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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
1911 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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J Carver's

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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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Dining areas

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 1,911 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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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.

1,911 Reviews

  1. Aireal

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my boyfriends birthday and sat at the bar. The service was wonderful and the bartender was very attentive and informative over the menu. We had a great time and enjoyed everything that we ordered. The bone marrow was favorite of the night! Definitely will be coming back!

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  2. Kate

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Especially wonderful service this visit, but that is always the case. Food and drinks were delicious, and the server was extra kind to my young daughter, it made for a very special dinner. Love J Carvers!

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  3. Lillie

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris took phenomenal care of us for our 13th wedding anniversary. We had the sole and the filet- both cooks to perfection. we started with cocktails & the crabcake. All of his recommendations were spot on and we cannot wait to go back.

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  4. Daniel

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner as always. Bar service was impeccable with great hospitality.

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  5. Vicky

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent! Had our steak served carpet bag style, which was perfect for the two of us. Portions were large. The staff was very knowledgeable on all the menu items and very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

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  6. Kimberly

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dine at J. Carver’s any chance we get. The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable, the food is FANTASTIC- from start to finish. Some favorites are the escargot, the loaded potato Gnocchi, and the Dover Sole. Upon arriving, we waiting approximately 1-2 minutes to be seated by the friendly hosts, Gina was our server this time and she was fantastic. I will say the time between ordering and receiving our martinis was a little longer than expected, but that was not enough to bring down the rest of our 5 star service.

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  7. Ryan

    Austin

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Our waiter was extremely helpful and had great suggestions. Great Austin Experience.

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  8. Jessica

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out to grab a bite before a movie. The lobster bisque was fantastic as was the salad.

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  9. lauren

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Carvers is our favorite place to celebrate big events. They always go out of their way to make our dinner special. The service and food is always top tier.

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  10. David

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Aaustin - everything is very expertly cooked and fresh. It’s a little expensive however for special meal one of the best restaurants 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 1911 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of J Carver's restaurant

J Carver's

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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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