J Carver's

4.9

2038 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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

Popular dishes

What 2,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

J Carver's in Austin is a top-tier dining destination known for its "phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service. The "best steaks in Austin" and "amazing" seafood highlight the menu, while the "upscale but lively" ambiance and expert staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for special occasions and fine dining enthusiasts.

2,038 Reviews

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benjamin VIP
Austin33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a reliably good experience with excellent food, drink and service.
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Kathy
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to J Carver for our anniversary and had an overall great experience. They inquired ahead if it was a special occasion and I did inform them it was our anniversary. They had flowers, a sign and card at our table! The food was outstanding. I had their salmon special cooked to perfection as was my husbands filet. The service was absolutely top notch. Highly recommend. We will be back.
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Jennifer VIP
Austin18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best!l another birthday celebration in the books!
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ErikN
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kelly was amazing and helped make the experience even better. She added great recommendations and was a joy to converse with!
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ChrisC
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Old school classic vibe - great service and food - they understand the full meaning of hospitality. Always spot on and consistent and they value their guests.
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John
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the sole, halibut and tomato salad. All were amazing, fresh, prepared and presented perfectly.
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Mark
San Antonio5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing, and the food was delicious. The ambiance was very nice. Was our first time there and will definitely come back.
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David
Dallas26 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my fiancés birthday there and it was a great experience! We have been to J Carver’s at least 10 times and the food has always been fantastic. Favorite restaurant in Austin!
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Timothy
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at J Carver. Our waiter, James was excellent in helping us select our entrees for the evening. Great drinks, excellent food and a wonderful experience. We had a 5:00pm reservation and never felt rushed to turn over the table. Thanks for a great evening.
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Bob
Minneapolis6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. While we did have a 20+ minute wait after our reservation time they put us and others in a seating area and offered champagne during the wait. Because of the excellent food, beverage and service this wait was pretty easily forgotten.
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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 2038 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

J Carver's

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Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Beef Filet Steak Tartare

Seared Foie Gras

Maine Lobster Bisque "En Croute"

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What 2,038 people are saying

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Review summary

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