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J Carver Austin Reviews
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 center "bar seating" that definitely doesn't feel like bar seating with the massive gorgeous velvet chairs and the front view of the oyster shucking! We had the pleasure of having Loren as our sever, he was so friendly, knowable, but most of all made us really have fun! The menu is impossible to choose from, as everything looked Amazeballs. But Loren was so sweet and thoughtful with his recommendations and we felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant with such attention to detail. Turns out the peeps next to us were my friend's homies and they ordered the garlic bread. LORRRT don't skip it but share it y'all I could have filled up on just that alone. Next we had 12 oysters, 3 different kinds. They were so fresh and it was so much fun to watch them shuck them right in front! Delicious. We both had the 10 ounce filet, it is by far one of the best I've ever had. So juicy and moist (I love this word makes people cringe) but it was so tender and cooked perfectly medium rare with a beautiful buttery middle. I had more than half left for the next day. Swoon. The corn creme brûlée sounded odd but I freaking love corn so I was sold. This was almost the star of the show. It's hard to describe but it is one of the best side dishes to accompany a steak. We also had a lot of leftovers of this. We capped it off with an amazing espresso martini, one of the best in the cities in my opinion. And there are a lot! It's rich but you can taste each ingredient. Finally Loren treated us to an unreal sorbet with a lil cookie on top. Y'all this spot might be the most sexy date night restaurants here in austin. I highly recommend giving them a try and make sure to ask for Loren! also I know my pix suck but we were having too much fun to even take out our phones!
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 Carver's and Brittany for a wonderful evening! We look forward to dining at J Carver's again when we return to beautiful Austin.
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 mignon was cooked perfectly. We also split the gnocchi. So rich and creamy. For dessert we had the grand desert tasting. It was fabulous. Andrew the manager was awesome. He had us set up at an great table with a cute sign on it. Thanks for making my wife's evening unforgettable.
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. They also offer a complimentary dessert for birthday celebration! The food taste was delicious with unique flavors!
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 food was delicious. My fiance makes an incredible steak, so we tend to be disappointed when we go out for steak. No offense to my fiance, but J Carvers' steak was on a whole different level! We will most definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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 will be going back next time I'm visiting Austin. All the food we got was very delicious. Highly recommended to try this place out.
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 the potatoes were my favorite! Fish was buttery and delicious and we had a steak Oscar style (not pictured) that was excellent. I will definitely be back!
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 service failures and organizational mishaps that cast a shadow over the entire evening. Our reservation was initially delayed by 15 minutes due to "car traffic," an inconvenience we were willing to overlook, hoping for a delightful dining experience ahead. This understanding, however, was met with further disappointment as we were awkwardly positioned behind the bar, an area cramped and ill-suited for waiting guests, especially near dining patrons. This setup immediately made us feel overlooked and out of place, a sentiment that was reinforced when the head chef personally greeted every table but ours, rendering us invisible in our corner. The neglect extended to our service as my wife's simple request for a glass of wine was seemingly disregarded, with the wine never arriving and our server clueless about the order when we were finally seated -- a half hour later than promised. This was just the beginning of a night characterized by delays and disorganization, as even "simple" appetizers and mains took an inordinate amount of time to be served. To compound the frustration, our coffee, meant to accompany dessert, was forgotten until after we had finished our dessert and the bill had been prematurely presented. Despite our server's best efforts, who was the only semblance of a saving grace in an otherwise chaotic evening, we found ourselves repeatedly reminding and asking for items we had ordered, including basics like bread. The culmination of these issues was the difficulty in even settling the bill, a final testament to the disarray that defined our visit. The restaurant's gesture to comp my wife's $14 dessert, while appreciated, did little to amend the cumulative effect of the evening's disappointments. Considering the significant cost of a birthday dinner in downtown Austin, the value and experience we received were exceptionally poor. In a city teeming with exceptional dining options, our experience at J Carvers stands out for all the wrong reasons. This review serves as both a cautionary tale for potential patrons and a plea to the restaurant management to address the glaring deficiencies in service and organization that spoiled what should have been a joyous celebration. The first impression is indeed lasting, and unfortunately, J Carvers has left an indelible mark of dissatisfaction. For those seeking a special dining experience in Austin, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
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 cast a shadow over the entire evening. Our reservation was initially delayed by 15 minutes due to "car traffic," an inconvenience we were willing to overlook, hoping for a delightful dining experience ahead. This understanding, however, was met with further disappointment as we were awkwardly positioned behind the bar, an area cramped and ill-suited for waiting guests, especially near dining patrons. This setup immediately made us feel overlooked and out of place, a sentiment that was reinforced when the head chef personally greeted every table but ours, rendering us invisible in our corner. The neglect extended to our service as my wife's simple request for a glass of wine was seemingly disregarded, with the wine never arriving and our server clueless about the order when we were finally seated — a half hour later than promised. This was just the beginning of a night characterized by delays and disorganization, as even "simple" appetizers and mains took an inordinate amount of time to be served. To compound the frustration, our coffee, meant to accompany dessert, was forgotten until after we had finished our dessert and the bill had been prematurely presented. Despite our server's best efforts, who was the only semblance of a saving grace in an otherwise chaotic evening, we found ourselves repeatedly reminding and asking for items we had ordered, including basics like bread. The culmination of these issues was the difficulty in even settling the bill, a final testament to the disarray that defined our visit. The restaurant's gesture to comp my wife’s $14 dessert, while appreciated, did little to amend the cumulative effect of the evening's disappointments. Considering the significant cost of a birthday dinner in downtown Austin, the value and experience we received were exceptionally poor. In a city teeming with exceptional dining options, our experience at J Carvers stands out for all the wrong reasons. This review serves as both a cautionary tale for potential patrons and a plea to the restaurant management to address the glaring deficiencies in service and organization that spoiled what should have been a joyous celebration. The first impression is indeed lasting, and unfortunately, J Carvers has left an indelible mark of dissatisfaction. For those seeking a special dining experience in Austin, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
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's blue crab and not lump, but has a GREAT flavor with hella crab and a nice crunch. The remoulade was also good without being overwhelming. Short Rib Ravioli is fragrant and savory. It's good and I recommend getting it as a side instead of the as a full dish. It's very rich so I think it's something to share as opposed to it being your full entree. Bartenders Jesse and James (Team Rocket) were very attentive and open to helping suggest drinks or tweak things based on preferences. I'd definitely comeback. Also. Make a reservation. Even for the bar. This place is booked and busy, baby. If you walk in, you might miss out. I was lucky enough that the amazing hosts and hostesses were able to squeeze me in for a limited time.
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 those flavors weaved together so wonderfully before. Must try. Godfather was a solid cocktail choice, while you take in the classic steakhouse scenery. Service was pretty good. If you hit quota or get your bonus, swing by.
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. The experience of having a 2 ounce pour of Remy Martin Louis XIII will set you back $600! There is a good selection of dry aged meats, fresh seafood and pastas to choose from, along with decadent side dishes for dinner. We decided on the burgundy escargot, covered in puff pastry. Heavy on the garlic butter, we found the dish flavorful and worth the calorie splurge. For dinner, we shared a 30 ounce bone in filet of beef tenderloin that was sliced and served with sizzling shallot butter. The meat was perfectly fork tender and melted in my mouth. The broccolini was roasted and dressed with lemon, grana padana and tomatoes and just perfection! We also had the puréed potatoes, also delicious and creamy. Every bite was amazing! For dessert, the restaurant gave us our choice of desserts to share and we chose the crème brûlée which was phenomenal! I have celebrated milestones, birthdays and anniversaries at many upscale eateries in this city, and I have to say, J. Carter's hit it out of the park in making us feel special and celebrated. There were fresh flowers and a nice card on the table when we arrived, we were wished well by several staff members. The amazing dessert was also a lovely end to our meal. The prices are high, but you're paying for the experience, and the caliber of food and service. It's worth it.
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 just ok. The corn side was epic. Deserts were very good. Bring your checkbook. Worth it.
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 seat by another woman who took my coat for me. The vibes were already immaculate. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable, and truly a blast to be served by. I cannot seem to remember her name, though. We had a few courses, but we started off with the tuna tartare and that truly set the mood for how the night was going to go. It was flavorful and light. When it finally came time for our entrees, we ordered the pork chop and halibut. Both were incredible, but that pork chop has to have been the best pork chop I've ever had. We finished off with a creme brûlée, and the night was perfect. 10/10
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 of folks. Getting a table reservation was tough so we had to make do with sitting at the bar. ++ Starting with the ambiance. This place looked every bit like the fancy NYC steakhouse that I've been used to. The clientele were definitely folks with relatively deepish pockets (not the folks you'd see at a Texas Roadhouse), and people either here on a date, couples or folks from business. ++ I'm still on an alcohol break, so I just had soda and bitters while my colleague had an old fashioned (it was some variant of that). He liked it and has ordered it before ++ We did 2 appetizers. The foie gras and the beef bone marrow. The foie grass was smooth, supple and buttery. It was gone in a quick moment. The bone marrow was probably the best I've ever had. I spread it on the bread and it just melted in my mouth. I'm literally salivating as I'm writing this ++ For the entre we did the Tomahawk steak. It took a while to show up, which in hindsight was a good thing since it gave us some time to let the appetizers digest. We had it medium rare, it was well seasoned , had the right amount of marbeling and was gone within 5 minutes. Overall this is a great place if money is not much of a concern and you want to enjoy a beautiful steak.
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 must try this place. Just fantastic!
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, incredibly tender and tasty beef. And we were also surprised by the quality of the wines that the sommelier had us taste before making our choice. a very good evening in an extraordinary place. Thanks Kim and John
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. We had escargot which I felt was overwrought, and difficult to eat. Much prefer a simpler version. Plus, it was too salty. I had the Dover Sole with Crab, my husband had the steak with oysters, and we had the spinach side. Again, too much salt. The Belgian Chocolate Cake was Excellent. Service was Impeccable. Nice start for this restaurant, but Watch the Salt.
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 almost too full to eat some of the wonderful steak (which you order by the ounce and they cut it up to share family style), but thank God I was able to find room for that, too. Unfortunately, the amazing desserts were just too much - the bread pudding looked incredible - but I couldn't have eaten another bite after the oysters, bisque, steak and sides... Not an inexpensive night, but was well worth it.
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 requested. The whole dining experience was 10 out of 10 .
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 Austin, and we have tried them all.
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 wanted even the smallest at 35oz but 48oz?! 4lbs is way over the top for one person. We were then told I could get a 20oz strip. This is way less than 48oz. Not a huge fan of strip but okay. This was shortly followed by, "the smallest steak we have is a 35oz porterhouse." Okay, I'll have the porterhouse. I ordered it medium rare plus. The temp on the steak after 3 tries....with the same piece of meat...was still blue rare and cool to touch. They obviously had difficulty reheating the porterhouse because it comes already sliced off the bone. The manager came over but never offered to fire a new steak. And this is at $4.50 an ounce so that's $157.50 for a steak they can't get right!On a positive note, service, ambiance, appetizers, sides and dessert were all delicious. And the wine list is very good. If I was sure they could get the steak right, this could be our go to place, but at those prices and lack of available steaks at 5pm, I'm not sure we will return.
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 addictive. The lobster bisque covered in a puff pastry is among the top three bisques I've had. Finally the vanilla bean cream brûlée was huge and perfectly braised. I had the gin and juice cocktail (salty gin with carrot and celery) and it was delightfully refreshing. The atmosphere was upscale with many fancy people. We are not fancy people, but it was good people watching. I said that this looked like a place where rich celebrities would eat and was told Joe Rogan eats here. So that's cool. Overall a perfect evening.
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 The apps, mains and sides are all unique and outstanding, there is nothing pedestrian about J.'s food even though he describes it as comfort food. It is much more than that.A special Kudos to our server, Geena Davis, who guided us through new selections (we didn't want to have the same things again) and they actually keep track of these things. And her knowledge of their impressive select wine offerings, shows the staff is well-trained.
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 accordingly.The ambiance is dark and moody, with the interior very old-school speakeasy meets diner vibes. I love that you walk thru a set of black out curtains from the outside door and are transported to this "hidden" dining experience.The food and drinks were overall good, but didn't necessarily wow me. I've had better steak and drinks at other steakhouses, but the pricing on everything is very reasonable. My favorite part of the dining experience was being able to choose the steak knife. It adds a personal touch to the meal and added to the fun, unique experience.Service was also good, and I especially liked one of our waiters, who was a comedic genius.I would definitely recommend this steakhouse for a more casual, laid back experience than your typical steakhouse. Also, in case you didn't know, this restaurant is a sister restaurant to Red Ash (in Austin).
The service is exquisite.
J Carver's food, service and ambiance are above bar in every way. J Carver's has become my go to steak and dining restaurant in Austin. I am going to leave the review as such because nothing more needs to be said.
Amazing food and service.
We ordered bone marrow (first time trying and omg paired with that bread GIVE ME MORE), oysters (east coast and fabulous.. horseradish was holy cow spicy.. a teeny bit goes a long way), filet on the bone (delicious melt in your mouth), crab fried rice (my personal favorite), mashed potatoes (creamy yet had small lumps which we liked), and asparagus (truffle yummo). We were celebrating a birthday so the waiter gave us a dessert on the house. It was ice cream with merengues in between.. it was light and perfect after a pretty big meal. Also fun tip, if you're celebrating a birthday, let them know! We got a hand written birthday card and the entire staff signed it. Definitely adding this to our list of "we will come back".
Ups & Downs
Leaving two stars because the steak truly was good, as was our server - but the GM has got to go. About a third of the way through our meal, I looked down to see a water bug crawling out from my spinach and across my plate. Honestly the situation was still salvageable at that point, but it snowballed from there. It took a bit of waving and asking for help to get anyone’s attention. Finally a different server approached and began taking the plate away. My husband said if it was going to be taken before he could confirm the manager saw it, he wanted a photo and managed to snap this. After a few minutes GM approached and began telling us how it was definitely not from their kitchen and probably came in from outside because we were sitting near the door. Said she flipped the plate over and saw it crawling away (gross), so she knew it was still alive and could never have survived the heat of the kitchen. We went back and forth with her saying we didn’t think she could really guarantee that, but she just kept insisting with 100% certainty that it in no way came from her kitchen. Finally my husband said, “Look, it really doesn’t matter where it came from. It’s still on a plate in your restaurant, so just tell us what you’re going to do about it.” She then rolled her eyes and said, “Yes, I’m getting to that sir. I’m just trying to gauge whether you still have an appetite for something else from our kitchen.” We said no and asked for the check. Paid for our drinks and appetizers and left.
Great service, food and atmosphere.
Best place we ate during our time here. Started with oysters, then Dover Sole and filet. We also had crab fried rice- unbelievably great. The flavors were fantastic. Lovely variety of wines and drinks. Had the strawberry dessert which was very unique as well as delicious. Service was impressive. Will go back when in town.
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