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Ranch 616, Austin, TX

Ranch 616

4.7
4.7
1584 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southwest

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country.

"The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.

Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    7th and Nueces
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ranch 616 in Austin offers a vibrant atmosphere with a unique blend of Texas comfort and Southwestern flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, "incredible" service, and "over-the-top" ambiance. Highlights include the Divorced Quail, Ranch Water, and creative seafood options. Perfect for a memorable night out or lively brunch.
1,584 Reviews
  1. Angel

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall wasn't bad, just expected more. Probably more of a happy hour spot to get your bang for your buck.

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  2. Amy

    Austin3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a busy day, food was cold and service was slow

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  3. Linda

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing food!! We will be back for sure.

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  4. Drew

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great patio to enjoy very good food and drinks. Will definitely go again

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  5. Waylon VIP

    Oklahoma City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere are great! Service seems like they could care less if you come or go. Fried Oysters are great, Quail is amazing! Best tortilla soup i have ever had. Try the RanchWater!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd visit to Ranch 615. First visit was fun so decided to return with some friends from CO. This visit left me with thinking “MID”. Host tonight set the stage with an unfriendly, “could not be bothered” mood. However our waitress was exceptional and brought up the evening’s vibe. All the food was good but not exceptional—queso, shrimp tacos, pork chop, jalapeño chicken and trout. All were good, but do not justify their price points. Queso and tacos were on par with Torchy’s but 4x the price. Jalapeño chicken and trout were good but not something that makes you want to order again. Pork chop’s presentation was great and that was likely the best plate ordered at our table. Best part of the night was our waitress—hands down. Unfortunately there are too many other restaurant options in ATX that compete at these prices and have better food. Believe two visits has been enough. Rather explore other options than return for a third time.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic as usual. It was a great meal at the 616!

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  8. Andrea

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the very best evening at Ranch 616. The restaurant is full of charm and that special something that is Austin, the food is delicious, and the service is wonderful. We love it there.

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  9. Scott VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted to have a nice meal while I was in Austin for SXSW. It was a bit on the pricy side but the quality of the food was totally worth it. Had the fried oysters and the Divorced Quail. I was particularly impressed how good the side vegetables were. The Ranch Water is potent and one is about 2-3 drinks worth. Be prepared!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choices for food. Divorced quail were a great pick for the two of us and frog’s legs excellent too. Also the venison. Drinks were first class. Service exceptional. Not a thing to gripe about. Have been coming here each year for SxSW conference and no drop in quality. Happily recommend.

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FAQs

Ranch 616 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 479-7616.

Ranch 616 is rated 4.7 stars by 1584 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Ranch 616

616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th and Nueces
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
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