Goodall's Kitchen

Name: Goodall's Kitchen
Address: 1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, United States, 78705
Telephone: (512) 495-1800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6

332 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Goodall's is a comfortable American eatery with dishes featuring farm-to-table produce & meats. The variety of snacks, shareable plates and modern takes on classic Southern dishes make it a space welcome for a quiet solo lunch or a larger gathering with friends.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 495-1800
Website
https://hotelella.com/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
Parking Details
Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.4Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Energetic

332 Reviews

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Kimsfaves
Austin
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed. They were hosting a wedding and the bar and restaurant were closed. Very disappointing. It was impossible to find another restaurant on a Saturday night in downtown Austin.
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LauraM
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. It was a beautiful lunch for my family.
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Eliza
Austin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
We made a reservation but they had an event booked at the restaurant. They sat us at the bar outside the restaurant. It was our anniversary and it looked like they did not communicate with open table at all. Also they brought us the wrong order, which we ate because we were on a time crunch. Food was great and they did not charge us for the mistaken order. No one seemed to know anything. Very overwhelmed. We should have listened to the valet who told us the restaurant was closed, but we assured him we had a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining experience. Very relaxed and beautiful place.
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OneT
Houston
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
waaaaaay overpriced for the quality of food being served. poor presentation and average taste, but with 4-star pricing. cute patio and yard, but the ambience and location are really the only positive points.
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Kimberly512
Austin
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
I had a lunch reservation and arrived to find the dining room filled by a meeting. They opened the bar area to accommodate us, but that was not ideal. I feel like there is always something a little off when dining at Goodall's. Too inconsistent. I won't be back unless I absolutely have to.
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Anonymous
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience1
Too expensive, the food was mediocre, especially considering the price. The air conditioning had been out for days.
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AmyS
Central Texas
32 reviews
vip
1.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made this reservation for afternoon tea at noon on a Thursday (one of the two days they do afternoon tea) through Open Table to celebrate a birthday. When we arrived a few minutes early, the host asked us to wait while he checked to see if the kitchen was finished preparing our set up. The restaurant was nearly empty. When he returned, he then told us he had no record of a reservation for afternoon tea. He turned us away without so much as an apology. What a disappointment!
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jillian
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice afternoon by a quiet pool with great service.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 28, 2023
So glad to hear you had a wonderful visit and thank you for the great review!
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BradRock
Austin
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent. Hollandaise on the crab Benedict was perfectly done. The crab cake was small but delicious. Coffee was excellent. A few minor rough edges on the service. No spoons included with fork and knife. No butter. No salt & pepper. Prices would indicate that these details would be noticed.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 7, 2023
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our food. We hope you'll be back soon to try more of our dishes. Your feedback on service is also appreciated and we will address these notes with our staff. Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
The Mother’s Day brunch as overpriced for the quality of food and ambiance. Underwhelmed and disappointed as Goodall is excellent.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 2, 2023
We're so sorry to hear Mother's Day was not what you were expecting. I have messaged you privately to learn more about your experience.
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JamesJ
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Don't do their Mother's Day brunch. Not in the actual restaurant, it's in a banquet hall. The food selection was very sparse. Won't be back.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 2, 2023
We're so sorry to hear that our messaging didn't reach you. We understand that our offerings were different than what you may have expected. We took efforts to post the menu on OpenTable for everyone to see when making the booking as well as on our social media. To avoid any confusion, the menus detailed location, buffet offerings, pricing and the free photo booth. We would be happy to hear more about your experience to learn how we can better communicate for future events. Thanks!
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Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for the Mother’s Day Brunch and it was a perfect experience. My mom loved everything about it. Service and food was outstanding.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 2, 2023
Thanks! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great service and fantastic menu - great spot for Sunday brunch
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KCLF
Central Texas
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Goodall's is just getting back into the afternoon tea business, so I understand that there are some kinks to be worked out, such as the following... There should be milk/sugar/honey brought out with the tea, and some saucers or something. We asked for honey, but it just became a mess sitting there on the table, and the tea set didn't feel very special considering that was the whole point. The food was ok but needed some touches like sea salt, olive oil, etc. The macarons were a bit stale, and the biscuits need to be completely different. The waitress was somewhat knowledgeable, but she didn't really sell the experience, to be honest. Saying something looks good doesn't mean much. The manager was very kind and asked for feedback, so I hate to post this publicly but I do think it will help them recognize some things they can improve upon. The tea was delicious and the room was cute albeit empty, and I'd like to go back once they've really gotten into the groove. It was way cheaper than most tea places, and with a little improvement, they could be packed at all times in the future.
Goodall's KitchenResponded on June 2, 2023
thank you for your feedback. You've given us vital data to improve our offering for the future. We hope to see you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at Goodall’s. We chose it because of its location. It’s excellently nestled between campus and downtown, but not flooded with students or too loud to have an actual conversation over dinner. Our server was wonderful; attentive, but not overbearing. The manager brought our food and made sure we were having a good time. There’s a solid cocktail selection and while the menu is simple, everything was perfectly prepared. It was just an overall great experience. We’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Update, the restaurant has responded in a very positive manor, we will definitely try it again. We were there for the Easter brunch & it is definitely not worth the price.
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FancyFresh
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience5
Eggs and bacon for Easter Brunch with hard biscuits? No fruit. No children's deserts (only mocha and carrot flavored). Spinach leaves with sliced radish for your greens. The service was beyond terrible for $400. We had to stack plates and wave anyone who would look at us to get a drink. It was very pretty and the staff were kind but the menu was embarrassing. There wasn't a reason to visit the "buffet" more than one time, we only stayed about an hour because there really wasn't any reason to stay. We have been here in years past and it looks like they have adopted the "inflation menu". All cheap eats with zero creativity. Do better Goodall's!
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AlyssaD
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We were told the menu would be the regular brunch menu but it was a special Easter buffet - which did not offer much variety- hardly any vegetable options and no fruit at all, a standard at a spring buffet. Drinks took forever to arrive from downstairs or wherever they were coming from, and overall it was very slow service. Two separate orders of coffee also arrived ice cold in our coffee cups. I would have expected much better from such a well-known hotel on a holiday occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
We went for Easter brunch and it was buffet style so the food wasn’t exactly hot. It was overall delicious food but not worth the $60.
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JoniS
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for another delightful dining experience as we caught up with an old friend.
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AHSfriend
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The ambiance was fun and lively but not noisy! The waiter was really attentive, helpful and polite but not intrusive. The food was good and the service was efficient. A very fun lunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Visited Goodalls for breakfast for my daughters birthday. Party of 3 at 10am. The place was empty. I had been looking forward to visiting Hotel Ella and this charming little restaurant but was so disappointed. The service was unbelievably slow even though we were the only table. The coffee was cold, bacon was over cooked to the point where it crumbled like powder, and we had to ask for every individual thing like salt and pepper, more water, a place setting for my daughter, etc. the manager had setup his laptop work station in the middle of the restaurant and checked his email throughout our meal. It wasn't offensive, but just odd to see a staff member working next to us like we were eating in his office. I wont be going back.
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NancyLaraM
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Pasta overcooked, sauce at best lukewarm. Order for appetizers with our drinks we were almost finished with our drinks when they brought them and only because I complained. The restaurant was empty only another table of 4 and they say it was because their order came in. ….. Poor service, overall food was not good and we felt uncomfortable to have invited our guest to this place
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JennyM
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’d eat here even if we weren’t staying at the hotel. Our waitress was a professional, breakfast was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
extremely slow service
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Such a cute hotel! The service was very slow. Parked my own car, restaurant service was extremely slow and the food was not good. I had the tartine. I would not recommend.
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RachelC
Austin
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
A bit surprised that everything wasn't fantastic considering the price and all the great things I've heard about Hotel Ella, but overall brunch and service were middle of the road.
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Lori
Austin
52 reviews
vip
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
It took 2 hours to eat lunch Uninterested Servers Slow water service & food service
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JoniS
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for a delightful and delicious dining experience.
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KCM13
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Goodall’s is an amazing brunch spot! Pick a Saturday or Sunday & go there with friends! You’ll be glad you did! The Benedict was delicious! We also really enjoyed the chicken bratwurst.
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BarbaraK
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious brunch. Lovely setting. Will be going back soon!
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Luigi
Austin
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely hotel and restaurant in a historical landmark building. Food was great, atmosphere divine sitting in the wraparound patio with the breeze, and service was attentive if slow.
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BNT0408
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
It’s a cute place. The service was wonderful. The food was ok. It was over priced for being just ok.
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winofoodiepdx
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great spot. Brunch every day. Service was a little slow but perfect. Lovely space with art and drawings on the wall. Felt special.
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AlexMad
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely design service with a historic value served with delicious food.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience5
The food needs more seasoning!
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DaleB
Austin
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
We have dined at Goodall's several times, a great experience each time. But this last time was a huge disappointment. Gone is the classy menu of scallops, etc. In it's place are burgers and tacos. I had the deconstructed tacos. It came with three tortillas with filling for only two. No rice or beans. I could have easily gotten better tacos at any of the hundreds of taco joints around Austin. I am not sure what has happened to Goodalls, but the menu and the quality of food have sharply declined. On a positive note, our server was kind and wonderful. The problem is in the kitchen.
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Dast
Tampa
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The staff never acknowledged our reservation. It was like they could care less. They were fairly busy. The breakfast was good, the burger was good, and the avocado toast was adequate. The avocado was very cold which made the egg cold. The toast, also cold, was as hard as a rock and difficult to eat. The overall experience was adequate.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Goodall's Kitchen is rated 3.6 stars by 332 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 7, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705

Additional information

Cross Street
Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hotelella.com/dining
Phone number
(512) 495-1800

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Goodall's Kitchen

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Menu

What 332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Goodall's Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Goodall's Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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