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J Carver Austin Reviews
We've been here a few times.
The food, which has a lot of interesting twists on traditional items, is generally top-notch. Sometimes there are misses -- but if you point it out to them, they're accommodating. The service is inconsistent: it can be fantastic but sometimes
Best restaurant in Austin.
So many above and beyond service touches. A special occasion favorite for our family.
Sooo good.
I got the filet with fried oysters and omg how tender and delicious was the filet. Also had some raw oysters, also delicious. On the side I had asparagus and fries. Both delicious as well. Dessert was the best-- bananas, foster bread, pudding with
Everything was absolutely outstanding!! James our
Everything was absolutely outstanding!! James our server/bartender, nailed our old fashioneds!! All the food was cooked perfect, with a balance of flavor profiles that came together perfectly. And for a Monday night the place was packed, but we could
We love the service at the bar. James V. was great. Lovely margarita, carpet bag style tenderloin.
We love the service at the bar. James V. was great. We shared the 10 ounce filet, carpetbag style, & added the peppercorn sauce & potato puree. The Italian bread is amazing. The smoky margarita is fantastic. Lovely, welcoming, & immaculat
I'm shocked I've not left a review on this place as much as
I'm shocked I've not left a review on this place as much as I have been. For me this is the flagship steakhouse in Austin. Every time I've been including hosting a large group, it delivers. You're never arguing about the tempera
This felt like a very traditional steakhouse in Austin, and
This felt like a very traditional steakhouse in Austin, and with that comes a very elevated price tag - however, it is a great spot to impress! We shared a steak and honestly I came away still feeling hungry, and our waiter wasn't the most plea
For a restaurant to be as highly rated as J Carver's, I
For a restaurant to be as highly rated as J Carver's, I expected much more. Unfortunately, the restaurant fell very short. We ordered the escargot to start and though the appearance of the dish was nice; the taste was otherwise. I advised th
Amazing food & service!!!!!! Drinks were very creative.
Must try if in Austin. Atmosphere was very nice and cozy!
The service is excellent and the ambiance isn't bad either.
However, the food is very overrated and overpriced. We had a large selection of the items on the menu and even though our group was very hungry, we were pretty underwhelmed. Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 1/5 Overall: 2.5/5
Stopped by J.
Carver's for an after dinner drink and dessert after an amazing dinner at Uchibā. We ordered a couple wonderful cocktails and a very tasty dessert. I ordered The Godfather, a cocktail with Makers Mark J. Carver's Private Selection, Grand
Great dinner at J Carver
Outstanding food and service. We had oysters, crab cake BLT salad and share a 25 oz. New York strip. All were excellent. Our server Mick was also excellent. Very attentive.
Had great dinner here for my birthday.
The staff made it a very special night. Oysters were on point so was steak. Try the gnocchi for sure
OMG. Sweet six lb eight ounce newborn infant Jesus this
OMG. Sweet six lb eight ounce newborn infant Jesus this restaurant was incredible. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The ambiance was amazing, very dim lit much like many steak houses. But the difference here was the cent
Superior dining experience.
Yellowtail tartare, scallops, superb tenderloin followed by a delicious crème brûlée. The atmosphere was wonderful as was our server, Brittany. She was professional, personable and made our dinner even more of an amazing experience. Thank you J Ca
absolutely the best dinner and service.
I think I've ever had in my life. wonderful, wonderful service and food was delicious.
I love this place.
Intimate. Exceptional service. Exceptional cocktails. Exceptional menu. Steaks cooked to order every time. Yeah. You get what you pay for. It's worth it!
If you haven't been here, you need to come.
Red Ash vibes (same owner). Everything was absolutely delicious. Complimentary champagne if you're waiting for your table. Will definitely return.
What a fantastic evening.
My wife retired after 39 years with State Farm. Bradley was our server and did an outstanding job. We started out with escargot. It was delicious. Then she had the crab cake which was full of crab and hardly any filler. My wife loved it. My filet mi
We visited for my husband birthday and it was one of the
We visited for my husband birthday and it was one of the best decision. The service was paced very nicely so we can enjoy the dinner. We ordered the tomahawk steak and it was one of the best. Definitely get the cream corn and broccoli to pair with. T
A highly sophisticated restaurant, delicious menu and very
A highly sophisticated restaurant, delicious menu and very pricey too. It's also very dark inside, but the ambiance is perfect. Great cocktails too!
What an incredible experience! I would highly recommend to
What an incredible experience! I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. We went for a birthday dinner and I have never felt so special. Their service was out of this world (shout out to Ryan!), the ambiance is executed to perfection and the
Good Austin Steak Place
Great steakhouse with seafood appetizers. Tried the oysters, crab and bone marrow plus steak. Good ambiance - perhaps a little dark as we needed a light to read the menu which was typical per the waiter. Great waitstaff and good food.
Hands down this was one of the best steakhouses I've been
Hands down this was one of the best steakhouses I've been to ever. The customer service was fantastic. Alex was very great and didn't miss a beat when serving us. From the moment we walked into the restaurant we knew what was ahead of us. Definitely
Possibly the best steakhouse in Austin.
Everything from the service to the drinks and food was amazing! I am not a huge bread eater typically but their bread was the best bread I've ever had. J carver's is a must while in Austin!
Super swanky spot.
Very dark and secluded. Perfect for a special night out. The food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable. I've never been to a restaurant where you get to pick out the knife you will be using for dinner. The sides are big enough to share and
This place is my Jam! The jumbo garlic shrimp is out of
This place is my Jam! The jumbo garlic shrimp is out of this world. And we cannot forget about my favorite tequila. I can eat here every day.
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin I had high
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin I had high hopes for a memorable birthday celebration for my wife at J Carvers in downtown Austin, a city renowned for its vibrant dining scene. Regrettably, our experience was marred by a series of ser
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin
I had high hopes for a memorable birthday celebration for my wife at J Carvers in downtown Austin, a city renowned for its vibrant dining scene. Regrettably, our experience was marred by a series of service failures and organizational mishaps that ca
I loved it here.
First, the ambiance is nice. Dark and mysterious with good music, but low enough volume to hear your friends. I had the crab cakes, oysters and short rib ravioli. Oysters were good, fresh and briny how I like them. Crab cake. You need to try it. It
This was the nicest restaurant I've been at in a long time;
This was the nicest restaurant I've been at in a long time; really fortunate to have the opportunity to dine with them at a business event. Most folks got the filets and loved them, I ventured for the ravioli and was blown away. I've never tasted tho
Spent our fifth anniversary celebrating with J.
Carver. Located in the space previously housing Holy Roller, but redesigned into a chic, sophisticated dinner spot. If you love bourbon, exotic, expensive tequilas and rare, cultivated wine lists, the bar is your spot. Bring your black card though. T
Excellent overall
This was an excellent meal. Service was great, but busy. We tried several different dishes. The pasta Bolognese was some of the best I've ever had. The steak was VERY good and, oddly, seems to be a better value in the filet size. The Halibut was
It's been a while since I've been to a nice upscale steak
It's been a while since I've been to a nice upscale steak house. After spending 3 years in NYC, I'm a bit spoilt when it comes to a good steakhouse. My colleague from work wanted to grab a good steak and this place came highly recommended by a bunch
My husband surprised me with a reservation to J Carver's
My husband surprised me with a reservation to J Carver's for my birthday on the 2nd. I love the other sister restaurants, but had never eaten here before. We were greeted by Peter at the front and he was so kind and accommodating. We were led to our
Anniversary dinner
What else can I say but this restaurant is 5 star. The entrance to the rose, cards for our anniversary was a beautiful touch. Our server Ryan and everyone helping him was stellar. I even shook hands with the owner/chef. If you are ever in Austin you
Amazing place
Amazing place ! We are French and we have been there on August Very very good restaurant. As soon as we arrived, the welcome was wonderful. And dishes worthy of famous French cuisine: pan-fried foie gras, garlic bread, delicately spicy shrimp, incred
Good, but Too Much Salt
First time here. Came to celebrate our anniversary. Just got back from visiting Atlanta and the Major Primo Restaurants there. So, J Carver has good, but not on par with Atlanta restaurants at a similar price point. I found the food WAY TOO SALTY
Yum!
Wonderful steaks. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend. The food was very delicious. Waiter was very pleasant.
DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE
FANTASTIC place for food, drinks, ambience and service, with the food being the headliner. EVERYTHING was wonderful, but especially recommend the lobster bisque with the puff pastry cap, the prime rib and mushroom bruschetta, and the gnocchi. Was a
Best steak house experience.
The restaurant and servers went way out of their way to make our anniversary dinner exceptional. They had roses ready at our table and spent a lot of time talking to us. The food was amazing and the steak cooked perfectly prepared exactly as we req
Excellent restaurant! The whole experience from decor,
Excellent restaurant! The whole experience from decor, drinks, food, staff, and quality shine at this restaurant. Definitely a must if you are ever in town!
This was one of the best dining experiences I have had!
This was one of the best dining experiences I have had! Charles was for sure the top server I've had since living in Austin. The food was excellent as were the drinks. I totally recommend this place for a celebration or a fun date night.
My husband and I visited J Carvers for Valentine's Day,
My husband and I visited J Carvers for Valentine's Day, this was our 4th dining experience here. As always our experience was amazing. From the cocktails, to the appetizers, oysters, steaks and desserts this is hands down our go to steakhouse in Aust
First off, we had a reservation for 5pm when they open.
I ordered a Tomahawk ribeye, which is my favorite. We were told that the smallest is usually 35oz. When the server came back, he said the smallest they had left, immediately after opening, was 48oz. Now I obviously planned on taking some home if I wa
Wonderful service, delicious food, great drinks.
My husband and I came here for the first time for a pre-Valentine's dinner and were blown away. The bone marrow is a must have! Recommend to anyone!
The pork chops were dry.
The service was sloppy. The sides are overpriced. Not sure why the bone pieces were thrown away when my leftovers were boxed, it's what I was looking forward to the most.
The service is so attentive and kind.
Yes, actually kind. Very personable and a full understanding of the menu. Had the bone in filet with lobster along with mushroom, spinach, corn brûlée, and gnocchi. All perfectly done. The bread service is dripping with garlicky butter and addictiv
We try to dine here every time we are in Austin, and we
We try to dine here every time we are in Austin, and we have never been disappointed. The vibe, the service and the selection of foods and wines are some of the best we have ever enjoyed.But the food is the real reason we visit as often as we can
This steakhouse is a must-try if you're in Austin! Valet
This steakhouse is a must-try if you're in Austin! Valet parking is available for $12 (and they do accept credit card). If you have a 5pm reservation, just remember that they open at 5pm sharp, so depending on the weather/your parking situation, plan
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