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Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

4.8
4.8
1523 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin is Chef Tim Love’s second location for his flagship restaurant. Open since 2015 it has become the go to place in Austin for wild game and creative dishes.

In order to serve all our guests in a timely manner, we ask that you arrive on time. A 15 minute grace period will be given to all tables. Unfortunately we are unable to seat partial parties.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 368-2821
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Love - Chef de Cuisine Josh Neises
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Lonesome Dove Austin! We offer a variety of private and semiprivate spaces. For more information, menus and pricing please visit our website at http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/private-dining/
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 271-2474
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    5th Street
  • Parking Details
    Valet available Monday through Saturday $10/vehicle
  • Entertainment
    Texas Tuesday -- Live Music 6pm-closeHappy Hour all night in bar/lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

1,523 Reviews
  1. MeganB

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for my husband’s birthday with our family! Service was excellent with great recommendation, and food was top notch!

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  2. Jasonj

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    This was a first date and the server was really “friendly”… however he made it extremely difficult to have a conversation with my date. I believe his name was Emmanuel or something similar / unique and had a man-bun. He explained the entire menu in way too much detail. He also argued with me PUSHING for me To order more and more food. It was a CONTINUOUS battle with him, and he was talking down to me like I was a child… which did not favor me on the date. Our 2 appetizers, our main dish each, plus sides was plenty for us to order - we ended up even taking home food… Yet he kept insisting on adding 2 more appetizers AND salads and more sides etc. All his recommendations were also the highest priced items on the menu.. it was obvious what he was trying to do (drive up the bill). I’d order an appetizer and he’d recommend getting 2 orders of it.. saying they’re “priced to order”. When I said one order is fine, he basically laughed at me saying I didn’t understand what priced to order meant. It was incredibly embarrassing and off putting - frankly it ruined the vibe of our date. He kept coming back repeatedly to refill water glasses that were 90% full, and asking what else we’d like to order.. Pushing it on us. It made my date feel extremely uncomfortable and I was about to go get the manager but was trying to just let it go. I’ve never had food pushed on me so much… this place was recommended to me by 2 people and while the food and ambience was amazing, I don’t think I could ever come back. I’ve never ever ever had an experience like this before and I’ve been to 100’s of nice restaurants.

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  3. JeffD

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Mark was a great host and took excellent care of my guests. He was super knowledgeable about the menu and gave wonderful recommendations. Tim Love always hits it out of the park.

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  4. CharleyD

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Menu featured several types of game with something for everyone. Service was top notch - staff was very friendly, professional, and answered any questions we had about the menu. We will definitely be back.

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  5. KeithY

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and the service was great. The restaurant is way too noisy.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delightful dining experience! We had the Stagecoach Margarita at the bar before dinner and WOW! Best marg ever (as it should be for the price but so worth it!). Food: most excellent. Service: outstanding! Faith was our well versed and attentive and most lovely server. (We were sure to let her manager know she’s a keeper!). More on the food: The duck rabbit rattlesnake fettine-delish and what a treat! Their little gem salad was a truly grand Texas version of a Caesar. I had the elk/foie gras sliders and would go tomorrow again -so perfectly done and tasty with blueberry compote. The diver scallops were perfectly prepared and the risotto with green chile was another outstanding TX take and delish!  we will be back soon!! 

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  7. bradk

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was an amazing experience. Faith, out server, guided us through. From recommending drinks to entrees and dessert. Amazing experience all the way around. Maybe a bit salty on the bison ribeye. Highly recommend the restaurant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was sensational. Everything was perfect. The food was out of this world good and the service was on point. Highly highly recommend this place! And we are NOT easy to please!!!

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  9. JasonE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sliders are the best thing ever eaten. Rabbit rattlesnake sausage worth trying

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  10. ATXAP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and service was awesome. Would definitely come back for another date night.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great menu and ambiance. Tables are a bit high, or maybe the chairs too low… either way my chin felt too close to my plate.

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  12. SidneyS

    Mobile

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was fabulous experience. I would recommend LD to anyone looking for something unique.

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  13. LovePhillyFood

    Philadelphia

    138 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Preparation and taste of our meals was excellent, but the meals would do even better with less salt

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  14. BrianP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second visit to Lonesome Dove and it was every bit as good as my first. The drinks, food and all of the employees are nothing short of wonderful. I am already looking forward to my next visit.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, we had our minds blown at Lonesome Dove! We had a show to attend so went in the early side. Our cocktails were creative and delicious! Each course from the hush puppies (hand delivered), chef’s salad special and the to-die-for LD Mac and cheese and best pork chop ever made this a perfect start to an even more perfect evening going to see Chris Stapleton at The Moody Center. The owner(?) came to our table and remembered us from when we were here two years ago! We will always return to Lonesome Dove when visiting Austin🩵

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  16. KevinH

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just amazing. Get the sliders get the sliders get the sliders

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pushy, impatient server but otherwise fantastic experience

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  18. cavdoc

    San Antonio

    142 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely awesome! Not just a steakhouse! Unbelievably creative dishes from the Fettines, the sliders, the entrees, and deserts.

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  19. Mark

    London

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was recommended and I’m glad I went. Food was outstanding and service also. Great choices, things you never see.

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  20. Good

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing dining experience!! If you are in for a one of a kind hearty meal, this place is for you! Ian, our server, was so enjoyable! And don’t leave without the Ancho Chili Chocolate Soufflé!! The best ever!

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  21. DrB209

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. The Food was perfectly balanced and seasoned. The wait staff were kind, informed, and considerate. The drinks enhanced the meal. Everything was perfect. Chef Tim Love's restaurants are the personification of perfected Texas Epicurean Excellency.

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  22. Brianna

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food and drinks were amazing! I loved that they adjusted the quantity on the appetizers to appease our table.

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  23. SergeB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Unique dishes , where else can you taste rattle snake or buffalo. Truly enjoyable!

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  24. Brian

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner, selection was very unique. Execution was impeccable

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  25. Bobby

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The complaint here is largely the food. The service was great! The food came out really quickly, so quickly in fact, that I suspect most of it was already fired and just shoved on a plate. The grilled bread that came with the bone marrow was cold, the crab was lukewarm and tasted soapy, the hush puppies were gluey and warm ish. The bone marrow was delicious, and the rabbit- rattlesnake sausage was fantastic, however. Overall the food was under seasoned, and a massive disappointment for the price point and would have been disappointing if it were a free sample at Costco. Would not recommend.

    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro AustinResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hi Bobby, First, I would like to thank you for dining at Lonesome Dove. I want to apologize that we did not fulfill your dining experience. I want to assure you that we do make all of our food fresh to order. When you have time, I would like to speak with you more in depth on your experience in the restaurant so that we can learn on how to keep this from happening again. Please call the restaurant and ask for me. Sincerely, Jason Hopkins, General Manager

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  26. Lisa

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dinner, from food, drinks, to service, was absolutely fantastic. I wish we lived in Austin so that we could dine at this restaurant on a regular basis!

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  27. LauraM

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic gnocchi, bison + foie grais sliders, and steak!!! A delicious meat house and classy ambiance.

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  28. StephanieM

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a nice, meat-heavy experience! We came here for date night and ordered the bison and the tenderloin.

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  29. mobetta

    Las Vegas

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The decor was great. The food was fantastic and a nice selection to choose from.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    My husband and I did not enjoy ourselves last night as we dined at the Lonesome Dove. First of all we ordered an appetizer (Wild Boar ribs) and they were quite literally the size of our pinky fingers. I had the pork chops which were fairly dry, but a very large dinner portion. My husband’s steak meal was also pretty small and lacked flavor. Our waiter, Jeremiah, was very polite and professional but OMG he would not leave us alone. Every 2 seconds he was coming back to our table to ask us questions or pour us more water. I get that he was being attentive, but my husband and I felt like he was the 3rd person part of our private conversation- and to make it worse I was talking to my husband about breastfeeding and BOOM there was Jeremiah hovering over us. It was uncomfortable, but I know he was doing his job. But let your clients eat and talk in peace and privacy. Im happy to pour water into my glass from the water bottle if that means I can talk to my hubby about personal topics.

    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro AustinResponded on October 9, 2023

    My apologies that you and your husband did not have an enjoyable 2nd anniversary. When it come to the food, we try to provide a unique experience by serving wild game. Our dishes are served and priced by the weight. Unfortunately, some game meats are more expensive than others. When it comes to the staff, I apologize for how much time Jeremiah spent at the table. We coach and teach to be there for the guest with attentive and engaging hospitality, however, the service should be invisible so that the guest doesn't realize that a server is there. This way our guest can enjoy their dining experience. I appreciate the feedback and will coach Jeremiah and the team on how to provide comfortable service with our guests. Jason Hopkins, General Manager

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining here was so fantastic! We ordered the dry aged bone in Tomahawk which was cooked and seasoned perfectly! We also ordered2 orders of the Hushpuppies because the first order was so delicious we wanted to experience it again. Literally the lightest hush puppy I’ve ever had. We also had the Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage which we just wanted to try and it was very tasty! The service was impeccable. Would definitely dine here again!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Table location was terrible. Listening to silverware prep station was distracting and servers bumped my chair 20 times. Just not a good experience

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  33. AleSan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This is one place you need to absolutely checkout and enjoy. Whether you are coming into to Austin to visit or you are a resident looking for really good food, LD is worth every dollar. The environment is energetic, staff is very attentive and the food is rich in any flavor you crave! P.S. Don't forget to try out the spicy margs they offer or the famous lava cake!

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  34. GlennK

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lonesome Dove is one of my favorites in Austin. Friday lunches are amazing with a great deal on prime rib and half off bottles under $150. Staff and service are amazing. Jinseng is fantastic as always and met Sam behind the bar this visit and she rocked

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an incredible experience! The food was truly amazing, the service was superb. We are not accustomed to other meats, like bison, rabbit and rattle snake, but the food truly was delicious! What a fantastic meal and experience. The ambience was exactly right! Highly recommend!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live in Austin and were downtown for GalaxyCon and wanted to have a nice meal. So we went to one of you favorites, Lonesome Dove. We ate at the bar and had some great drinks and food. I recommend getting a couple of sides, as there are all special.

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  37. Zhenya

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    The food was underwhelming. The decor is amazing. The service is slow.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great meal and wine thank you. The food was really delicious and service was top notch

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  39. MelodyD

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and experience. Kendall was an excellent host! Planning to return soon!

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  40. RobP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a pleasant surprise to return to the bar for dinner after having visited for the first time two weeks prior, and have bartender Jonathan remember me, and my preferences from my last visit. Outstanding Service! What preference in particular? The Bison Ribeye. Superb.

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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

FAQs

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin is rated 4.8 stars by 1523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin

123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet available Monday through Saturday $10/vehicle
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Love - Chef de Cuisine Josh Neises
  • Entertainment
    Texas Tuesday -- Live Music 6pm-closeHappy Hour all night in bar/lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 368-2821
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information. <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Lonesome Dove Austin! We offer a variety of private and semiprivate spaces. For more information, menus and pricing please visit our website at http://lonesomedoveaustin.com/private-dining/
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 271-2474
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