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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
2056 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for creative cocktails


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

Private dining

Menu

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What 2,056 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's in Austin is consistently praised as "the best restaurant" in the city. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "wonderful atmosphere." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, offering "fantastic steaks," "perfectly crafted cocktails," and a "10/10 experience." It's a must-visit for any dining enthusiast.
2,056 Reviews

  1. Jasmine VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at J Carber, and it was truly magical. The ambiance was intimate, with dim lighting and soft music setting the perfect mood. The service was outstanding; our server was attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations. A handwritten anniversary note and complimentary dessert added a personal touch that made us feel special. J Carver is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience that we can't wait to relive for our next celebration! Highly recommended!

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  2. Cindy VIP

    Austin79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A staple for us; sit at the bar and have an amazing drink, then delicious crab cake with salad, followed by steak and fish. Best meal in Austin, with the best atmosphere

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  3. Ashley VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was alright! Tasty but nothing crazy. The best part of all of it was the service from Chris. We love a server who cares!!! If you go, you have to ask for Chris. He truly made our experience special for our anniversary!!!

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  4. Michael VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to all and this one is the best ……………………………..

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  5. MarkM

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 14 and the service and staff were awesome. We had 3 littles with us and they were treated incredibly well. All the food was fabulous 1

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  6. Spencer VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. Nick was fantastic. Great food and service.

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  7. Jodi VIP

    Austin29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, and exceptional dinner in a wonderful place. Thank you for always making us feel special!

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  8. Aubrey VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Austin. Absolutely outstanding.

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  9. Fredrik

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    EVERYTHINGvwe ordered was perfect, from the EAST COAST OYSTERS to the stake and drinks.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Loren was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the menu. My wife saw a patron’s fish meal while we were being seated. Loren was very patient in describing all of the fish dinner’s available. The particular meal my wife requested was not available. However, Loren was very helpful to redirect her to one of the chef’s specialties and even brought us sauce for the meal that was sold out✨✨✨ Can’t wait to go back😎

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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 2056 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 45 times today
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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