Went there just for their dessert after our sushi night at Tenten and it did not disappoint. We order the vanilla dessert they had vanilla bean mirange. With raspberry sorbet, topped with candied lemon peel. It was very fresh, bright and light. Very unique and interesting. The service also was pretty decent and we were in and out in under 20 minutes. The restaurant also is gorgeous. read more

The Kitchen - Vanilla bean mirange dessert - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This spot is such a hidden gem! We stopped here for the 5-7 pm happy hour. The interior is beautiful, and also completely empty...I was wondering why it was so empty. The price points are high - but hey it is a classy spot. The HH ceviche and duck bao ($9.50) were great bites to start. For my entree I ordered the mussels ($22.50) - the mussels could have been larger... but that broth tastes like pepperoni pizza, in the best way possible. The crusty focaccia dipped in the broth was heaven. The HH steak and frites ($45.5) - partner said these were the best steak and frites he had ever had. The staff are super super nice :) read more

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First visit and first impression - impeccable service, with above average food. We had a work dinner here, with a few people celebrating birthdays. When we sat down we were greeted with a birthday card and a customized menu, with name specific birthday well wishes at the top. That set a high bar for the night but the staff lived up to it! The food was delicious. We shared several entrees, grains and vegetables. The scallops, steak, carrots, cauliflower, pasta and fried rice showcased a wide variety of flavors and textures that had something for everyone. read more

The Kitchen - Steak, scallops, fried rice, cauliflower and French fries. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice date spot! There was construction nearby, so environment was meh. We tried the garlic fries, prime skirt steak, and double cut pork chop - it was good! Portion could be better for the price, but honestly the ambiance of the place makes up for it a little. Service is friendly. I'd recommend for a first timer! read more

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Contrary to bloggers report when this spot first opened, this place was pretty darn good! We came in as a party of 6 and we got a ton of dishes that were all pretty solid! Mussels, steak, fries, sweet potatoes to dessert galore. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

I thought everything was delicious. The service was excellent and the seats were comfortable. We got the Indian puff tacos, crispy cauliflower, quinoa falafel, burrata, mushrooms, lobster rolls, tomahawk ribeye, etc. all the appetizers had a twist and fusioned with something else. Highly recommend. The entrées were pretty traditional. We were too full for desserts. I enjoyed my extra dirty martinis. The other cocktails looked pretty, but a bit too sweet for me. read more

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We celebrated my wife's birthday here with our best neighbor friends, and we had a fantastic experience. First off the food was fantastic. For me I had the skirt steak which I truly enjoyed. I can't remember what everyone got but I can say everyone was equally impressed. Dessert was incredible as well, I would definitely recommend coming here to celebrate special occasions. I was surprised given how great a dining experience this was that we were only one of three tables occupied on a Sunday night. Anyway, we'll be back... read more

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I went to a while back when this place first opened. I have to say the inside is so nice. It is a great venue for date night or girls night. The staff is very welcoming and very attentive they give you recommendations. We got a variety of plates cause we like to just share everything and taste many things. We did get the chimichurri steak, which is delicious and cooked perfectly. You must order the beads. It is delicious with some type of goat sauce that they bring it in. This is one of the popular dishes there. We also shared the muscles. They were in a very good sauce where you wanna continue to dip bread in to savor it. The little wedge salad plate we got I have to say was good but make sure you finish it because it does get soggy and not good after that. They have a large menu for their cocktails. I have to say they're old-fashioned was delicious and they smoke it for you right there at your table. Overall, great experience and delicious food would definitely keep going back. read more

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Blues Brunch!!!! We had a great time here with delicious brunch and drinks, amazing service, and Blues music!! So much fun. On the pricey side, but worth it for the experience. read more

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Simply freaking amazing! Roberto and Bobby are the best! The food and music are to die for. Will be coming back. read more

The Kitchen - Turkish Eggs. - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm surprised that not a lot of people are talking about the kitchen. It's amazing across all the three boxes - food, ambiance and service. They're hidden currently by construction tbh. That's not serving them well. Across from tenten, next to Devil May care - we stumbled upon this place in search of a friday happy hour. They have a happy hour every day and their menu is fusion menu of fusion of Indian, American cuisines. The bartenders were really nice. They had a very good selection of food and drinks in their happy hour menu. You can find a big gin and tonic for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place. If you're in the Neighbourhood check it out some of my favorite dishes, here were puffy tacos, cauliflower, and corn salad. read more

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Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. For starters, I recommend getting the carrots yes, the carrots. They serve it with some whipped feta, which is out of this world. Also, their Ceviche and Crudos are worth a try. Very fresh. If you try the Duck Bao's, please note that the meat is more of a braised duck and not a peeking duck version. read more

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4.5 stars Great new addition to the ATX dining scene. It's located in the new 6G residential building. I love the decor here and the service was great even for a new spot that just recently opened. The menu choices are interesting and more creative than most of the other spots around downtown. Food here was generally very good. Food: Crispy cauliflower - didn't taste much of the cauliflower but the fried bits were good Beets - very good Crab fried rice - excellent with lumps of crab meat Squid ink Lo mein with lobster - very good Grilled oysters - delicious and not overcooked Bone marrow - very good with the lamb but not as good as the Comedor bone marrow tacos Churros - decent; very soft and fluffy Goat cheese cheesecake - very good Mousse dome - decent read more

The Kitchen - Bathroom decor - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were very grateful to have a reservation at this place given the fact that there were 13 of us. The restaurant was beautiful and staffs were nice. Mixed drinks mediocre. We ordered a lot of different dishes but the star of the dinner was their curry flavor cauliflower 9/10. We all agreed that the kitchen lacked of organization since French fries were the last dish that came out after the proteins were served. Austin has so much to offer so I'm not sure we're coming back anytime soon. read more

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The Kitchen - Austin's Best-Kept Culinary Secret (But Not for Long) Tonight marked my third time dining at The Kitchen, and I'm officially putting it in writing: This is the best restaurant in Austin. Period. Maybe even all of Central Texas. The fact that you can still snag a reservation without bribing someone in the parking lot is mind-boggling. This place is an absolute sleeper hit--but not for long if I have anything to say about it. Let's talk food, because oh honey, it deserves a standing ovation: The burrata is hands-down the best I've had anywhere--and I've done some serious globe-snacking. Creamy, delicate, perfection. The oysters? Fresh as the Gulf breeze and plated with precision. The bolognese is layered, rich, and exactly what comfort food would be if it had a PhD. The gnocchi floats like a dream and lands like a memory. The redfish and scallops are seared to sublime. And the chocolate mousse? Don't play yourself--just order it and thank me later. Pro tip: ask for Addy or Hunter--their service is equal parts charm and excellence, and they make you feel like the guest of honor at your own birthday dinner. Now, let's address the bougie elephant in the room: If you're letting someone's last name keep you from experiencing this kind of food magic, that's not political--that's tragic. You're letting your personal biases get in the way of the best meal of your life. This isn't about politics. It's about palates. And baby, this one's a masterpiece. The Kitchen is what happens when ingredients are respected, flavors are fearless, and the mission is clear: Feed people like you mean it. Book a table now. Thank me later. (Or stay mad and miss out--more room at the bar for the rest of us.) -- Kristi Hoss Schiller, Founder K9s.org Legacy in Louboutins. Burrata Evangelist. Still not over the oysters!! #WeRideAtDawn (for the chocolate mousse) read more

The Kitchen - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was in town for the F1 Grand Prix, hosting customers and partners, aiming to give them a top notch experience. We made a reservation for 10 at 6 PM, thinking that we'd easily make it back downtown within 2 hours. After the race, we braved the (awful) traffic and realized we wouldn't be able to make it in time, so I called the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by an understanding and accommodating response, allowing us to push things back by an hour. When we finally made it to the restaurant, we were all pretty tired and hungry. Thankfully, The Kitchen gave us such a lovely experience. The decor and ambience are top notch and the service is fantastic. It was a little concerning that the restaurant was mostly empty, but it was thankfully not in any way a predictor of the quality of the food. I am guessing that most people wanted to head home after a long weekend. Before we ordered food, the table ordered a round of drinks. The Old Fashioned was spot on -- not too sweet, with a exclusive to the restaurant bourbon, and a perfectly clear big ice cube. Others expressed that their cocktails were also on point. The food was a very good surprise. The Kitchen is largely family style eating, where dishes arrive as they are ready, allowing diners to share a large variety of dishes. The Thai-style Crab Fried Rice was the first dish that arrive, and was fantastic. It was followed by a beautiful pasta dish, hearty bone marrow with braised lamb, mini lobster rolls (phenomenal), and more. I highly recommend The Kitchen! read more

Stopped in for brunch with the family. Every dish ordered was fantastic. Started with the beignets, and apple danish's. Then moved on the a dozen oysters. Tried the cubano for a sandwich and it was amazing. Tried some of families orders such as the shrimp and grits, and the ceviche. Was all amazingly good. They offer valet service for only $13! Well worth it. Will be going back to try their tomahawk dinner entree because it looks amazing and have heard great things about it. The atmosphere was great and they had a great little band playing at the bar. Oh also the old fashioned they make was one of my favorites read more

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***In support of Elon's unprecedented vision for space (despite his controversial everything else), I visited the restaurant owned my his brother, who appears to be a lot more chill than him.*** Absolutely loved the setting of this restaurant. Dramatic, theatre like, sensual with a touch of western. Should belong to steakhouse/upscale category. My main hype is the mussel dish. It's not hard to get the mussels right but Kimbal added youtiao to be the accent to this dish. As a kid raised in China, youtiao is our breakfast street food: it was cute and nostalgic for me. Friends got the Gnocchi and something else I don't remember then finished with cocoa mousse dome to seal the deal. I was enchanted by this experience. read more

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OMG!! The ambiance, the food, the service!!! All off the hook. We started with chilled oysters (warning: the horseradish is fresh!!), then had the lobster rolls, moved on to the ceviche (at Savannah's recommendation), then mussels and Caesar salad. The ceviche was my favorite. Everything was delicious. We made room for dessert. Mousse dome. Don't leave without trying it. read more

My wife and I are both chefs and we stopped in yesterday for lunch. Amazing! The Burrata is to die for. A must. Had the cubano and the wedge salad. Very tasty and highly recommend. And to top it off we had the peanut butter cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean. OMG says it all. Now for the service. The bartender waited on us. Excellent service. Great recommendations on the food and very attentive. We will make this one of our favorite spots to dine. A must for any p read more

Despite the reviews, we still wanted to give them a try because the menu offered some options that sounded too irresistible to pass up. After our experience, I will definitely be coming back! I can't believe how stunningly pretty this restaurant is! The hostess was welcoming, our server Addi was so nice and offered great selections and our food was delicious! We arrived during their Rose All Day offering and had crisp wonderful glasses of their Raventos Blanc and August Kessler. For two people, we shared the cabbage, cauliflower, burrata, gnocchi and crab rice. Although the flavors are all over the place, from India to China and Italy, it still works and we loved every bit of it! The cauliflower, burrata and crab rice were my top favorites! We were not really wowed by the dessert menu and opted out. However, after just checking their online menu, it looks like things have changed and the strawberry cake is calling my name. I guess I will be going back sooner rather than later! read more

Really wanted to like this spot since it looked so promising online, but honestly left pretty disappointed. First off, the lighting is too dark - I literally couldn't read the menu without using my phone flashlight, which is just annoying. The bone marrow was actually pretty good and they have a solid wine list, so that's something. But when our entrees came out, my steak was so salty I could barely finish it. Like oversalted to the point where that's all I could taste. Service was meh. Our server seemed checked out and things took forever. For what we paid, I expected way better - both the food and the attention. The place looks nice and I can see what they're going for with the menu, but they're not nailing it atm. There are too many other great restaurants in dt Austin to waste your time and money here until they get their act together. Maybe give it a few months and check back? But for now, I'd skip it. read more

My wife and I went to The Kitchen today, 2-1-25 as one of the restaurants for our trip to Austin for our 13 year anniversary. I knew of this place during to being a fan of Elon, and his brother Kimbal is the owner. The food was wonderful and tasted great. The atmosphere was nice and the restrooms were clean and smelled great with the candles lit in there! I would definitely come again. Thanks as well for the pancakes on the house for our anniversary. You all didn't have to do that! I also own The Kitchen cookbook and need to see if I can try to emulate some of the great food that we had at your establishment. Thanks for a wonderful meal!! read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day. Now on our second visit. No idea why people are sleeping on this spot but it is AMAZING. I've never had better carrots in my life. The Indian puffy tacos have a amazing consistency with rich deep flavor while still being light. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and fell apart in your mouth. No idea how this place isn't packed. Service was top notch. Everyone is so kind and takes the time to chat with you about the menu. read more

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Money may buy you a nice restaurant but it doesn't buy you satisfied customers. Completely underwhelming and overpriced. This place is a poor attempt to grab money with lackluster products. From the name of the restaurant to the quality of food, the whole concept needs to be reconsidered. read more

It was a pleasant experience! The wine was good, the bone marrow was probably the only thing that stuck out as a good item. The steak was extremely salty. It would have been nice to have like some bread or something at the start too. It wasn't very busy, the servers were super nice. It was very dark in the restaurant and the menus are printed in VERY small font which made it difficult to read. Interesting options for sure but I likely would not go out of my way to return or recommend. read more

Absolute mouthwatering dishes. All 8 of us loved it and the wine list was stellar even for the winemaker at our table from CA!

Joseph was our server.. he had great service and explanations for each dish. The KC strip was very good, the cauliflower was super unique and equally delicious. The oysters might be the freshest I've tasted in Austin. The old fashions were smoked well and they did a customer super dirty porn star blue cheese martini. Loved the dimmed ambiance, high ceilings and bar aesthetics. Might come back just for the oysters! read more

The Kitchen - Ambiance - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is an absolute disaster. So pricey, and both the food and service are horrible. Went for dinner on Saturday night of their opening weekend, and waited 45 minutes for a drink. 2 of our plates were served before the martini came out. When my martini did come out, it was made wrong. The person I was dining with didn't get his drink -- that he ordered as soon as we sat down -- until he asked for the check. Even worse, the manager came over and offered dessert on the house because of the drink debacle. They then ADDED THE DESSERT TO OUR TAB, in addition to leaving our drinks on the tab. The food was incredibly below average for the $$$ price tag, but the service is an absolute clown show. 0% chance I ever return. read more

Place is beautiful. We shared the tomahawk, which was amazing. We ordered the carrots and then ended up ordering a second serving. Incredibly delicious. Also, try the churro doughnuts..... sooo good! read more

Excellent innovative cuisine. The staff was attentive very knowledgeable. Must try the falafel and carrots.

Had an amazing dinner here! There are people leaving reviews that are purely political, and they should be ashamed of themselves. Go eat here and then be real with yourselves. The food was amazing. Some of the dishes were special and outstanding (the Crispy Cauliflower, Gnocchi, and the Grilled Oysters), and some were only amazing (the Denver Steak was a bit too salty for me, but still very good). But there was nothing mediocre. The hostess and our server and everybody else we came in contact with were incredibly friendly. We felt well taken care of. We will definitely go back again since we are locals. This is one to put on your list for sure. read more

My new favorite spot. The food and service were exceptional and extremely unique. The fried oyster was ridiculous. The restaurant was beautiful and very clean. read more

Went for dinner Friday Dec 5. We didn't have a reservation but that was no problem. One thing I did note was a gentleman came in to ask if there was valet parking which there was not. I felt bad for the guy because they seemed baffled by this question. "Park on the street and hope you don't get towed. That's what I do." Maybe have a script with general info about parking. Inside it's a very pretty space, the bar looks particularly inviting. The menu is organized in an interesting manner. There are items that lean more toward appetizers mixed with entree items. According to waitstaff there are no appetizers or entrees it's all meant to share. As someone else noted the restaurant is a little dim and the menu printing is light and the font is small. Now the food, ceviche flavor was great, the pieces were just a bit chunky. I liked the yucca chips served with it. They were a nice crunch that didn't take away from the flavor of ceviche. Carrots were good, I guess they're know. For these? They were just a bit different than described. Waiter said crispy outside and creamy inside. There wasn't much crisp. We ordered the redfish which was a massive piece of fish! There was a sauce on it that was very good. Overall a nice experience. read more

Would have provided 5 stars but the restaurant was so cold the experience wasn't as nice as it could have been and the music was off putting. Rap and dance wasn't what I would expect at a place like this. The restaurant looks unwelcoming from outside, in fact it doesn't look open. We live in the area and have walked by it several times without really knowing it was there. But once inside you are greeted with a beautiful ambience, vaulted ceilings and an upscale but very comfortable even homey environment. We didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar. The service was excellent, the bar was busy but we were greeted quickly. She explained the shareable menu and made some recommendations. We had the carrots, the cabbage, beets and the KC steak. A few glasses of wine and the cheesecake rounded out our experience. Bartender was great, funny and she had everyone laughing and talking together. Each dish was delicious. Surprisingly delicious for how simple it seems. Flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. They are not making anything outrageous just doing good food very well. We just moved to the area but this has been our best experience in Austin and one of the best we've had in years. read more

We had a fabulous meal. Dates and carrots yummy! Bartender Hal and Bobby manager so nice. Ambience lovely! Great great place! Yummy yummy!

Food was soooo delicious. We got Indian tacos, crab rice and steak. Oh man, the Indian tacos were outta this world. Ordered it 2nd time. The service was exemplary. Both Leigh-Ann & Gary are excellent. We talked for a long time about how the Musks turn everything they touch into gold (wish I could have said hi to Kimbal & Elon). The ambiance was lovely. Definitely coming back for food and drinks. read more

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Had dinner here last night and was not impressed! Service is MEH & food was not good at all. We really wanted to love this place because a Musk owns it but it's really lacking! Gave it 2 stars because the ambience was nice! read more

Food was delicious. Had carrots (sounds crazy but definitely a must), tagliatelle, grilled oysters, steak tartare, and bone marrow. Drink service was a bit slow but the ambiance was awesome. Elevated and something we've been missing in Austin! Can't wait to go back and have a drink at the bar, looks awesome!! read more

The Kitchen - New American Near Me - Austin, Texas

AMAZING FOOD! One of the best in Austin. Make sure to try their carrots, beets, crab fried rice, bone marrow, and tomahawk ribeye!