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Josephine House Dusk - Josephine House, Austin, TX

Josephine House

4.8 (1427)
$31 to $50
American
1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 503-8033
  • Website
    http://josephineofaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Steak Night at Josephine House

    Multiple dates available
    Steak Night at Josephine House
    Steak Night at Josephine House Photo

Menu

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What 1,427 people are saying

Josephine House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine House, a charming Austin gem, offers an "awesome service, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere." Regulars appreciate its "serene experience" and "scrumptious food." Known for "best shrimp and grits" and delightful brunches, its intimate setting and attentive staff make it perfect for celebrations. A must-visit for memorable dining experiences.
1,427 Reviews

  1. Jesse VIP

    Austin31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Little rocky in the kitchen lately over here. Had to send a way overdone steak back sadly. They’re always good about it but they’ve clearly lost some panache in the kitchen in the last few months.

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  2. Leonardo VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed a wonderful evening filled with friendship and a delightful supper, reminding me of the joy in shared moments.

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  3. Katie VIP

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was super good, house is super quaint. Sat outside on the patio at night, got the carrot soup, the crab cake & lamb ragu it was delicious

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  4. Maddie

    Texas Panhandle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere!

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  5. Ken

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok. Nothing to rave about. Save your money go to a steak house.

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  6. AmandaG

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Josephine House! My fave for taking clients for a quick bite/business lunch! The LOX!!!!!

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  7. Leticia VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was at its best totally indifferent, it was also obvious that she was in charge on her own of all the tables in the patio.

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  8. Krystyna

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good exoerience. It is our furst choice when visiting Austin.

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  9. Kirsten VIP

    Austin21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, Josephine’s is just perfect for an excellent, casual meal.

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  10. Page VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the jalapeño,honey, goat cheese scones, and disappointed they had already sold out. But, the recommended shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious! If shrimp & grits can taste bright these are the best. Loved the fresh lemon. My husband had the Huevos Rancherous which he throughly enjoyed.

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Josephine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1427 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine House

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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