I struggled here because I'd like to give them 3 1/2 stars not 3 however 4 was not happening and It's not that they didn't have a good intent, and there was some good food on the table but this restaurant needs to pay more attention to the preparation as in cooking. The owner and staff were very good. It is unfortunate that there's so much construction going on around this restaurant. I think it limits how many folks come here French onion soup tasty good base and cheese Mussels MEH, very gritty and the sauce seems like an afterthought, no herbs or flavor to speak of. They could not tell you where the mussels came from had no clue just said from a bag. Ratatouille good probably one of the best dishes on the table Brussel sprouts really good Carrots excellent Potatoes Dauphinoise one of my favorite dishes. The sauce was broken, the potatoes, heavy and gummy some were still hard as in in cooked. Greasy Beef Bourguignon a classic and prepared well, the carrots were especially delicious duck breast a l'orange one of my favorite dishes meant to be served medium rare. I'm sorry to report it was so overcooked it was like eating and organ meat and hard to chew we had to send back. The sauce was delicious but what they did to Duck was unacceptable Wine list comprehensive the sparkling rose. He was excellent. I have a glass. Considering the quality of the food, I would definitely mark this place is overpriced, but there is a glimmer of hope if they can organize the kitchen read more

This is a nice spot in the Davenport Village complex! Check daily to see the HH deals. We went on a Friday and they had 2 for the price of 1 glasses of wine, which was a great deal! The wine selection is great and they have a wide variety from France as well. We only tried a couple appetizers but they were all very mediocre. Wasn't impressed by any. I think next time it's wine & cheese boards for me! They do have a full dinner menu though so maybe that is better. read more

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First time at Westlake Wine Bar, it was a great place to meet for a Meetup Discussion group, as it was early. Food was delicious w/ great portions, wine was amazing, and it just was a comfortable place. Want to go again! Please VISIT! Don't let construction on 360 keep you away! We need to keep this gem alive. Plenty of parking read more

Came by this spot Saturday night and ordered a bottle of Malbec and the charcuterie cheese board. The wine was delicious- perfect temp & great flavor, complimented the cheese very well. The cheese and charcuterie was a good size and tasty as well. Not too intricate but well done. Service was friendly and attentive. Clean and Relaxed atmosphere. It was nice that it wasnt really loud and crowded. You could really enjoy your wine and the company you're with. Overall very pleased with the experience and glad we decided to stop in. Took off one star just because it's really hard to find because the area is so dark at night. A lit outside sign would help as we thought the whole building was the cigar place next door and drove around looking for it. Also the cigars next door are so potent the smell permeates through the walls a bit which is a little annoying to someone with a very strong sense of smell and sensitive to smoke/cigar smell. Nothing against the business itself and might not even bother others. I would visit again the next time I'm in Austin especially if I'm looking for a more chill, uncrowded spot with parking. Wine flights could be fun too!! read more

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What a pleasure to find this gem. Excellent wine selection, dining menu and service. Refined and relaxed simultaneously. Plentiful parking and easy to find. Definitely pushed out our former date night regular go-to. C'est merveilleux! read more

Best kept secret on the 360 in Westlake. They serve a delightful French style cuisine. Wonderful ambiance. Nice soft jazz. Forgot to do a picture because it was so good lookking, I dug right in!! I had the best perfectly cooked salmon and green beans and cherry tomatoes in garlic and shallots. They had a dessert that was amazing, simple, light, and crazy tasty. I'm usually very critical, but this was so nice. Service was pleasant and classy. Again, best kept secret !! read more

They have great food and an excellent wine list. I don't drink, but the owners still recommended their wine room with a table for two, which was perfect for conversation and a wonderful meal. I highly recommend this place! read more

Westlake Wine Bar is Austin's newest wine bar with over 200 wines from all over the world. I'm pretty particular when it comes to my wine since I prefer it really sweet and I finally found a restaurant that offers a few that match my taste. I got two dessert wines here: - Sauternes: this one gets it's flavor from a fungus which "infects" the grapes which shrivels them into crinkly pockets of sugar and flavor - this one is a bit lighter and brighter in flavor. From France! ($10/glass) - Inniskillin: this is an ice wine which is produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine and because the water inside freezes, it allows for a deeper more concentraded grape juice to develop - this one was my favorite. Like drinking boozy grape juice tbh. From Canada! ($18/glass) And to eat I got: - Classic Beef Tartare: chopped raw filet mignon with truffle, yolk, and crostini. Because filet is being used, it's gonna be very tender and be very flavorful. Paired with the drops of the sweet jam and damn, this was great! ($17) - Bacon Wrapped Dates: this one surprised me most because I don't care for dates, but these are cooked so they are really soft and "jammy". This sweetness paired with the savory bacon was an amazing combo! ($16) - Pan Seared Cod: this comes with squash, broccolini, brown butter, and sunflower vinaigrette. This sweet, nutty flavor paired well with the light, tender Cod. ($28) - Beef Bourguignon: this is a beef stew braised in red wine and beef stock with veggies. Has this thick, gravied consistency and flavor. It was good, but I desired more richness out of it especially since it was $33... - Tiramisu: great way to end the meal, but not as rich and flavorful as I would have liked. ($12) Overall, when it came to the wine selection I was highly satisfied! I will definitely be back for that. When it came to the food, some were good and some were great. The customer service was amazing, our server was highly knowledgable. And the ambiance inside is alright, I think sitting outside would be more ideal. With all that said, I give them a strong 4/5! read more

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The owner is fantastic and so hospitable. The wine and food choices are amazing. I highly recommend coming here and ordering multiple plates and wine. We enjoy the Brie, Brussels sprouts, and penne al vodka! read more

We visited for the first time and had a nice evening. Service was attentive and we thought food was truly good. It happened to be happy hour on a Thursday so our wine was $6 glass. We had brussel sprout appetizer which was huge and fantastic + burger/fried + beef bourguignon. All food was super good and prompt. We will be back. One concern was the very strong cigar smell permeating thru the walls from smoke shop next door. That was a little annoying. read more

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PHENOMENAL. Incredible - food quality, Sommelier (David) expertise for wine pairings is top notch, what a wonderful experience! We enjoyed the French onion soup and beef bourguignon - delightful! The burger was out of this world - so tender and flavourful!! Monday evenings - 50% off bottles of wine, the selection is amazing. We will be back! read more

Wow! Loved Westlake Wine Bar. We went as a date night. We ordered mussels as an appetizer and they stole the show. The wine selection was amazing and the staff was very knowledgeable about the wines. Food and wine was amazing overall. We will definitely be going back! read more

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Super underestimated restaurant. I am so happy to discover the Tasmanian Jansz brut here. Had burrata and a side of veggie here (turned out to be bok choy). Loved the service and music/atmosphere read more

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Dreadful. Bad bad food and overpriced wine that they make you believe is "special purchased" when in fact it is standard wine selection you can get at HEB The special was a "handmade pasta" which you could add a lobster tail and "special black truffle". The pasta was severely under cooked and tasteless. The black truffle tasted stale and flavorless despite us being told "we are in the height of truffle season" and the entire table side presentation of the truffle shaving. The lobster was very tough and rubbery Shame on us for not asking the price In advance This dish ended up being $115 per plate We will not be back read more

I've been wanting to come here since they opened. We were in the area and finally dropped by. I wish I could remember the name of our server, she was the best part of the place, very nice and attentive. We started with a glass of wine and a small cheese plate. I liked that you could build your own and there was a good selection for someone that can't eat cow's milk cheese. The tangerine chili olives were delicious. I ordered the Salmon which was just meh. A thin cut and really nothing special about it, especially for $37. My husband got the beef bourguignon which was very tasty but a rather small portion for him. We felt that we were the only table that the sommelier and/or owner didn't check by to ask how we were doing which felt crummy seeing we left with a hefty bill. Maybe it's because we aren't fancy Westlake people? That's the vibe we got. It's a new restaurant and you'd think they would want to make everyone feel welcome. We probably won't be back but it wasn't terrible. Nice wine selections. My Bordeaux was delicious though at $16 a glass you'd hope for a little better pour. read more

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The food and service were very good. Shared different dishes and a nice bottle of wine. I will return soon.

Amazing service from the owner, the best food I've had in Austin for a while. Beautiful vibes inside and out. I cannot stress enough how good the food and wine is.... Also the wine brought to the table to taste, it was a dinning experience and a wonderful one at that! Perfect place to unwind!! (and mondays have a great wine deal ) My family's favorite haunt read more

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I don't care how good the food might be or how great the wine list if an owner is not friendly. The place always looks empty and they turned us away without reservations. Not only no apology but an attitude. Plenty of great places to dine in Austin worthy of month long waits for reservations with friendly owners and staff. And they're not next to a cigar bar. I won't bother to go there again. read more

Loved our meal at the Westlake Wine Bar. Food - amazing, owner - so hospitable. Incredible service and yummy.

Food, ambiance and service were all awesome. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

First time here with friends and it was great. Good service, great wine (and at a fair price!), great wine advice and to top it off the appetizers we had were superb. Couldn't ask for more. read more

I went here last night with a group of girlfriends and we were so pleasantly surprised. The wine selection was wonderful, and our waiter was very helpful in making suggestions to match each of our tastes. We all enjoyed our cheese plate, steak frites, and the burger. The owner, Pierre, came by to make sure we all enjoyed our meals and they even brought us dessert. We will certainly be back soon! read more

This is the worst place I have ever been. Do not waste your time or your money. This place is really awful. Waited for water while the owner and waitress drank at bar. I give them less than a month. read more

We were treated like kings at this wine bar - fabulous food, terrific service and an excellent recommendation for the wine. Looking forward to returning! read more

We had lunch here for Mother's Day I recommend it Wonderful food Wonderful service Great atmosphere We will put this restaurant on the list of our favorites read more

Ok. Don't come here if you're in a hurry. Or if you want your order to be accurate. Pork chop was good (but small). The steak we ordered medium came out well done and it was not the right steak. Wine was good. Atmosphere is excellent. But plan to be here 90 minutes. read more

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Great restaurant, service, food, wine list. Huge space for events. Staff is very knowledgeable. Owner is very kind.

Hi everyone! Westlake wine bar is an amazing find. My boyfriend and I are foodies and like trying new places. West lake wine bar has delicious steak tartar and amazing wine choices, especially by the glass which, I find wonderful that I can try/ pair my wine with their delicious French cuisine. I also like that it has a beautiful modern homie feel that you feel relaxed in. And Rama our server made our whole meal feel like we were part of the family and have been going there for years. Definitely going again. read more

Stay away! Owner keeps all tips from customer checks that are meant for the wait staff.

This was a disappointing experience. An expensive, disappointing experience. The ambience was sub par; brightly lit and with a strip center feel. It would have been forgiven if the food had not been so bad. The pasta in the truffle pasta dish was like chewing pellets and the steak was just flat out bad. I will not be returning. read more

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My girlfriend and I dined here last night, and it was amazing! Great ambience, excellent culinary offerings, and a well curated wine list. Rama, our server, impressed us with both his knowledge and warm hospitality. Service was on point and the pacing of our experience was perfect. We highly recommend a visit to Westlake Wine Bar, and make sure to request Rama as your server. read more

We made a come back to this neighborhood wine bar. Actually, we have stopped in twice since last review for just some wine and cheese. Tonight, we had fabulous service from Cali (spelling?). She was super attentive and made sure our night was special. The small charcuterie/cheese board was well assembled. We opted for a Pouilly Fuisse as a familiar French Chard. After, when we wanted another glass of white wine, Cali directed us to a dry Riesling that was available by the glass especially tonight. Fabulous. We had a steak salad and a steak frites with an addition of seethed foie grad. I am not sure about the cut of steak. The serving was small for the price, and not seasoned. Tough and overcooked. It would have been more appropriate as a tenderloin. The seeded foie gras was good, but also unseasoned. We lingered a bit late and opted for a final glass of champagne and chocolate cake that was recommended by Cali. Perfect end. Happy to report that we will return and hope to see the continued improvement. read more

Best filet mignon I've ever had...although it may have been a special the day I came in. Looking forward to a rare cooked salmon my next visit, which may be tomorrow. The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection. The chef went well above and beyond. The edgy yet delightful service was the cherry on top. Great banter in regards to fine wines. I love this place and would come back again. Excellent atmosphere. read more

First and not the the last time visit to this wonderful new restaurant with friendly staff and great cuisine. We met Pierre the owner formally from Switzerland and the family is all part of the new restaurant. Please visit and judge for yourself! read more

Great food, wine, and pairing recommendations. Met the owner who could not have been more gracious or helpful

Been here a number of times. The service is top-notch, the menu is inventive and the food delicious, and the wine selection is incredible. Great for just a glass of wine on the way home, a meet up with friends, or a special occasion dinner. read more

I have been looking forward to trying this place and I finally got an opportunity. The build out is nice though the open kitchen (which I normally like) is really messy looking. The food overall was pretty good. Nothing great but good. We had a very nice bottle of wine at a price that was fair. The problem is the staffing (or lack thereof). It was not busy so you would think the service would be good. Wrong! You could tell the poor server had not been properly trained, she was running around due to a lack of other severs, and it was frankly a disorganized mess. It took over twenty five minutes to get a bottle of wine opened. The apps came out late and right before our entrees. The fries were cold. Nobody ever came to pour the wine for us after the first pour. The man who seemed to be the owner/manager spent his time talking to another table. Another guy working there (wearing a t shirt) spent his time on a computer in the front. All while the understaffed servers were running around. My server was very nice. But you could tell she lacked any real training. This falls on the management. All of it. We spent $275 for two people. Certainly not worth it considering our experience. Ironically we would have spent more but they never came to take our dessert order in spite of asking... read more

I met my friend, who is a private chef, for happy hour/dinner here tonight. We arrived at 5:30 and left at 9 because we were having such a nice time. We started with the cheese board, followed by the onion soup and salads. The wine selection is great, and the food was delicious. Rama, our server, did an excellent job checking in on us and made sure we were taken care of. Highly recommend. read more

Really disappointing. Our intent was to have wine and appetizers and celebrate birthdays. The menu for appetizers was limited but we decided on the hummus, bacon wrapped dates, and Parmesan fries. That night we were told they were out of the dates and hummus. A new menu was planned for the next day. Yikes! That didn't help us. There was a scramble to find anything on the menu that would serve as an appetizer. Settled on mediocre peppers. The wine was good. The server was also good. Everything else was forgettable. We won't be back. read more

This place has the best service I have ever had!! They go above and beyond to make they're customer happy and the steak I had was cooked to perfection. read more