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Underdog, Austin, TX

Underdog

4.6
4.6
67 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Awarded Austin Monthly New Restaurant of the Year 2023, Underdog is a Korean-inspired wine bar and restaurant in South Austin that serves traditional Korean flavors made with high-quality ingredients and paired with an extensive wine program.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Wine Bar, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 367-2441
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For all off-site catering enquiries, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all large group reservations of more than 12 people, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Lee: (512) 367-2441
  • Neighborhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Cross street
    S 1st St and Monroe St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Saturday Wine Tastings

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us each Saturday between 12pm and 3pm for themed wine tastings. Each week we offer 5 wines around a different theme. A great opportunity for budding wine enthusiasts and amateurs alike to expand their knowledge and try something new! See our instagram page to see the weekly themes. A light menu of wine friendly bites is available during this experience.
    Saturday Wine Tastings Photo
  • 🥩 $25 Steak Frites Night 🥩

    Multiple dates available
    Tuesday night is steak night at Underdog! $25 Steak Frites - Charcoal Grilled Wagyu Excellente Hangar Steak, Tempura Fries and Kimchi Butter.
    🥩 $25 Steak Frites Night 🥩 Photo
  • NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION DINNER

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Join us at Underdog to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in the new year in style. For one night only we will be offering a special hedonistic menu of some of our favorite steak house classics. - Champagne on Arrival - Vichysoisse & Caviar - Seafood Platter - Grilled Asparagus with bottarga and hollondaise - Prime Rib and It's Trimmings - Buche Noel

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Underdog offers a unique and delightful dining experience with "wonderful unique food and wine" and a "casually elegant atmosphere." Guests rave about the "superb service" and extensive wine selection. Highlights include steak nights, creative menu changes, and standout dishes like the sourdough pancake. "Highly recommend" for an unforgettable meal.

67 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    London

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Underdog has been named Austin’s Best New Restaurant 2023 and one of Austin’s best restaurants — but it’s still underrated, in my humble opinion. It’s that good. Underdog should be named the the best in Texas, the Southwest, the U.S. Underdog’s food keeps getting better and better. Underdog’s wine program is top notch. Co-owner Richard Hargreave is among the country’s best wine professionals. I’ve been around the block a few times in this department and Richard shows me something new every time I go. All I say is “hey Rich — what should I get?” Spot on. And Underdog’s service team is so sweet. Most have been there since the start — which says a lot about the place. Go now.

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  2. Nicole

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Underdog exceeded expectations! Portions were generous, food was incredibly well executed, kimchi was obviously homemade and fresh/mild too. The space is beautiful and the owners served us themselves and were the nicest people. It feels like a gem you’re protective of! Both of my friends agreed we’d absolutely come back both for steak frites night but especially for the Korean dishes. Also, the pecan silvanas blew all of our minds. They also have a small wine shop/tasting room off to the side that is so cute!

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  3. Melissa

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and a very well done fusion. I would only prefer it slightly less salty. We found good wines to pair with the food and the dessert. The service was excellent. The place was elegant, but could have had a little more personality. Overall, an excellent restaurant.

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  4. Matt

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    3 tables were seated for dinner. It was my first time to eat at this restaurant and no one offered to explain the menu. Staff was curt and inattentive. One table was so loud I couldn’t even carry a conversation with the person I was seated with. Will not be returning. Food was less than average and way overpriced. $5.50 per fried oyster?

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  5. Patrick

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fiancé and I went to celebrate our engagement, and they had a nice little setup for us along with champaign! Food was unique and delicious, and service was outstanding.

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  6. Gerardo

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. Perfect experience all around from foos to service to ambiance.

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  7. James

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unusually underrated. This place is quite the find. We popped in on a Fridau evening before the symphony and enjoyed some of their greatest hits. The pancake was fiercely delicate and a perfect starter for the savory dishes. Our table split the short ribs, the wagyu flank and the fried bird. The last two are MUST ORDER material. Flawless service, considered environment and a serious culinary attitude. Be an Underdog. Get your butt here!!

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  8. Meg

    VIP

    Austin

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Underdog is a hidden gem that should be way more popular than it is. The food is great (Korean inspired) and the wine/service is impeccable. They are always open to letting you taste some wines before deciding, and the staff are so knowledgeable and kind. You can get parking validated in the garage below, too. Highly recommend! Get the sourdough pancake and the Silvana dessert. So good.

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  9. Neal

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    People are amazing. The space and ambiance are ok. The food was good but it didn’t make me want to come back for round two.

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  10. Julie

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. The steak tartare, grilled oyster, and donut were out of this world. The fried chicken and egg soufle were also fantastic! Great wine pairings. Can’t wait to go back!

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FAQs

Underdog does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Underdog is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

Underdog does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Underdog

1600 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704-3047

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S 1st St and Monroe St
  • Neighborhood
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Wine Bar, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 367-2441
  • Catering
    For all off-site catering enquiries, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all large group reservations of more than 12 people, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Lee: (512) 367-2441
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