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The Well, Austin, TX

The Well

4.7
4.7
510 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.

Offers

  • Feel-Good Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    Join us for downtown Austin’s favorite feel-good Happy Hour at our 2nd St location. All specialty cocktails, wines by the glass & a snack menu for $9🥂🍽

    Feel-Good Happy Hour photo

What 510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Well in Austin is a standout spot offering a fully gluten-free menu and no seed oils, making it ideal for health-conscious diners. Guests rave about its "absolutely a game changer" espresso martinis and "amazing" breakfast tacos. The atmosphere is beautifully inviting, with attentive service and a "great vibe."

510 Reviews
  1. Liana

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu! I will be back. Great service and atmosphere as well.
    The WellResponded today
    Hi Liana, Thanks for the feedback! At The Well, we're committed to providing a fantastic dining experience and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. Barbara

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to the Well in part because it's so close to ACL/3Ten. I had never eaten here before, but I loved the concept of healthier food per mindful preparation, and we enjoyed a couple of items off the happy hour menu before our main meals arrived. My friend enjoyed the fish, and I liked my entree in general, but I ordered the steak, and I was surprised to have two end pieces that were tough with gristle. When paying more than $60 for a piece of meat, this should have absolutely been trimmed. Every kitchen has an off night, so I would give the Well another go based on the ambience, appetizers, sides, and location. However, I've had much better steaks in Texas, which accounts for my lower food score. While I am not one, I would add it's a very good option for someone who is a vegetarian or pescatarian per the variety of choices that would please people in those categories.
    The WellResponded today
    Hi Barbara, Thanks for visiting us at The Well! We appreciate hearing that you enjoyed our ambience, appetizers, sides, and location. Thank you for your feedback on the steak and we will certainly take it into consideration as we aim to consistently meet our customers' expectations. We're glad that you found everything else satisfying and we look forward to welcoming you back for a better experience. Kindly, The Management Team

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  3. Austyn

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve never had a bad experience at The Well. The more I go, the more I love it! I came here for my birthday a while back. Loved it. I brought my pops who was visiting for his bday here for dinner on his bday. We truly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Edison is exceptional. We had a time constraint - pops had to catch a flight - and we shared that info with Edison at the beginning. Edison was so receptive, kind and focused, and timed the courses absolutely perfectly. He also communicated extremely effectively! The food was delicious, hot and fresh. Great wine, and great wine recommendation by Edison as well! From my heart, thank you, to the whole team, for your generosity and presence. Y’all helped make my dad’s special visit special, and I am so grateful for all of you. Much love!
    The WellResponded today
    Hi there, Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at The Well. It's always a pleasure to know that our food, atmosphere, and service met your expectations. We're glad you had a great time and that your dad's visit was memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! It was so nice to find a place that is gluten free and dairy free. And the coconut ice cream was delicious! Server was very sweet and attentive. Would go again next time I’m in the area.
    The WellResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Kristen, Thanks for the feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our gluten-free and dairy-free options, including our coconut ice cream! We're also glad to hear that our server made you feel welcome and taken care of. We can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in the area!

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  5. Michael

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love having confidence in how the food is prepared. Not using seed oils is preparation makes the entire menu available. The steak is amazing!
    The WellResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. We always strive to provide delicious and healthy options for our guests, and sincerely appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon :)

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily was our server and she was AHmazing! The mocktails there are superb! I pretty much inhaled the falafel appetizer.
    The WellResponded 6 days ago
    Hi there, Thanks so much for the 5 stars! We're thrilled to see you enjoyed your dining experience, and we'll be sure to share your kind review with Emily :)

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  7. julie

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    thank you for having high quality, clean food and great service!
    The WellResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Julie, Thanks for visiting us! We appreciate your kind words and high ratings, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Gabriela

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Well is a great spot in downtown ATX! Food was phenomenal and ambience was great.
    The WellResponded on 12 November 2024
    Hello Gabby, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Well and found our food to be phenomenal. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Aaron

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an exceptional treat every time I visit Austin. This is my third time here and I leave absolutely delighted every time.
    The WellResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Aaron! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your third visit to The Well. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with an exceptional experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Austin. Cheers!

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  10. Catherine

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance, energetic vibe but not too loud. Fantastic food. Dont feel like you are missing anything at all despite lack of dairy & gluten! Love it!
    The WellResponded on 12 November 2024
    Hi Catherine, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and found our food fantastic. We always strive to provide a balance between energetic vibe and a comfortable dining environment, so we're happy we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Well soon.

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FAQs

The Well offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 742-1129.

The Well is rated 4.7 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Well

440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.
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