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True Food Kitchen - Austin, Austin, TX

True Food Kitchen - Austin

4.6
4.6
2241 Reviews
$30 and under
American
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Austin Seaholm for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Downtown Austin in the Seaholm District, on West Avenue in between West 2nd Street and West 3rd Street, near Austin Public Library and Generator Athlete Lab.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 57 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 777-2430

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Adam Puskorius

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Cross Street

    2nd Street

  • Parking Details

    Free 1-hr self-parking with validation at Seaholm Garage

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    American

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  1. JimVanO

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was great. Good was good to very good. Always a good assortment.
  2. Robert

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The eating experience was Great with delicious food and courteous service!
  3. ChefG

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Menu. Very eclectic and something for everyone.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded 5 days agoThank you Chef G!! We're glad you enjoyed everything.

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We were there at 6pm on a Friday evening. There were open tables so not crazy busy. Yet we sat for 20 minutes before a server acknowledged our presence.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded 5 days agoTerribly sorry to hear this, but thank you for providing us with this feedback. We want to make everyone feels special while dining with us. Please give me a call at 512-777-2430 Paul Coffee- Gm

  5. jessicad

    Austin

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I am never disappointed by the food!! The long list of "refreshers" are great options for non drinkers. If you order the Farmers Crudites, keep the jalapeño ranch for your pizza!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded 5 days ago5 stars!! Thank you Jessica!

  6. RenataP

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Frequent True Food client but lunch for Mother’s Day was frustrating and disappointing

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 16, 2023Renata, Please reach out to me directly at 512-777-2430. I would like to hear more about your experience. Paul Coffee- GM

  7. MikeH

    Österreich

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food quality and service has definitely suffered in the past couple years. Cocktails are still excellent.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 16, 2023Mike H, Thank you for the feedback and making us better. It shows us where and how we need to improve. We hope to see you again soon so we can change this around for you.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at True Food! Thank you!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 16, 2023We're happy that you dined with us for such a special occasion. Happy Mother's Day to you!!

  9. Susan

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Loved most everything. The noise is very difficult if you’re over 60. Service to get a glass of wine is ridiculously slow.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 16, 2023Susan, I'm sorry to hear about the wine service taking a while. We hope to turn this around for you on your next visit! Thank you for dining with us! Paul Coffee- GM

  10. MarcoU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, so was service! Food tasted amazing

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for the 5 stars!

  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I love the clean menu at True Food and the care for the ingredients. It shows in the quality and taste.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 20, 2023Thank you! We definitely appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience!

  12. freespirit

    Austin

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Another great meal! Thank you for accommodating our outdoor preferences.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 7, 2023Freespirit, We love going above and beyond for our guests! We appreciate you dining with us!

  13. Nova

    El Paso

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Long wait. We had a reservation and waited approximately 45min-hour for our food to be served.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 5, 2023Sorry to hear about your experience Nova. Thank you for the feedback. Please give me a call at 512-777-2430. I'd like to hear more about this and make it right. Paul Coffee- GM

  14. JohnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a very enjoyable experience at True Food Kitchen. Our waitress did a tremendous job. The only advice would be to allow more time between receiving one's salad & when the main entre is served. Overall, a delightful evening.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 1, 2023Thank you so much for the feedback John! I will make sure to let Anais know how much you enjoyed her service! I also will follow up with the kitchen regarding the time in between apps/salads and the entree. We appreciate you letting us know!

  15. TonyaS

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Food was OK, flavor combinations were nice, and I enjoy eating farm to table food. Unfortunately the 6 shrimp added to my salad (that is a $7 upcharge) were overcooked and definitely not recommended. The worst part of the meal was the poor service; it took over 7 minutes to be acknowledged once seated, at which time the waitress stopped by to say she would be right with us, but then proceeded to do a casual table check of another table before even coming to ask for our drink orders. Adjacent tables that arrived after us received both their drinks and food prior to our table. And besides taking our drink and food order, the waitress never checked on us.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food when we come here! Very busy so make reservations.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 20, 2023Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate it!

  17. mark

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for a birthday lunch. Drinks were delish as well as the food. Service was great and extra bonus was the free dessert! Highly recommend and will be back!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 30, 2023Mark, thank you for taking the time to post this review! Have a great day!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and our server was very nice. Our chef even came out to make sure we were doing okay and the food tasted good.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 25, 2023Wow, Our chefs do such a great job creating a fun atmosphere for everyone. Thank you for dining with us!

  19. Labo

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the sea bass. Outstanding! Love the atmosphere in the seaholm district downtown.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 25, 2023Labo, thank you for sharing your experience with everyone!!

  20. WAbr

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is absolutely yummy. Service is superb. Ambiance very nice w indoor and outdoor seating options.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Got seated and waited over 10 min for a server. Service was very slow, so much we aren’t sure we will be back.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on May 1, 2023I am so sorry to hear this, it sounds like we dropped the ball. I would love to hear more about this so we can fix this issue moving forward. Please give me a call at 512-777-2430. Paul Coffee- GM

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Edamame dumplings, ancient grains with salmon cooked perfectly, glass of white wine- perfect meal. Great service. Great for health nuts or anyone who enjoys a good and clean meal. Thanks True Food!!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023We love that you had a such a terrific time dining with us! See you soon!

  23. BillS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Terrific menu that changes with the seasons. Outside space very nice on a warm spring day. Waitress did her job well and stayed out of the way. A little pricy but the whole experience was worth the money.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Bill, Thank you for dining with us! We hope you come back soon!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place to meet up for dinner! The Teriyaki quinoa bowl and the Mushroom & spinach pizza were great. Nice and efficient service, too!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Mushroom pizza is out of this world! Thank you for sharing!

  25. Gordon

    Austin

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cauliflower, the Kim Chi bowl, and the drinks were all exceptional, as was the friendly service.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Gordan, we loved visiting with you!

  26. Lulu

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Very slooow service, order was incorrect - pizza was cold.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023I'm sorry to hear about this. Please follow up with me at 512-777-2430. We would love to make this right for you! Paul Coffee- GM

  27. JerryJ002

    Austin

    127 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We have dined many times at this location and also at the Domain, Scottsdale and Chicago - we love the food - despite the lack of consistency - how many different ways and portions can you serve a plate of hummus??? - ambiance and overall value. The service is all over the place at this location - seemingly well intended but basically forgetful space cadets and do they ever even have a manager anywhere on the floor?
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great place for lunch! I met a friend there and we were able to talk and eat great food. Service was super fast and everything tasted AMAZING.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 20235 stars!

  29. Bert

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Over all concept is great in theory just lacks in execution. Menu is ok but lack variety but this can be expected from a seasonally changing menu. If you’re looking to try something different then I would recommend giving it a try

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023I'm sorry to hear that you didn't like the menu selections. Please ask for a manager next time your in and we'll guide you into something tasty.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food2service3ambience5
    Vibe is cute and the menu is packed full of really delicious items. Chicken Noodle Soup is AMAZING and the Matcha Horchata drink was SOOO GOOD. But the pizza and panini were very bleh and eh would not recommend.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Thank you for the great review!

  31. carolep

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    computer down food cold ran out of food 3 hour dinner

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Carole, I am so, so sorry about your experience last night. We never want anyone to leave unhappy. Its not an excuse, but we had unexpected computer issues last night that threw off the whole dining experience. Again, I am sorry for what happened. Please reach out to me here at the restaurant as I would like to make it right for you. Paul Coffee GM

  32. Diana

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    They did not have signature dishes available. Only a few items were available on the menu.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Diana, Thank you for your feedback from your recent experience. Unfortunately we did run out of some of our winter items sooner than we planned on, and I'm sorry that happened to you. We have fully switched over to our spring menu as of today and I hope you are able to make it in soon to try some of the new items. Please reach out if you give us another chance and I would love to stop by and make it right. Paul Coffee GM

  33. Baja

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Food wasn't very flavorful, barely any chicken or noodles in the chicken noodle soup not worth the price

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Baja, Thank you for the feedback. I have followed up with my chef team on this to make sure they are following the standard recipe. If you ever would like more of something when you are here, please don't hesitate to ask us. We always want to make sure guests leave happy and satisfied with their meals. We appreciate you letting us know this feedback though. I hope you join us again soon.

  34. LisaQ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    What a disappointment. First of all, our table wasn’t ready, and the hostess said that we would be seated as soon as a table was cleared. We waited over 15 minutes, lots of empty clean tables around the restaurant, then saw a party the same size as ours that came in after us seated right away. Once we finally got to our table Our server brought the menu and proceeded to tell us about all the dishes that were not available. There were several substitutions, too many to keep count. Then the service was super slow, which was surprising because it wasn’t a busy night. The food was good, but not enough to overcome the bad service. We won’t be back.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 23, 2023Lisa, this isn't the way we want our business to run. Please reach out to me at 512-777-2430. I'd love to make this right for you! Paul Coffee- GM

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    One of the main reasons we dined with you is because of the butternut squash pizza. You all stopped making it a week earlier because the spring menu was coming soon. I disagree with this choice, if it’s still on the menu you should not cut it out a week early. This makes no sense. I’m very disappointed!
  36. LauraH

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Seated at 5:30, didn’t see server until 5:45, only had water by 6 - we left and went somewhere else

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Laura, I'm very sorry to hear you were not able to dine with us the other evening due to poor service. I would love to make this up to you, please give me a call here at the restaurant. Paul Coffee GM

  37. MargaretT

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The curry bowl with the forbidden black rice and sweet potatoes with some added salmon was divine!

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Thank you so much Margaret, we appreciate you letting us know how you enjoyed your meal the other day!

  38. JoeA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Past excellent dinning at True Foods has always included excellent service....unfortunately, on this visit the service was notably below par....he needs more training on interpersonal skills....he was too busy, too rushed, impatience with questions, and just none of the usual welcoming personalities we have experienced in the past. And, we were there with family members, including kids, visiting from Idaho...to whom we apologized for the impersonal service.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on April 5, 2023Joe, I'm so incredibly sorry for the service you received last week. One of the things we pride ourselves on is the service and we definitely dropped the ball. We will absolutely follow up with our staff on personalizing service to the table and making sure they are never rushing our guests. I appreciate you letting us know and giving us the opportunity to get better.

  39. DavidK

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Overall a great experience for my Out of Town guests. But the menu wasn't always matching the food delivered. One of my guest was allergic to cilantro which affect 3-10% of the general population. She ordered an appetizer and main dish which did no show cilantro on the menu description but both had cilantro mixed in with the food. The waiter should ask our table if there were any food allergies, and the chef should know better than to arbitrarily add an ingredient that is a known allergen. Thankfully, they were able to swap both items out and remove the cilantro from those dishes.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on March 28, 2023David, We're happy that we were able to resolve this as quickly as possible. Thank you for providing us with this feedback and giving us the opportunity to get better. Have a great day!

  40. EmmaH

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful atmosphere and delicious food for any dietary needs. I have recently gone gluten and dairy free, and this restaurant has so many options for any needs. I was even able to order something with a few modifications to ensure that it was safe for me to eat. The waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful as well.

    True Food Kitchen - AustinResponded on March 28, 2023Emma, we're stoked that we were able to provide you with excellent service! Please come back to visit us soon!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 777-2430.

True Food Kitchen - Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 2241 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 57 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Austin

222 West Avenue, HR 100, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    2nd Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Free 1-hr self-parking with validation at Seaholm Garage

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Adam Puskorius

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 777-2430

  • Private party facilities

    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

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