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Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar, Austin, TX

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

4.8
4.8
404 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Seafood-centric restaurant with sweeping panoramic views of the Fazio Foothills Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Featuring a daily selection of freshly shucked oysters, fresh fish, and local “garden-to-table” fare curated by the culinary masterminds at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Delectable non-seafood selections include tender steaks and braised and grilled dishes. Enjoy creative hand-crafted cocktails from a garden-inspired menu at the bar or outdoor patio.

Planning a visit? We recommend making reservations to ensure a seamless dining experience. Simply drop us an email at blind.salamander@omnihotels.com or give us a call at 512.306.5885 for parties of six or more guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 306-5885
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    This signature restaurant offers fresh seafood and dishes with Texas flair. Explore a diverse menu of garden-inspired cocktails. The dining room overlooks the Austin Hill Country, home to the Blind Salamander.If you like to book a private event please email our General Manager, Marcos Gonzalez at marcos.gonzalez@omnihotels.com
  • Neighborhood
    West Austin / Westlake
  • Cross street
    Barton Creek Blvd.
  • Parking details
    We have both valet parking and self parking available. Parking validated with dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Brunch

    $45.00 - $135.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    INDULGE IN TRADITIONAL FAVORITES & UNIQUE OFFERINGS Benedict Station • Grill Station • Carving Station Pancake Station • Mini Dessert Table 11AM – 7PM | DECEMBER 25 | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED $135 PER ADULT | $45 PER CHILD (AGE 6-12) | Complimentary AGE 5 and Under

What 404 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    Great for scenic views

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar promises an exceptional dining experience with its "beautiful atmosphere" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "creative cuisine," unique flavor combinations, and "incredible" views of the Fazio Foothills golf course. The attentive staff, highlighted by servers like Barry and Ramsey, enhance the dining journey, making it a must-visit in Austin.

404 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Tulsa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfull Thanksgiving brunch. We attended this in 2023 as well. The only reason I didn't give it top honors this year (2024) was because the selection options were fewer and less diverse.

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  2. Kristie

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was really subpar. The tomato salad was ice cold the bread was wonderful. The salmon was horrible. The clams and edible. The steak tasted like Hines 57 and the twice baked potatoes were too spicy with weird weird smoke flavor. The baked Alaska was burnt.

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  3. LizB

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere & food! Will definitely be back.

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  4. PatW

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Delicious food, superior service. Creative cocktails & extensive wine list.

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  5. PatW

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! My husband especially loves the crab mac & cheese and the wine selection. I love the creative cocktail menu and the delicious vegan meal Chef made me. The entire staff is wonderful. Welcoming friendly hostesses, knowledgeable friendly servers, and a talented chef who takes the time to visit our table. Nothing could be better.

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  6. Mike

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. The tomato jam dish and redfish were unique and memorable.

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  7. PatW

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful in every way- service, food, wine, cocktails, ambience. My husband especially loved his French onion soup and crab Mac and cheese- big chunks of crab. Table next to us enjoyed their crab Mac & cheese as well. The chef graciously came out to discuss a vegan entree for me and it was both beautifully presented and delicious! Thank you!!!

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  8. XAVIER

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Loved the menu options and the service. We will CERTAINLY be returning!!!

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  9. Will

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s hard to even start this review if I am being honest. Based on my dining experience, Blind Salamander has shown to be the pinnacle of perfection regarding curating guest experience. From ambience to server interaction to culinary creativity, presentation and taste; immaculate excellence. My family and I celebrated my Mother’s birthday that evening. Mother was absolutely blown away from start to finish. The staff at Blind Salamander will go above and beyond to make your special occasions truly SPECIAL. Start with a delicious cocktail at the bar, and maybe even a dozen oysters to get you going (Bartender Ryan will most likely indulge you with rich conversation)! Head into the restaurant, where a server (every single one is unbelievably talented) will give you the best curated culinary experience ever. Share a bottle of wine with loved one’s, become lost in the unique culinary flavors, and relish in your time there. Starters, mains, sides and desserts (Executive Pasty Chef Rosa is beyond gifted); you cannot go wrong. 5 stars to the moon and back. Keep rockin’ Blind Sally Staff ❤️

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  10. Michael

    Central Texas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High marks across the board. Dined as a non-guest at the resort, complimentary valet upon arrival - valet was helpful in providing concise directions to the restaurant within the resort. Greeted by hostess, who offered indoor or outdoor seating. Was a nice evening, so chose outdoors. There was a welcome reception for a conference going on in the courtyard below, which provided live music that was suitable for the environment (not too jarring or aggressive) that we enjoyed. Beautiful views of the hill country to the north, many guests sitting on the various balconies/verandas taking it all in. Waitress and rest of staff was friendly, attentive throughout meal. Menu wasn’t overwhelming, and had some interesting options. We had oysters and beef tartar for appetizers (the latter was excellent). I tried the duck entree (great flavor profile and presentation) while the other member of my party chose scallops (feedback was that they were fantastic). Split the broccolini, also good. No dessert, but opted for tea and espresso (both presented properly) before our next stop of the evening. Didn’t explore the cocktails or wine list this time around, but a brief review left me thinking that it was solid. If you’re staying at the resort, live on the west side of the city, or are looking for something a bit off the beaten path, highly recommend.

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FAQs

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 404 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Barton Creek Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    West Austin / Westlake
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    We have both valet parking and self parking available. Parking validated with dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 306-5885
  • Private party facilities
    This signature restaurant offers fresh seafood and dishes with Texas flair. Explore a diverse menu of garden-inspired cocktails. The dining room overlooks the Austin Hill Country, home to the Blind Salamander.If you like to book a private event please email our General Manager, Marcos Gonzalez at marcos.gonzalez@omnihotels.com
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