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    The Kimberly

    4.7 (89 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Delores L.

    The Kimberly, named after John Carver's wife, had been on our dining bucket list for quite some time. Having previously enjoyed sister restaurants J Carver's and Red Ash, our expectations were high and The Kimberly exceeded every, single expectation. The Kimberly restaurant has clean architectural lines, modern décor and dim lighting creating a romantic ambiance. Although we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Europe, we chose The Kimberly to mark our actual anniversary date. From the moment we arrived, the evening felt special. The hostess greeted us with a warm "Happy 25th Anniversary," and our server, Robert, followed suit. Fresh flowers adorned our table, along with a handwritten anniversary card. It was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully considered. The menu showcases contemporary American cuisine with global influences, and every dish was outstanding. We began with the Crispy Salt & Pepper Lobster Tails, which were perfectly crisp, light, and incredibly flavorful. Our salads, The Kimberly Greek and Shaved Brussels Sprout, were fresh, beautifully presented, and large enough to share. For our entrées, I chose the Sautéed Red Snapper while my husband enjoyed the Wood-Roasted Double Breast of Chicken. Both dishes were expertly prepared, flavorful, and memorable. The Mousseline Potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. Throughout the meal, members of the management team stopped by to congratulate us and ensure everything was exceptional. Complimentary glasses of champagne added another thoughtful touch. We finished dinner with the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with macadamia nuts and house-made caramel ice cream. It was pure dessert nirvana...despite being completely full, we somehow managed to finish every bite. While the food was extraordinary, the service was equally impressive. The level of hospitality was remarkable, with every member of the team contributing to an experience that felt personal, genuine, and celebratory. They did not simply serve dinner; they helped create an indelible memory. Will we return to The Kimberly? Absolutely!

    Potatoes
    Gynee S.

    My husband and I celebrated our bday at the Kimberly and we couldn't be happier with our overall experience. We had a few different cocktails variety of dishes and everything was deliciously delightful. The Kimberly is such a top notch, beautiful, classy restaurant; and food is really tasty and the atmosphere is pretty upscale. It's perfect if you're looking for somewhere nice for a special dinner. Will definitely return.

    Beet salad
    Cam H.

    I enjoyed the appetizers and side dishes more than the main dishes here. My favorites were the beet salad-very refreshing, the bone marrow and the bread that came with it were excellent, and the lobster-good flavor, not too salty. Their drinks were also good but a bit strong for me. Cheddar house bread was very addicting and buttery, it was dangerous to sit too close to them lol I thought the steak was just okay, but I will come back to try a different cut before making a final judgment. Didn't like the chicken. Mac and cheese was too salty. Mashed potatoes were good and buttery. Excellent service. Beautiful restaurant.

    Miso sweet potatoes
    Angela V.

    We went here for our anniversary. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Loved the atmosphere the noise level was perfect for having a conversation without having to yell. We booked a reservation and were seated immediately. Food wise we started off with the fried salt and pepper lobster, red snapper crudo, steak sashimi and the rolls. We loved all of our appetizers! The snapper was in an agua chili sauce and was very light and refreshing! The steak sashimi was fantastically cooked and was well flavored with the mushrooms. Definitely both would be ordered again. The rolls were fresh and buttery! For mains we got the special which was a double cut pork chop on top of crispy potatoes with a chili sauce. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned and a huge portion. I ordered the scallops and they were lovely the sauce and fresh citrus really brings all the flavors together.

    Wagyu
    Emily T.

    The Kimberly is PRISTINE Lots of restaurants in Austin have amazing food but the Kimberly is just above and beyond. The veal with cacio e pepe was the juiciest possibly softer veal I've ever had. My boyfriend got the wagyu. We shared the mouselline potatoes for the table. As for cocktails, the fire horse was tasted so bomb we had 3. Even if you want to drink something that wasn't on the menu, their bartender whipped us up a pineapple cocktail on the spot that was delicious. Everything was amazing from start to finish.

    Crab Cake
    Tiffany J.

    We made an impromptu stop for appetizers and drinks. We were not dressed up and weren't sure if they would seat us, but we were greeted at the door with no issues. We opted to sit at the bar. Surprisingly, it wasn't too busy on a Friday night. The restaurant is upscale with beautiful decor. The bar staff was so nice and professional. I started with the Upper East Side which is a vodka based cocktail with cucumber that was right up my alley. It was so refreshing and wasn't overly tart. The mint complimented the flavor well. Since we were only there for appetizers, I didn't browse much of the menu. My date raved about the Tempura Lobster Tails. I don't really care for shellfish, but I will occasionally eat lobster so I decided to give it a try. We also ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. The Tempura Lobster Tails were phenomenal! I took one bite and was blown away at how tasty it was! The breading was flaky and seasoned and the lobster wasn't overly chewy. The microgreens that topped the lobster tails were so good. The Crab Cake was tasty, but I preferred the Tempura Lobster Tails. The sauce that accompanied the dish was good and I enjoyed the panko bread crumbs. The Kimberly is one of those restaurants that I immediately raved about to friends and family after visiting because we had a wonderful time!

    Nida A.

    We came here post happy hour just for desserts because their dessert menu online looked absolutely amazing. They were all pretty decent, but none of them were incredibly mind blowing. We ordered the coconut vanilla cake, which was more like a pie with a meringue on top, the pineapple upside down cake was really really good and we also ordered the Lindt chocolate mousse cake, which absolutely did not disappoint. I probably wouldn't get the coconut vanilla cake again, but the other two were a hit.

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    Wendy B.

    The food is savory and elevated at this place, I had the wagyu with the potatoes and it was very rich and flavorful. For a drink I had the Dangerous woman and it was delicious, aesthetically pleasing and effective hehe. We had Andrew as a server and he was kind and attentive. The atmosphere here is very chic and elegant, dim indirect lighting and they have a wine cellar as well, plus a sitting bar area in the middle. I'd come back

    Beef Wellington
    Paige S.

    We were so excited to try the Kimberly because love all of John Carver's other restaurants and heard nothing but great things about this one too! We decided to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday here. We ordered the crab cake, beef Wellington, veal parm, caesar salad, and coconut cake for dessert. The crab cake was definitely the star of the show for me! It was probably one of the best crab cakes I've ever had. The beef Wellington wasn't a personal favorite because I believe it had truffle or mushroom on it and the flavor was too strong for me but I also don't like mushrooms. The veal parm was delicious and came with a side of cacio e Pepe which is one of my favorite dishes. Our server was very friendly and talkative which we always appreciate! I will say the restaurant is very expensive so be prepared to drop a pretty penny.

    Mousseline Potatoes
    Suzanne C.

    An amazing restaurant with great service as soon as you walk in. Our table wasn't ready yet so they gave us a glass of champagne while we waited. Once we sat down, Zach greeted us and went over the menu and gave recommendations. During our meal the manager, Michelle, came by and she so was sweet and made sure our night was going well. The scallops were delicious but the star for me were the potatoes. I can't wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu.

    Match-A cocktail
    Michael D.

    Beautiful interior, amazingly attentive service and one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. We got there early for our reservation and they gave us complimentary champagne which was very sweet. We were sat right at our reservation start time. The cocktails were delicious. I had the matcha and pineapple flavored drink that was super well balanced and creamy with the addition of licor 43 horchata flavored. Very good! We got the beef tartare, French green beans, mousseline potatoes, the beef wellington, and the scallops. Everything we ate had huge flavors. The beef wellington is very rich and a big portion. The steak is super tender and the mushroom sauce is very tasty. The French green beans are the best green beans I've ever had, honestly I don't like even hate green beans but holy moly... incredible. The potatoes have shaved white truffle and little pieces of black forest ham in it. Smooth and creamy, strong truffle flavor and a nice touch of salt with the ham. They scallops have a nice bit of citrus that really had a lot of balance to the dish. All in all, everything was like the best version of the thing we've ever had. Even the bread for the beef tartare is insanely good. We finished with the coconut cake that is topped with strawberry and passion fruit sauces. It's a tart and creamy delight with little crunchy coconut pieces and a perfectly smooth whipped topping. Such a lovely way to end dinner. We will definitely be back. We just need to finish the J.Carter trilogy and go to the J.Carver oyster and steak house. Red Ash is also amazing if you haven't been!

    Beautiful Interior
    Wendi K.

    A classy establishment in downtown Austin. The prices are on par with fine dining. We sat down to a beautiful card with my partner's name on it in handwritten gold calligraphy. Then we started with a few drinks - I had the Don't Carrot All ($18) - it was unique but I didn't finish it. The aged cheddar parker house rolls ($12) and mousselline potatoes ($22) were incredibly decadent and rich. The rolls come baked with a layer of cheese, and each bite is buttery carb heaven. The mouselline potatoes come dripping in fatty bacon-like ham pieces and Greyere sauce. I was full after one roll and a few bites of the potatoes. BF enjoyed the 10 oz center cut sirloin ($62), commenting that it was perfectly cooked. I wish I got the name of our server because she was marvelous. She was wearing a gorgeous sparkly tiara too! The interior is extremely classy.

    Front signage
    Awele M.

    Absolutely incredible experience at The Kimberly! From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable our waitress Summer was an absolute gem and made the entire night feel so special. The cocktails were phenomenal (highly recommend the Love & Lust SO delicious ), and every dish exceeded expectations. The charred steak sashimi was unforgettable, the Caesar salad was perfectly done, and the wood roasted dry-aged duck breast & confit of leg and thigh was hands-down one of the best dishes we've had in Austin. Amazing atmosphere, amazing food, and even better service. Can't wait to come back

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