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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
2053 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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

Menu

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What 2,053 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.
2,053 Reviews

  1. Ashley VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. MarkM

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Spencer VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Jodi VIP

    Austin29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Aubrey VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  6. Fredrik

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Austin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to eat, it was a little off this time but still good.

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  9. Roberto

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for my partner and her sister and their expectations were exceeded by the staff and food at J Carver's. James Raad and his kitchen staff continue to provide an excellent service. This is our go to restaurant when we visit Austin Texas.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Carver never lets us down. We sat at our favorite table and had an amazing dinner experence. Andrew greated us at door and Nick served us JC’ s best!!! Thanks for a wonderful evening.

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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 2053 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 78 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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