Great dinner for one. Ordered the Big Ass Burger and a dirty martini and it did not disappoint! read more

Roaring Fork - Menu - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Very impressed with Roaring fork and my experience there! We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly taken to our table. The ambiance/decor is a little outdated but it's very traditional steakhouse decor. Our server explained the menu and gave us the great suggestion of ordering a shareable steak instead of individual for 3 of us. We got the French onion soup to start along with the dry aged ribeye and for sides, the cheesy grits, the brussel sprouts, cornbread and mushroom. I enjoyed everything! I thought the steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and for the sides, the cornbread stole the show. It came hot, soft and so flavorful it didn't really need the butter. Would definitely recommend. I also feel like for a steakhouse the price point is not too bad either and their happy hour menu looked good too(but can only get it at the bar). Overall, will be back! read more

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What an awesome place to grab dinner. We walked in with no reservations and were just hoping for the best. We're flexible diners and there was one table vacant at the bar so we sat down right away! We had an awesome server (I believe his name was Jeffery) and he was fantastic. Very engaging, great personality, and he kept us informed on our appetizer and the meal. This was one time where we had the chance to relax and just enjoy the night! We choose the Queso Con Puerco, a great starter! We ran out of chips but our server kept on top of it and we quickly had a refill. Our drinks were the Sweet Potato Old Fashion - I'm not much of a bourbon guy but that was a unique drink I had to try! My entree was the Rainbow Trout w/Sautéed Green Beans - excellent choice!! Since we took our time dining we decided once last drink before heading back to the hotel - I opted to not go with the same drink. I chose The Bee's Knees - Gray Whale Gin, Honey & Lemon. It was definitely different. I would highly recommend trying this place if you make Austin a travel destination. Or if you live here put that on the to do list for a dining adventure. However, making reservations is probably a good idea. read more

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Birthday dinner at the Roaring Fork was nothing short of incredible, the steak was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, the grits and green chili mac were delicious! Service was excellent and the ambiance made it feel extra special. Will be visiting soon with friends from out of town. read more

Roaring Fork - Inside - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went for New Year's Day dinner with family. I had the cedar plank salmon, it was delicious but the green beans was too crunchy for me. Youngest had the ahi tuna, my oldest and her boyfriend shared a 22oz steak, hubby had bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with mashed potato, chile mac and cheese and corn. All were really good and our server was super attentive. The decor was very classy. read more

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I was here at the Sonesta Hotel for a visit. My family and I went to the Roaring Fork here for dinner after a long drive from Kansas. The food was amazing. The lady who served us was nice. I'd say it's a nice place to eat at when you settle into the hotel especially if you want to get a view of Waymo cars driving around in squares. read more

Every time we come to The Roaring Fork it's always a good experience. The servers are attentive and welcoming. My husband has hosted many dinners there and they have consistently been accommodating for a large group. I do recommend that you make a reservation. Everything we've had there has been very good. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and it's a great place to relax and have dinner in downtown Austin. read more

Roaring Fork - 12 oz. Filet Steak - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We celebrated our anniversary here and had a phenomenal experience. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel celebrated and the food was EXCELLENT! read more

Came to this Roaring Fork location for the 1st time on 11/16/2023 & would definitely recommend this location if meeting up for drinks w/ friends or coworkers. It was intimate but still had plenty of seating & space. Food was fresh & tasty. I had the Spinach Chicken Waldorf salad, which was so delicious & a huge portion (definitely shareable). I also had the apple pie & ice cream for dessert (so delicious!) And the drinks were strong ( I recommend the margarita on the rocks..will definitely have you feelin' a little bit prettier ;) We came during a weekday evening and had no issues w/ finding a metered street parking spot very close by but w/ this location being downtown, I'm sure parking gets very scarce during the weekdays. Service was great & very fast! Hope this info helps. Till next time, Rebecca read more

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This was the perfect date night in Austin! Reasonably priced, the food tasted amazing, and excellent customer service!! Would definitely return! read more

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We tried Roaring Fork for the first time on a Wednesday night & our experience was amazing! It's right in the downtown area & we wanted a bite to eat and some drinks before we headed off for the night. We got there around 5 for the happy hour at the bar, they had some great drink and food items. We got the queso, truffle fries, burger & steak tacos, all of which were amazing I would 100% re-order everything we got! Our server was very nice and attentive, she gave us great menu recommendations as well! The restaurant itself is very clean, and would be the perfect spot for a date night or nice dinner with friends! I really enjoyed this spot, definitely recommend & will be back! read more

Roaring Fork - Bar area - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was amazing! The pork chop was excellent, and the dessert was fantastic. It was a bit loud in the dining area, and the tables were closer together than I expected. Service was standard, no complaints. read more

The food was excellent overall! I really enjoyed the appetizer, Chile con queso; it was delicious and had a nice spicy kick to it--not too overwhelming, but definitely flavorful. My burger was also good. However, the service initially left a lot to be desired. I noticed that many people left when the hostess mentioned making a reservation or waiting at the bar. While I waited for my group, I stepped outside and made a reservation via Yelp, which was helpful. The first hostess I encountered was just okay, but the second hostess or manager was very friendly and took excellent care of us right away. Our waiter, Gabriel, was fantastic--very patient and had a great vibe, which added to the experience. The cleanliness of the restaurant was impressive, and I loved the ambiance. I look forward to returning in the future! read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came to the Roaring Fork as we couldn't find any places during the F1 race . Nevertheless, they seated us in a friendly manner and service as a whole was great. We ordered Salmon , Pork and shrimp n grits . Everything was excellent !! Would love to have tried the steaks as they looked great . Solid choice in Austin !! read more

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Came to the Roaring Fork location in downtown Austin for my brother's birthday and would say the food was well portioned and tasty! Got the cornbread and Big Ass Meatballs for an appetizer. If you're a fan of sweet cornbread, you don't want to pass this up! The meatballs were substantially sized and hit the spot! My main course was the Big Ass Burger with Truffle Fries (substituted for the regular fries they usually come with). My burger was very filling and cooked to the right to the right temperature. The truffle fries were good but not as crispy as I usually like them, and feel like I've had better elsewhere. We ordered their Green Chili Mac and Cheese after a number of great reviews and it was definitely a cool take on two foods I'd never think to put together. My brother ordered the salmon and despite not being the biggest fan of fish, he cleared his plate so I'd say that's a good sign! I would say the only thing I didn't like on the menu that we tasted were the mashed potatoes side, which was a bit too gummy in texture for my liking. Our server Shelby was attentive and very friendly, and helped ensure we had a good time on our special occasion. Mid-week around 8 PM was perfect because it was not too busy/crowded and we were able to get street parking nearby very easily. Keep in mind this location is housed within the hotel. Will be back and would definitely recommend for a nice intimate dinner somewhere close to the downtown scene. read more

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Took in dinner before a show at the Paramount. Did not disappoint. Hostess 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 We had the Cedar Plank Salmon and Ahi Tuna. Both were phenomenal. If there is any criticism, the tomato salad with the tuna was delicious but far too big a serving. Our server Lauren was friendly, professional, and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

Roaring Fork - Cedar Plank Salmon - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was delicious everything, our waiter Tom was amazing, he gave us the best recomendations!

*830pm on a Sat *Warm feel with low light *BACON & MAPLE OLD FASHIONED *Server very friendly and answered questions *Cellar room space for parties *Acoustics are great *Mac and cheese is a thick cheasy sauce with a little heat from the peppers *Tye was our server *Had the cowboy cut ribeye and split it Visiting Austin for a family event and had an intimate dinner with my spouse here. The location is very nice for an evening cozy elevated dinner. The place was busy but not too much noise. Ty did a nice job of answering our questions and making suggestions. We did the Rib Eye and split it with the wilted spinach and onions, green chili mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. The mac was amazing as it was thick and cheesy with a nice toasted top and a little heat. Highly suggest the mac. The ribeye came out as expected and was plenty for two people to split. I had two Bacon & Maple Old Fashioned as they were good. read more

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So many good dishes to choose from. From the simpliest shrimp cocktail and the cornbread to the Big A**Burger, Our couples date night was a hit. I must add the tasty pecan, chocolate pie. Delicious Jason's service was superb as well as the young lady who poured the tea/water. I love how the staff pays attention to detail. I may consider visiting again. read more

Roaring Fork - Buttered Rainbow Trout with green beans - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered the cheese appetizer and it was delicious, a tad spicy for my pallet but still great flavor. I ordered myself the cheesy shrimp and grits, it came with an egg and something else... I can sometimes be a picky eater. They were happy to accommodate and remove the two items. It was AMAZING we also got the cornbread skillet and it was the perfect pairing with my meal! Delicious . read more

This place is our go to steak house on cCngress. And there are options galore. Steak is awesome. Salmon on a plank is delish. Asparagus, cornbread, and Mac n cheese are all sides to die for. Service and environment is great. Yeah, I love the place read more

Food was good. Service was a little slow at first, but good after that. Spent $160 + tip and they charged a $1 for the big ice cube they put in my old fashioned (that I didn't specifically ask for). Really? read more

Roaring Fork - Bill - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice spot for happy hour. Pricey for the amount of food you get but it's and upscale spot and it was tasty. Service was meh but drinks were tasty. Even allowed us to switch when we didn't like one read more

We came here after my husband's birthday at a speakeasy around the corner. I'd only ever gone to the stonelake location, so I was thrilled to try the downtown location. The booths were surprisingly small, and the drinks came slowly. The menu looked like an older version of the stonelake location. We ordered queso which was really watery. The chicken was okay, everyone else seemed to love their meal. read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

After a movie premier, we headed to grab some grub at RF! Had a great time and celebrated another year. read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Awful experience. I'm working late in the attached Sonesta and go down at 9:35 before it closes to order a burger. I was ready to wait for it, but the hostess kindly offers to take it up to my room, and that it should only be ten minutes. Fine. I call at twenty minutes to check and no one answers their phone. I call around forty minutes to check and no one answers their phone. I come downstairs and it has been sitting on the counter for forty minutes and the hostess had already gone home. The burger was still warm but the bun was soggy, maybe because it sat there or maybe just because the quality of the place is bad. It's hard to say since they just left the burger on the counter. I get it if things run a little late, but offering to take it to my room and then leaving for the night with my order sitting there is infuriating. If you're staying at the Royal Sonesta I recommend skipping Roaring Fork entirely. read more

I spent four nights at the Royal Sonesta and ordered food from the Roaring Fork and worked from my room. Everything was fabulous! If I could change anything, I'd add a Lil Butt burger. The Big Ass burger is too big for one meal. A Lil Butt made with the same care and ingredients would be a hit! The grits were awesome - I tried both the poblano and shrimp. Excellent. The Roaring Fork is a great accompaniment to the Royal Sonesta. Thanks for delivering! read more

My wife and I came her for our anniversary while in Austin. The food was great with big portions and Jeffery, our server, was amazing. The space is romantic and had nice, dim lighting and a fire in the fireplace. read more

Roaring Fork - Peach Cobbler - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service is excellent from everyone. We didn't have a reservation for a party of 4, and they offered us a table at the bar area with full service, and were seated immediately. Our server was great at recommending different options to share. The ambiance is really nice and cozy. Loved the lamps on the bar area. The food was excellent. Our ribeye was just right and delicious. Please try the green chile Mac and cheese, it's so good! read more

I visited the Roaring Fork the first time I was in Austin and told everyone back home about how much I enjoyed the mushrooms. However, it was so long ago that I didn't have Yelp at that time. So here I am again enjoying the succulent mushrooms at the Roaring Fork. I love the atmosphere of the place. The perfect mix of casual and elegant. The bar had a great selection of spirits including my favorite bourbon... Weller. My wife and I stated by splitting the BLT salad. Very good. I had the shrimp and grits and my wife got the filet. Both fantastic. However... as I mentioned, I went there to get the mushrooms and I was once again amazed at the flavor of this side dish. My wife agreed and said my previous bragging was totally justified. Top the night off with a wonderful cherry pie a la mode and the experience was top notch. I can not fail to mention the service. Shelby was an attentive waitress who tended to our every need and made the total experience even that much better. Great job Shelby! I know Austin is the capital of beef whether its in the form of BBQ or just a steak and that there are many steakhouses throughout the state, but the Roaring Fork is and always will be one of my favorite spots to hit when I'm in Austin. C read more

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Roaring fork is a great steakhouse and general great american food in North Austin and downtown Austin. It's on my list of reliable places to go to when you need a special occasion, similar to Bartletts, Eddie Vs, and others. I have been there many times in the last many years, always received great service and the ambiance is great, whether you sit at the bar area, the main dining or the very nice patio (when it's not too hot), where you can see the quary lake and the joggers. The downtown location is great too. Food is generally very good, with a special note for their trout, as well, of course, as for the big ass burger, an excellent burger and at a great price for happy hour. read more

This restaurant is miserably loud. The service was good. Food okay, not great, but the ambiance ruined our night. The entire population was crammed into a small area while more than half of the restaurant was not being occupied. We will never return, wished they had moved us to another table when we requested or compensated us something. This must be a corporate chain now. So sad! read more

I'm prefacing this review with two contributing factors. -I ate here with a large group that was part of a bachelor party. (For a group of our size the service was surprisingly good). -My meal was shared due to the size of the cut I ordered the 50 Day Dry aged rib eye with a caesar salad. The caesar salad was solid. Occasionally the some caesar dressing punches you in the mouth with anchovy. Was not the case. It was light and a good appetizer to the meal. There were miscellaneous other sides ordered for the table (not pictured). Highlights: Brussel Sprouts and mushrooms were on point. My previous experience with dry aged beef maxed out at 30 days. 50 day was another beast. I'm not experienced enough to speak to the nuance of dry aging, so I'll just leave it at, I like it. Is it how I'd take my steak everyday? Absolutely not. It's just so rich that to have it everyday would probably make my liver explode. I also ordered a Gin Martini to accompany the steak. It was fine. B-. I wish it was colder. I think Roaring Fork does a lot of things right and I'd like to experience it again outside of the giant group. read more

Roaring Fork - 50 day dry aged rib eye - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was in Austin for our Board of Directors meeting and the head of our group decided on Roaring Fork for our Board dinner. Being from Los Angeles, I was hoping for Texas barbecue so I was a little dubious about going to a restaurant that did not have barbecue on the menu. Since steak is the next best thing and I was quite hungry, I was prepared to order the Tomahawk with the idea that my colleagues at the table might help me with it. When there were no takers, I ordered the next steak down in size,the 16 oz. New York strip. I admit I had some reservations about ordering it since New York strip is a difficult cut to cook to perfection. When the server brought my strip and two fillets for my colleagues, the first thing she did was ask us each to do was cut into it to show her it was cooked the way we ordered it, I must admit I never had service like that and I was impressed! Then I took my first bite and OMG, it was the best steak I have ever eaten and I have been to the finest steak houses in the country. The aging was precise and it was cooked to perfection. For a normally tough cut of beef, they knew precisely how long to cook it and it was literally near- "fork" tender (no pun intended). When in Austin again, this will be my first stop. Great job guys!!! read more

Roaring Fork - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very friendly staff, lovely layout of the place. And the food... TOP notch!!! Omg I had the lamb and even tho it says appetizer, it was a full meal for me nothing left on the plate it was soooo good! read more

Roaring Fork - Lamb fondue - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food! My wife and I enjoyed sharing lamb fondue appetizer, and both of us had the fabulous trout entree. The setting was fitting for Texas, and relaxed. Not too loud for conversation. Service could have been better, and this is our only negative for the evening. I'm sure this would be better if we had the opportunity to return (we are not local). read more

A great place for dinner. Love the relaxed atmosphere and ability to leisurely enjoy a meal and good conversation. Their cornbread with whipped butter is amazing and our entrees of pork loin and the big a** burger did not disappoint. Customer service was friendly and attentive. read more

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I went here for dinner and the experience was great. The mood and lighting was perfect. I ordered the short rib and omg it was soooo good. It came with grits on the bottom and brussel sprouts on top with some amazing sauce over it and in the plate. I didn't want it to end. I also ordered the skillet of cornbread and a frozen Margarita. The waiter was on point. He explained everything perfectly and have great suggestions. I couldn't ask for a better experience. I will definitely be back. read more

Roaring Fork - Short rib - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I don't know where to start. It was all soooo good! The salmon was very fresh. Was super moist and tender, with a delicious taste. I would say that it's probably the best salmon I've ever eaten! The grits were also really good. Good taste and very cheesy. It was busy but the staff was very attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

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Most items here are below average: Ribeye NY Strip Meatballs Brussel Sprouts A few ok items: Banana Old Fashioned Beef Fondue I was really hoping that this steakhouse would be better while spending $300. Unfortunately, it was not. Nothing here was above average except the Banana Old Fashioned was really different. Service was fine, it's kind of cold in here. Won't be back. read more

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