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    Wink

    4.1 (882 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WINK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dressy
    Dogs allowed

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    Christine H.

    I had a great experience here. Everyone here was so nice and welcoming. I loved all the cool and interesting decor of the restaurant. The menu items are quite interesting themselves too. My favorite was the Chicken Liver Pate. We also got the Duck Confit Poutine, Cobia Sashimi, Beef Tartare, and Steak Frites.

    Pamela R.

    Food - 2.5 stars. Underseasoned. Pork was borderline done Service - 2.5 stars. Very slow Ambiance - 2.5 stars. Not comfortable After 3 visits, they just aren't for me. Have tried multiple dishes and none of us would order any of them again. Plated beautifully but no flavor. Sad.

    Chelsea L.

    It really pains me to give low reviews for seemingly fancy restaurants but the food was not good. The bread was really hard. Entree portions are small and not worth the price. Scallops were too salty and the duck breast was ok-just covered by the hoisin sauce. The dessert quatro we got was average. Crème brûlée can be sweeter. The cheesecake tasted strongly of goat cheese? I didn't like it. Their service, on the other hand, is top-notch! The greeter held my chair out for me and the server checked on us multiple times, explaining things as needed. We also got complimentary champagne and the chefs gave us signed menus. The eyes in the front wink at you!

    Hummus and Truffle Mac and Cheese
    Armand D.

    Had reservations for dinner but stopped in at the bar beforehand. We decided to stay in the wine bar for dinner. The bartender was extremely helpful. I believe he was a sommelier. He was very knowledgeable about wines and helped to find the perfect wine for our tastes to accompany the meal. Half price bar food at happy hour. Had the burger the first time here. Went back again but this time I was not very hungry. My friend ordered the hummus and Truffle Mac and Cheese. The Mac was very rich and filling so she opted to take the rest home. The hummus was interesting served with pickled veggies and toasted croutons. The wine was wonderful. I chose the Syrah at $13 glass. After sampling a few cabs, she decided the syrah was the best choice. Great service and atmosphere

    Hamachi Sashimi
    Emily F.

    My new favorite restaurant in Austin! Having never been here before I wandered into the "bar" section of the restaurant not realizing there was a separate dining room section, but since I was by myself I happily sat at the bar. I started with a glass of Gewurtztraminer (which I was pleasantly surprised they had) & asked for the 5 course tasting menu. All of the waitstaff behind the bar was extremely friendly and all periodically asked me what I thought. I ended up asking someone what the sweetbreads were on the menu cause I'd never had them before & he explained all about them & asked if I wanted to try them. I said yes, fully assuming I'd pay for the extra addition to the tasting menu, but I found out later it was the owner Mark I was talking to & it was gift! They were divine. Honestly everything on the tasting menu was impeccable & then my favorite dessert of the trio was the chocolate cake. About halfway through a couple came in & sat next to me & we ended up having some wonderful conversations as they turned out to be regulars of the place. Then the drama happened (but this only elevated the experience imo) because PETA protestors showed up in the parking lot around 8:30/9. You couldn't hear them much inside the restaurant, but they've been leaving negative reviews of this place simply for the Foie Gras. Idk maybe we would rather protect locally owned Austin restaurants that have been around for ages?? (Or if you really want to protest... why not do it at the legislature level instead of trying to hurt small businesses??) But since I was there by myself the owner Mark walked me back to my car which was incredibly thoughtful. I'll be coming back to this place for sure, I love the community vibes & how incredible the service is. PETA just makes for a good story.

    Cobia Sashimi
    Kimberley R.

    A very delightful dining experience! This restaurant is known for their farm to table tasting menus with wine pairings. They have a 5 and 7 course plus many wonderful al a carte options. We opted for the 5 course since we had tickets for an event after. The meal was absolutely delicious! The chef is very creative, the dishes were very forward. I particularly loved the skirt steak with the pomegranate steak sauce. I would love to give this place 5 stars as the food and service were outstanding. However, I feel the desserts were pretty basic. We had the trio of crème brûlée, flourless choc cake and lemon meringue. Although good, I was surprised this was the end of the meal given the dishes before. I have a sweet tooth and love a strong, creative dessert. I will definitely be back, so many things I did not have a chance to taste.

    Strip steak with roasted acorn squash, leeks, arugula, and caramelized onion sauce
    Ian B.

    First time here, even though it's been opened a minute now. I really liked the Castle Hills vibes, I wish the graffiti walls were still up, anywho! The wife and I had an OpenTable rsvp for 8:00, however, we waited for about 20 minutes to get our table. I didn't complain much since it was a long day for me, and the host shut me up with a tall glass of bubbly. They made up for it. I totally understand that wine can get the best of people, so when there's wine, time is not linear. In Vino Veritas. We had the amazing 5 course meal, and seeing the small plates and seeing my dad bod, I thought I wasn't going to be fully satisfied with the amount of food, was I wrong? I was stuffed by the end of the night. The sashimi was very nice and fresh. I liked it so much, that I had to Google "Cobia fish", some big ol' fish that likes to be alone, a loner like myself, therefore they can't really grow it in a fish farm. Hence, a bit more pricey, no wonder why I liked it so much, my bougie taste came in clutch. I enjoyed the crab cakes, but my wife didn't much. She said it reminded her of too much horseradish flavor. Not sure if it had any, but I dug it. No complaints from my part. The duck and the strip steak, while only a few slices, it was amazeballs. The cook on them were perfect! To close it off, the tempting, sinful dessert trio was what really did it for me. Not only do you get one type of dessert, you get 3!!! Now, Im known to have a sweet tooth, so take this as you want it, the balance between the courses was a grand slam for me! If you do the courses, make sure to really consider the wine pairings. We were delighted with the careful decisions to pair the food w the wine. Oh, I shall not forget the incredible waiting staff! Superb job.

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    Always a delight. We go every time we are back in Austin. Food is wonderful and the staff a delight. An Austin original.

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    Amazing food, and even more amazing service. We loved the ambience. The dessert quatro is highly recommended.

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    Gluten free options?

    There definitely are. I can't say what specifically, because the menu is new each day/season, printed for that date. But additionally, the chef will gladly adapt a meal for the diner's needs, where possible. But this answer applies to the main… Read more

    Eater mentioned that there is a bar next door to Wink (not related to the restaurant.) We like to have a martini before dinner. Does anyone know the name of that bar? Wink is beer and wine only, correct?

    The bar across the way is apart of wink restaurant. It's an extension of the establishment. Wink as a whole serves only wine and beer. You can order from the wine bar menu or the restaurant menu while in the bar. Happy hour is everyday Mon-Sat… Read more

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