J Carver's

4.9

2004 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 55 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

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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Private dining

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Additional information

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 2,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Austin
Best Overall
Austin
Best Food
Austin
Best Service
Austin
Best Ambience
Austin
Steakhouse
Austin
Best Overall
Austin
Best Food
Austin
Best Service
Austin
Best Ambience
Austin
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

J Carver's is a standout dining destination in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "white glove dining experience" and "top-notch" ambiance. Known for intimate celebrations, the restaurant excels in making special occasions unforgettable. With "superior quality" dishes and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a must-visit gem.

2,004 Reviews

N
Neil
VIP
Austin
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steakhouse in Austin. Great cocktails and a huge selection of rare whiskies. Awesome service.
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Michael
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expectations were high, because we’ve heard so much about it. However, expectations were exceeded. Everything was great. Great ambience lively energy. Amazing food great service. Not cheap but you get what you pay for Kelli was our waitress and she was awesome and there was a team backing her. I didn’t catch their names, but they were great as well
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Hector
VIP
Austin
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for romantic or quite business place
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Jake
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks, and service at one of the best restaurants in Austin. Taking care of every aspect of your experience. A must visit!
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savannah
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great date night spot and had a great experience celebrating my anniversary
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Jeanine
Caribbean
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the vibe. Tables spaced nicely and atmosphere was energetic and fun. It was my birthday celebration, and from the hostess to the rest of the staff, they made me feel special. Nice touches. Food was very good, steak cooked perfectly, and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks were good. Only negative -the bread we received with the bone marrow appetizer was completely black & burned. Surprised that it left the kitchen that way at such an upscale restaurant. It shouldn’t have been served. Everything else was great, and we would definitely dine here again. Thank you.
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edward
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food: everything from the seafood, appetizers, and cocktails, staff took great care of us. Will return!
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Ben
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The overall ambience was good and the steak was good, it does not meet the price they charge but it’s still solid cut of meat
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nichole
VIP
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love it here and this time was no exception! Great service, great food. Best restaurant in Austin
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Lee
Austin
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This has been a reliably excellent place for us to go; but reservation was for 8:15, but didn’t get seated until past 8:45; it was my son’s birthday and everything seemed off. My enthusiasm for this once fine establishment has waned somewhat and I wonder now if it’s worth the effort
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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 2004 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 55 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 2,004 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?

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