When you walk in the ambiance is rustic and moody yet clean and nice. You'll see people in suits and shorts, and it seems to work. The server was awesome and gave me great tips to maximize my meal. The bacon wrapped pork loin came out incredible with the charred Mexican corn that was amazing. Highly recommend ! read more

Roaring Fork - Bacon wrapped pork loin with charred Mexican corn. Wow! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

With all the great places in Austin I'm not really sure why it has such a high rating. It wasn't bad but just bland as a whole. The saving grace was the shaved beef tenderloin carpaccio, served with a bed of arugula, parm and black peppercorns and a nice truffle oil. We really enjoyed that. We also got the beef tenderloin Caesar wrap and the "half ass" burger as well as a side of green chile mac and cheese. After a good starter we had good hopes for the rest. The tenderloin in the wrap had absolutely no seasoning just covered with dressing and was over cooked as well as it was mostly lettuce. The burger was just mid. I expected a bit of a kick from a green chile Mac and cheese but to my disappointment there was not. I always love macaroni and cheese so I still enjoyed it but again nothing really special except the fun green color. The hours are convenient as many places downtown seem to close midday, that's the only reason we really came here but I would try to find somewhere else. read more

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Roaring Fork has the best Happy Hour menu and experience I've found in Austin. Everything on the menu is good food, good price. The Bigass Burger is excellent and splitable. The fish tacos are very good. I love the mango margarita. You can't beat the guacamole dish and the Double Dip. Though there are a lot of tables, it can be crowded, so not a bad idea to get a reservation. We've been going there for Happy Hour for years, sometimes with large groups. read more

This was a restaurant recommended to us for their steak! I musy say the food was truly great! We had a steak and was soft and had 0 fat! Tortilla soup was delicious and amazing taste just wish it had a bit more broth. Too dry for my liking. Mexican corn was actually my favorite. That is a must have. We also had a side of truffles which honestly were too hard and dry! Overall they are a busy restaurant. We camr in a monday and they required reservation luckily we were able to sit near the bar. Very relaxing kind of ambiance. Maggy was our server and she honestly went above and beyond with suggestions and aside from the multiple tasks she had on her plate she never failed to check on us throughout our dinner. She took the time with many people and due to her service we HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place read more

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This restaurant is right by the Paramount theater where they were having an event. When we got to roaring fork, the lounge was FULL, the hostess at the door said to sit anywhere even if the table was dirty and they would come by and take care of us. We had the privilege of Jayson being our server. He was so busy but took such good care of us. We ordered off the happy hour menu, the prices were good till 6:00. We ordered the Big A** burger, steak nachos and a piece of pecan pie. The kitchen was doing its very best getting food out quickly. A young man who looked a little bit like Kylo Ren with facial hair delivered our good and was very nice. Everything was delicious. The pecan pie had a very, very thick crust, that wasn't was greatest, but we still enjoyed it. The lounge area is very nice, a little dark, had to use my cell phone light to see, but chairs and tables were very comfortable. read more

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Simply put, the steaks are awesome! Service was a bit slow to get our group seated, but after we were seated, we were treated very well. Didn't get any photos as it was a bit dark in our seating area. We did have the perfect seat to catch some olympics, though. The sides were good too. We shared the mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. Will definitely come back read more

I love the Fork, both locations. The downtown one (this one) has been consistently excellent for over 20 years. The Big Ass Burger remains in the top five burgers in Austin and is a hell of a deal at happy hour. Whether a casual but upscale evening in the bar or a fancier meal in the dining room, the service is always amazing. Definitely one of my favorites. Try the kettle of green chile pork - my old friend from New Mexico says it's the best he ever had outside of the state. Pro tip: their happy hour is seven days a week, which is generous read more

I came here because of the reviews but now I'm thinking ppl don't have good taste buds because NO I'll say a 3 out of 10 the best thing was the Lemo read more

Roaring Fork Stonelake is an upscale restaurant with a very nice bar After watching Oppenheimer at the local Imax teather, six of us went there for dinner. I had made reservations so we were immediately seated at a nice table overlooking the lake. Our waitress greeted us and took our beverage orders while we looked overr the menu. I had the CEDAR PLANK SALMON with apricot teriyaki glaze and miso sesame green beans. The salmon was delicious but the green beans were completely raw, not close to al dente. My wife had the BACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN with poblano grits, charred corn in a chipotle balsamic reduction. I tasted her pork and it was very good, especially her poblano grits! :) :) Everyone enjoyed their entrees and the service was great Highly recommended! read more

We stopped in last night for dinner. The food was great, but the service may have been the worst we've ever received. We sat at the bar to dine and were ignored for the first 10 minutes, then the bartender finally came over and took our drink order, she walked away and started talking to a couple at the bar about her child's sports teams etc. I honestly think she forgot then about 10 minutes later she brought my beer over, she then walked away and started talking to coworkers and no exaggeration it was another 10 minutes until she made and delivered my wife's drink. By this point we were in awe of how inattentive she was, but we were hungry so we ordered food from her anyhow. The food came out promptly and tasted great (recommend the shrimp and grits!) the bartender never came over to ask how our food was or if we needed anything else and I had to flag her down to pay the bill! As I was signing the bill I said "oh the food was great by the way" and she just said "oh Yay" Roaring Fork, give the cook a raise and fire this bartender! By the way it was not crowded, At most there were two other couples with us at the bar. read more

Our very first meal for my college besties trip/my birthday in 2014 was at this delicious spot! My friends call me "wandering fork" due to my inexorable assumption that all of their plate's contents are up for grabs. Hence, "Roaring Fork" was the perfect start of the weekend. ;) From the start, we were "wined and dined" - started off with some chips and salsa, fizzy cocktails in a cozy bar table. When our table was ready, we moved to the dining area where we had the best service and big portions of delicious, fresh and vibrant food. We barely finished it all! There was even a "happy birthday" card on the table and they brought out a personalized bday dessert for our group to share. Totally recommend adding it to your Austin foodie checklist! read more

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Eight of us came for dinner. We ordered some appetizers to start: Guacamole and a Beef Fondue, which is beef tenderloin, roasted butternut squash, sourdough croutons and white pepperjack fondue. For my main I had a medium-rare 8oz fillet with Brussel Sprouts and Cheese Grits. It was cooked to perfection and I really enjoyed it. As a dessert the table shared a Creme Brulee, Raspberry Cheesecake and an Ice Cream Crumble. All excellent. The service was top notch and made the meal so much better. Come and enjoy. read more

Roaring Fork - Raspberry Cheesecake - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious and very large portions. It is a bit loud, but not their fault. The vegetarian options are awesome as well. Yummy!

Our reservation for a party of 7 was last minute at this restaurant. It ended up being a great choice! Our party was greeted with a beautiful table and immediate water service. Our waiter was nice and knowledgeable but also very busy and sometimes slow to fulfill our requests. The table was very dim and made reading the menu difficult but it was meant to be romantic. Once the food started arriving it was amazing. Fresh salads that were all delicious. One of the best beef carpaccio we have ever had. Then the main courses came out and they were all stupendous! Melt in your mouth steak, beef short ribs that were decadent, salmon that was buttery, and pork tenderloin that was juicy and delicious. The brussel sprouts were so good but the managed potatoes were the creamiest we have ever had. Everything was so good we didn't have room for dessert. We do recommend this place for dinner! read more

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This spectacular downtown Restaurant is a must stop if you are in Austin. Beautiful ambiance, Service and Food was excellent. I order the Blackened Redfish over Lentils and my companions ordered a Rib Eye Steak with grilled shrimp on the side, a Mac & Cheese dish and Mushrooms. ALL VERY, VERY Good! I would recommend anytime. read more

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My husband and I ate here for our anniversary while on a weekend trip to Canyon Lake/Austin. It was a perfect special meal! We made reservations for 5:30pm on a Friday to ensure we had time to go see the bats at sunset. We were seated promptly at a table by the window. We were taken care of quickly but he wasn't overbearing. I asked his opinion on an appetizer between the green chili queso or guacamole. He suggested the queso, and I'm so glad he did! It had a kick to it, but it was delicious! For our entrée, we split an 18 oz New York strip, Brussels sprouts, and green chili mac n cheese. Everything was cooked to perfection and had amazing flavors! The sprouts were tossed in a honey chili glaze (or something similar) with bacon and Parmesan. The mac n cheese was spicy in just the right amount with a bread crumble topping. And the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare with a flavorful crust. Oh, and we also had sangria for our drinks. This is not a place we could swing on the regular, but was perfect for a special occasion. The food was superb, and we would definitely come back! read more

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Brought my family here for a nice dinner and every dish was unique and good. Loved the ambiance. Will definitely be back

Nice quaint little joint. I ordered a ribeye medium rare plus and regular fries. They have truffle fries as well, but I wanted a simple steak and fries dinner. I washed it down with a nice chilled glass of house choice Pinot noir, very tasty and spot on to pair with my steak. Service was over the top, even for sitting at the bar. Calm collected server was on point all night. The steak came out sizzling and had a very nice char to the outer skin with a nice pool of garlic butter that had melted around the meat on my plate. Cutting into my steak was nice and easy. Flavor was great, seasoned well as simple. Little salt and some pepper. Tender piece of meat this dinner was. Fries was nice and crispy as well as fresh cut with the skin still on. Crispy outside and smooth inside for these taters. Just a small dab of ketchup for the fries here and there. Nothing but the butter and natural juices to swab my meat cuts into. Great calm and wonderful evening this place has. read more

I came for Austin for a few days and this was my favorite restaurant! We liked it so much we came back twice. The first time we came for dinner. We ordered their queso, shared a rib eye, and of course their Chile Mac and cheese. Best meal! Then the next day we came back for happy hour. Amazing happy hour selection. We ordered their chile pork and tortilla soup. Great service and quality food! read more

Roaring fork was a 3.5 for me. We tried the seared ahi, burger, queso, and skillet cornbread. I was a bit disappointed by the cornbread which was a bit mushy for my liking, perhaps more like a corn casserole. read more

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We made a reservation at roaring fork before one of the comedy shows earlier in March. Roaring fork was amazing! Sides 9.5 Salmon: 9.3 Scale system 10/10 would be what I want for my last meal 9.9-9.3 driving out of my way to get this 9.2-8.0 love the place and would go back 7.9-7.0 I would come here again if it were presented and don't have anything bad to say 6.9 and below - thanks but no thanks after try one read more

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Nice downtown location to have a good meal before the craziness in downtown Austin begins. Service was good. We had an event to get to and our server got us out in time. Food details: French onion soup was excellent--cheesy but not too salty. The muscles with chorizo was delicious-I could have just eaten two of those orders for dinner and been a happy camper. Instead I got the green chili pork stew---it was horrible--way too salty-good spicy flavor but dangerously over salted -I'm glad I don't have heart disease or hypertension because this stew would have put me 6 feet under, Beef carpaccio was good. Cornbread was enjoyed very much by all. My wife enjoyed the chicken waldorf salad and others in our group said the steaks were very good. Overall a solid pick for downtown read more

Ok time to write a review w/ silverware puns, play on words, metaphors ect as I think the name Roaring Fork begs for it. The restaurant is located in the heart of Austin, spreading out on the corner fork of two main roads. Parking can be a challenge like eating soup with a fork so plan accordingly especially on the weekends. Everything here is a contradiction of two or more items that shouldn't go together yet somehow, they work. Walking through the doors many of the senses are excited like a gorgeous plate of food wafting wonderful fragrances into the nostrils. Notes of high class are evident here with soft paneled ceiling tiles, warming wood weaved in and out of tables, the bar and even small accents such as the window supports while not failing to mention wine bottles displayed in various manners. Juxtaposed are the stone columns and barriers, antler chandeliers and old school framed archways with pounded steel rivets. My waiter promptly seated me and my date for the evening right next to a fogged-out glass half wall hiding the open kitchen. Like the knife protecting the spoon from the fork the glass protected my eyes from the kitchen. Not sure I get the universal implications of this dichotomy but I digress. The table had a nice linen cloth adorned with the nights instruments of food destruction yet softened with glasses begging to have a nice read wine touch their lips. My date opened with a shot of tequila and apologies as I can't remember the brand but she loved it while I opted for Tito's chilled to perfection. This paired nicely with an upscale guacamole and corn chips which is nice for my date who's adverse to gluten. The guacamole was almost perfection but for me personally I was expecting more of a traditional "salad" but alas no tomatoes were found and the staff got carried away with a boatload of lime. As I pondered the wine list I was disheartened as I'm a huge French wine fan, much like someone who thinks an oyster folk is for their soup. While they do have French options all of them are bottles only. Begrudgingly I opted for the Frei Brothers Merlot. It had very little legs and wasn't headstrong yet reserved with a nice lingering note of blueberries. I don't eat much when I go out and my date is rather petite and dainty so we split a 20 oz ribeye along with some mashed spuds. I'll give out a secret here if you like ribeye, always ask for a steak with the most ribeye cap. You'll be able to ease through it with a butter knife and the flavor will forever change you. That said, our steak was slightly over medium rare which is fine because the cap made us smile. The potatoes were butter forward (good thing I had the butter knife comment) and was a bit much for me. I would have preferred more cream but the texture was brilliant. Being a former chef means sometimes my critiques cut a little too deep but I spent a lot of years honing those senses. Regardless it was a wonderful meal. For the finale they had a gluten free chocolate torte. While my female friend was down I had already made her my flourless torte and amoretto crème brûlée but I didn't mind splurging and could care less if we finished it, I wanted to see how good it was. Man... it was DENSE. A couple bites sat my overzealous rear back into the booth. I looked at Kaelyn and said "stab me with a spoon". She looked puzzled so I said b/c it will hurt more! Little did she know I was quoting Robin Hood. Anyways it was a very good dessert but after the spuds everything sat like a brick. Finishing up this "roaring" review, the Roaring Fork is a great place to enjoy upscale dining with hints or obvious renditions of Tex Mex. While I was a bit critical on some items, I believe the vast majority of patrons would think it's perfect and I think that would be accurate as what I listed is highly subjective. The ambiance walks a fine line between pinky up and "give me a canned beer" mentality. The staff know their menu and are quick to fill anyone's needs while knowing how long to give you alone. I highly suggest this experience for date night as your significant other will be impressed. read more

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Big Ass Burger with truffle fries were really good. Company Christmas party and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. read more

Roaring Fork - Big ass burger and truffle fries are really good - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fabulous wine list Pork Tenderloin was great Excellent service Very attractive decor. Easy parking Loved the place read more

Popped into the Roaring Fork during SXSW for a late lunch, food was excellent and service was extremely inviting. Sharing the block with the Paramount and State theaters, location is extremely convenient for a business lunch, special occasion dinner, or even a sightseeing pit stop to refuel... Though it was just a couple of items I had, it was an easy-going but memorable lunch for the quality that resonated. Though portion sizes didn't leave quantity by the wayside either. Their local favorite Chicken Tortilla soup was satisfying, well-seasoned, and delicious. Mussels & Chorizo were a sight to see in itself, served at the table in a large skillet, the mussels noticeably fresh and perfectly cooked. Above all, the waitress was very extremely friendly and attentive, topping off a wonderful experience. read more

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Great location and great ambiance. I went here with a large group of work professionals. The service was prompt and the staff was very hospitable. I ordered the house margarita, a cup of chicken tortilla soup and salmon. They were out of spinach so I ordered the cheese grits instead. Everything was great except the soup and the garlic butter that accompanied the salmon. The appetizer meatballs were really good! If you're ever in downtown Austin I would highly recommend Roaring Fork as a place to dine. read more

Enjoyed dinner with my bachelor party crew. ZI, was our waiter and he was FANTASTIC. He gave us lots of good intel and delivered well.

We had a remarkable experience. The ambiance was elegant but not too stuffy. We ordered cocktails and were able to try some seasonal favorites. They were delicious. The food was also amazing. 4 out of 5 stars because the service was a little slow. But the staff was very nice and it may have been a busy evening. read more

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"Holy moly that rib eye is huge! We should've shared guys we're not 21 anymore". My group and I said this about 20 times while we were eating. Side dishes were good. Ambience was nice. Dark and classy. Will def come back when I return to Austin. read more

Roaring Fork - Rib eye after we cut it up. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm giving 4 stars because it is a very good steak joint but it's no Perry's or Truluck's. The food is excellent and service was great. The restaurant was very warm and this really made the crowded seating layout more uncomfortable than it should be for a restaurant of this caliber. Ribeye (50 day dry aged) was good but at that price it should have been the most tender of any steak. It is still a good place but was not as good as I expected. read more

Just a quick update to my (dated) prior review. Went here last night prior to a show at ACL Live. Sat in the bar and ordered from the Happy Hour menu to keep it on the down low price-wise. The guacamole and chips are both plentiful and very taste-worthy. And you just can't beat the HH price on their famous Big Ass Burger. Always delicious and more than you can/should eat. To top it off, the fries are fried to perfection. It's sometimes hard to get seating in the bar, and you can't order the Happy Hour menu from the tables, so be sure to get here as close to 4 as possible if you want a high-top. read more

Solid spot in downtown austin! I really enjoyed my experience here, our server was wonderful. The food came out very quick, the fondue blew me away. The meat skewers were super crispy on the outside and tender. The french onion soup was really good but way too much cheese. The cornbread was so crispy and chewy! The main entrees were a little bit lacking compared to the appetiziers. The pork dish was not as tender, but the salmon was solid. Ambiance is also perfect for a night out or date night. Would recommend! read more

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Shelby did a phenomenal job. She took care of our order and was outstanding. We loved you !!!! We would love to have you as our waitress again!!! We are coming back!!! . Great food!! Yall this is huge!! It's great steak and if you like garlic this is the place for you! read more

We came here night on a Monday and got a table immediately. I had the teriyaki salmon and green chili mac and cheese, which were both delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the mac and cheese was amazing. Our waiter provided excellent service and even brought a free crème brûlée for my friend's birthday! Overall, phenomenal service and great food. I would definitely return. read more

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The service here is so good. I wasn't having a great experience with UberEats and the restaurant called me twice to make sure I got my food and they contacted UberEats. Huge thank you to Ben and Eliza for going the extra mile. read more

Our server Lauren was exceptional. All stars are for her, as well as for location, valet parking and the space accommodates big groups & is also prime for intimate dates cozied up in tall booths. Food was fine, with nice flavors coming out of the Queso con Puerco and mussels & chorizo. Some of our party of 11 said their dishes were pleasant, some said decent, while others would not deny warm meals. I enjoyed my rainbow trout while someone else ate a quarter of theirs before handing it off to the glutinous. Tortilla soup was salty and one-note. Now French onion soup -who knows? It was my mom's main meal order as she wasn't very hungry, so the mistakes were unfortunate. It came out blackened w/ a burnt top: inedible, waste of Gruyère. It should have never gone out. Come on chef's, don't do that to your servers (& yourselves): it's severs who deal with upset diners. When we kindly asked for a redo, Lauren was gracious as ever and took it away, but when she returned with a new soup it was laughable. The burnt top was gone for sure, because they merely scraped the entire Gruyère layer off. Lol! Uhm, curious logic. Obviously we assumed it was the same soup, lukewarm at this point with seeped in crumbles of burnt cheese, but our server insisted she dumped it. Also not her responsibility. So did the chefs burn a whole batch? Compromising the integrity of their coworkers as well as innocent soup, it would seem they sent out a ramekin from the same batch. But no cheese layer, no more patience. At this point a manager came out. Bleh. She did agree it should have never went out and took it off our bill plus offered a comped dessert. We didn't want a re-redo. The first send out we might be able to overlook but the second? Fjkckfjfjdxx. I blame the back of house 100%. We would have much rather appreciated a chef who took accountability, took the L and remade the dish properly. read more

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Food was very good. I went in on a busy Monday night (who knew?) and sat in the bar area without the need to wait an hour for a table. Ordered a craft cocktail, an 8 oz filet and some fries. All were excellent. The steak, which was aged, was outstanding. Just the way I like them. I will return. read more

Came for drinks and dessert for a birthday, with reservations, middle of the week. This was one of the only places in town that had cheesecake on their menu; not sure why, but it's difficult to find. Service was great, nice atmosphere, and quality drinks as well. The cheesecake is impeccable; haven't had it in a long time, and this one was rich, creamy, with a raspberry glaze and a bit of home made whipped cream. May come back for dinner sometime, but dessert and drinks were great enough! read more

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

The service was pretty good. The guacamole was average with chips but the corn bread was definitely above average. My girl ordered the muscles and enjoyed them and I went with a Caesar salad was not good. I also ordered the 22oz rib eye that was awesome. Overall, we enjoyed our core meals and will be back. Tip= don't order the Caesar. read more

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