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- RSRachelS1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had the best dining experience of our lives. Harvard and the staff went way above and beyond to make our 7 year old foodie feel very special on her birthday. The generosity, kindness and commitment we witnessed was unlike anything else we've experienced in high dining. And of course the food was incredible. Thank you thank you thank you.More infoCanje$$$$• Caribbean• East Austin•4.8
- OMOliveMAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoTook my daughter there for a special birthday lunch and this place did not disappoint. The food was amazing and we loved the atmosphere. I highly recommend .More infoAba - Austin$$$$• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food is so good. We sat at a four top in the bar area? Which was a little strange since I made reservations over two months ago. Whatever- food and service were top notch. I had the 30 day aged filet and gnocchi. Best steak in the city. Meatballs were just ok - bread was amazing and the table lived the bone marrow.More infoRed Ash Italia$$$$• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •1 review4.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Server took a whileMore infoGeraldine’s$$$$• undefined• Downtown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023First date for the New Year 2023 with my daughter!! We enjoyed the BrunchMore info1417 French Bistro$$$$• French• Downtown•4.6
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