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Prélude

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:30

Booked 15 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Fancy
Good for special occasions

Chef Mathew Peters, the first American to win the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in 2017, is bringing his culinary expertise to the heart of Austin with the opening of Prelude, an elevated cocktail bar and canapé lounge set in a historic home in West Austin. The space has a beautiful back lawn lounge with views of downtown Austin and private rooms throughout the house that can accommodate groups of 6-18 with private events options of groups up to 120 guests.

Prelude will offer a unique Austin experience, combining innovative cocktail creations with elevated small bites. The menu will feature a curated selection of small plates, designed to complement the bar programs signature cocktails and highlight Chef Peters' culinary artistry. Please note that our kitchen closes each evening at 10 pm.

Join Prélude during Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 pm for $2 oysters and drink specials.

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Executive chef: Matt Peters

From the OpenTable editors: Cocktails and canapés are the name of the game at Prélude, a sophisticated bar located in a historic Austin home. The only American to win the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, chef Mathew Peters applies that fine dining precision to playful dishes like corn hushpuppies with Iberico ham and black truffle sauce paired with clever cocktails like a tequila-forward highball topped with cornflakes and toasted rice.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 702-9150
Website
https://www.prelude-austin.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com

Location
707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
10th Street & West Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Prélude offers a "fantastic ambiance" with chic decor and "great cocktails." Helmed by chef Matthew Peters, it delivers exquisite French canapés and unique cocktails like the "Wasabi Penicillin." The venue is perfect for dates, with attentive service and beautifully designed interiors that transport guests. "Highly recommend" for a memorable evening.

161 Reviews

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Matt
VIP
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, vibes, and atmosphere! Can’t wait to be back.
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Rasalin
Austin
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved this place. This is cocktails and canapés done flawlessly. Had one of our fav grape varietals by the glass (rare in US outside of French restaurants) AND the cocktails are artisan in flavor + execution. The interior design is phenomenal, and a rare situation of music being on target with volume and selections. Fingers crossed they are around for a long while as a new standard.
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Natta
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely little pre-Valentine’s drinks and canapé date. Jona and Slim were very knowledgeable and pleasant. The Hamachi was delicious. You could easily have two orders on your own. We will definitely be back to explore other nooks and vibes of the house.
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Soumya
VIP
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious cocktails and snacks. The decor is quite unique and has an intimate feel. Great spot for date night!
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Joanna
VIP
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere, great cocktails and food, and excellent service!
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Sammy
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Ambiance was nice, however we were sat in a corner of an open room… which seemed really odd.. tucked next to a fireplace when my Rez was for outside dining. Cocktails are $20 each which seemed like a lot for basic drinks.. we could’ve gone to Roosevelt room and had nicer drinks for same price if not cheaper. The service was also slow and it was very quiet for a Saturday night which was concerning… not sure if I’d go back.
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Sushant
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was horrible and needs to be improved. We tasted the cheeseballs and chicken nuggets and left most of it on the plate. The Irish server was fantastic and overall ambience was terrific!!
PréludeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your feedback back. We have changed this dish for it wasn’t meeting expectations.
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Brian
VIP
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails! Reminded me a lot of like Jeffrey’s restaurant but as a bar! My new favorite in Austin. Swanky and chill! Great date place
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Tom
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent start to our evening at Prelude. See you all again soon.
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Mario
VIP
Monterrey
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Prélude was an amazing decision—I had an incredible time! The ambiance of the place is fantastic, with a beautifully designed space that feels both welcoming and stylish. The staff was absolutely wonderful, and the bartenders who served us were not only attentive but also incredibly friendly and fun to chat with. They truly added a special touch to the evening. Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!
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Prélude is rated 4.8 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

22:30

Booked 15 times today

707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
10th Street & West Avenue
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.prelude-austin.com/
Phone number
(512) 702-9150
Private party facilities
Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com

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