J Carver's

4.9

1913 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 66 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.

In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows
2 people - 2 hours
3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes
4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes
6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes
8+ people - 3 hours

Please reach out to our reservationist for private dining.
We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 782-0650
Website
http://www.jcarveratx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
John Carver
Private party facilities
Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
Private party contact
Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000

Location
509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Rio Grande and 6th street
Parking details
We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

What 1,913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Overall
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Review summary

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J Carver's offers an exceptional dining experience in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food and service." Guests praise its "incredible steaks" and elegant atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff and personal touches make each visit memorable, with standout dishes like the crab cake and Dover sole.

1,913 Reviews

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Julie
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service & amazing menu! Always consistent
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Jennifer
Austin
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing private room for our holiday celebration!!! Service and food was amazing!
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Aireal
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for my boyfriends birthday and sat at the bar. The service was wonderful and the bartender was very attentive and informative over the menu. We had a great time and enjoyed everything that we ordered. The bone marrow was favorite of the night! Definitely will be coming back!
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Kate
New York City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Especially wonderful service this visit, but that is always the case. Food and drinks were delicious, and the server was extra kind to my young daughter, it made for a very special dinner. Love J Carvers!
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Lillie
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chris took phenomenal care of us for our 13th wedding anniversary. We had the sole and the filet- both cooks to perfection. we started with cocktails & the crabcake. All of his recommendations were spot on and we cannot wait to go back.
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Daniel
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner as always. Bar service was impeccable with great hospitality.
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Vicky
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was excellent! Had our steak served carpet bag style, which was perfect for the two of us. Portions were large. The staff was very knowledgeable on all the menu items and very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
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Kimberly
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to dine at J. Carver’s any chance we get. The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable, the food is FANTASTIC- from start to finish. Some favorites are the escargot, the loaded potato Gnocchi, and the Dover Sole. Upon arriving, we waiting approximately 1-2 minutes to be seated by the friendly hosts, Gina was our server this time and she was fantastic. I will say the time between ordering and receiving our martinis was a little longer than expected, but that was not enough to bring down the rest of our 5 star service.
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Ryan
Austin
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing. Our waiter was extremely helpful and had great suggestions. Great Austin Experience.
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Jessica
Dallas
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great night out to grab a bite before a movie. The lobster bisque was fantastic as was the salad.
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FAQs

J Carver's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 782-0650.

J Carver's is rated 4.9 stars by 1913 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Rio Grande and 6th street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Carver
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.jcarveratx.com/
Phone number
(512) 782-0650
Private party facilities
Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
Private party contact
Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000

J Carver's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beef Filet Steak Tartare

Seared Foie Gras

Maine Lobster Bisque "En Croute"

Menu

What 1,913 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does J Carver's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is J Carver's restaurant rated?

Is J Carver's currently accepting bookings?

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