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The Well, Austin, TX

The Well

4.7
4.7
260 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Feel-Good Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Sip on half-off all specialty cocktails and select wines by the glass Monday through Friday from 4pm-6pm. Enjoy gluten, soy, & refined sugar free bites such as Vegan Queso, Pear Bruschetta and Chicken Flautas 🥂🍽

    Feel-Good Happy Hour photo

What 260 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

260 Reviews
  1. DamionL

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious clean and super polite, will be back soon!

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  2. MarcelleH

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Well is a very attractive restaurant and has a relatively quiet, intimate atmosphere that allows for intimate conversation. The menu is very healthy and inventive--the brunch dishes we had were very tasty. I would recommend The Well for a relaxing delicious, healthy brunch.

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  3. ChaseF

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The place has a great vibe! The wait staff uniforms need improving. The bus staff wore all black, which looked great but the wait staff wore white T-shirts. Our server shirt was way too large and wrinkled. Not a good look. I suggest having the staff wear aprons. My wife's salmon meal was excellent. I ordered a chocolate martini for an after-dinner drink, but it was poorly made. For a $18 cocktail, they should get it right. If any of the managers see this review, your place has much to offer, but some of the details need improving.

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  4. Juli

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I did enjoy the guacamole starter and the Brussels sprouts. The rest of the meal was good but with so many options in Austin, I thought value could be better. It is pretty cavernous inside and we just couldn’t hear each other at all. I also don’t love when the tip on the card payment device is 20%, 22% and 25%. Yes, it had custom amount but my 80 year old father was treating us and felt like he should do the middle. I feel like a place should give their employees fair wages and 18-22% as your automatic choices would be more appropriate and is what we find at most Austin restaurants.

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  5. RebecaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. Our server Eliza(?) was fantastic. We had a lovely time.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the menu is delicious while also friendly to those with gluten allergies and plenty of vegetarian options, while also cooking the Wagyu hanger steak to perfection. Will definitely come back soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food with a creative twist. Noise levels could be better managed

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  8. Kailyn

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    My boyfriend and i were looking for something that felt luxurious but was still affordable, The Well accomplished just that. The staff was well dressed and the seating was gorgeous. I ordered the Organic chicken and my boyfriend got the Wagyu Tacos. Only thing i hoped for was that the bone broth was presented more as a soup rather than a cup if coffee. They gave you the options to add veggies, chicken, and steak but i just wanted the broth alone. Thinking about it though, im not sure how that would’ve been executed in a cup.

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  9. Marshamax

    Miami - Dade

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and the food was flavorful and served well.

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  10. KennethB

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good place. Was able to get a late reservation Saturday evening for a quick bite and drinks with my wife. Dinner outside and the energy was just right. There is a fence between diners and street so you can still people watch with some privacy. The guacamole was outstanding (pomegranate was an unexpected plus!) Drinks were on point and aesthetically pleasing. No issues with this spot; would love to try entrée next time.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beef bone broth is so hearty and creamy without any dairy (they emulsify and froth)! It’s sooooooo delicious. My husband ordered the tacos and mushrooms on the side. The portions were perfect and the food is so flavorful! Service was great as well, we’ll be returning for sure!

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  12. Brooke

    Austin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Well knows how to utilize vegetables to their full potential! Using high quality produce and spices, their vegan dishes are always so crisp, colorful, and tasty. I had the best vegan Cesar salad ever here. I’ve been to The Well three times with different people and everyone loves it! Highly recommend, it’s a nice mid-upscale dining experience with interesting, flavorful dishes. Drinks are great, though a bit pricey. Their signature margarita is $20. Overall this place is worth the price though!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an awesome experience. My wife has to eat gluten free. Watching her be able to relax with confidence that she wasn’t going to get a food reaction was priceless. I am not gluten free and all the food was amazing. All of their staff were amazing as well. 6 stars out of 5!

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  14. Sarah

    Miami - Dade

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love coming here for brunch! The smoothie bowl is great and the mimosa floght is great to share and try their premium juices. The patio is really nice too when it’s good weather!

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  15. NoraN

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sweetest server! Great vibe

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  16. Rusty

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We had never been to The Well before, but were excited to try it as we try to eat more natural less processed organic food whenever possible. The beet salad and curry were excellent. My banker friend ordered the chicken and was satisfied with that. My wife got the taco flight and didn't like one of the three on the plate. The real problem was the service. The waitress - a young, attractive blonde lady whose name I do not have as my friend paid for the meal, served us. She asked me if I wanted to add chicken to my beet salad. I told her no and she didn't bring me the beet salad but instead brought me chicken which they took back but she said I had ordered. The other 2 people at the table said that I didn't. She was clearly unhappy to be serving us (and maybe everyone else). I really wanted to like this place but when the service is that bad, it is hard to justify going back. We spent about $100 plus tip on the lunch. I expect better wait service and food for that price.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I had high hopes for this place and it didn't pan out. The food sounded great and met all of my allergen needs, the server was great, but the food wasn't even as good as something I could make at home. Nothing special at all, but still fairly expensive and not worth the cost. We were both disappointed. There are so many great places in Austin that also cater to allergens, we likely wont return.

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  18. MariaC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal, beautiful ambience, great and friendly staff. We will return, everything was wonderful.

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  19. AlissaP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Food was horrible! They had to remake my meal and it was still not good. Slow service.

    The WellResponded on October 22, 2023

    Hello Alissa, We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience at The Well! Would you be interested in sharing more details via email? We take all feedback very seriously, and use it as tools to grow our team. We look forward to hearing from you. Kindly, The Well

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  20. JackH

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great place for vegan and non gluten foods although excellent fish and wagyu beef dishes also available.

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  21. RichieRich

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding from start to finish. Had 2 vegans with me and one glutten free person - all of us loved our food and the drinks we're pretty darn good too!

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  22. EthanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Amazing food, the wait staff is very nice, offering many good options for every imaginable food sensitivity.

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  23. RLJJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful places with amazing gf food (which was a dream for this celiac) and our server was incredible!! Highly recommend

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  24. DeniseN

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was stellar from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. 10 star experience.

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  25. Cricket3

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A gluten free restaurant with fabulous food and great atmosphere in downtown Austin!

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  26. BarbaraH

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a unique experience. The food was exceptional and fellow diners all friendly and talkative. We shared how we enjoyed our dishes. Awesome staff. What a fun dining experience.

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  27. Olga

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place - only wish I'd discovered it sooner. I found it on the day my hubby and I left Austin. Staff was knowledgable, friendly and attentive. Love that the restaurant only uses good oils to cook in, like olive, avocado and coconut. And the food was absolutely out of this world. We need more places like this. Healtyy eating, good ingredients and serene welcoming atmosphere! Cheers to The Well!

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  28. Kibosch

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere - really cool spot with good staff

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  29. Rachper

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was OUTSTANDING! Please give our regards to the incredible wait staff.

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  30. Andrae0

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding welcome. Great selections. Wonderful support. Absolutely wonderful food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite place we stumbled upon out of our whole trip!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful surroundings, great food, excellent service. Our first visit. Will recommend

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  33. NathalieH

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. A busser noticed that we the sun was shining directly on us and moved us to another spot in the shade. I would note that parking can be validated on the weekends if you park at the court and not at the 2nd street parking garage.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I enjoyed my meal, and my sever (Jae) was wonderful and accommodating.

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  35. Paula

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dreamy, special diet conscious space. Enjoy a special dinner with stellar craft cocktails or a quick lunch that will keep you going all day. Faves: queso, Matcha 75, Caesar salad, choc avocado pudding, maca latte

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  36. ErinR

    Austin

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Basically everything was above and beyond. My favorite restaurant!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Very slow service. Cashew Queso was great. Everything else marginal

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  38. Tamfal

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    was visiting from Toronto and found this rest online... was soo happy with the choice! Our server Jae was great! Food was plated beautifully and tasted delicious. Thank you for a good time!

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  39. BrandonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The well is one of our absolute favorites in austin. Great location, amazing service, super cool space, and delicious food. Highly recommend.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Good options for vegans. The ambiance was very nice.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Well using the Order Online button. The Well also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 742-1129.

The Well is rated 4.7 stars by 260 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 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Well

440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.
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