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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin, Austin, TX

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

4.8
4.8
1635 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin is Chef Tim Love’s second location for his flagship restaurant. Open since 2015 it has become the go to place in Austin for wild game and creative dishes.

In order to serve all our guests in a timely manner, we ask that you arrive on time. A 15 minute grace period will be given to all tables. Unfortunately we are unable to seat partial parties.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 368-2821
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim Love-Chef de Cuisine Tyler Guerriero
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Lonesome Dove Austin! We offer a variety of private and semiprivate spaces. For more information, menus and pricing please visit our website at http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/private-dining/
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 368-2821
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet available Monday through Saturday $15/vehicle
  • Entertainment
    Texas Tuesday -- Live Music 6pm-closeHappy Hour all night in bar/lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,635 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Good for special occasions

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Good for special occasions

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin delivers an unforgettable dining experience with its exotic menu, featuring wild game such as bison, elk, and rattlesnake. "amazing service" and "excellent food" are frequently praised, making it perfect for special occasions. While some found certain dishes overpriced, the atmosphere and unique offerings make it a must-visit.

1,635 Reviews
  1. Walt

    Austin

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding. Started with drinks at the bar - bartenders were quite attentive and accommodating for our large group. At the table, our service was outstanding. Started with the Fettine Trio, Hamachi Tostadas, Elk Sliders, and Hushpuppies. Everything was delicious and nicely presented. The Elk Sliders were so good, several in our party re-ordered them for their entree. For the second course, the Boston Lettuce and Kale salads were a big hit. I would highly recommend the chili - very good and a nice portion. Finally, for the third course, I would recommend the bison ribeye and tomahawk steak. Ended the dinner with churros for the table. This was an exceptional experience, with highly attentive staff. I highly recommend.

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  2. Kate

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My friend and I had the worse experience ever here. My friends steak was raw and we sent it back and came back still raw. The broccolini was so spicy we sent it back. My ribeye wasn’t that good and was $112 dollars! I have worked in the service industry many years and have never had an experience like this. The manager and waitress were rude and dismissive. They did try and make up for it with two lava cakes and a sparkler for my birthday but the overall experience was awful. I would not recommend.
    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Good evening. I sincerely apologize for your experience here at Lonesome Dove ATX. We strive to provide top-quality service and product to every guest, and we fell short of that with your visit. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to restore confidence in our brand. I would like to invite you back so I can show you how great we truly are. Please contact me directly to discuss further. Thank you Matt McGahey General Manager

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  3. Stuart

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Way way way overpriced for what it is. No wonder every time slot on a Friday night was available on open door. Go to Red Ash instead.
    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro AustinResponded 2 days ago
    Good evening. I sincerely apologize for lack of value you experienced recently with our service/product. We want everyone to feel they received great service/food, and it looks like we missed the mark with your visit. I do hope you try us again. I appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again in our establishment. I feel we can create a memorable experience for you! Please reach out to me if you wish to discuss further. Thank you Matt McGahey General Manager

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  4. Michele

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lonesome Dove is our go-to when we are in Austin. Top notch service and delicious food. The ambiance is cozy with groovy music at just the right volume.

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  5. Ashley

    Dallas

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy night and the service was slow. However, the steaks were great once they arrived.

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  6. Traci

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Pleasant diners. Beautiful ambience

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  7. Brett

    Columbus

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. This was the third time I’ve been to Lonesome Dove. The drinks are incredible and my friends raved about them. The steaks are incredible too and the crispy Brussel sprouts were the best I’ve ever had!

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  8. Deb

    Caribbean

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the unique menu and the chef is amazing! We always stop in when we are home in Austin.

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  9. Paulette

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, just wow, this place is amazing. The food was some of the best I've had in Austin. I can't wait to go back!

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  10. Steve

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation and decided to sit at the bar. Becky was great! All of the staff was great! The Rabbit/Rattlesnake was delicious!! Will definitely come back here

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FAQs

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin is rated 4.8 stars by 1635 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
11:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available Monday through Saturday $15/vehicle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim Love-Chef de Cuisine Tyler Guerriero
  • Entertainment
    Texas Tuesday -- Live Music 6pm-closeHappy Hour all night in bar/lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 368-2821
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Lonesome Dove Austin! We offer a variety of private and semiprivate spaces. For more information, menus and pricing please visit our website at http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/private-dining/
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 368-2821
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