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    The Driskill Grill

    3.8 (246 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American
    Open 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Brioche doughnuts, lime curd, pickled raspberries, bubblegum foam, raspberry gel, pistachio soil and mint gelato
    Christopher O.

    Realized I didn't add the pictures of the fantastic food so here they are. If you get the chance you should go eat here. It's a menu that had a lot of thought put into it by the Chef when he wrote it.

    more candid group shot, again in the dining area
    Amber L.

    Came in here a few weekends ago on a Saturday evening to celebrate my friend's birthday. Overall vibes n ambiance: old-time fancy schmancy / kinda reminds me of the 1st class floor on the Titanic, stiff energy Both the food & service were mediocre. Overall, i walked away feeling pretty underwhelmed given the big hype this place gets. I mean, yet another menu downtown with little to few options/selections. Due to this, i settled with ordering the mac n cheese side dish for my food, which was creamy and tasty & worth the dairy/carb splurge, especially for a night ahead filled with booze. Another friend ordered their biscuit board & caesar salad; she said both were just okay, and that some of the biscuits/bread tasted on the staler side. The birthday girl of the evening ordered the spinach spaghetti entree, & loved it! We got a few rounds of drinks, including martinis we all enjoyed. Our server was very well aware that it was our friend's birthday dinner celebration, & yet still, she did not bring her any kind of dessert or special lil fingy?? For such a highly-esteemed establishment with the higher price points they have, i was v surprised & disappointed to find them having missed the mark on customer service, let alone leave us with any kind of "wow" impression as their reputation merits... Since their limited menu left me feeling jaded and bored, along with the seemingly unjustified, higher $$$ tags, i most likely will not be wasting my time $ etc on a second visit here.

    Caramel flan
    Priscila M.

    It is a nice and elegant restaurant inside The Driskill hotel. You have to go past the bar which was jam packed yesterday. We had reservations which I highly recommend. Emily our server was super nice and knowledgeable and helped me with all my gluten related questions. I decided to go with the breast of duck and my husband with the fillet. The duck was absolutely delicious. It comes with a mushroom risotto and candied blood orange which makes a perfect bite with the duck. The citrusy of the blood orange really elevate the duck which had a perfect and black sear, but kept the moisture inside. The risotto was very creamy and the mushroom sauce provided that earthy combination. My husband really liked his fillet although it was a bit overcooked for his taste. He mentioned the latkes were good, but on the spicier side. For dessert we had the caramel flan which was the only gluten free option on the menu besides the sorbet. The flan was perfectly cooked and it had the perfect creamy texture. However, it lacked bit more of flavor. I wish it had more vanilla and was a tiny bit more sweet and the pears were more tender.

    Oysters Rockefeller

    We just finished a delightful dinner experience at this newly reopened restaurant. We went to the pre-theater prix fixe menu and it was truly amazing. My wife and I are wine and food enthusiasts and frequently attend fine dinners with our Chaine des Rotisseurs fellow members around the planet. Tonight's dinner was Chaine worthy. We started with classic Oysters Rockefeller and Steak Tartar with bone marrow aioli and quail egg accompanied with a roasted Jalapeno. Both were plated beautifully with classic presentation. For entree's , my wife had the Tournedos Rossini with foie gras over a duck fat Latke in a truffle sauce. Prepared and presented to perfection. I had what turned out to be the house special which was a duck breast prepared with balsamic blood orange and mushroom risotto. AMAZING! The desert was a gold dark chocolate mousse cake, gianduja feuilletine base, with a mint gelato. So rich and it perfectly complimented the meal. Even the coffee was amazing. It was a local roasted coffee but had the taste and strength of a Turkish coffee. We ordered some Sambuca to compliment the richness with a bit of sweetness to offset the natural bitterness of the freshly roasted beans The atmosphere was what you would expect from a restaurant of this quality. See the pictures of the restaurant to get a sense of the atmosphere. Beyond the food, what made the dinner special was Emily, our server. She had the perfect demeanor and professionalism you would expect from a restaurant as special as this one. She knew the menu preparations and the wine list parings and made some wonderful recommendations that were on point. We asked to speak to the chef who was unavailable but we met with sous chef Cliff Benavides who gave us a blow by blow education of the food sourcing and meal presentation. He was passionate about his production and full of pride and gracious when we shared our appreciation for his efforts. He gave great praise to executive chef Mark Dayanandan for his ingenuity and also for allowing him to express his artful creations. All in all, I give this restaurant 5 stars. I should mention that we had dinner the night before at another "fine restaurant" in Austin which was very good but not near as special as this restaurant. I would go back to both but my first choice would be this restaurant which I will return to every time I visit Austin. My compliments to the chefs, servers and GM for reintroducing this restaurant in its glorious return. The only recommendation I would make is to change the music to something more consistent with the food quality and ambiance. I would suggest the Rat Pack or something similar. I realize we are in Texas and a Texas theme would be nice considering the history of the hotel but country music or 70's rock just are not a good match for the offering they honor us with as guests. This restaurant and polished staff are a must when in Austin.

    John F.

    Old, dark wood, classic steakhouse in the famed Driskill Hotel. Excellent appetizers. Charcuterie and carpaccio were excellent. Menu is all steak and shellfish. Only 1 option (salmon) for those allergic to shellfish and don't want beef. 8oz filet ($60) was a little dry and overcooked. Requested medium rare. Blue-cheese spinach was too rich to eat. Scallops were good. Shrimp over seasoned and risotto was very rich. Had a large group (20) at three tables. It took 2 hours to get entrees and restaurant was less than 50% occupied. Good meal. Over-priced for food/service quality. I'd come back as a party of less than 6. Bar service was painfully slow both at the bar itself and in the grille. Understaffed for the crowd and it's a Tuesday. Only 3 occupied tables in the restaurant. It took 20 minutes to find out they were out of port. And they don't have Sambuca.

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    Whitney K.

    I hadn't been here in several years. In the past the menu was underwhelming but it has turned around for sure! We had some great dishes, the service was great, and it's always fun to be at an Austin institution like The Driskill.

    Prime Aged Filet Mignon

    Emily is the best server I have had the pleasure of waiting on me and my girlfriend in a very very long time..... extremely knowledgeable, well spoken and made us feel right at home! She gave perfect advice on which wine and drinks to pair with what food. On the food, we came back a second night after being disappointed so we have now tried the Braised short ribs, venison, filet mignon, and roasted duck, all excellent dishes with wonderful flavor and contrasting textures!

    Hong L.

    It's been awhile since I've been here and it seems I've forgotten to drop a review. I was excited to try this place because of the history, but the food was not what I was expecting. I definitely can't remember what the name of each dish we ordered is called but I didn't particularly like it because it was a mixture of savory and sweet in an entree dish. I thought that was a strange mixture and most of the food that night was like this. I also think for that night there was special menu. Overall, this place is very classy and upscale. It's expensive so it's more on a high end budget. However, the restaurant interior is pretty nice and when you walk into the building, it is very classic and nice. Our waiter was courteous and manage to explained all our courses to us.

    Seafood risotto, 12oz Wagyu, seared Fois Gras, side of bone marrow
    Nicole D.

    Visited for an anniversary and birthday celebration! WOW! What an amazing place! Upon arriving Kevin the Host greeted us and made us feel SO welcomed ( something we usually don't feel in nice restaurants). He made sure we had a table we liked and showed us the wine and cocktail list. Every so often he would come and check on us to make sure we were celebrating accordingly. I can not express enough how amazing he was. Food wise! O MY LANTA! Amazing. Appetizer: Fois Gras ( of course!) BF- had the 12oz Wagyu steak with a side of bone marrow. Me- Seafood Risotto with a side of seared Fois Gras Complimentary bread Wine: Bordeaux

    The catch of the day was swordfish and it was delicious!
    Tahlia K.

    I was staying at the hotel for my birthday and wanted to grab dinner before we went to a show that night. It was right before 6 pm and I was surprised that the dining room was totally empty considering how crowded the bar area was that night. I wasn't surprised that they were able to seat us without a reservation, but we were on a really tight time crunch and I was rather concerned that a fancy restaurant might have a hard time serving us in the 30 minutes that we had. I explained our dilemma to the waiter and he did a great job at pointing out menu items that would be fast for the kitchen to make. We not only received our food very quickly, but they still did a great job cooking the scallops spot on and plating my husband's swordfish beautifully. It was quite expensive, as you'd expect from an upscale place, but it was totally worth it for the stellar service and delicious food.

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    Therese L.

    Came for restaurant week. Definitely worth the $ with this decadent 4-course meal. Service was excellent and the food equally satisfying. It was an overall successful date night!

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