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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
2003 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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

Menu

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What 2,003 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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  • Austin

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's is a standout dining destination in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "white glove dining experience" and "top-notch" ambiance. Known for intimate celebrations, the restaurant excels in making special occasions unforgettable. With "superior quality" dishes and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a must-visit gem.

2,003 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expectations were high, because we’ve heard so much about it. However, expectations were exceeded. Everything was great. Great ambience lively energy. Amazing food great service. Not cheap but you get what you pay for Kelli was our waitress and she was awesome and there was a team backing her. I didn’t catch their names, but they were great as well

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  2. Hector

    VIP

    Austin

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for romantic or quite business place

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  3. Jake

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks, and service at one of the best restaurants in Austin. Taking care of every aspect of your experience. A must visit!

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  4. savannah

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night spot and had a great experience celebrating my anniversary

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  5. Jeanine

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe. Tables spaced nicely and atmosphere was energetic and fun. It was my birthday celebration, and from the hostess to the rest of the staff, they made me feel special. Nice touches. Food was very good, steak cooked perfectly, and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks were good. Only negative -the bread we received with the bone marrow appetizer was completely black & burned. Surprised that it left the kitchen that way at such an upscale restaurant. It shouldn’t have been served. Everything else was great, and we would definitely dine here again. Thank you.

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  6. edward

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food: everything from the seafood, appetizers, and cocktails, staff took great care of us. Will return!

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  7. Ben

    Atlanta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall ambience was good and the steak was good, it does not meet the price they charge but it’s still solid cut of meat

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  8. nichole

    VIP

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love it here and this time was no exception! Great service, great food. Best restaurant in Austin

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  9. Lee

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This has been a reliably excellent place for us to go; but reservation was for 8:15, but didn’t get seated until past 8:45; it was my son’s birthday and everything seemed off. My enthusiasm for this once fine establishment has waned somewhat and I wonder now if it’s worth the effort

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  10. Jennifer

    Anchorage

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience. From fantastic service (thank you Loren!) to excellent food, extensive wine list, and fun vibe, it's perhaps the best dining we've had in Austin. Wines by the glass included a Sancerre and a Brunello that were truely great, not anything I've ever seen by the glass. The PEI oysters were comparable to the best oysters we had in PEI. The crabcake was solid crab meat and stellar. Finally, the tenderloin we shared we cooked to perfection, done on a wood fired grill. Slightly noise, but seated together at the bar it wasn't an issue, and added to the fun, lively vibe. It also got quieter later in the evening. Absolutely not to be missed in Austin.

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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 2003 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 53 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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