Ranch 616

Name: Ranch 616
Address: 616 Nueces, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 479-7616
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1280 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southwestern)

Top tags:

South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country.

"The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.

Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

NEW Chilled Pistol Patio with NEW misters, to keep you cool all summer long.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 52 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Regional American (Southwestern), Wild Game, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 479-7616
Website
http://theranch616.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kevin Williamson
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buy outs.
Private party contact
Preston Nagel: (512) 479-7616

Location
616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
7th
Parking Details
Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Popular dishes

Frog LegsUS$19.00
grilled or fried, garlic mashed potatoes, crunchy slaw, chipotle sauce, charred lemon
Calamari*US$18.00
chipotle sauce, green goddess, charred lemon
Crispy Oysters*US$24.00
Texas gulf oysters, jalapeño remoulade, green goddess, charred lemon
The Don Combo*US$26.00
crispy gulf oysters & calamari, jalapeño remoulade, green goddess, charred lemon
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake*US$24.00
pan-roasted, jalapeño remoulade, leafy greens, lemon vinaigrette
Camarones Rellenos*US$24.00
gulf shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, jalapeño, chipotle sauce, tomatillo crema, crispy cotija grits
The MariaUS$18.00
southern pimento cheese, black bean dip, avocado crema, corn tortilla chips, mixed farm vegetables
Crispy Green Beans & OkraUS$14.00
fried, green goddess & chipotle sauce
Texas Quail KnotsUS$21.00
hand-breaded Lockhart quail, Ranch seasoning, mild or Texas hot, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
Trungale's Shrimp Ceviche*US$19.00
lime, tomato, red onion, serrano, cilantro, avocado, smoked sea salt corn chips
Tortilla SoupUS$13.00
pulled chicken, tomato, chile, onion, crispy tortilla, tomatillo crema, cotija, avocado
Ranch Slice of IceUS$14.00
iceberg wedge, applewood bacon, baby heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, smoked blue cheese crumbles, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
The 616 Chopped SaladUS$19.00
blackened chicken, romaine, Texas caviar, baby heirloom tomato, English cucumber, applewood bacon, pickeld red onion, candied pecans avocado, cotija, choice of lime cilantro vinaigrette or 616 ranch dressing
Chipotle CaesarUS$13.00
whole hearts of romaine, cotija croutons, chipotle caesar dressing*
Quesadilla of the DayUS$18.00
Ranch black beans, oaxaca cheese blend, tomatillo crema, pico de gallo. Ask your server about the protein of the day!
Patron Platter
A platter of ranch classics to be served with the intent to share! Fried oysters, fried calamari, crispy green beans and okra, camarones rellenos, sugar-cured semi boneless quail, ranch house sauces
- Serves 4-6US$70.00

Entrees

Tomahawk Pork ChopUS$46.00
achiote and Texas honey lime marinated, warm potato and corn elote, toreados, lime
Ranch Ribeye*US$60.00
16oz ribeye, hand cut garlic steak fries, chimichurri, toreados
Beef Tenderloin*US$49.00
8oz, roasted garlic fingerlings, local vegetables, porcini butter
South Texas Mixed GrillUS$49.00
sugar-cured semi boneless quail, chile lime shrimp, venison sausage, wild boar cheddar sausage, blackened frog legs, fingerlings, local vegetables
Chicken Fried SteakUS$28.00
hand breaded and tenderized steakhouse round sirloin, Ranch seasoning, garlic mashed potatoes, local vegetables, black pepper buttermilk gravy
Jalapeño Maize Trout* or ChickenUS$24.00
corn tortilla crusted, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño, Ranch rice, chipotle sauce, cabbage slaw, avocado crema
Ed's el Camino Tacos*US$21.00
choice of crispy fish or blackened shrimp tacos (3), cabbage slaw, chipotle sauce, Ranch rice, black beans, corn or flour tortillas
Divorced QuailUS$29.00
Kevin's sugar cured semi-boneless quail and one crispy fried semi-boneless quail on house ranchero and verde sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, local vegetables
Seared Salmon*US$32.00
couscous, tomato, red onion, jalapeno, lime verde vinaigrette, cotija, grilled asparagus
Texas Red Snapper*US$44.00
pan-roasted snapper, shrimp and smoked gouda grits, charred tomato, sautéed spinach

Sides

Today's Local Vegetables
Loaded Mashers
Smoked Gouda Grits
Bourbon Apple Chutney
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Warm Potato & Corn Elote

Specialties

The Silver CoinUS$15.00
A top-shelf margarita featuring Carabuena Silver, Cointreau & fresh lime juice. Try as an "adam bourke" with a touch of sweetness
616 House MargaritaUS$12.00
Lunazul silver tequila, di amore quattro & fresh lime juice; frozen or on the rocks
Gran PepinoUS$14.00
Cazadores reposado tequila, habañero lime syrup, fresh lime juice, cucumber, jalapeño
Paloma FrescaUS$14.00
Lunazul silver tequila, fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, sparkling water
Fire In the HoleUS$11.00
A freshly-cored jalapeño "shot" filled with Tito's, Paula's TX Orange liqueur, fresh lime juice
The Brush FireUS$15.00
Tito's vodka, Paula's TX Orange liqueur & fresh lime juice, served up in a chili-salt rimmed martini glass and garnished with fresh jalapeños

Originals

Frozen K-WowUS$8.00
In honor of our late founder, Kevin Williamson, this is our take on k-wow's favorite road-trip cocktail - a boozy cherry limeade!
Autumn WaterUS$14.00
Tito's vodka, cranberry juice & fresh lime juice, topped with Topo Chico
Pom ReaderUS$15.00
Still Austin gin, Green Chartreuse, luxardo, pomegranate, lemon
Pineapple ExpressUS$14.00
Lunazul silver tequila, mezcal, pineapple gum syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice
Mexpresso MartiniUS$15.00
Lunazul silver tequila infused with espresso, cacao, Mexican vanilla, spices
Home of the Original Ranch Water™US$16.00
The original! Sauza Hornitos reposado tequila, Patrón Citronge & fresh lime juice, served with a Topo Chico on the side

White Wine

Mionetto "Il" Prosecco, ItalyUS$10.00
Charles Krug Chardonnay, Carneros, CAUS$14.00
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$11.00
J Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, CAUS$12.00
Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, FranceUS$13.00

Red Wine

Storypoint Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CAUS$12.00
Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ORUS$13.00
The Pessimist Red Blend, Paso Robles, CAUS$12.00
Catena Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$15.00
Belle Glos Los Alturas Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CAUS$86.00
The Prisoner, Napa Valley, CAUS$105.00
Orin Swift Machete, CAUS$124.00
Orin Swift 8 Years In the Dessert, CAUS$135.00
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$167.00

Cerveza

Michelada +$3: Choice of beer mixed with fresh lime juice & spices

Bud LightUS$6.00
Coors LightUS$6.00
Miller LightUS$6.00
Lone StarUS$6.00
Shiner BockUS$6.00
CoronaUS$8.00
VictoriaUS$8.00
Dos EquisUS$8.00
Modelo EspecialUS$8.00
Negra ModeloUS$8.00
PacificoUS$8.00
Pearl SnapUS$8.00
F&A Noisy CricketUS$8.00
Live Oak HefUS$8.00
Thirsty Goat AmberUS$8.00
GuinnessUS$8.00
Electric Jellyfish Hazy IPA
- 16ozUS$14.00

What 1,280 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
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will definitely be back. Our waitress Viv was incredible!
IS
IdanS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
The food wasn’t fresh and the chicken I order was undercooked
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Decent food linda pricey but it’s downtown so whatcha expect. Some servers great others not so much.
a
atxdana
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved being at Ranch 616 for our 27th anniversary! The fun vibes made it feel like we’d only been married 7 years instead of 27. See y’all again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was incredible we arrived early and we were able to be seated early. We had the outside corner table! It was a beautiful night! The manager came by and checked on us at the end of the night! We will be returning in June.
M
Mark
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great patio! Enjoyed the live Texas band. Will definitely be back!
PW
PatrickW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service!! Went for Mothers Day and it did not disappoint!!!
LR
LupitaR
Houston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience4
The food was excellent, but the service wasn’t. Our initial waiter was super nice, courteous, and very attentive; but, they cut his shift, so they sent us a waitress who was rude, with a bad attitude, and messed up our checks several times. She didn’t leave us with a desire to come back. I would recommend Ranch 616 to a friend, BUT only if you’re looking for delicious food. But, beware of this waitress (Danielle S.).
JP
JPAusTex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Vibe! Loved the Trout! Original Ranch Water is spot on as well.
EC
EdwardC
Austin
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
If you have a party of six or more, they add a 20% service charge, but they did not tell us beforehand. We had to ask for condiments multiple times, and additional forks for the birthday cake. I asked them not to cut the steak, but they did anyway. Fortunately, it was OK.
JF
JamieF
Austin
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful menu items. Large portions. We had fantastic service. Sat outside on a very comfortable patio.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fun place, great menu, great drinks, great ambiance.
MO
MattO
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, a little bit spendy but not bad for downtown Austin. It was loud…last college weekend with a lot of students and parents. Could rave about the food though - so good!
C
Champ99
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing staff, food, entertainment and value. Eclectic and cool!
DA
DeAnnD
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
Service was exceptional but we sat outside in the street at a very small table. Very hard to enjoy a nice big meal so we just did appetizers.
LE
LisaE
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ranch 616 never disappoints!!! Five stars in all the categories
OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The ranch waters are not the same delicious concoction that they were pre-Covid. The snapper was slightly rubbery. The grits and fried oysters were fantastic.
D
404Dine
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the Best Restaurant experience in ATX! Love this vibe and the people who are keeping it real...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server was attentive and great. Drinks we strongly I highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a good Austin experience food was great. Price is reasonable.
M
Melopious
Austin
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
My first time in, great experience. Our server was exceptional. The food was great. Nice selection of wine. The quail appetizer was by far the best quail I’ve ever eaten.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Looking for an authentic Austin experience and FOUND IT! Killer live music outside, manicured playlist inside that caters to someone with Austin sensibilities. I basically ignored my friends listening for the next killer song to come on. Not really, but kind of…needless to say, the ambiance was spot-on. Oh…the food…the food was SOOOO good, that I lugged my last shrimp taco around for the remainder of the evening because there was NO WAY that thing wasn’t getting hammered later….and it did! I think if it was up to our group, the waitress would have found someone else to wait on us and she could have kicked it with us all night! Super friendly, super attentive, super fun. Everyone’s food came out at the same time and it was perfect! DO NOT PASS ON THE SHRIMP CEVICHE…I tell you this as a friend…
WL
WLBE
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun Mexican spot to start the night as it is right next to all the bars on 6th. Food and drinks were reasonably priced. The menu wasn't exactly what we expected for 'mexican' but the food was good. Our server Dimitrius was outstanding!
KD
KarlaD
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Didn’t like the ranch water. Food was good and a lot of it! We miss the ribeye with enchiladas 🥲
j
joycerd
Phoenix
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
There was no reservation for us made thru open table. Luckily Kevin was able to seat us with no problem. Food is good BUT if you are gluten free you are very limited in choices
E
Eric
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The quintessential Austin restaurant - a classic that continues to deliver!
BG
BobG
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Inside or out, Ranch 616 is always bustling with activity, a great menu and nice selection of beer/cocktails. It's a great spot for a fun, "local" dinner!
CB
CalliB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Cat was amazing. She had such a fun energy and took such good care of us. She even did the sweetest Birthday presentation with our dessert. We will be visiting again because of the fantastic customer service and vibes!
R
Rebecca
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Thrown by no lunch menu available at noon on a Saturday, but after a mental adjustment, thoroughly enjoyed everything!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience4
We had a reservation at 9:45 didn’t get to order drinks or speak to a server for 25 minutes, had to ask the hostess to get someone for us and then didn’t actually get the drinks and order foods for another 15 minutes. The Cesar salad had whole Romain leaves, not like a wedge salad just whole leaves on the plate. The chicken fried steak was good, drinks were good and the quail knots were incredible.
K
Kimberly512
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn't been to Ranch 616 in a while. It was just as good-if not better-than I remembered.
f
foodmama
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always consistently delicious & plated beautifully. Our waiter Eric made our experience wonderful!
M
Mike
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great character and service was spectacular. Food was good
AA
AmandaA
Austin
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing as usual. We started with the crispy oysters which is a must! I had the salad with shrimp and my date had the chicken fried steak which was all super yummy.
RS
RicardoS
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great atmosphere. Just a very nice place to hang out.
JM
JoeyM
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
great service and drinks - great place for Happy Hour and APPs - the food was OK...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best place to eat and chat with friends. Service was great, food was amazing, the food came out super hot and fast. Great music, definitely the place to go for lunch or dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Make to double check your reservation is outside even if/when you request outside…or you will get stuck inside. Great music inside, but completely different vibe
A
Adam
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a good time! Good food, drinks and service!
D
Dinner
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic as usual. Great spot for work, friends etc.

FAQs

Ranch 616 is rated 4.7 stars by 1280 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 52 times today

616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
7th
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Regional American (Southwestern), Wild Game, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Williamson
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theranch616.com/
Phone number
(512) 479-7616
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buy outs.
Private party contact
Preston Nagel: (512) 479-7616

Ranch 616

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Crispy Oysters

Ranch Ribeye

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

Starters

Frog LegsUS$19.00

Calamari*US$18.00

Crispy Oysters*US$24.00

The Don Combo*US$26.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake*US$24.00

Camarones Rellenos*US$24.00

The MariaUS$18.00

Crispy Green Beans & OkraUS$14.00

Texas Quail KnotsUS$21.00

Trungale's Shrimp Ceviche*US$19.00

Tortilla SoupUS$13.00

Ranch Slice of IceUS$14.00

The 616 Chopped SaladUS$19.00

Chipotle CaesarUS$13.00

Quesadilla of the DayUS$18.00

Patron Platter

Entrees

Tomahawk Pork ChopUS$46.00

Ranch Ribeye*US$60.00

Beef Tenderloin*US$49.00

South Texas Mixed GrillUS$49.00

Chicken Fried SteakUS$28.00

Jalapeño Maize Trout* or ChickenUS$24.00

Ed's el Camino Tacos*US$21.00

Divorced QuailUS$29.00

Seared Salmon*US$32.00

Texas Red Snapper*US$44.00

Sides

Today's Local Vegetables

Loaded Mashers

Smoked Gouda Grits

Bourbon Apple Chutney

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Warm Potato & Corn Elote

Specialties

The Silver CoinUS$15.00

616 House MargaritaUS$12.00

Gran PepinoUS$14.00

Paloma FrescaUS$14.00

Fire In the HoleUS$11.00

The Brush FireUS$15.00

Originals

Frozen K-WowUS$8.00

Autumn WaterUS$14.00

Pom ReaderUS$15.00

Pineapple ExpressUS$14.00

Mexpresso MartiniUS$15.00

Home of the Original Ranch Water™US$16.00

White Wine

Mionetto "Il" Prosecco, ItalyUS$10.00

Charles Krug Chardonnay, Carneros, CAUS$14.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New ZealandUS$11.00

J Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley, CAUS$12.00

Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, FranceUS$13.00

Red Wine

Storypoint Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CAUS$12.00

Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, ORUS$13.00

The Pessimist Red Blend, Paso Robles, CAUS$12.00

Catena Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$15.00

Belle Glos Los Alturas Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CAUS$86.00

The Prisoner, Napa Valley, CAUS$105.00

Orin Swift Machete, CAUS$124.00

Orin Swift 8 Years In the Dessert, CAUS$135.00

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$167.00

Cerveza

Bud LightUS$6.00

Coors LightUS$6.00

Miller LightUS$6.00

Lone StarUS$6.00