Serenade American Brasserie

4.0

17 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Serenade American Brasserie reimagines a classic brasserie through a Lone Star lens, creating one of Austin’s most central and relaxed dining destinations. Welcome to a place where the allure of French oak meets the draw of Texas smoke.

Featuring locally-sourced dishes for all day dining, Serenade offers elevated comfort food in a setting that is both approachable and tranquil. The cocktails are bespoke and inventive, the wine list is globally curated, and the beer selection ranges from European specialties to local Austin brews. Serenade is led by Chef Johnny Ray Stinebaugh, with menu development overseen by W Austin’s Executive Chef Manuel Rodriguez.

Located on the ground floor of W Austin, Serenade spans an inviting indoor-outdoor and day-to-evening space. In the dining room and at the large focal point bar, double-height ceilings enhance the soft, golden light, while avian motifs appear throughout.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French American
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All-Day Dining Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 542-3660
Website
http://www.serenadeaustin.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
None

Experiences

Thanksgiving at Serenade
$95.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Start a new holiday tradition and spend Thanksgiving at Serenade. Enjoy three courses of comforting and celebratory cuisine from our select holiday menu including heirloom winter squash soup, roasted turkey breast, smoked NY strip, and all the sides that you look forward to most. We can’t wait to welcome you and your loved ones!

What 17 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

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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17 Reviews

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Mackenzie
Austin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was okay, drinks were meh. We went during dinner time and every single light was on, so ambiance was very off.
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Julie
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Bartender got our drinks wrong numerous times and not made well. Service was horrible. Meals should have come out of the kitchen at the same time. Duck fries were undercooked and cold.
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Gary
Austin
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good service, good menu, good food - except for a few items that could do with some refinement, lively environment at times too loud, good for group meals not an intimate date night place. Great wine pours. Recommend trying.
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Sharon
Austin
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delighted with this new W Hotel restaurant- stunning interior. Excellent duck confit - tender and flavorful like we enjoy in European restaurants. Crisp and fresh endive salad with luscious rose water dressing. The bird’s nest cocktail is light and refreshing. We enjoyed excellent service and a quiet dining atmosphere.
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ROBERTO
Guadalajara
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had to use my hotel credit for one dinner, I think that it is only worth it that way, by using come hotel credit. Plates are really small and way too expensive, for example the fish is good, very small but about $35. The tomahawk $180 very good, but there are better steak restaurants.
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Dacia
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new space is GORGEOUS. And the food was outstanding. And then you have the great W staff that never disappoints. I liked Trace when it was around but Serenade is even better.
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Amy
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place to come to unwind. The noise level is perfect so a conversation can be heard without having to raise your voice. The food tasted really good, however, the value for what you got was overpriced. The server was attentive but was not forthcoming in asking if we wanted dessert after our meal. When we inquired about dessert we were pleasantly impressed with the variety that was offered, and we were not disappointed in what we received. I’d come back again and do heavy appetizers with cocktails but wouldn’t have dinner because of the price.
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mcbee
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Had a post-work meal at the hotel restaurant with a few colleagues. The decor is fun: velvet wallpaper, interesting lighting (although we were along the wall in the "banquette" and it was far too dark in comparison). Wednesday night and we, almost, had the entire place to ourselves. 'Wondering if this hotel establishment cannot compete with the surrounding multitude of restaurants?? Felt a tad eerie. Anyway... Food was good-enough. Duck Confit was actually very good and paired well with it's accompaniments. One colleage had the Pan Roasted Sea Bass and it was quite tasty. The other colleague had the Chicken Paillard and it was routine. Unfortunately, some of the apps or sides were a bit lacking. Carrots in 'smoked carrot salad' could have been cooked a wee-bit more to meld into the salad's chew-ability and the 'duck fat potatoes' had an unnecessary cheese with no trace, we could find, of the Jambon de Savoie. We shared a chocolate lava cake with was DELICIOUS! We waited a longer-than expected time to have our wait-staff greet us and take our drink orders...which was a bummer since it was only our party and one other. Eventually, however, they became quite attentive once. Overall, a decent meal for a "hotel restaurant".
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Joanna
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Serenade was absolutely delicious! The crab Benedict was amazing and the pancakes are the best I’ve had. Beautiful space and service!
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Sally
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I truly enjoyed my experience here. Rhett is the best server and the food was made to perfection!
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FAQs

Serenade American Brasserie is rated 4 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Serenade American Brasserie

200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am All-Day Dining Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.serenadeaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 542-3660

Serenade American Brasserie

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving at Serenade

Menu

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Serenade American Brasserie restaurant rated?

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