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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
1906 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
A photo of J Carver's restaurant

J Carver's

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic


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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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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,906 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

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's offers an exceptional dining experience in Austin, celebrated for its "amazing food and service." Guests praise its "incredible steaks" and elegant atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff and personal touches make each visit memorable, with standout dishes like the crab cake and Dover sole.

1,906 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to dine at J. Carver’s any chance we get. The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable, the food is FANTASTIC- from start to finish. Some favorites are the escargot, the loaded potato Gnocchi, and the Dover Sole. Upon arriving, we waiting approximately 1-2 minutes to be seated by the friendly hosts, Gina was our server this time and she was fantastic. I will say the time between ordering and receiving our martinis was a little longer than expected, but that was not enough to bring down the rest of our 5 star service.

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  2. Ryan

    Austin

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Our waiter was extremely helpful and had great suggestions. Great Austin Experience.

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  3. Jessica

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out to grab a bite before a movie. The lobster bisque was fantastic as was the salad.

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  4. lauren

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Carvers is our favorite place to celebrate big events. They always go out of their way to make our dinner special. The service and food is always top tier.

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  5. David

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Aaustin - everything is very expertly cooked and fresh. It’s a little expensive however for special meal one of the best restaurants in Austin

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  6. Joshua

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening and the service from Charles was excellent.

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  7. Kelly

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beau did a fantastic job waiting on our party of 5 before a concert! The food was amazing!

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  8. Patricia

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to celebrate a special occasion. We picked J Carvers for my partner's bday dinner. They gave us a beautiful table with a signed card welcoming the guest of honor. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and we can't wait to go back.

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  9. Kristina

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to impress J Carver's is the place to go. Let start off with complimentary champagne while we waited for our table. By the way, even the waiting area felt like VIP. Our waiter was amazing, and let me apologize ahead of time because I don't remember his name. But he was energetic, funny, and knowledgeable when it came to everything we had questions about on the menu. We had reservations for 2, and we were celebrating my husband's birthday. For drinks, we ordered The 24K drink, business before pleasure, and the caviar martini. AMAZING PRESENTATION, quality and taste superb 👌. The Appetizer Prime steak bruschetta was robust. And our entrees were just as good. Steak cooked perfectly warm pink in the inside as requested, oysters succulent and crispy, and the dessert literally melted in our mouth, strawberry vacherin. We had an amazing time. The atmosphere was warm, it was live in there. We enjoyed ourselves.

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  10. Katherine

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. The best steak I have ever had. Fried oysters were wonderful. Server provided incredible service, was knowledgeable and it was clear he took pride in what he did.

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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 1906 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of J Carver's restaurant

J Carver's

4.9
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for J Carver's

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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