Carillon Restaurant

Name: Carillon Restaurant
Address: 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States, 78705
Telephone: (512) 404-3655
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

877 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The Carillon is a New American restaurant featuring familiar food with a refined twist. The Carillon provides a sophisticated and approachable dining experience for all occasions. Our culinary team masterfully creates dishes with local, fresh, and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins. The Carillon offers ‘a la Carte’ or 3 for $45 tasting menu, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines.

Located at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Carillon delivers an impressive and memorable experience. Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage. Bring your ticket to be validated. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 404-3655
Website
http://www.thecarillonrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kyle Barham
Private party facilities
The Carillon has 7 private dining rooms available for groups ranging from 4 to 30 guests.
Private party contact
Joe Castillo : (888) 819-1238

Location
1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
MLK and University Avenue
Parking Details
Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage available for dinner hours. Bring your ticket for validation. <br />Discounted valet available.
Public Transit
Located south of UT campus.<br />Taxi stand located outside restaurant.<br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cauliflower SoupUS$8.00
farm radish, chive blossom, buttermilk herb pistou
Baby Iceberg WedgeUS$9.00
house bacon, smoked blue cheese, blistered tomato, cornbread crumbs
Hausbar Greens SaladUS$9.00
lemon-caper vinaigrette, aged gouda, garden herbs, rye
Berkwood Farms Pork BellyUS$14.00
kimchi emulsion, japanese cucumber, pineapple butter, local herbs
Waygu Beef Carpaccio*US$14.00
cured egg, chimichurri, local cheese, hausbar greens
Ahi Tuna Crudo*US$14.00
watermelon, heirloom tomato, thai basil, radish, nuoc mam, pop rocks

Mains

^$10 supplement for 3 for 45

Peruvian Corn HumitasUS$24.00
steamed corn cake, street corn, pumpkin seed mole, red chile popcorn
Heritage Pork Chop*US$36.00
charred broccoli- smoked cheddar casserole, ham hock, chicharron
Seared Sea BassUS$38.00
tom yum, littleneck clams, Hi-Fi mushroom, peanut, tomato confit
Georges Bank Scallops* ^US$42.00
calcified sweet potato, melted leek butter, nashi, bronze fennel
Marfa Meats N.Y Strip* ^US$46.00
magic molly potatoes, black garlic, broccolini, bordelaise
Texas Lamb Shank^US$38.00
512 stout braise, field pea cavatelli, Asparagus, gremolata, panko

Sweets

Chocolate on ChocolateUS$9.00
hazelnut praline, raspberry coulis, amarena cherry, milk chocolate tuile
Rose Petal Panna CottaUS$9.00
burnt berries, roasted peach ice cream, honeycomb
Compressed WatermelonUS$9.00
coconut sorbet, mint & chocolate foam, coconut and chili jelly
Espresso Chocolate TartUS$9.00
salted caramel, espresso cream, coffee crumble

What 877 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

877 Reviews

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SylviaM
San Antonio
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, we enjoyed wonderfully exquisite food and cocktails as well as impeccable service at The Carillon.
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Keri
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has become our go to for family and friend birthday celebrations. The service, value and food is beyond amazing. The preparation and presentation is also bar-none. The manager Elliot even remembered us from our last visit. This level of service is hard to find nowadays. Reservations are needed but we highly recommend The Carillion.
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Duvel78
Houston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem. Every bite was amazing. Three course special was a great option. Plates served simultaneously with care and attention. We will return without hesitation.
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Cindy
Austin
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
After my first time dining here, this is now one of my favorite restaurants in town! The food is absolutely delicious. The prices are incredibly low for the value. Other restaurants in town probably cost double the price. I was celebrating a birthday, and they gave us really pretty flowers to go. The service was incredible.
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JeffreyW
Austin
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All was great. Service was impeccable. Thank you for everything
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AmandaA
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I was incredibly impressed with our experience, the food and service were outstanding. The chefs are extremely talented. Highly recommend
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AliceB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I very much enjoyed the Carillon Restaurant. It was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the ambience excellent. We chose it based on it being close to Bass Hall for a concert we were attending so it was a happy accident that it was perfect for us.
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suem
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
great service and ambiance; it is so nice to be able to talk around the table without shouting.
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ErnieM
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Must visit if in Austin.
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nickaiello
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect. Will be back forsure
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KatieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly staff! The food was excellent. There are vegan and vegetarian options as well.
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LYHM
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Got the 3/$45 deal. Started with the pork and crab crudo. Pork was good, crab was a little fishy & we found a couple pieces of tendon (hard, clear, plastic feeling) in the dish. Got the lamb and duck, both were very good, would recommend them both! Ended with the banana cake and vegan key lime dessert. The banana cake was very good, key lime was okay. Overall an enjoyable experience.
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BarbaraK
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely environment and close to UT activities. Interesting cocktails. Menu is short but everything appealed to me.
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SarahR
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Sea bass was out of this world good!!
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EddieS
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
All of the food we ate was mediocre. A lot of it tasted like it came out of a can or a bottle. We waited an exceptionally long time for drinks, given the restaurant was almost empty.
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garngarn
Austin
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants in Austin. Outstanding food and service with a quiet atmosphere. An open kitchen allowed us to view the chefs at work. Price point is not cheap but also less than some other 'high end' restaurants in town. We have always come away more than satisfied.
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TomR
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will be back for sure. It's a great value. Service is very good, not perfect but trying. Food quality was very good. The Mgr. introduced himself and went above and beyond to acolidate us. Loved it
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FoodForThought
Austin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily the quietest dining room in Austin, Texas. Great food and wine at a moderate cost. Can't believe more people don't know about this fine dining gem.
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MattS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place. Excellent food and great service. The sea bass is amazing!
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SylviaM
San Antonio
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Womderful cocktails, wine, food and service! Our professional waiter, Carlos, was fantastic. The pork shank melted off the bone. No need for a knife, which by the way was emblazoned with a longhorn, Hook ‘Em! We will return again and again to the Carillon.
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NicoleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was beyond excellent. Our waiter gave us amazing wine and food recommendations. The food was incredibly plated and tasted even better than it looked.
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Dubs
Seattle
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are so grateful for the excellent food and overall experience we had at the Carillon. Our family was celebrating a special occasion and the Carillon team exceeded our expectations!
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Gary
Austin
127 reviews
vip
4.0
127 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It's been a while since I've been to the restaurant, but it's maintained its level of excellence. The wedge salad was very good and the steak was amazing. The sea bass was also very good, cooked perfectly, but the accompanying clams were well overcooked. My only criticism is there are far too many sauces on the main dishes. As for the service, our server was also amazing, but the main courses came way too quickly and we weren't even done with the salad. The timing needs to be better. We'll be back! Thank you!
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NSAP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience5
The food was average. Tuna was fishy tasting. Crab cakes weren’t crab cakes. It was a crab spread. Too creamy. Texas Cheese board was good.
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Leigh
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one of my top 5 dining experiences in Austin. The staff clearly love their jobs- they are bright, helpful and service-minded. Our waiter Sandi (sp) was very helpful in making recommendations for cocktails, prix fixe offers and personalizing choices. The manager, Elliot, gave us the history and capabilities for the venue, tempting us to dream of future dining opportunities. Sea bass - plump, moist and flavorful, sitting in a shallow pool of Tom Yum soup that zinged on my tongue. Beef carpaccio with subtle sauces and herbs to let the wagyu flavor present richly. Crab rilletes that we ate like butter smeared on crisp Easy Tiger breads. They always serve an amuse-bouche that brings gasps of pleasure.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Server was the best part. Ambience was great but the care the server provided was next level. Highly recommend
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richardr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So nice to have an excellent meal in a quiet environment.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing elevated food at great prices that won’t break the bank. Perfect for an intimate dinner.
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TheWholePackage
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, atmosphere and service. 5 star experience!
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peaches
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was great! food was good but I loved the fact that the tables are not on top of each other so it was easy to have an actual conversation! The desserts didn’t move me but the entrees were delicious and staff was attentive and kind
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WalterC
Austin
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
We used to think of Carillon as our special spot. The food was uniformly excellent and a great value. The pandemic played havoc with the restaurant industry as a whole and Carillon was not unscathed. It's been back for months now but it seems to have lost the spark that made it so good. Don't be mistaken, it's still a solid food choice and very good value. Somehow a little sparkle has disappeared.
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ShardhaJ
Austin
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
We picked the Carillon as we wanted a place quiet enough to have good conversation. In that respect it was great in terms of low noise, good ambience, and good service. The food however ranged from good to very disappointing. The tuna crudo and steak were good.The pork shank was ok but the gnocchi a bit chewy. We regularly order sea bass at many restaurants and this sea bass was very disappointing- the dish was not cohesize at all with the gilled delicate sea bass totally disconnected from the thai curry sauce. That sauce did not complement the delicacy of the grilled sea bass. The chocolate mousse dessert was good but the orange creme brulee and strawberry/thyme were super sweet -- all 3 guests left most of these two desserts on their plate.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food. Everything was delicious and well prepared.
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HeatherB
Austin
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
The pork was almost inedible. The gnocchi was chewy & dry. We’re bummed because this used to be our favorite hidden gem.
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GretaO
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Server rushed us very very much. The restaurant was nearly empty — there was no need for it. Manager was great though!
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leslieb
Austin
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great space, great food, great value. The pork shank was remarkable. These days conversing with my friends or date is of more value to me than going to some trendy, loud restaurant with over priced food. There are plenty of those in Austin to chose from!
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Stefanie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful taste of food! My 8 year old ate everything and loved it too!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing! Food was absolutely delicious and perfect portions. Our server was Benjamin who was attentive, and excellent. The staff and manager took great care of us. I will definitely go back. Beautiful setting, too.
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TexasBeth
Austin
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All four of us at the table enjoyed our evening and food, Kudos to our server Justin, he was instrumental in making our evening feel special, thank you.
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chi2
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So glad you've reopened. Sandy was a great waiter. The cocktails were creative and scrumptious. Carrot cake too sweet. Chocolate cake was special. Everyone was so kind and made our birthday dinner absolutely wonderful.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Carillon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 404-3655.

Carillon Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 877 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705

Additional information

Cross Street
MLK and University Avenue
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage available for dinner hours. Bring your ticket for validation. <br />Discounted valet available.
Public Transit
Located south of UT campus.Taxi stand located outside restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kyle Barham
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecarillonrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(512) 404-3655
Private party facilities
The Carillon has 7 private dining rooms available for groups ranging from 4 to 30 guests.
Private party contact
Joe Castillo : (888) 819-1238

Carillon Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Seared Sea Bass

Chocolate on Chocolate

Georges Bank Scallops

For the Table

Texas Cheese Board

House Charcuterie

Texas Farms Board

Starters

Cauliflower SoupUS$8.00

Baby Iceberg WedgeUS$9.00

Hausbar Greens SaladUS$9.00

Berkwood Farms Pork BellyUS$14.00

Waygu Beef Carpaccio*US$14.00

Ahi Tuna Crudo*US$14.00

Mains

Peruvian Corn HumitasUS$24.00

Heritage Pork Chop*US$36.00

Seared Sea BassUS$38.00

Georges Bank Scallops* ^US$42.00

Marfa Meats N.Y Strip* ^US$46.00

Texas Lamb Shank^US$38.00

Sweets

Chocolate on ChocolateUS$9.00

Rose Petal Panna CottaUS$9.00

Compressed WatermelonUS$9.00

Espresso Chocolate TartUS$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Carillon Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Carillon Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Carillon Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information