Hestia was above and beyond what I had expected. We did the 12 course chef tasting menu with wine pairings (of course). My sister and I always do Uchiko and I am so glad we branched out to try something different. Hestia sat us in the best possible location - the table directly in front of the kitchen. We were able to watch the staff make everything! We started with a cocktail each, the mezcal and tequila options. Then we were on to the first course, which had a cantaloupe foam on top of a raw oyster with an avocado torte and a peach in cream. Incredible. I could eat a million of those oysters. The highlights of the meal were the waygu beef chip with the nasturtium flowers on top, the crab in butter gel, the scallops, the lollipops and the bubble custard desert. THE BUBBLE!!! Honestly, every single element of the meal was incredibly thought out and delicious. The waitress told us they had a "forager" that just collects wild elements to prefect the dishes. What a cool job! The waitstaff treated us like qweens. We even got a little extra digestif after the meal thanks to a cute bartender that was talking to my sister. I felt so safe there even during COVID. I will remember this meal I had with my sister for the rest of my life. That's how incredible it was! read more

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My wife and I had dinner here Friday evening. Excellent in every regard. The space is great, and the cocktails, food, and service better. The service was perfect and simply exceptional. The food expertly prepared and delicious. I highly recommend Hestia. We'll be back. read more

nice ambiance. 5 star service. steep prices to match. food is small portions but the taste of every single dish was killer. will definitely come back. be warned it aint cheap, half bottle of wine $90 aka two glasses. i think this place is worth the hype though, the service really was impeccable. read more

Went last night with my husband as we were kid-free for the evening. The food and ambience were excellent and we had a great experience. However, be prepared to leave with your hair and all of your clothes reeking of a campfire. Otherwise, great experience! read more

My boyfriend and I went to Hestia a year on our first big date. We were blown away. A year later and we now live in LA but we're visiting family in Texas. We decided to drive 1.5 hrs to Hestia which is now one of our favorite restaurants in the world. The food here is so creative and just delicious. We have found new ways to look at and enjoy food through the lens of Hestia. The staff is always so sweet, they left us a special anniversary card from the staff. If you're in Austin, Hestia is a must! read more

This was such a special experience for my girlfriend and I. We both absolutely loved the separate photos cards that came as each dish was being prepared. The staff were very friendly and explained every single dish as they were given to us. The presentation of the dishes were excellent and the food was phenomenal. The only thing my girlfriend noticed, which I didn't, was that we only received 11 courses and not twelve (which is what the website said and also our waiter stated we would be getting as we sat down). My girlfriend looked on the website and apparently there was a "carrot course" which we didn't receive. I told her they probably substituted that with a new course but after the meal was over she counted the photo cards and we only had 11. I would've inquired about it but I didn't want to make the staff feel awkward. Overall 9/10 read more

Arrived an hour early in the off chance to be seated earlier. Thankfully the restaurant next door Kmoxito has excellent service and delicious food. After waiting 90 minutes, went next door to Peacock at Proper Hotel. Yet another place with service that surpassed Hestia. Finally received a call for our table at 930 at a table entrance of restaurant (horrible location esp when place was a 50% capacity). Finally at table, had the trainee that started that day follow up with any orders without any notice to timing or relevance. Pricey place for awful service. Recommend going anywhere near there but Hestia. Better options w excellent service read more

Hestia is amazing. I really love The way that they use local ingredients to inspire the menu. Everything is perfect and I can't wait to go back. It's pretty expensive, but I was prepared for that when before I went. The staff is really friendly and professional. They totally know what they're doing and are obviously passionate about food. All the stars/ read more

The food here was phenomenal but our experience was sort of mixed because of the environment. We were seated outside next to a speaker that was blaring very loud music with less than classy lyrics. I may have requested outside seating when I made the reservation, a mistake I won't make again, as the indoor dining room is beautiful and the patio felt like an afterthought in comparison. Now back to the music (which only seemed to be playing outside). I'm no prude, or prim and proper type of person, but I'm not interested in hearing about b$&ches and n words while I'm trying to have a fine dining experience. We complained about the music and they did turn it down but we still had to hear an unending roll of expletives. The food here was good enough that I'd likely be willing to give it another go (inside) but the overall experience was uncomfortable. read more

Very good but expensive. Definitely get the scallops and oysters - really fun experience

Totally memorable night! Beautiful setting (accented by a thunderstorm), fabulous service and best of all the food! We did the tasting menu and each course (11) was an experience. One of the best, if not the best, restaurants we've ever been to! read more

An acceptable dining experience can either fall short on service or on the food - Hestia, contrary to the spirit of its name, fell short on both. Had a reservation for 8:30 that ended up being a three hour long painful saga. We ordered the dry aged tomahawk that took an hour to arrive. When it did , it was undercooked- ordered medium, came rawish. Had to send it back due to fear of getting sick. The wine had unrecognizable debris floating in it - had to send back. Wait staff tried to remove the bread from the table 6 different times despite us requesting to keep it - seems like staff were not communicating with each other and general lack of coordination on the floor. The apathy towards what the staff knew was a poor dining experience takes the cake though. The wine or anything on the bill ~$400 was not comped as a courtesy -not something that was expected from a top notch restaurant that prides itself for being named after the goodness of the hearth/hospitality. read more

Great service and food, expensive but worth impressing your date. Plenty of options for everyone's taste.

This place is absolutely absurd. Not only do they not know how to course out a tasting menu they did not explain what each course was. The tasting menu was chaotic & unappetizing. read more

Over priced. You're paying for ambiance and service, which are delightful. The food did not impress.

I recently dined here for my 30th birthday and it was nothing short of phenomenal. My wife surprised me with the reservation and as we were sat at a table by the garden area I was impressed at not only the care of the decor and design but the staff even took time to sign a birthday card for me and have it waiting at the table when I arrived. Quality cocktails and wine list but what really takes the cake is the food. It's subtle but elegant in presentation and really told me the story that I think they wanted to convey being named after the goddess of the hearth. I still have dreams about the scallop with beef tallow. All in all from the front of the house to the kitchen it was a fabulous dining experience and I truly thank them for making my birthday feel special. You need to eat here. read more

It's one of the places where you pay $18 for 3 beet ribbons. We should have skipped the first 4 dishes (tomato tart, rockfish was so disappointing, beets, squash) and just ordered two bavette steaks. I don't mind paying $170 for a good meal, but having basic food and leaving hungry is a joke. Presentation isn't the important to me. read more

Easily one of the best restaurants in Austin. If Michelin gave stars in Austin Hestia would def get at least 1, maybe even 2. The entire experience is amazing. From the interior vibe of the restaurant and even bathrooms where they play some cool 50s food science type recordings, to the staff and food. The Somms here are amazing. They keep notes on what you order and start to build a profile to know what you like and from there make wonderful recommendations. Not to mention just being cool down to earth people. The food is all cooked over raging fires which you can see in the open kitchen which is really cool. The kitchen staff who prepare each individual dish come out to explain what you're being served and if you're interested and ask questions they're excited to tell you the process by which they prepare and make it. They do foraging and really take the extra steps to concoct super interesting and unique dishes. The main entrees are always great but I feel like the magic can easily be missed if you don't focus on all of the other dishes which is why I recommend going with at least a group of 4 and splitting 2 mains so that you can ensure you try everything else on the menu. Also, their cocktails are off the chain as well. Literally everything about this place is too legit to quit. I've noticed some ppl on reddit complaining about prices, but tbh, compared to other 1-2 Michelin star restaurants it's actually super fairly priced. I jokingly have my own drunken rating system which I call a Smishelin star (because I'm usually medium to very tipsy by the end of the night depending on how the drinks go) and I hereby give Hestia, TWO SMISHELIN STARS! read more

This was an excellent Valentine's Day outing. Wife is allergic to several foods, which I wrote on the reservation form. The menu was prix fixe for V-day, so had some misgivings. Arrived to a wonderful surprise. The wait staff and cooks came round to explain the substitutions they had made just for my wife and made sure everything was delicious! Great service and completely unexpected. We will for sure be back. The halibut is especially good, and something you ought to try if you go. They served a sort of shaved ice and ice cream and fruit desert that was the perfect ending to a great meal. read more

The food is transformative. My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

I was very much looking forward to trying this place. I booked a birthday dinner reservation, as it was advertised on their website on 04/27. Over a week later I was informed of an error on their part, dinner was not being served and would I have to purchase tickets ($275 each) for some "bites" event. Regrettably, based on this initial experience, I am not inclined to try this place even though I reside in the area and walk by frequently. read more

This restaurant does not disappoint and arguably the best in town for exceptional service and cuisine. Each visit is an experience with a team of knowledgeable professionals delivering plates that tell a story and captivate your senses. For a memorable experience guaranteed to impress, this is the place to check out. To the fantastic sommelier and staff, who inspire me to keep coming back - thank you for always delivering full satisfaction in a demanding industry! read more

Absolutely love this establishment. The food is exquisite and the service is divine. Their creativity is spectacular. Highly recommend Hestia!!! read more

There is not a better restaurant. The food will blow your mind and the service is perfect. This is a well oiled machine that has the best food and best wine you can find. If you are in austin you must eat here. read more

Some of the best food in Austin. Their lion's mane mushroom was like a juicy steak. Amazing!

Very good restaurant, food is very delicious and creative. Good place for a date and special occasions or for some great todos.

If you want to feel important, come here! Their customer service is nothing like I've ever experienced! The staff all greets you warmly when you come in and does the same when you're leaving! The professionalism and the care they put into making each customer feel cared for was really impressive. Those who isn't even your waiter come and help you but not in a pretentious way! The quality of the food of course matched the service (I always trust restaurants with an open kitchen). Overall a very pleasant dining experience. I highly recommend! read more

The food and service were tremendous - it was a true culinary experience with impeccable / knowledgeable service. Worth making a trip to Austin read more

The food was good but the experience was miserable. Everything is served spit mixing share. It took us 2 hours to get through half of what we ordered. My husband and I left, leaving our daughter to pay the exorbitant bill. I don't if I have ever had such a wretched experience in such an expensive restaurant. The booths are back breaking as well. I out and out hated this restaurant. read more

Wow! Amazing food, impeccable service, excellent ambiance with great music that isnt too loud. Everything one could ask for on a night out with good friends or your partner. I made a reservation and mentioned it was my girlfriend's birthday. The host knew, the waitress knew, they sat us at the chef's table, it was great before it began. We had 7 courses and they threw in an extra dessert, everything was so good, hard to decide on a favorite. The carpaccio was one of the best I've had, the rockfish crudo and endives also were unique and worth ordering again. Thanks to the team at Hestia for making out night special and for the delicious food! read more

The best service ever! I was in Austin visiting looking for a cute little spot with good food. Landed on gold! Puts you in the mind of high dining New York culinary spots, without the pretentious fluff. Def would recommend. Get the Garden Party for cocktails... trust me! read more

The food is phenomenal. Have the sunchoke. It's seriously the best thing on the menu. Great wine selection. The service is phenomenal. But this is the only restaurant in Austin requiring masks again and it's ridiculous. Does not feel welcoming at all. read more

The best food I've had in a long time. The service is incredible. The food is divine with tons of detail and craftsmanship. 10/10 recommended when in Austin. You will not be disappointed. read more

Might be the best restaurant in Austin. A truly unique culinary experience in which every dish is awe inspiring. Can't stop talking about our meal. Go check this place out and order everything! read more

This restaurant makes it hard to eat at a restaurant in my hometown of Los Angeles. The creativity is beyond impressive. Everything we ordered was delicious, a work of art and pillared by a complex, delicate and unique flavor profile. This experience was surprisingly even better than our first experience in January 2020. We could not decide on a favorite dish. The vegetable dishes should not be missed. Chef Tavel'a desserts are ingenious: even non-dessert folk will be impressed. A meal worth ever cent. read more

Big infestation! There were hundreds of gnats. It was wild. The food was outstanding but truly every bite or sip of wine needed a bug check. Whom ever made the call to keep operating made a big error, they need to shut down andfume before even thinking of having another dinner service. Completely ruins the vibe, this is not lite bugs this is 3 in your drink before dinner even starts read more

Hestia is trying too hard to be unique/innovative and misses the mark. I think that shows in so many aspects. The ambiance is nice - but they made a design choice to put silverware in drawers under the table which you refresh for yourself after each round of courses. While this seems cool at first, it becomes a bit annoying as you have to move around to finagle new silverware out during your meal. The service overall was great as everyone was friendly and kept checking in - but there was no reason for a chef to come out to each guest and explain the menu, take the order, and keep coming back to check in - they should focus on the food. The food was very underwhelming. The "snacks" are one-bite morsels. We got 4 of them and 2 were good; the black chicken and caviar was the standout. We then had crudo and small plates. The parker house rolls were probably the best we've ever had. Everything else was a let down. The crab dish in particular has a custard-type base which simply did not go with the crab in taste or texture. Finally the entrees of chicken and wagyu NY strip left a lot to be desired. The chicken was juicy but contained a lot of tendons and cartilage and didn't have a lot of flavor. The NY strip was tough and the charcoal sauce it was paired with was just not great. The food is intended to be "elevated" with unique ingredients, preparation methods, and presentations but it just doesn't all jive together. The entire premise of the place (at least we thought from all the written previews and the talk from the chef) is a long flame grill but they fail to really highlight that in the menu and it's hidden away in the kitchen rather than made part of the restaurant atmosphere. Overall, Hestia has a lot of potential, but at the moment, it's just trying a bit too hard. read more

The waygu burger is the best I've ever had! They have a huge outdoor patio in the back.

Quite simply one of the best meals I've ever had outside my childhood home. The food is matchless, the atmosphere is perfect, and the staff, led by wonderful Valentina, went above and beyond to make sure I was privy to the full dinner experience. Aced it. read more

The 8 oz. aged Wagyu sirloin is the best steak I've ever had. Truly incredible.