Came to CARVE for a friend's birthday and decided to go with the Carve for 4 plus one appetizer. The total ended up being around $260 for the four of us, which felt a bit on the pricier side, especially considering it worked out to about 12 oz of steak per person and basically a couple bites each of the app. My friends really enjoyed the steak and were pretty impressed, but personally I thought it was just okay. Not bad, just not super memorable for the price. That said, the sauce it came with was actually really good and probably my favorite part of the meal. There is parking next door at the garage, which made things easy. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, and the restroom was especially clean and tidy. Overall, not a bad experience, but for what you are paying, I expected a little more in terms of portion and overall wow factor. read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - CARVE Board for 4* - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Date brunch with the hubs...neither us had been to the Carve at The Grove. We last dined at the Carve at the Southwest Parkway location. Today was a totally different dining experience. This Carve is visually appealing with clean architectural lines. Lots of glass and wood throughout the interior to spark a new and modern flare. The booths are soft and inviting...super comfortable. Before we sat down, we are already impressed. Carve at The Grove provided an upscale yet welcoming dining experience. Both the hubs and I selected the same brunch menu item...chicken and waffles. We both had a hankering for some comfort food. Our entrees were well-seasoned, flavorful and massive. We both thought we would not be able to eat all the chicken, yet we did. Trevor, our server, was warm, welcoming and extremely attentive. We did have somewhat what of a surprising debate of what is considered dark or white meat. For the record, white meat is the breast, tenderloin and wing. Dark meat is the thigh and drumstick. The reason I am including this in my review is due to this being the second time this month where our server was unclear of difference between white v dark meat. Lovely brunch date... read more

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Went to dinner here with my husband and overall had a great experience with a few minor misses. We started with the calamari, which had an Asian-inspired twist and came with a peanut dipping sauce and an Asian slaw. It was huge and packed with flavor--definitely a great start to the meal. We also shared the tomato and avocado salad, which was fresh and refreshing. The restaurant was kind enough to split it for us, which we appreciated, and it's something I'd absolutely order again. We also tried the puffovers--these weren't my favorite since I found the bread a bit too hard, but my husband enjoyed them. For our main course, we ordered the "board ," which includes a mix of different steak and meat cuts. It's advertised for four people and it truly could have fed four--very generous portions and great for sharing. On the side, we ordered mushrooms, mac and cheese, fingerling potatoes, roasted vegetables, and the chef's whipped potatoes. The mac and cheese was my least favorite as it felt pretty basic. The standout sides for me were the mushrooms and the whipped potatoes--both were delicious. For dessert, we got the trio, and the lemon bar was the clear winner--so good that we ended up ordering another one to go! Service was attentive and smooth throughout the night, and the restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. Overall, a really enjoyable dining experience with plenty of highlights. read more

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Had a fantastic time! Server was attentive, helpful and awesome. We sat in the bar area at a high top booth for 4. Very comfortable. The food amazing and plentiful for sharing. Ribs were fall off the bone! Pizza tasty and excellent crust! Bar drinks perfect! read more

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I recently went to Carve for the first time with some friends. We had a great time! It is fairly loud in there so it's not a place to go if you want to have a conversation. But it's very lively and we had fun. I started out with the peachy plane drink and I loved it. We did not get any appetizers because we planned on ordering quite a bit of food. I got the wedge, and there wasn't much to it, but it did taste pretty good. One of my friends got the fried pork chop and it was huge! We all tried it and loved it. Two of my other friends split a steak and it was cooked just right! Our sides were the mac & cheese and the mashed potatoes. We all agreed the mashed potatoes were the best of the two. For dessert, we got the flaming cherries jubilee and it was fun watching them set it on fire and all four of us really liked it! This is the first time I can remember in quite a while where everyone really enjoyed all of their food. They didn't rush us, and we ended up staying quite a while. It is a little pricey but I think for the quality of food, that should be expected. It's not a place we will go to every weekend but I'm sure we will be back for special occasions! read more

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** my review from a work event POV with over 20people** Service: The manager was lovely and very accommodating but the servers looked like they hated their job, we had to keep reminding them about our drinks and they looked annoyed. Food: the food was good but everything was almost cold. The soup I ordered was like warm and nobody drank it. When a coworker asked if they could warm it up the server said to give them a moment and never returned. Eventually they removed the soup from the table without asking if they were done. Ambiance: the place was very beautiful and clean, it smells amazing when you step into the restaurant. The room we were in did get a little warm after a while but as expected in a small room full of people. I'm sure a smaller party would have had great service. read more

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The last time I was at this Carve location I came during Happy Hour for some drinks and appetizers. I have heard so many great things about their regular menu items and was excited to come back this time for lunch. We held a luncheon in one of their private rooms with a set menu with a few different options to select. For a drink I went with a French 75. It was perfectly made. Started with their Cold Smoked Casear Salad. It was crisp and fresh. For entree I went with the 6 oz Custom Cut Filet Mignon medium rare. All I say is....WOW...this filet mignon now ranks as one of my top favorite. It was cooked exactly how I wanted. Came out sizzling on the skillet and packed with flavor. Perfectly seared with a tasty and crunchy coat of seasoning. The grilled onions and butter made it that much better. For the sides we had Smoked Mac and Cheese, Sweet Jalapeno Corn Brulee and Fire Roasted Seasonal Veggies. All absolutely delicious. For dessert we each got a cute little trio that was the perfect portion to get a little variety of different desserts. Overall the service was great and I was not disappointed by any of the items. I would order it all again! read more

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Carve, my favorite restaurant in all of Austin. I just absolutely love it. I've always had great service. Very personable. Authentic, just a lovely experience . Food was amazing today. I got the smoked strip. It was their lunch special. And I'm so happy I had a small breakfast early this morning. By the time 11am rolled around, I was starving. The steak, medium done. Juicy, meaty, beautifully flavored. Mashed potatoes. Gorgeous in its whipped cone shape. And that gravy. It was like a sweet almost gravy. So good and complimented the potatoes and the steak. Online were amazing as well. Maybe they are meant as a garnish, but they were so good. Cooked onions that were still crispy. I loved it. Normally I'm too full to even entertain the thought of dessert. But I had that gluten free flourless chocolate cake before, it's like eating a fudgy creamy decadent ganache. This is the chocoholics cake. Outstanding. But the lunch and dessert were played so beautifully. What an amazing team Carve has. I am part of the clean plate club, and I'm on my way to elite status. read more

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Great first visit to Carve! Easy to make reservations and plenty of nearby (complimentary) parking. The ambiance around the restaurant is pretty neat - music playing on the walking trail and garden area outside and just inside, you can see various cuts of meat on display by the butcher. We were hosting family in town for a graduation, and this place definitely felt like a treat. Extensive menu options, and all the food was excellent quality. We ordered a few appetizers (oysters and bread tower would definitely get again) and the Carve Board to share. Favorite sides were the mushrooms and sprouts, and the only thing I wouldn't order again would be the seasonal veggies (solid portion sizes across all the plates). Would be great to try a few other options on the next visit! read more

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I came here with a friend to try the brunch menu. I ended up getting the truffle chicken pot pie off the regular menu. It was very good and very filling. It wasn't really like a pot pie. It was like a truffle, mushroom chicken chowder with an interesting dense pastry bread sitting on top. It was good though. My friend enjoyed her salmon cake Benedicts. I had a mocktail and a friend had a cocktail. The drinks were pretty and I really liked my mocktail. The side of fries were actually really good. Service was very friendly and the restaurant itself is elegant and very large. It'll probably be a nice place for dinner also. read more

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I love Carve! My friend introduced me to Carve for her birthday one year, and never looked back. It's a sister restaurant of Perry's as well, but my favorite amongst the brand. Once you walk in, you're greeted with the butcher room showing all the cuts, near the host stand. They have private rooms for events as well. It's my go-to restaurant for steaks in Austin, especially after Salt & Time closed. Also, don't sleep on the cold-smoked Caesar salad. It's my favorite Caesar salad, ever (and I'm not a big salad lover, but I'll throw down on a Caesar). Drinks are tasty and service is top-notch. Everyone is so friendly! Parking is ample with street and garage across from the restaurant. They have a code for you to get 3 hrs of free parking in the garage through Metropolis app (I think). Pro tip: during special holidays and celebrations, they have prix fixe menus that can be ordered dine-in or ordered for takeout. (i.e. New Year's, Valentine's, etc.). Additionally, on Fridays they have $19 NY strip lunch special with mashed potatoes and a delicious merlot truffle sauce. read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - Pumpkin cheesecake (seasonal) - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

CARVE has been in my regular rotation since I live nearby, and the consistency keeps me coming back. It is a great upscale spot that still feels comfortable, perfect for date night or just a nice dinner without being stuffy. I had a glass of the Homestead Blend wine, which paired really well with the smoky wood fired flavors. The Smoked Sliced NY Strip was the star, cooked a perfect medium rare, with great char, and bold flavor throughout. The portion was generous, and the seasoning really let the quality of the beef shine. Service is always friendly, and on point, and the atmosphere is lively, but still easy to relax in. Not new to me, just reliably good every time. Check it out if you're in the area! Terrance as a server for the win. He gets ten stars. read more

Just wow. Carve never disappoints. We had the Thai salad and calamari to start (they're not pictured since we ate them up so quickly ). For the main meal, we had the miso buttered salmon, the big belly burger, and the lunch special. The food was amazing and the service was very good! Since it was someone's birthday, the waitress brought out like three sampler desserts for us to share, which included their delicious banana pudding. Overall, I love this place, it's quiet, the service is good, and the food is fantastic! read more

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Went to celebrate my birthday with my wife. We had a reservation and got seated promptly. The vibe is very chick and modern. We ordered the peacy plane and spicy margarita. Both were very good. We also ordered a filet mignon and ny strip precut. The meat was very good but a little too salty for my taste. We got the smoke mac and cheese and it was my favorite thing for the night. We got the mushrooms to share and they were okay. read more

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The good: Solid happy hour deals (that you need to go up to the bar to order), the cheesy cauliflower app, a tasty grapefruit mocktail, chill ambiance, and easy parking. The bad: Everything else, unfortunately. My redfish entree was overly sauced with competing pesto and balsamic drizzle that drowned out the delicate fish itself. Even worse, I realized that my meal was woefully undercooked when I brought home the leftovers, which explained why I could not cut through the middle of the filet in the dimly lit dining room. They were also out of ingredients for the second mocktail I ordered as well as the free dessert the server specifically offered for my birthday. Maybe it was an off night, but the vibes were super weird. read more

CARVE has excellent service, delicious steaks, creative menu choices like the wagyu meatloaf cupcakes and great cocktail options at reasonably affordable prices. It's perfect for a date night or just a nicer meal out for American food! FAST FACTS: * Parking - free street parking nearby and a free garage right across the street * Reservations - available online through OpenTable * Online ordering - available online through their website * Happy hour - daily from 3:00 - 6:30 pm with select starters, cocktails, and wine pours for $9 each (available only in the bar and patio area) * Lunch special - daily from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm with the lunch board for $25 * Weekend brunch - Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm * Prime rib Thursday and smoked strip Friday lunch SERVICE - We arrived at 5:20 for a 5:30 pm reservation on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. Our server, Tashia, took great care of us from start to finish! All of the food came out quickly and finished plates were cleared quickly. PRICING - The total was $102.84 after tax ($7.84) but before tip for cauliflower cheesy sticks ($9 HH pricing), charred Tuscan toast tower ($7), prosciutto & fig pizza ($20), butcher's cheeseburger ($19), sweet sriracha Brussels sprouts ($14), smoked mac & cheese ($14), and smoky s'more ($12). I think some items are a little expensive but for the most part the pricing is reasonable for the serving sizes and quality of food. CAULIFLOWER CHEESY STICKS (8/10) - We ordered these since they were part of the HH deals and they were surprisingly delicious! I usually don't love when cauliflower tries to disguise itself as other foods but the cauliflower base stayed together, there is tons of cheese on top, and the cold tomato sauce pairs with them perfectly! I'd order these again! CHARTED TUSCAN TOAST TOWER (7/10) - Perfect to share with the table! It comes with 6 large halves that are coated in garlic, cheese, and drizzled with balsamic. The crust is crunchy but the middle is softer. I'd order this again! BUTCHER'S CHEESEBURGER (9/10) - Highly underrated and one of the JUICIEST burgers I have ever had! It's a basic cheeseburger but it's super thick, seasoned perfectly, and comes with fresh toppings including lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. You get to choose between cheddar, Gruyère, or provolone cheese and it comes with ketchup, mustard, and mayo in small side cups. The fries are DELICIOUS... you get a decent service and the seasoning on them is salty with a hint of sweetness! I will definitely order this again! PROSCIUTTO & FIG PIZZA (8/10) - Great to share or as an entree! It is cut into 8 pieces and the toppings are piled on. The crust is slightly chewy, there's plenty of fig spread as the sauce, the prosciutto pieces are spread fairly evenly, and there's a good amount of arugula. I'd order this again! SWEET SRIRACHA BRUSSELS SPROUTS (7/10) - It's a portion meant to share. The Brussels sprouts are definitely on the softer side and they're pretty oily. But the overall flavor is good... it leans Asian and you can taste the sweetness. I wish there was more spice and some of the pieces were crispier. I don't think I'd order these again. SMOKED MAC & CHEESE (8/10) - It's a portion meant to share. It's a larger macaroni noodle in a SUPER cheesy sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs. I don't get a smoky flavor but plenty of cheese! I'd order this again! SMOKY S'MORE (9/10) - This is a must order! They bring it out encased in glass with the smoke and then use a blow torch to toast it table side. There are layers of graham cracker, chocolate that gets melty, and marshmallow with the perfect amount of char throughout. It's enough to share. I will order this ever time! This was my second time dining at the CARVE in central Austin (the first time was shortly after they first opened) and I had an equally impressive experience! There hasn't been any menu item that I've ordered and haven't loved and the service has always been top notch. I'll be back again in the future and will recommend Carve to others on the area! read more

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I came to carve for their happy hour on a recent trip to austin. Their happy hour features $9 apps and drinks - perfect for our little catch up with friends. For apps, we ordered the guiltless cauliflower cheesy sticks, salmon cakes, and filet tenderloin toasts. I liked the cauliflower sticks a lot- couldn't even taste that it was "healthier". Very delicious and cheesy. We also enjoyed the salmon cakes as they were filled with fish and paired well with the accompanying sauce. The filet tenderloin toast were alright- a bit dry, but otherwise flavor was good. Off the happy hour menu, we also ordered the truffle fries. This dish was gorgeous and the truffle sauce was delish! For drinks, we got the orange moscow mule and the paloma punch. Great drink presentation and blending of flavors. Note: For happy hour, you can only sit in the bar area of the restaurant, so make sure you let the hostess know you want the hh. I would love to come back for the steak carvings one day! read more

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I've been going to the Carve restaurant for a couple years now and they keep raising the prices. Their wine is below average something you can buy at Walmart and their steaks are over salted in a very poor quality. Now the reason their prices again on their crappy wine it cost $27 for a mediocre glass of wine. I'm done with this place. The only thing decent there is one of their pizzas and that's it. Worst steaks I've ever had everybody I talk to so disappointed in this place I wonder they're filing for chapter 11. read more

Dinner here wasn't just good. It was great! My date and I had a 7pm comedy show so we get dinner reservations for 5pm and had the whole place to ourselves. Seeing as the place was starting to pack up as we left, yes it was early by definitely a good time choice. Our server was great and the food came out quick. Speaking of servers, our (Savannah) was great! She not only asked us about food allergies but also wanted to know if we had plans after so they could get food out ASAP. And. She was a riot. She bantered back and forth with us the whole dinner. The dinner...AMAZING! We started with spinach and artichoke dip with drinks. SO good! Why don't places do spinach and artichoke dip anymore?! Then onto the pork belly burger for me and the meatloaf muffins with whipped potato "icing". Both beautifully presented and there were DELICIOUS! That burger is easily on my top 10 list of best all time. It was big and messy (trust me, that's a good thing). But we halved our main meals to save room for dessert. The torched-to-personal-preference-at-the-table S'more. This is a GREAT place to eat. Perfect for date night! read more

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We visited Carve on a Friday afternoon to partake in their happy hour offering. Take note that they only offer the happy hour menu in the bar area! We were initially seated in the main dining room, but our first server happily moved us to the bar area after we asked for the happy hour menu. The happy hour is a few appetizers and drinks each offered at a reasonable $9. We tried the cauliflower cheesy sticks, salmon cakes, tenderloin toasts, the daquiri down under, the paloma, and the orange mule cocktail. We also ordered the truffle steak fries, garden style pork chop, and brussels sprouts, which were not on the happy hour menu. Though there were no misses throughout the whole meal, my favorites of the items that we tried were the cauliflower cheesy sticks, salmon cakes, and the paloma. All of the portions were more than enough to share and we all left feeling very satisfied. The restaurant, the bar area in particular, was busy but not too loud and allowed us to catch up with old friends. The service and wait staff is exceptional and the food came out quick. I will certainly be returning to indulge in their happy hour again or even try out some of their impressive steaks. read more

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We dined outside on the tiny patio and had the best time. We shared a cold and crispy wedge salad with a delicious dressing, the Thurs Special prime rib and a carafe of wine. Some perfectly grilled asparagus, too. Our server was gracious and knowledgeable. Such a nice time! We'll go again! read more

The good....well I'm still trying to think...my smoked New York strip. The bad - everything else. We had a reservation at noon on Sunday. It was busy but nothing crazy. We were brought to our table, nice comfy booth. I'm watching tables get seated, water brought to them, drinks ordered, again this is after we were seated....for over 10 Fking minutes. My husband asked if I wanted to go but said no. I wanted to see how this train wreck would play out. Finally he went to the bar and ordered our water and drinks. A manager came up to him and asked if everything was ok and told her our situation. She walked him back to our table and immediately took our order and had water brought to us immediately. I don't mind waiting for food, but over 10 minutes with no water, no acknowledgment....ZERO. My steak was good - that's all, but his French dip was the worst he's had in town. He is a French dip snob. When there is one on the menu - he orders it. The "Au jus" looked and tasted like it came out of a packet. It was thick like gravy. That's a 1st for us. We have now tried all the Perry's restaurants in Austin and I'm sad to say we will not be visiting any of them again. :-( read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Carve was pretty good! I came for a work dinner with a set menu you select from. The staff were helpful and attentive and the appetizers in particular were memorable - there was a shrimp one that was particularly good! The mains included a salad (I had the wedge salad), and an entree - I had a 14 oz filet mignon steak, it was huge! I took most of the steak to go because I was actually quite full. The sampler trio dessert was also good, came with a smore, a small size of their banana cream pie (that was the best one!) and a small lemon square. Overall: I liked Carve a lot! I've eaten at many nice steakhouses in my life and I can't say it necessarily tops them, they're all kind of in the same tier imo. But it's tasty, so if you like a nicer steakhouse this is a great option! Very similar to Perry's for eg. read more

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First timer!!! Came to Carve to celebrate family member's birthday! When I made the reservation via OpenTable I shared that we were celebrating a birthday party; they wished her happy birthday when we checked in with the hostess and gave her a birthday card (very sweet) as well. We started with cocktails and ordered the Carve Board for 4 to share; provides a variety of the various steaks, grilled shrimps, lobster corn dogs, and hog heavens. We also ordered cream of spinach and Brussel sprouts to share. I ordered the fried pork chop, no sauce, added the sautéed mushrooms which were very flavorful. The reason I did not rate 5 stars is for 2 reasons...1. Definitely should offer fresh squeezed lemonade, not Minute Maid and 2. Since there is an onsite butcher the pork chop entree should be offered grilled (not just fried especially because of its large portion size). Oh, there was a really handsome African American man, wearing a Carve tshirt, that wore gold rimmed spectacles sitting towards the back completing paperwork...is he single? Is he of more than legal age? If so, this is me shooting my shot! read more

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.5 I don't usually write negative reviews, but the service and experience at Carve have let me down twice now. As much as I love the extensive menu and delicious food, the service has been consistently disappointing -- enough that I'm not sure I'll return. In Austin, there are just too many great restaurants to choose from. While the atmosphere earns points, service is half the experience for me, and it's fallen short both times. Sorry, Carve -- I truly wanted to love this place:/ read more

This was my first time visiting Carve, and immediately it reminded of a place that I could pop in and visit for lunch or dinner or even a quick drink. It was a nice buzz in the restaurant, so I could hear myself speak but not feel as if it were too quiet to bring my kids. Everyone on staff was very welcoming and our serve Jose was very knowledgeable of the menu. I love when someone can give you ideas of what items are like before you make your final choices. Onto the food! For starters we went with the hog heaven and filet tenderloin toast. My kids loved the bacon heavy hog heaven and I especially enjoyed the filet tenderloin toast. For dinner, the kids had the filet and fries, we ordered the cheeseburger, custom filet, and the salt and pepper shrimp, with smoked mac n cheese, carve mashed potatoes, and siracha Brussel sprouts. Of all the things listed, the mashed potatoes were my most favorite item. I could've ate all of them by myself and almost did. Everything was really good with exception of the salt and pepper shrimp. I don't think that's too bad given everything else that we received. For dessert, we ordered the jubilee cherry pie and banana crème pie. I am not a big cherry fan, but the banana cream was amazing and enough to share. I would absolutely recommend and can't wait to go back to try different items. read more

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If you don't have Carve on your list, make sure to add it. This restaurant is under the Perry's umbrella, so if you like Perry's you'll be sure to love Carve. It is conveniently located in The Grove shopping center with plenty of free parking options or valet. They have a daily happy hour which is at the bar area only, $19 Friday Specials, Thursday Prime Rib Specials and so much more. I went on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday and the ambiance was perfect for a date night or dressy night out. Upon entering, you are greeted by hosts but also have a clear view of the butchers shop where the lovely steaks are cut and seasoned before being transported to the kitchen's open fire grill. We were seated on the outside patio and it was perfect to soak in the nightly breeze and views. They also have a fireplace if needed on cold days. While they offer a variety of american foods, our focus was on the star of the show, the steak. We ordered the Carve Board for 4 which includes 14 oz. CARVE Smoked Sliced NY Strip, 16 oz. Sliced Caramelized Prime Rib, 12 oz. Center-cut Filet Mignon; 4 Hog Heavens, 4 Shrimp Brochettes, and 4 Lobster Corn Dog Balls. Served with au jus and Truffle Merlot sauce and steaks topped with CARVE Steak Butter. We also ordered sides and this was more than enough for us as we still had left over to take home. It is important to note that the board can only be ordered cooked Medium but don't let that scare you away because it was so delicious! Seasoned to perfection. I hadn't realized I didn't use any sauce until I was almost full. I'd also like to give an honorable mention to the brussel sprouts. Literally, the best I ever had. There was a slight mix up with our to go containers but luckily we checked before leaving. Overall, I'd highly recommend and will be returning soon. read more

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GREAT dinner spot in Austin! From the beautiful interior to the delicious courses, Carve is one of my favorite steakhouses in Austin. My boyfriend and I celebrated his birthday last night and our server, Dale was awesome. The oysters are delicious -- packed with flavor and cheese! Highly recommend the redfish and NY strip for entrees. Sides are large are defined shareable! While the smoked mac and cheese could use a little salt, the whipped potatoes blew us away! Think homemade but elevated!!! For dessert, we ended with two tequila espresso martini to get us ready for the night. We'll definitely be back to explore the brunch and lunch menus! read more

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Hey hey hey -- one time for the birthdaaaayyyysss! I've been a couple of times now, but most recently we celebrated my friend's birthday -- and let me tell you, the night did not disappoint. The energy was buzzing on a Saturday night, packed with a fun crowd -- definitely a spot you'll want to book ahead. We ordered the Carve Board for 4, and it was everything. A generous serving size and the perfect sampler to get a taste of Carve's signature appetizers and entrées. We had good service and we enjoyed our time there! read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - Carve board for 4. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Nice location and facilities. It's always clean and the food is usually good. However Carve is overpriced. Inconsistent service. Poor adherence to their own standards. Not worth it. Food is good quality, however, at this price point the execution and consistency are the only way to justify the price. When you have their food delivered and they miss important ingredients (sauces, sides, etc.) it makes more sense to just order something simpler for a quarter of the cost. They simply miss the mark. read more

Carve is an incredibly nice restaurant. The steak is superb, the service was incredible. My only "meh" was this carve board -- for $200 you get this platter, which would be great if everything on it was great. The crab corn dog balls were not good at all, and tasted mostly of fried dough, with no filling. The shrimp was impeccable, and as was the steak. I didn't see any hog heavens? And the prime rib was just okay. I wish when it was dropped off we were given the run down of what everything was as we were just eating things and guessing. Great food though! read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm giving Carve three stars, which is an average of two stars for food and drink and four stars for service. I sat at the bar. It was busy, and it took a little while for one of the two bartenders to notice me, but after that he was reasonably attentive and very pleasant. I had the French onion soup and the miso salmon. The soup was a shock! It had no perceptible onion flavor; it was just a thin, bland beef stock. There were onions, but even when I bit right into them, they added no flavor. The cheese didn't taste like Gruyère, and instead of being melty, it was congealed onto a single hard lump. The salmon was mushy and overcooked. It came breaded, maybe to disguise the mushiness? And much as with the soup, it had no perceptible miso flavor. The lemon that came with it was odd - it was charred on top, as if cooked, but refrigerator cold (see photo). I will say the sauce was pretty good. However, the asparagus that came with the salmon had too much of the hard stem left on. The cocktails were also subpar. The Negroni bianco tasted okay, but it was just a small pour in a small glass with one of those huge square ice cubes to make it look larger. The margarita tasted nothing like a margarita. In sum, you couldn't pay me to go back -- especially with so many really good steakhouses in Austin. read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - The charred yet cold lemon (shown after I squeezed it) - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was excellent. We tried a little bit of everything. No complaints. Great service. Drinks on point. Atmosphere nice.

It's a meat lovers paradise. You walk in the door and there is a guy in a white coat cutting up a side of beef. Hell yea! Not every dish is a 5 but there is plenty to like and you will leave satisfied. The 5s for us were the French Dip sandwich, the Ultimate Ribeye Sandwich and the Friday NY Strip lunch special. Excellent portions, well seasoned and the meat was cooked perfectly. The 4s were the Wedge salad, Shrimp brochettes, and the lunch sampler. The salad was drenched in a very good dressing but it was way over the top. Dressing should highlight the salad not overpower the dish. The shrimp brochettes were kinda smallish and Ho- hum in terms of flavor. A little on the dry side. Same goes for the Sampler platter. Perfectly fine but it won't knock your socks off. Excellent wine selection and I like that they do heavier pours for only a little more. Service is top class. Friendly, fast and professional. We will be back. read more

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Here's what I loved about Carve; - Food, Service, Ambiance! I always order the Shrimp En Brochette, wedge salad with bleu cheese, the bacon-wrapped 8-oz filet mignon, and the delicious Mac and cheese! and never a dessert. read more

CARVE American Grille - Central Austin - Amelia Island Omni Resort Hotel. Love it here! - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very accommodating and thoughtful staff! Chef and staff signed my bday card? Where else do you find that type of service? Food, amazing! Thought the oysters could have benefited from a bit more flavor. Will be back read more

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Made a reservation for my fiancé's birthday and ask that they would write happy birthday on his plate like his entrée in something not asking at all for a free dessert or anything of that nature.We arrived and ordered all of our food it was brought out all at once, within 10 mins of sitting down our entries and apps were on the table. It was not spaced whatsoever. It was brought fast though I will say that, so that was nice I guess. Our waiter make sure that we were taken care of! Our water glasses were never empty for all of the 30 minutes that we were there. read more

Had a really crappy time tonight. Had reservations but took a long time to get seated. Then no service for a long time, and then once we ordered took forever, in fact never got anything. Manager is a real jerk too. read more

I really wanted to love it! It's such a beautiful place and the vibes alone give it three stars. The service and the lack of flavor was surprising but the reviews are correct. First the service.... It just didn't land. Our server was very new, and that's ok, but the lack of information and her walking away to ask the kitchen simple questions was really frustrating. There was so much time wasted while we waited on her to return. She also would forget to bring plates or refills and it was very clear she didn't know how to serve the 'flaming dessert' we ordered. Honestly we could've looked past the service... despite the lack thereof, I still left over 20% in tip. However, the lack of flavor is just really noticeable. We ordered a ton of things to try....the pork chop, the ribeye, the spinach dip, corn, mac n cheese, the crazy potatoes with capers (awful, and the Brussel sprouts .... The those were actual the best thing on the table. The steak wasn't seasoned well enough. It all looked so good but the taste just wasn't there. Again it's so frustrating bc it's like a beautiful person with no personality. It's a beautiful restaurant with nicely plated dishes but the flavor isn't there. read more

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Solid all around. I didn't know it was associated with the Perrys chains. It shows as the quality and delivery was great. I was glad to see it was different from Perrys. Not just focused on steak and seafood. Many different options. All of the food we had was delicious. Gotta go back and try more. Staff was amazing. Environment was stellar. Makes for a great date night too. read more