Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

4.7

1642 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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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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
Website
http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/
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

Location
123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
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

Popular dishes

Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage, Manchego Rosti, Crème Fraîche$19.00
Hamachi Tostadas, Yuzu, Cilantro, Guanciale, Serrano$15.00
Deviled Gulf Coast Blue Crabs, Lonesome Dove Hot Sauce$22.00
Wood Fired Cold Water Oysters, Manchego, Serrano$15.00
Elk-Foie Gras Sliders, Blueberry Jam$22.00
Blue Corn-Lobster Hushpuppies, Smoked Tomato Butter$24.00
Wild Boar Ribs, Lonesome Dove BBQ Sauce, Escabeche$18.00
Roasted Bone Marrow, Smoked Gouda & Cornbread Crumbs, Grilled Ciabatta, Charred Lemon$26.00

Second Course

Boston Lettuce, Red Chili-Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Chévre, Lardons, Pickled Jalapeño$15.00
Kale Mix, Pickled Beets, Candied Pecans, Duck Prosciutto, Spiced Honey Balsamic $16.00
Bowl of Texas Red, Traditional Garnish$12.00
Baby Gem Lettuce, Anchovie-Lime Vinaigrette, Grana Padano, Bacon, Toasted Breadcrumbs$15.00

Main Course

Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, Western Plaid Hash, Grilled Asparagus
Montana Bison Ribeye, Fried Smoked Gouda Gnocchi, Asparagus, LD Hollandaise$91.00
Idaho Rainbow Trout, Sweet Potato-Chorizo Succotash, Citrus Butter$44.00
Elk Loin, Hen of the Woods, Swiss Chard, Salsify Puree, Candied Blueberries $63.00
Berkshire Pork Chops, Wild Boar Grits, Crispy Onion, Black Garlic Gastrique$53.00
Rabbit Ravioli, Jalapeño-Foie Gras Sausage, White Wine Butter Sauce $41.00
Sweet Potato Succotash-Chile Relleno, Black Beans, Chile Pepitas, Avocado Salsa$38.00
*45 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk for Two, Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted TX Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Garlic Butter $205.00
Diver Scallops, Seasonal Veggies, Risotto, Tobiko Caviar, Texas Citrus Beurre Blanc$44.00
*Chili Rubbed Lamb Chops, Avocado Salsa, Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon, Raspberry Chipotle Demi-Glace$62.00
Blackened Gulf Redfish, Smoked Chipotle Beurre Blanc, Texas Caviar, Braised Collards, Nueske Lardon, Herb Oil$45.00

Hand Cut Steaks

All Hand Cut Steaks are Served with Gorgonzola Black Garlic Butter

Beef Tenderloin
$6.75 per ounce/ 6 oz Minimum
Bison Ribeye
$6.75 per ounce/ 14 oz Minimum
Wagyu Strip
$9 per ounce / 12 oz Minimum
Prime Strip
$7 per ounce/ 12 oz Minimum
*45 Day Dry Aged NY Strip
$9 per ounce/ 12 oz Minimum
*30 Day Dry Aged Wagyu Strip
$10 per ounce/ 12 oz Minimum
*45 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk $185.00

Sides

Burnt Carrots, Texas Honey, Meyer Lemon, Goat Cheese$10.00
Roasted Texas Mushrooms, House Vinegar, Texas Olive Oil$18.00
Crispy Brussels, Bacon Vinaigrette, Black Garlic$14.00
Grilled Asparagus, LD Hollandaise$15.00
French Fries, Porcini Salt$12.00
Yukon Gold Mash$12.00
LD Mac & Cheese$14.00
Sauteed Green Beans, Shallot, Garlic, Crispy Fettine$14.00
Crispy Fingerlings, Honey Chili Glaze, Jalapeno Aioli$16.00

What 1,642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin offers a "unique dining experience" with exotic meats like elk and rattlesnake. The menu features standout dishes such as "elk sliders" and "bison ribeye." Patrons appreciate the "great ambiance" and "attentive service," making it ideal for special occasions. Some dishes may be pricey, but the adventurous flavors ensure a memorable visit.

1,642 Reviews

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Kathleen
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome fam dinner we had! Thankful for the great service.
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Polly
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service. The elk sliders are a must, as is the Willie old-fashioned for bourbon fans. Everything we had was really good.
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Chase
VIP
New Mexico
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner and experience was incredible! We have a favorite place to enjoy our dinner. The service was amazing! Recommendation always!
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Hannah
New York City
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ate here on a Monday evening and so it was difficult to rate the ambience here. But the steak was freakin excellent!
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Lauren
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An incredible experience! The service was amazing the the food phenomenal
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Robert
Louisville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the exotic Texas delicacies, Elk sliders, rattlesnake, and rabbit
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Chase
VIP
New Mexico
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A dinner at Lonesome Dove is definitely an experience! Incredible ambiance, drinks, food abd service. Johnathan took great care of us and we will be back for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!!
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Walt
Austin
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
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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Kate
Las Vegas
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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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Stuart
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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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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

Website
http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/
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

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

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Beef Tenderloin

Bison Ribeye

Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage Manchego Rosti Crème Fraîche

Wild Game Fettine

Duck, Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage, Pistachios, Black Mission Figs$18.00

Black Buck, Pork Belly, Blueberries, Black Garlic$18.00

Texas Wild Boar, Lamb, Pine Nuts, Smoked Mozzarella$18.00

Fettine Trio$24.00

First Course

Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage, Manchego Rosti, Crème Fraîche$19.00

Hamachi Tostadas, Yuzu, Cilantro, Guanciale, Serrano$15.00

Deviled Gulf Coast Blue Crabs, Lonesome Dove Hot Sauce$22.00

Wood Fired Cold Water Oysters, Manchego, Serrano$15.00

Elk-Foie Gras Sliders, Blueberry Jam$22.00

Blue Corn-Lobster Hushpuppies, Smoked Tomato Butter$24.00

Wild Boar Ribs, Lonesome Dove BBQ Sauce, Escabeche$18.00

Roasted Bone Marrow, Smoked Gouda & Cornbread Crumbs, Grilled Ciabatta, Charred Lemon$26.00

Second Course

Boston Lettuce, Red Chili-Buttermilk Vinaigrette, Chévre, Lardons, Pickled Jalapeño$15.00

Kale Mix, Pickled Beets, Candied Pecans, Duck Prosciutto, Spiced Honey Balsamic $16.00

Bowl of Texas Red, Traditional Garnish$12.00

Baby Gem Lettuce, Anchovie-Lime Vinaigrette, Grana Padano, Bacon, Toasted Breadcrumbs$15.00

Main Course

Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, Western Plaid Hash, Grilled Asparagus

Montana Bison Ribeye, Fried Smoked Gouda Gnocchi, Asparagus, LD Hollandaise$91.00

Idaho Rainbow Trout, Sweet Potato-Chorizo Succotash, Citrus Butter$44.00

Elk Loin, Hen of the Woods, Swiss Chard, Salsify Puree, Candied Blueberries $63.00

Berkshire Pork Chops, Wild Boar Grits, Crispy Onion, Black Garlic Gastrique$53.00

Rabbit Ravioli, Jalapeño-Foie Gras Sausage, White Wine Butter Sauce $41.00

Sweet Potato Succotash-Chile Relleno, Black Beans, Chile Pepitas, Avocado Salsa$38.00

*45 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk for Two, Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted TX Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Garlic Butter $205.00

Diver Scallops, Seasonal Veggies, Risotto, Tobiko Caviar, Texas Citrus Beurre Blanc$44.00

*Chili Rubbed Lamb Chops, Avocado Salsa, Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon, Raspberry Chipotle Demi-Glace$62.00

Blackened Gulf Redfish, Smoked Chipotle Beurre Blanc, Texas Caviar, Braised Collards, Nueske Lardon, Herb Oil$45.00

Hand Cut Steaks

Beef Tenderloin

Bison Ribeye

Wagyu Strip

Prime Strip

*45 Day Dry Aged NY Strip

*30 Day Dry Aged Wagyu Strip

*45 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk $185.00

Sides

Burnt Carrots, Texas Honey, Meyer Lemon, Goat Cheese$10.00

Roasted Texas Mushrooms, House Vinegar, Texas Olive Oil$18.00

Crispy Brussels, Bacon Vinaigrette, Black Garlic$14.00

Grilled Asparagus, LD Hollandaise$15.00

French Fries, Porcini Salt$12.00

Yukon Gold Mash$12.00

LD Mac & Cheese$14.00

Sauteed Green Beans, Shallot, Garlic, Crispy Fettine$14.00

Crispy Fingerlings, Honey Chili Glaze, Jalapeno Aioli$16.00

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