Best Authentic Restaurants in Old West Austin

I’ve been here several times and the food is always outstanding. The octopus salad is one of our favorite appetizers. The service is excellent and the restaurant is beautifully decorated.

I loved the lobster tails, scampi style & thought the pasta was a wonderful accompaniment. Also the chopped salad was crisp & had the perfect amount of salad dressing. The only downer was the red fish crudo. The main flavor was an overwhelming lime taste. It would've been much better in a "tears of the tiger" sauce or with some wasabi to make it more sushi-like. Serving it with crackers would help also and the avocados were unsalted. I've tried almost the whole Red Ash menu - the crudo is my least favorite dish. Try any of the other appetizers instead!

This is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.

Great food, excellent service and overall, an excellent experience…we will be back.

We took advantage of the weeknight omakase experience it was worth every penny. Absolutely loved the vibe here. We arrived a bit early and were seated in the lounge where the host took our drink orders. Once all of the place settings were arranged, all guests were seated at the same time for a 16-course dinner. Every bite was amazing - even fish that I don't typically consider a favorite were prepared to perfection. All of the staff were warm and friendly, and you can tell that Chef Endo has really poured himself and his love for the craft into every aspect of this experience. We will 100% be back soon.