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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
1894 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic


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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Carver
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
  • Location
    509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,894 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's offers an exceptional dining experience in Austin with "amazing food," "impeccable service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Known for its top-tier steaks, including the standout tomahawk ribeye, the restaurant is a favorite for special occasions. The attentive staff and welcoming ambiance ensure every visit is memorable.

1,894 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Love the cozy vibe/ambience. One of the best filet mignon I have ever tasted. Delicious dover sole too. All of the sides were amazing. Great place to celebrate a special occasion as we were celebrating our daughter’s 26 birthday. We will be back again next time in Austin

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  2. Dely

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, dessert, experience as a whole was extremely pleasant! I went for my birthday celebration and they had everything tailored and catered. I enjoyed every minute of it. If I had to leave a comment, it would just be that I read the valet was $10 and it was actually $15. I’m glad I had enough cash for that and tip. Other than that, it was solid 10! I highly recommend.

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  3. Harrison

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My group had a wonderful experience at J Carver's. We got the Porterhouse accompanied by Carrots, Potato Puree, and Broccolini. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the food. If you're willing to pay top dollar, do not pass up on this experience!

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  4. cara

    Austin

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time at J Carver's and I hope I can go back soon; ask for Ian as your waiter! I booked a table for my sister's birthday and we had the best time. The host reached out a couple days in advance and helped us set up a special request for the dinner. When we arrived, our waiter was Ian and he was awesome: attentive, helpful, and great recommendations for food. Yes, J Carver's is a steakhouse, but they also cooked some of the best vegetables I've had at a restaurant. Outside of steak, here were some of our favorites: the ahi nicoise entree, the hot italian bread, the steamed asparagus, and house made gelato.

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  5. Dolores

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place in Austin to eat. We tell everyone this is the place to go to in Austin.

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  6. Kayhan

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak house in Austin. All the apps, sides and Seafood are great.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had made reservation for bar top, but the sweet hostess was able to give us a table. The knife selection was a nice touch. We shared a steak, withshort rib ravioli. I’ve dreamt about it since.

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  8. Jeff

    Atlanta Metro

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic meal at J Carver’s! The food & service were excellent! We had a nice table for 4 that was in the corner & a little separated from the bigger dining room. Was very nice & a little more quiet.

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  9. Kevin

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service in Austin! Amazing food. Will be coming back frequently.

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  10. Patrick

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time in Austin TX and a friend recommended J Carver's, WOW!! What a great experience from start to finish, my wife and I started with spicy crab cake. so good! If you're in Austin TX it's a must do, Enjoy

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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 1894 OpenTable diners.

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 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for J Carver's

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
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