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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
1902 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 60 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 1,902 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.

1,902 Reviews

  1. David

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Aaustin - everything is very expertly cooked and fresh. It’s a little expensive however for special meal one of the best restaurants in Austin

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  2. Joshua

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening and the service from Charles was excellent.

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  3. Kelly

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beau did a fantastic job waiting on our party of 5 before a concert! The food was amazing!

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  4. Patricia

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to celebrate a special occasion. We picked J Carvers for my partner's bday dinner. They gave us a beautiful table with a signed card welcoming the guest of honor. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and we can't wait to go back.

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  5. Kristina

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to impress J Carver's is the place to go. Let start off with complimentary champagne while we waited for our table. By the way, even the waiting area felt like VIP. Our waiter was amazing, and let me apologize ahead of time because I don't remember his name. But he was energetic, funny, and knowledgeable when it came to everything we had questions about on the menu. We had reservations for 2, and we were celebrating my husband's birthday. For drinks, we ordered The 24K drink, business before pleasure, and the caviar martini. AMAZING PRESENTATION, quality and taste superb 👌. The Appetizer Prime steak bruschetta was robust. And our entrees were just as good. Steak cooked perfectly warm pink in the inside as requested, oysters succulent and crispy, and the dessert literally melted in our mouth, strawberry vacherin. We had an amazing time. The atmosphere was warm, it was live in there. We enjoyed ourselves.

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  6. Katherine

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. The best steak I have ever had. Fried oysters were wonderful. Server provided incredible service, was knowledgeable and it was clear he took pride in what he did.

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  7. Patricia

    Austin

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great time here. Food is amazing and service staff is exceptional

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  8. Eric

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Service was phenomenal!

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  9. Lisa

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  10. Dely

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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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 1902 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 60 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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