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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
2039 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines


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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Additional information

  • Location
    509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • 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
  • 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

Menu

J Carver's's menu was last updated 2022-11-30.

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What 2,039 people are saying

J Carver's 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's in Austin is a top-tier dining destination known for its "phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service. The "best steaks in Austin" and "amazing" seafood highlight the menu, while the "upscale but lively" ambiance and expert staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for special occasions and fine dining enthusiasts.

2,039 Reviews

  1. Karen VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time to dine at J Carver. Every single aspect of our dinner was perfect!! The wine, the food, the staff……everything was amazing!! We will definitely be returning.

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  2. benjamin VIP

    Austin33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a reliably good experience with excellent food, drink and service.

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  3. Kathy

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to J Carver for our anniversary and had an overall great experience. They inquired ahead if it was a special occasion and I did inform them it was our anniversary. They had flowers, a sign and card at our table! The food was outstanding. I had their salmon special cooked to perfection as was my husbands filet. The service was absolutely top notch. Highly recommend. We will be back.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Austin18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best!l another birthday celebration in the books!

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  5. ErikN

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kelly was amazing and helped make the experience even better. She added great recommendations and was a joy to converse with!

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  6. ChrisC

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school classic vibe - great service and food - they understand the full meaning of hospitality. Always spot on and consistent and they value their guests.

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  7. John

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sole, halibut and tomato salad. All were amazing, fresh, prepared and presented perfectly.

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  8. Mark

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. The ambiance was very nice. Was our first time there and will definitely come back.

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  9. David

    Dallas26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my fiancés birthday there and it was a great experience! We have been to J Carver’s at least 10 times and the food has always been fantastic. Favorite restaurant in Austin!

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  10. Timothy

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at J Carver. Our waiter, James was excellent in helping us select our entrees for the evening. Great drinks, excellent food and a wonderful experience. We had a 5:00pm reservation and never felt rushed to turn over the table. Thanks for a great evening.

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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 2039 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for J Carver's

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • 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
  • 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
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