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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
1931 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic


J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.

In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows
2 people - 2 hours
3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes
4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes
6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes
8+ people - 3 hours

Please reach out to our reservationist for private dining.
We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Carver
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
  • Location
    509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Best Overall

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    Steakhouse

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

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    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's offers an exceptional dining experience in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food and service." Guests praise its "incredible steaks" and elegant atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff and personal touches make each visit memorable, with standout dishes like the crab cake and Dover sole.

1,931 Reviews

  1. Simon

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome as always. Hard to find any fault. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all excellent. And because we didn’t over order and they comped the desert the bill was not crazy.

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  2. michael

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J. Carver's was special. So thank you Andrew! Our wonderful server was Nora who took care of us from start to finish. The cocktails were beautiful and were enjoyed. We had oysters, escargot, steak tartare, crab cakes, garlic bread, and steak. Special steak knives? Fun! We also had several delicious sides and lovely desserts. Everything was outstanding - food, service, atmosphere. We will return.

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  3. Kathryn

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at bar after UT game. Everything perfection.

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  4. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the absolute best restaurants in Austin, period.

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  5. Jake

    VIP

    Austin

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J.Carvers is always a hit and an awesome dining experience. Food, service, and vibe were 10/10 as always. Highly recommend booking the bar if you have a smaller party size. I always look forward to coming back!

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  6. Rue

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our fourth annual Christmas date dinner night and as usual, we keep coming back for a reason. It is simply the best food in town and the service is impeccable! Favorite restaurant ever! 

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  7. Mara

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Austin! We will make a trip just to eat here!

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  8. Megan

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris Wade took fabulous care of us and the food was spectacular. A date night to remember! Thank you and Happy Holidays

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  9. Jennifer

    VIP

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and experience as usual. It’s been a while since we had the Dover Sole. So glad we did because it was even better than we remembered.

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  10. Steve

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary there and the staff was fantastic and the food was great. Best restaurant in Austin

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FAQs

J Carver's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 782-0650.

J Carver's is rated 4.9 stars by 1931 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 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for J Carver's

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Carver
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
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