actual steakhouse. read more

We amazingly had a decent night to sit outside at roaring fork. They do have commercial fans which made it very pleasant. We had a party of ten and food was plated as a table and presentation and flavor of apps (flatbread pizza and ceviche) and entrees was excellent. I had the trout which was very good. This may be a small item, but what really distinguishes better restaurant experiences from standard is in the wait staff. We had a young guy who was pleasant and aware of the table needs but could not open or pour wine without spilling it. Further when you have 6 people drinking wine, you tend to pour the glasses out more modestly. He was filling glasses up like it was ice tea. This is where management needs to provide food service training. Most early 20's staff would not inherently know this. read more

Roaring Fork - Patio dining at Roaring fork - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our go-to celebration place in Austin! We love all the appetizers, especially the cornbread, and I really enjoyed the Rotisserie Chicken- it's moist and the brussels sprouts it comes with are to die for! The service is always friendly the the views of the lake are lovely read more

Roaring Fork - Rotisserie Chicken - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've hosted several group dinners here. The patio has wonderful ambiance for large groups. Dinner has always been superb.

Very much enjoyed our anniversary dinner. Filet cooked perfectly. Enjoyed the pork tenderloin. Jason (waiter) was very good. Ambience good. They gave us a signed card and free desert for our celebration which was a very nice touch. Only very slight negative is that I thought the hostess who sat us could have been friendlier. But everything else was perfect. read more

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Our experience at Roaring Fork was extraordinary! The food was exceptional and our server Shane was very knowledgeable and took care of all our needs making the experience unique. I would definitely come again and ask for him! 100% recommended. read more

Nothing short of amazing. You walk in to the beautiful smell of a wood fire in the kitchen. After my visit there, I told all my friends that the wood grilled pork chop on the menu is the best on planet earth. I had to walk that back since I've only been to two other countries besides the U.S., but I'm sticking to that statement. They didn't skimp on the drinks, and the service was outstanding. I've only been there twice and had the same thing both times, but the experiences were identical. Men, you have to order that pork chop. Absolutely memorable. read more

First time at Roaring Fork and they nailed it! I was with a large group and everyone enjoyed their food. This is a very nice place with a high end feel vibe. The setting in the small pond is really nice. I had the shrimp and grits which I definitely recommend. Most of my party got steaks which they loved but said were very on the rare side. Appetizers were also tasty. Service was friendly and competent but not amazing. Would definitely go back. It's as as good as options in the Domain. read more

This Roaring Fork is absolutely going on my list of Favorites! First, I love the location, with water views, spacious and open multiple dinning rooms, both inside and out, generous & comfortable booths; plenty of parking and easily accessible from the Domain & the highway. Second, the service was amazing, from getting seated immediately to our kind, thoughtful, and friendly server, Celeste. Finally the food, we ordered the chicken flat bread and guacamole which were delectable. We both had the big ass burger which seriously was the biggest burger I ever saw, tasted as good as it looked with truffle fries...OMG, it was beyond generous and delicious. I actually couldn't finish it so brought it home and will have it for dinner tomorrow...can't wait to go back there and try some of their other dishes. read more

We had dinner here for our anniversary and it was one of the great experiences we had in Austin for sure! It has fancy, high-end vibes, so perfect for anniversaries, birthday or even good for business meeting I would say. They have great selection for appetizers, salad, grill and desserts as well. We visited on Thursday which they have a 50% off deal when ordering a bottle of wine, so of course we got a bottle (I'm a wine lover!) We started off with caesar salad which we thought the salad dressing was pefrect, also got steak mushroom, pork tomahawk as well as ribeye steak. Both meat were cooked perfectly and the server took care of our table was really attentive and polite. We would def. go back and recommend this place to our friends as well! read more

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10-24-21 Quality/Quantity - Good. The "Big Ass Burger" lived up to its name! And you guys were generous with the fries. I could not believe I finished it. Rainbow Trout - again generous in size, exceeded my expectations. I would have preferred more of the seasoning and almonds crust, but still very good. Tortilla Soup - I am not a soup customer, but you guys made this well. Huckleberry Cheesecake - Thanks for the complimentary dessert for our anniversary, we appreciated it. Atmosphere - Nice, large, and classy space. Do you guys have outdoor dining? That will take this place to the next level. Bathrooms were also very spacious with a bench, which I usually hear, only exists in the women's restrooms. Sunday night, I guess everyone is out dining; so parking was a challenge. Service - Good. My waiter was training a new employee, which we did not mind, but it did seem to affect/distract him from giving us the best service. Price - $70 Owner Suggestion - Keep up the good work. My only suggestion is to let your customers know if you are training, most of us will not mind, but it will be a good heads up to be extra patient and understanding. read more

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The weather was nice, so their outdoor seating overlooking the lake sounded like a great idea for a dinner date. Food was good, but not great. For an appetizer, we tried their Queso Con Pierce which was surprisingly good with just the right amount of spices. My ribeye was cooked perfect medium-rare with a lot of flavor, but my wife's medium filet came out a little on the rare side in the center likely due to how thick the cut was. The mashed potatoes were recommended as a side, but they were nothing to write home about: the texture just right, but they needed more flavor. The street corn tasted great, but was very rich, so be careful of over ordering like we did. Drinks were hit and miss. The house mule had way too much citrus. The old fashioned however was what you would expect. The service was friendly, but seemed to disappear for long periods of time, which normally I don't mind, but I noticed when she didn't check back in after we got food, so my wife went ahead and ate around the center of her steak. I suspect we will come back again. For work, this is on the short list places we take customers for the upscale experience and atmosphere for what it's worth. Overall, it just seems like some of the food and drinks are done really well while others are just ok, which is disappointing for the price you are paying. read more

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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

Best filet I've had in a while. Perfectly seasoned. We were there as a party of 8 and shared several sides. My favorite was the Mexican street corn. The mashed potatoes were good too. I had the Founders Margarita and Old Fashioned for drinks and both were tasty. They have fun monogrammed ice cubes! It gave me an idea for a Christmas gift! Finished up with warm pecan pie that comes with Amy's butter pecan ice cream...yummmmm. Our service was super slow. I know we were a table of 8 but that doesn't seem excessive and we had reservations a month in advance so they had ample time to staff accordingly. That's the only reason I took off a star. Oh, and the bathrooms were very clean with awesome music. Ha! read more

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We came for Mothers Day lunch today. They had a fancy brunch style buffet which was filling and good quality. Lovely atmosphere and great service. The Carver who was in charge of the prime rib and roast lamb (divine btw) was super cool and clearly knew what he was doing in the kitchen. It had been a while since we've been here and clearly we need to come back more often! read more

Roaring fork is one of my staple restaurants to go for special events and celebrations. I have even been here just to pick up the Green Mac n cheese to go. It is hands down a must every time I visit. The stuffing is also one of my favorite sides. I usually get either fish tacos or Red snapper plank. Everyone I have ever taken has loved this place. From the burgers to the chicken everyone is always pleased. Easiest 5 star ever! This restaurant is delicious! read more

Roaring Fork - Blackened Red snapper with Green macaroni - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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 restaurant was wonderful. Had a birthday surprise waiting for me give me free dessert and I enjoyed a Violet Crown drink for my birthday. It was delicious. The steak was scrumptious cooked perfectly, and the salmon was out of this world. read more

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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

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

Had the big ass burger, chips and questions, and old fashion during HH. Everything was incredible!! First time checking this place out and did not know it was further back off Braker, but now that I do will visit more often. read more

Roaring Fork - Big ass burger Old fashion - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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

I don't know why I haven't made a review here before (maybe because I figure iykyk). My husband and I love Roaring Fork as an option for special occasions or a nice date night. The service is always on point and we have never had a bad meal. This year we had our 11th wedding anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. We started with an old fashioned and the Empress cocktail. My husband loves the old fashioned and the Empress was ok. We started with the iceberg BLT salad split in half and the lump crabcake. Both were the perfect amount for sharing and tasty. Next we shared the 50 day aged ribeye cooked medium rare with green Chile Mac and cheese, Mexican street corn, mashed potatoes and fried Brussels sprouts. The steak had amazing flavor, though next time we will probably do medium instead. All the sides were great choices and shareable size. To finish we had a complimentary creme brûlée (we honestly giggled at the writing on the plate because what does that even say ) and cappuccinos which you cannot go wrong with. Perfect night! read more

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I travel a lot for work..and I eat a lot because I like to eat! LOL let me start my review with the fact the my favorite sliders are at a little lounge in Indy over a very famous steakhouse. That was until I had the filet sliders at Roaring Fork. Two weeks later, I'm still thinking about them. It makes me sad that I don't know when I'll be back in Austin because we no longer have an office there. I'm literally planning a trip just to come to Roaring Fork, for the sliders. Don't even know if I'll try anything else. LOL There's plenty of parking in the large parking lot, but it is a very popular restaurant, so you probably want to make reservations. It's the type of restaurant that you can go for lunch, dinner or a special occasion and it fits all the needs. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars was the service. I sat at the bar, as I typically do. And I probably was the only person by myself. However, I had to stop one of the bartenders to get anything, including placing my order, getting my water and to pay my bill. Not one time did they ask how my food was or if I needed anything else. I'm going to chalk it to they were unexpectedly busy at 5pm, but I'm not 100% sure that was the issue. Since this was my first time, I'm hoping that was it. If I can get back to Austin, we'll see how the next visit goes! read more

Great restaurant for special occasions! The service is wonderful and the environment is spacious & great for groups. The menu has great high quality options for everyone. We really enjoyed the entrees and appetizers & dessert! Good location! read more

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Everything was so good. The cedar plank salmon and Brussels sprouts were perfect. This was some of the best food that I've had so far in Austin. read more

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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

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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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

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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Ate here earlier on this year, right after they reopened from being closed down due to COVID. We ate outside and felt decently spread out from other diners. This restaurant is definitely on the upscale side and perfect for a date night spot. Inside is cozy with dim lighting and outside you have a nice view of a small lake. The food Happy hour sliders - decent size, flavorful Double dip (queso and a pork dip) - so good. I could've eaten this whole thing as my dinner! Truffle fries - just fine. Too much truffle oil in my opinion Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin - pretty good. The sides it comes with made this dish. Bone in pork chop - HUGE and tasty. Flavorful but a little dry Creme brûlée - creamy custard with the perfect crunch on top Overall, this place is good. I took off one star because for the price we expected GREAT. 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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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