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

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

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

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

Everything was perfect. Food, staff, atmosphere and all. Always our first choice whether it's…read morebusiness or pleasure.

We finally decided to try the famous pork chop that everyone always talks about, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype! From the moment we arrived, we loved the atmosphere and unique character of the restaurant. The only downside was the parking situation. With all the construction downtown, finding parking was a challenge, so we opted for valet service. Thankfully, the valet attendant was incredibly friendly and made the experience easy and stress-free. We arrived right at our reservation time and started with a couple of cocktails that were both refreshing and delicious. The portions were generous, and there was more than enough food to enjoy. In fact, we ended up taking plenty of leftovers home. Our waiter was wonderful--attentive, kind, and always checking on us despite how busy the restaurant was. Great service like that really enhances the dining experience. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that it's located in a historic old bank. The building adds so much charm and character to the experience. I was curious to explore more of the property, especially the vault area, but it appeared to be reserved for employees. Overall, we enjoyed every bite of our meal and had a fantastic experience. I will definitely be back and plan to bring family and friends so they can experience this special place for themselves.

Made a reservation here for my husband's birthday, and they gave us one of the best seats along…read morewith the sweetest birthday card. We were greeted with soft, warm bread and butter, and I always appreciate when a restaurant serves whipped butter with bread. We may have over-ordered, but everything came out delicious, so no regrets. The A5 wagyu was seared perfectly. I love grilling steaks at home, but I don't fully trust myself with A5 yet, so this was such a treat. Both the lobster and bone marrow were rich and delicious, and they also did their mushrooms really well. The only dish I probably would have skipped was the tuna tartare, which didn't stand out quite as much as the other dishes. All in all, we had a very successful birthday dinner and a really lovely experience from start to finish.

I was in town celebrating my birthday and was looking for a nice dinner spot when this restaurant…read morepopped up with great reviews and a beautiful ambiance. I was excited to give it a try, and overall, we had a lovely experience. Our server, Delina, was so sweet and incredibly helpful with her recommendations based on what my husband and I were in the mood for. It was a sunny and humid day, and since we had a full night ahead of us, we didn't want anything too heavy. We started with the spicy tuna tartare, which was amazing! The complimentary bread and butter were also mouthwatering--I honestly wanted another roll. For drinks, we asked for something refreshing, and Delina delivered. My husband had a cocktail that reminded him of an Aperol Spritz with a mojito twist, while the watermelon hibiscus margarita was absolutely perfect for the weather. We shared a Caesar salad and ordered the Dean's Style steak with the sauce on the side. This was the one dish that left me a little disappointed. The steak wasn't as juicy as I expected when cutting into the center, but thankfully, having the sauce on the side helped elevate the flavor. I highly recommend the truffle béarnaise sauce--it was delicious. The atmosphere and service were excellent, and Delina truly made our evening enjoyable. While I think we've had better steaks at a lower price point, the ambiance and overall experience still made for a memorable birthday dinner.

We came here before a baseball game. Great casual ambiance, friendly staff, and good food…read more Had Brussel sprouts, deviled eggs, duck fat fries for appetizer. We decorated all of them with the brussels sprouts, being the favorite. For main course, we had crispy chicken thighs, Wagyu cheeseburger, and chicken and rabbit Mole. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. We finished with banana fosters Beignets. Plenty for 5 of us to share. Will definitely come back

We went to Salty Sow on a Friday evening. We had a reservation and were promptly sat outside. They…read morehave huge fans, so in spite of the heat it was very pleasant. We were excited to try the food, and were hungry. Our server appeared (I can't remember his name but he was a short guy with blond hair). I ordered a cocktail and my husband ordered beer to begin with. He went away and then came back asking my husband if he wanted some whiskey cocktail, and we corrected him that we had asked for a particular beer. No big deal. We then ordered the deviled eggs and shishito peppers, and the red fish and short ribs for entree. A lady brought us the drinks, and the deviled eggs. Our server swung by and then disappeared. We thought the shishito peppers were on their way. We waited for what seemed like a really long time and still no shishito peppers. We also noticed that each table had a carafe of water except ours. We were just given water once, and then our server never bothered to fill the water up. Anyway, we kept waiting since there was no sign of the server. At this point, we felt he might have forgotten the second appetizer and we just did not want it, but he was nowhere to be found. A man (not our server) brought out our entrees. We then told him that we had been waiting for our second appetizer and would just want to cancel it. We asked if we could get the biscuits instead. He brought out the biscuits within a few minutes. Now this is where it really annoyed us. Had our server just come over and said he had forgotten our shishito peppers, it would have been okay. Human. What he tried was act smart and dropped by saying the shishito peppers would be out to which we said that we didn't want an appetizer after an entree and had cancelled it. I almost felt like he was treating us as if he thought we don't really dine out or whatever and he could just make fools of us. This really didn't sit right with me. We asked him for water and he filled it up left. The food was above average. The short ribs were good but my red fish had been hammered! The biscuits were good. The deviled eggs were good as well. Anyway, we finished our meal, and got the check, paid, and were waiting to finish our drinks. The receipt was on our table. Also, note, it was not a particularly busy day with several empty tables. What our server did next was absolutely unacceptable. I think he wanted to see if we had tipped him after his awful service. We did, but not 20% as we always do because of the soddy job he did, not to mention his attitude. We paid 15% which I think was more than what he deserved now. Out of nowhere, and mind you,after being absent for long periods before, he just came by, grabbed the paid up bill from our table to our shock, while we were still sitting and talking, looked at the bill, turned towards us, and muttered something angry under his breath and walked away. I have never seen this level of entitlement and bad behavior. We left right away. We had been really looking forward to this meal but I would not want to go back. The food was good, but not great, and I would not want to put up with such obnoxious behavior as a paying customer.

I visited J-Prime Steakhouse in Austin last night with my daughter. Our meal was covered by a…read morecredit she received in exchange for creating a social media post for the restaurant. I paid the tip and received no compensation for this review. I'm focusing only on the dishes I personally ate. We had a 6 PM Sunday reservation, and the restaurant was quiet and calm. We were seated near the front, but I saw several dining areas -- all classic, clean-lined, and intimate. Our server, Adam, was exceptional from start to finish. His timing, attention to detail, and genuine care elevated the entire evening. He made thoughtful recommendations for cocktails and dessert, and every suggestion was spot on. Cocktails I asked for something light, and Adam suggested a summery twist on their cucumber martini. He added elderflower, and it was refreshing and delicious. We also tried the Divorce Papers (light, slightly sweet, with an earthy undertone) and the Dreamsicle, which is sweet, fun, and honestly as much an experience as it is a drink. While we waited, we were served a small blintz bite with caviar -- a lovely bite to start the meal. Starters We ordered the crabcake and the Caprese salad, both easily shareable. * The crabcake is one of the best I've had in Austin -- large, packed with jumbo and shredded crab, and seasoned perfectly. The aioli and fresh lemon made every bite better. * The Caprese truly surprised me. I expected heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, but the Sicilian pesto with Marcona almonds elevated it in an unexpected way. The pesto was thick, chunky, and incredibly flavorful -- it tied everything together beautifully. Balsamic and olive oil are added tableside, and the dish is as delicious as it is pretty. We were also served Brazilian cheese bread, which had a sharp cheese flavor and a great chew. Mains & Sides I ordered the 8 oz filet mignon, cooked rare. It had a perfect peppery crust and a tender center -- exactly what you want from a fine steakhouse. For sides, we shared: * Crispy Brussels sprouts -- roasted through, very crispy, and served with walnuts, feta, shaved prosciutto, and balsamic. Best when you get a little of everything in one bite. * Truffle sweet potatoes -- the first serving had undercooked layers, but the staff handled my feedback professionally and quickly brought a new dish. The remade version was delicious, with a great balance of flavors. Dessert Adam recommended the Carajillo, an after-dinner cocktail made tableside. If you enjoy espresso, get this -- the presentation alone is worth it. We tried two desserts: * Crème brûlée -- large enough to share, topped with berries, with a perfectly thin sugar top. * Flambéed strawberry shortcake -- made tableside by Enrique, who explained each step as he prepared it. The house poundcake is buttery but balanced by the ice cream and strawberries. Not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Also very shareable. Overall A great steakhouse should deliver on food, ambience, service, and drinks -- and J-Prime Steakhouse absolutely does. I had multiple moments where I paused just to appreciate the flavors. Adam made the evening fun, and the entire team ensured the experience felt special. I left wanting to come back and try more of their popular dishes.

This was a celebration dinner. The service was good, but the Japanese A5 filet was nothing special…read more It was just expensive--$144. The dress code was not being enforced because I saw sneakers, ball caps, tanks, and jeans. I requested no nuts due to a food allergy and the broccolini asparagus side had PISTACHIOS in it! Overall, very disappointing and would not recommend to anyone. I've had better steaks at Perry's, Eddie Vs, Peche, and Capitol Grill.

Had reserved this restaurant a month before visiting Austin. Had chosen this spot after some…read moreresearch for hip, high end restaurants with great food and ambiance. This restaurant was everything I could of asked for. Probably the best restaurant we tried in all of Austin. I'm from Los Angeles, and have been to many high end and hip restaurants, this was definitely up there with some of the best restaurants. Food: Crab tagliatelle is a must! This dish was delicious and everything you can ask for from a pasta. Gnocchi special with Peas and Asperagus is a must. This creamy and feather light dish was packed with so much flavour. Lobster scalloping was very good as well and so was the filet mignon. But best of all were the side of carrots, pear and endive salad and the Cho salad. My drink was the basil cocktail was was phenomenal. Everything was just so so very good. Our waitress Tiagna was an absolute delight in every way. Thank you so much!!!

This was my first dining experience at Red Ash and it was for my friends birthday dinner. We had a…read moreparty of seven and were seated at the high top in the front of the restaurant by the hostess counter. I had a great view of everybody walking by the restaurant outside :) Our server was fantastic! He was super friendly and attentive. We arrived at 8:00 p.m. and left a little after 10:00 p.m. The food was delicious. My man absolutely loved his seafood pasta dish! He doesn't even eat pasta but he scraped that plate dry. I highly recommend ordering family style for the table but make sure your whole party is on board with splitting the check evenly because the restaurant does not break up the check according to diners only split evenly, I believe up to four ways. Example: Our check was $822 (included gratuities) for seven people and we were only able to split evenly four ways. Roughly $118 each. It is what it is but I didn't even get a main course. Just a glass of wine, a half of a piece of bruschetta, some of the Caesar salad and a small portion of the gnocchi (all shared) I'm glad I got to experience Red Ash, but now that I've checked that off my list, I'm good.

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

Good food. I recommend the fish and chips. Piping hot and…read moremoist! Large portions served with reumode sauce. It actually worked with the fish! Not a fan of the pig in a blanket. The sausage was a bit spicy and it was kind like an Oscar Meyer Weiner. The pastry crust was flaky and kinda slid off the dog. It's a bit noisy but service was spot on! We had Matthew and he was amazing! They have a lot of fancy bar drinks so it's perfect for the gang to hang out for drinks.