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Goodall's Kitchen, Austin, TX

Goodall's Kitchen

4.0
4
377 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Goodall’s Kitchen offers a playful take on refined Texas cuisine served in an intimate setting within the distinguished Hotel Ella.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 495-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 495-1800
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon High Tea Service

    $70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy delicious afternoon tea at Hotel Ella! Each tea tower comes with an assortment of sweet and savory bites, accoutrements and a glass of bubbles! Afternoon Tea reservations guarantee two hours of time to chat and relax with your guests. We look forward to hosting you!
    Afternoon High Tea Service Photo

What 377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

  • Austin

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Goodall's Kitchen offers an inviting atmosphere and commendable service, making it ideal for Valentine's events and romantic dinners. Highlights include "delicious food," "excellent wine pairing," and a "cozy Parlor Bar." While afternoon tea experiences vary, patrons appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff and the delightful new menu.

377 Reviews
  1. Bria

    Denver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was hands down the worst meal I’ve had in years. Not only was the food overpriced, but it was also horribly cooked. We ordered a filet mignon medium rare, and it came out well done—dry, gray, and completely ruined. To make it even more insulting, it was served sliced, meaning the kitchen knew it was overcooked and still sent it out. We had to send it back because it was inedible. The sides? Absolutely flavorless and completely mismatched with the meal, like they were thrown together with zero thought. As if the terrible food wasn’t bad enough, the dining room felt like a walk-in freezer. We had to keep our winter jackets on the entire time, making the whole experience miserable from start to finish. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.

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  2. Haley

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriends and I went to Goodall's for an afternoon tea service to celebrate multiple birthdays. Unfortunately, we were completely underwhelmed by the food quality, paired with the price pp at $90 with added service fee. The tea sandwiches had clearly been made hours in advance and were left in a drafty container, as the ends of the bread and chicken salad were dried and curled. Even if they had been fresh, they lacked flavor and none of us could eat it. The cucumber sandwiches were ok, but again, curled and dried bread at the edges. We all agreed that the scones were the best part of the snack tier. These were probably homemade, the desserts were not. I would expect more for the beautiful location and hefty price.

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  3. Bryan

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was awesome. Kitchen seemed to have trouble getting it out. Service was harried. They did comp our desserts to make amends. Then the cake was frozen. Heater was in the fritz. That being said I will go back because the food was awesome!

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  4. Steven

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and service. The air handling system was having trouble, so it was cold, but that shouldn’t be a persistent problem.

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  5. Brooke

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Goodalls Kitchen for their Valentine’s event with Mother Earth! Great service, atmosphere and event :)

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  6. Kenji

    VIP

    Caribbean

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and had a very nice Valentine’s dinner. Great service, delicious food, excellent wine pairing, and valet parking was cherry on top. Loved the atmosphere, highly recommend for a romantic night out, we’ll be back again for sure!!👍 We really appreciated every effort the staff put in to make our night special.

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  7. Mike

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had afternoon tea - the service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. The sandwiches were okay and it was overpriced!

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  8. Dale

    Austin

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu is a delight! Ambiance always amazing.
    Goodall's KitchenResponded on February 10, 2025
    Dale, Thank you for the lovely review on our new menu! We pride ourselves on providing our guests with exemplary service, and look forward to serving you once again. Looking forward to seeing you very soon. Laisha, Food & Beverage Manager

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  9. Katherine

    Austin

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there to celebrate my Mother’s 92nd birthday (info included on reservation). No acknowledgment of any sort that it was her birthday. Very noisy environment with a wedding shower group, in the same room, who were extremely loud and disrupting. Tea was good and hot. However the food was not great. Very disappointing. Sandwiches were on stale bread. Salmon salad ones cause GI upset for two who ate it. Sweets were not fresh or tasty for the most part. I’ve been to many high teas. This one ranks poorly. A 20% gratuity was automatically added with a space for extra on the final bill. It was not worth the cost. I think they could turn this into something special with a little more work and better food.

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  10. Tarana

    Austin

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a so so experience at this event, our service was good, but the food was okay, there were supposed to be cucumber sandwiches but instead they were subed for chicken salad sandwiches which were super salty. The cheese only ones were salty also. The only ones that were were decent were the salmon ones. The other items were okay, there were variety of macaronos and dessert items. It was also super loud in the restaurant. Also I was not aware of auto gratuity of 20%. I had added a tip already and then realized there was already gratuity added. This place is cute but our visit was a bit off. Not sure we will be back for tea service again.

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Goodall's Kitchen is rated 4 stars by 377 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Goodall's Kitchen

1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 495-1800
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 495-1800
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