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Josephine House Dusk - Josephine House, Austin, TX

Josephine House

4.8
4.8
1365 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 503-8033
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Central Austin
  • Cross Street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Steak Night at Josephine House

    Multiple dates available
    Steak Night at Josephine House
    Steak Night at Josephine House photo

What 1,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine House offers an "upscale yet cozy setting" with "delicious" and "flavorful" dishes, perfect for brunch or special occasions. Renowned for its "intimate home setting," the restaurant's standout items include the "best pancakes in town," "Nutella pastry," and "shrimp and grits." While service can vary, the "lovely service" and "amazing ambiance" often make it a "must-visit" spot in Austin.

1,365 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was extremely nice and everything on the menu was delicious and surprisingly large portions. A really great dining experience, we will definitely be back.

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  2. KrystynaI

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The meal felt rushed. We had a reservation at 6:30, my son arrived first (6:10?) and we completed the party at 6:25 and stayed until 8;07. The main meal came out before my mother had finished her salad and I heard the manager explaining several times to others that we had the table because we had soecified an indoor reservation. My mother (86 years old) was expected to sit on a bench. She almost fell off! and I had to request a proper chair be put at the end of the table.. I also found it odd we were seated at a table for 8 (there were only 3 of us) although I had made the reservation several weeks prior and it would have made much more sense to put two smaller tables together .It was like they were not expecting us to show up? (I had confirmed my attendance 24 hours earlier). We usually sit outside. on the patio. After this experience I think we will only die at Josephines in spring and fall. Food was good as usual, and other than the problem with the table arrangements and rushing, everything else was fine.

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  3. Chelsey

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I went in wanting to like the food, but it was a bit bland and didn’t seem to be worth the price point.

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  4. Kathryn

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. Our server ignored us. Food was good. Dinner definitely not as good as brunch.

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  5. Charrell

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best birthday breakfasts I’ve had in a while. Everything was perfect from the food to the service. Benjamin J made the experience even more special with how attentive he was. I had the steak & eggs with a Merit badge & it was (& I’m not just saying this because of my pregnant taste buds) EVERYTHING. The coffee cake after (I had some before as well lol) was a finishing touch. I highly recommend! Everything was fresh, I could tell the food was of high quality & I appreciated the intimate home setting.

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  6. Adria

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine house did it right! This sweet spot was an upscale yet cozy setting for a chilly day off brunch. The breakfast croissant sandwich was delicious, flaky and fresh. The Nutella bun was so good it was rude! 😁 The Ricotta pancakes were soft & flavorful without being too sweet. Note cheap but you could taste the quality in even bite!

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  7. Jamie

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine’s is my go to brunch spot. When I need a personal pick me up, brunch with friends or brunch with my finance, Josephine’s is always my top pick. Their food is always top tier and they have the most beautiful people on their team. 10/10 recommended.

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  8. FredK

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentines - fixed price - great choices and excellent food!

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  9. caitlin

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best service, food, and vibes 10 outta 10!

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  10. Noah

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great choice for date night. Love the food and the atmosphere.

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Josephine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1365 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine House

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Area
    Central Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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