Came here with a large 25 person group all from out of town and it exceeded expectations. Our…read morewaitress McKenna was super sweet and gave great recommendations. Since we ordered basically one of everything - here are our recommendations. Appetizers GET THIS: 1. Corn dog shrimp (think shrimp tempura) - light, flavorful, crunchy YUM 2. Cathead biscuits NOT THAT: 1. Street corn queso dip not a favorite for our table. The cheese tasted thick and plastic like... Velveeta vibes... not much flavor Meals GET THIS: 1. Hangar Steak 2. Creole shrimp & grits 3. Chicken fried steak Not that: 1. Horseradish crusted salmon - I didn't try it but the two people who ordered at our table were disappointed and wished they would've gotten one of the above Desserts GET THIS: 1. Bread pudding was delicious! Not overly sweet & the added white chocolate gives it that dazzle dazzle 2. Chocolate Espresso Brownie - perfection NOT THAT: 1. Banana cream pudding. This was a no for the table because it was over the top sweet (I think because of the added butterscotch) 2. Peanut Butter Mousse Pie super super thick & sweet. Didn't taste much other than PB - it was like eating a giant spoonful of it and trying to swallow.

We had a group here for dinner and were excited to try it, due to reviews. The ambience is lively,…read moreloud, and buzzy. Looked super fun. Service was good, no issues there. Friendly staff overall. The food fell flat for almost all of us. The salads were fresh and good. However, the ribs were below average. Cornbread was stale and not tasty. Biscuits tasted more like firm bread and not at all flaky/soft. That seemed weird to all of us. Chicken fried steak was soggy and not crispy. Drinks were ok. Not quite sure why the food was subpar, but there were 10 of us who all agreed we wouldn't return for food. There is a swanky little cozy speakeasy in the basement that may be good? We didn't try that.

I'm telling you folks, this is one of the best lunch specials on Congress…read more Service was great today Texas Two Step Salmon, I chose no mashed potatoes or spinach but begged for green beans instead. Perkiest portions of all three Sit at the bar and have lunch Today I paired it with the shrimp cocktail and man was that tasty! Come try this joint out sometime, I bet you'll be happy!! Beautiful ambiance too Highly recommended

beautiful spot on the water with great service! the interior design is gorgeous…read more started off with the dancing molly, super strong tasting. not a balanced cocktail to me, but the fitzgerald was fantastic the cornbread appetizer is good, soft with a light crust. you can taste the jalapeño as well we got the heritage pork chop al pastor and the daily special gulf red fish. both dishes were too salty for my liking. the pork chop did not have al pastor flavor; was cooked okay, a tad dry. the fish on the other hand was cooked perfectly, allowing it to have a crispy skin while maintaining internal tenderness. the miso bokchoy that accompanied it was, once again, too salty overall the flavors were promising more than what they were to me

Had a perfect anniversary dinner and am so happy we celebrated here!!! Everything was perfect - our…read morewaitress was so cute and funny, the ambiance is great for a romantic dinner, the pacing of the courses well executed and the food itself was amazing! Highly recommend starting with the Parker rolls and the table side Cesar salad. It was so entertaining watching this salad come together. Probably the highlight of the night! Pasta dish was generous on the portions (easily 2 meals) and LOTS of lobster meat, also highly recommend! Both the cookies and the cake for dessert were great, can't go wrong with either! Valet parking available or there is a parking garage right next door. Overall, highly recommend especially if celebrating a special occasion!

This was for my husband's birthday resy on 03/24/26 around 7:30pm and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience! I want to say our server was JJ? He did a fantastic job explaining the menu and helping with recommendations -Drinks: Boa-loma (not for me, just not a tequila person), El toro -Apps: Wagyu cigars, Hokkaido scallops (a miss for hubby) -Food: 1 Westholme Australian Wagyu per person I added truffle sauce on my steak with a side of truffle mac and cheese. He added bleu cheese on his steak and a side of boujee twice baked potato. He did mix up the 2nd drink order but tasted just as great so no worries there. We opted to have carrot cake for dessert and it was the one of the best one he's ever had. Would love to come back again!

Went to Perry's. It was so much more than I could ever have expected…read more Lunch started with soup or salad. I had the turtle soup. It had minced meat which I am guessing was the turtle. It wasn't great a little spicy with a different texture because of the minced protein that seemed like ground beef. The wedge salad was over the top great. The dressing was some of the best blue cheese that I have ever tasted. I had the famous Perry's pork chop for the 1st time. It was incredible! So tender and so much meat that I could not finish half of it. Even with a little help. My friend had the salmon moist and perfectly prepared. The accompaniments were wonderful with grilled to eggies and mashed potatoes. The corn brulee was a little too sweet for me but my friend loved it. Definitely have to have that pork chop another time

Great choice if you want an upscale dinner with a polished feel. The space is sharp, the energy is…read moreelevated, and service is exactly what you'd expect from a place known for steaks and chops. The signature pork chop lives up to the hype. We had an appetizer version and it was incredibly tender, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. You can tell why it's what they're known for. The steak I ordered was made to order perfect, as I like it mad rare and mooing, but had heavy seasoning on it. Not sure if that is signature to Perry's, as I'd personally rather let a good cut of steak speak for itself. It took away from the natural flavor, so I'd ask for no seasoning next time. Between the ambiance, service, and overall quality, I would definitely go back.

First time in Austin and my host made an awesome choice for 9 of us to dine after a busy conference…read moreday. I was thinking beef, obviously, but the Ora King Salmon Wellington caught my eye! Did not expect to see that on an Italian Steakhouse menu. It was superb! The only 'Wellington' I had previously experienced was Beef Wellington. Loved the spinach & mushroom inside, asparagus underneath, and a light puff pastry. Our waiter, Lawrence, was equally impressive! Thanks for a memorable meal. I'll be recommending as ALL of us had terrific dinners!

The food + intentional experience was 100/10. Kaitlyn was our server and she was perfect- so kind…read moreand helpful and took our cues on how much engagement we wanted to have at various points in the dinner. We had the short rib gnocchi, a leaner filet with bone marrow butter with shrimp on top, broccolini, and then the chocolate mousse dessert. Food was incredible, but what really stands out here is the service and intentionally crafted experience.

Cameron was very attentive and patient. Service was quick and for arrive in a timely manner. We…read moredecided on this location because it's convenient to the Moody. I'm so glad we did. The truffled deviled eggs were AMAZING! We also had chicken liver mousse and duck fries. We sat on the back patio. Weather was great for it. Entrees were a hit Red Fish, Fried Chicken, beet Salad and flounder. Everyone enjoyed. I also highly recommend the Cherry Limeade vodka cocktail. There was a spicy mocktail that received mixed reviews from the group but I enjoyed it. Ginger beer, Tabasco were definitely to the forefront in the mix.

Another five star experience at Salty Sow starting with the reservation process, which was done via…read moreOpenTable. After making the reservation, I messaged the restaurant to let them know that we would have a doggie with us and to make sure that we were able to sit on the patio to allow for said dog. The restaurant had prompt communication back stating they would note the reservation, which I really appreciate it. They were having a private event so part of the patio was taken however they still had ample space for other patrons to enjoy the outdoor area. Part of three our server I didn't catch their name was just OK. They ended up at one point accidentally pouring water into my wine glass for a refill and they did replace the partial glass of wine. Food wise though was on point. Got the whipped ricotta and bone marrow to start then pork shoulder, beef shoulder and fried chicken for the mains. All was delicious with healthy portions for left overs. The original order included Brussels sprouts as well but those didn't make it to the table nor on the ticket. Beverages were fine as well the area of improvement would be to ask if another round would be needed. As mentioned before the service was just ok as we didn't really get checked on often enough. Overall good experience and place to take friends and fur babies!

The service was impeccable, excellent staff. We had the pleasure of being served and cared for by…read moreMaia. Additionally Adam kept a close and attentive eye on our table. Overall extraordinary service and the food was divine.

J Prime is one of the best dining experiences I've had in Austin. The interior feels luxurious, and…read morethe tables are large and well separated, so you never feel like you're sitting closer to another party than your own. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our table was attended to meticulously, but never in a way that felt intrusive. I also loved that they openly recommended sharing a steak because of the portion sizes, which is uncommon and very practical. I personally went with the A5 Wagyu, and it was absolutely amazing. The bartender was also top notch. My extra dirty martini was impeccable. Excellent place overall.

The food and service here were amazing! I highly recommend making reservations. I'm not sure that…read moreyou will get in otherwise. I could eat their bread all day long, it's so good. The bruschetta was the only appetizer that I wouldn't order again. It wasn't bad, but not my favorite. The bone marrow was smooth and buttery, definitely my favorite appetizer.

We've always heard so much hype about Red Ash and just had to try for ourselves. Takes a few…read moremonths to get a reservation. I had made a reservation a few weeks prior for our anniversary month. When we sat at our table they had a cute little greeting card from the staff wishing us a happy anniversary. Pro Tip: Just make a reservation way in advance and if you make it you make it. Even if you don't think you will be able to make it. If you can't go just cancel with enough advance. We started with the Meatballs that pair wonderfully with their Italian Bread. Flavorful and plentiful dish and def get the bread! Next came the Bone Marrow & Tuna Crudo. I will say though for some reason after we finished our Meatballs it took them quite a while to bring our dishes after that. Bone Marrow was divine and also paired well with the Italian Bread. Tuna Crudo was not what I expected because it was warm and I was expecting it to be cold. But it was good and I love eggplant. Our main dish was the Agnolotti Alla Piemontese. From the description it seemed to hit all the boxes since we are meat lovers (contains braised beef & pork shoulder) and truffle. I love me some truffle. When we ordered the Agnolotti Alla Piemontese I asked him does it have a lot of truffle flavor because I love truffle. He said oh we can definitely add more truffle if you would like when the dish comes out. When the dish came they had the chef come shave an extra truffle on the dish. I honestly could not taste the difference. Was not enough truffle flavor for me. Note the extra truffle is an added charge. Overall lovely experience. If we return we will need to try some different dishes to give it another try.

delicious steak! waitress was so sweet and went out of her way to bring out the food the way we had…read morerequested- which she did not need to do! mushrooms and green beans are always such yummy sides. nice and private seating in a lil booth. super busy for wednesday, definitely make a reservation! cream sauce is sweet, wasn't my preference but my partner loved it. i loved the chimichurri which has a lil bit of a kick!

Stopped in for their Wednesday Steak frites night special that comes with a vodka/gin drink. We…read morechose the higher end prime rib steak and it was not great - very chewy, impossible to cut with their steak knife, and at least 30% was not edible (fat, gristle). For someone who wants a well textured steak, do not upgrade to this option. We also got a Tavern burger, mushrooms, and cream puffs dessert. Everything else was quite tasty. The martini did taste quite strong - which was nice with an included cocktail. The service was great and our server was fabulous - personable, funny, and attentive. We made a reservation for 7:30PM and were seated at a common long table outside on the patio. Beware the chair leg ends falling into the gravel in between the stones outside - nearly fell out of our chairs.

We've been to Ember Restaurant several times now, and it never misses.This visit was for dinner,…read moreand we sat at the chef's counter- which is absolutely worth it. Watching the chefs work up close adds so much to the experience and really highlights the care and skill that goes into every dish. We started with the morita shrimp appetizer, then had the short rib special and the half chicken. Every bite was packed with flavor- the food is consistently incredible. What really sets Ember apart, though, is the service. It's consistently warm, attentive, and perfectly timed without ever feeling overbearing. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, Ember delivers on food, experience, and hospitality. One of our go-to spots in Austin and always worth coming back to.

Most of my reviews focus on the perceived value I believe I get for the money spent. Overall, I…read morethink Ember Kitchen is certainly worth checking out, but I think I might order a little differently next time. First off - parking is convenient in the Seaholm parking garage. My understanding is that Ember will validate, but it wasn't apparent to me how that works and honestly I walked out forgetting it and having to pay the bill for parking - oh well. I came with a party of six and we were celebrating a birthday. The team at Ember was very accommodating. We were seated downstairs in their "Speakeasy" room. It's a bit dark, but cool atmosphere. There are other dining options if you prefer a bit brighter setting. We were served complimentary birthday shots! These were quite tasty - enough so that I ordered another round of those citrus based shooters. Everyone at the table ordered a cocktail. Nearly all the cocktails on the menu are going to be served in a feminine looking glass and with a flower. The cocktail menu is pretty much for the ladies. On the bright side, they have a good selection of bourbons, tequila, etc available for straight pours at a decent price. Not extensive selection, but I think a good choice - enough that I think you will find something to fit your price point and taste profile. Our waitress was top notch. Very attentive and paid close attention to the orders from our gluten sensitive guest ensuring she ordered safely. We ordered a couple small plates as appetizers for the whole table. Everyone loved the crab cake. I thought it was tasty but wasn't expecting whole kernel corn in a crab cake so that threw me off a little. Market seafood crudo - this is a fish appetizer and as the name implies changes based on availability. The night we ate was a Hamachi or Salmon option. The salmon had a bit more of a spicy sauce so we chose that. It was a hit. We also chose a tuna tartare and it was fresh, good but didn't knock our socks off. When ready for the main course - our waitress had a number of off-menu specials to tell us about and honestly many were very interesting options. In fact, we chose to split a 50oz Tomahawk steak. This was a huge steak plated on a hot platter, already sliced off the bone with some fingerling potatoes. This was honestly the most expensive part of the meal (no surprise), but also the least impressive. Now visually it was a spectacle for sure, but the meat certainly had pieces that were tough with some large pieces of fat. Now I don't mind the fat, but when sliced there were a couple pieces that were nothing but fat, other pieces still that were mostly gristle. We all agreed the seasoning was just missing, it seemed to have no seasoning at all. It was also quite charred. One of the claims to fame here is their Josper oven and clearly it can put a good char on a steak. Some in our party liked it, but I thought it was a bit much. There can be fine line between a good steak crust and a burnt crust. I thought it was a bit much, and maybe why the seasoning seemed missing. On the bright side, it was cooked correctly to order. My only problem was, for the price, this was a complete miss. We also ordered scallops and the morida shrimp. Both were excellent. These were probably worth coming back for. The morida shrimp come served in a bowl with a rich sauce that was enjoyed by the whole party. The scallops come pan seared and were cooked perfectly - which is key to enjoying a good scallop. Be aware that the typical order of scallops though comes with only two scallops - rather light even for a single individual, because these were not on the "small plates" menu, it was supposed to be a full entree. Great experience overall, but we just felt not quite worth what we had to pay for it. Overall, it was just over $150 per person. What could have saved it - for that price, the steak HAS to be on point.