J Carver's

4.9

1919 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 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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Private dining

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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

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What 1,919 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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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.

1,919 Reviews

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Christy
Austin
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great steak. Great wine and cocktails. The bread app had too much schmear so it was too rich and the creme brûlée was cold but other than that- cool spot.
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Veronica
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and I appreciate them working with me since we were running late!
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Steph
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST experience! Food, ambiance, service, drinks, beginning to end was perfect.
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Sarah
Mobile
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A best in class experience! Planned our 10 year anniversary dinner at J Carver’s because it is one of our favorite spots in ATX!!! The food is always a 10 and the service a 10 as well. And once again, they delivered. Food exquisite and the service above and beyond to make our anniversary so special!!! Jessie, our server at the bar, was amazing, thoughtful, attentive and just made the night so special.
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Mackenzie
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific dining experience. Our server Phil and the rest of the staff provided incredible service.
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Tracey
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t leave reviews often, but I feel I need to praise J Carvers for an exceptional experience last night. Everything was amazing. We had 5 at our table and all of us wanted to try several menu items so the waiter said we could order the dishes and share (family style) and it was perfect. We tried the filet to share, short rib ravioli and Dover sole dishes as entrees. Some of us got 2 oysters each and we split a few salads for appetizers. We also shared a few sides. The food was fantastic and just the right amount for all of us to get a sample of the menu. Perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Julie
Austin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service & amazing menu! Always consistent
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Jennifer
Austin
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing private room for our holiday celebration!!! Service and food was amazing!
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Aireal
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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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Kate
New York City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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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 1919 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

J Carver's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beef Filet Steak Tartare

Seared Foie Gras

Maine Lobster Bisque "En Croute"

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What 1,919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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