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J Carver Austin Reviews from The Last Year
Hands down this was one of the best steakhouses I've been
Hands down this was one of the best steakhouses I've been to ever. The customer service was fantastic. Alex was very great and didn't miss a beat when serving us. From the moment we walked into the restaurant we knew what was ahead of us. Definitely will be going back next time I'm visiting Austin. All the food we got was very delicious. Highly recommended to try this place out.
Possibly the best steakhouse in Austin.
Everything from the service to the drinks and food was amazing! I am not a huge bread eater typically but their bread was the best bread I've ever had. J carver's is a must while in Austin!
Super swanky spot.
Very dark and secluded. Perfect for a special night out. The food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable. I've never been to a restaurant where you get to pick out the knife you will be using for dinner. The sides are big enough to share and the potatoes were my favorite! Fish was buttery and delicious and we had a steak Oscar style (not pictured) that was excellent. I will definitely be back!
This place is my Jam! The jumbo garlic shrimp is out of
This place is my Jam! The jumbo garlic shrimp is out of this world. And we cannot forget about my favorite tequila. I can eat here every day.
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin I had high
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin I had high hopes for a memorable birthday celebration for my wife at J Carvers in downtown Austin, a city renowned for its vibrant dining scene. Regrettably, our experience was marred by a series of service failures and organizational mishaps that cast a shadow over the entire evening. Our reservation was initially delayed by 15 minutes due to "car traffic," an inconvenience we were willing to overlook, hoping for a delightful dining experience ahead. This understanding, however, was met with further disappointment as we were awkwardly positioned behind the bar, an area cramped and ill-suited for waiting guests, especially near dining patrons. This setup immediately made us feel overlooked and out of place, a sentiment that was reinforced when the head chef personally greeted every table but ours, rendering us invisible in our corner. The neglect extended to our service as my wife's simple request for a glass of wine was seemingly disregarded, with the wine never arriving and our server clueless about the order when we were finally seated -- a half hour later than promised. This was just the beginning of a night characterized by delays and disorganization, as even "simple" appetizers and mains took an inordinate amount of time to be served. To compound the frustration, our coffee, meant to accompany dessert, was forgotten until after we had finished our dessert and the bill had been prematurely presented. Despite our server's best efforts, who was the only semblance of a saving grace in an otherwise chaotic evening, we found ourselves repeatedly reminding and asking for items we had ordered, including basics like bread. The culmination of these issues was the difficulty in even settling the bill, a final testament to the disarray that defined our visit. The restaurant's gesture to comp my wife's $14 dessert, while appreciated, did little to amend the cumulative effect of the evening's disappointments. Considering the significant cost of a birthday dinner in downtown Austin, the value and experience we received were exceptionally poor. In a city teeming with exceptional dining options, our experience at J Carvers stands out for all the wrong reasons. This review serves as both a cautionary tale for potential patrons and a plea to the restaurant management to address the glaring deficiencies in service and organization that spoiled what should have been a joyous celebration. The first impression is indeed lasting, and unfortunately, J Carvers has left an indelible mark of dissatisfaction. For those seeking a special dining experience in Austin, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
A Birthday Dinner Letdown at J Carvers, Austin
I had high hopes for a memorable birthday celebration for my wife at J Carvers in downtown Austin, a city renowned for its vibrant dining scene. Regrettably, our experience was marred by a series of service failures and organizational mishaps that cast a shadow over the entire evening. Our reservation was initially delayed by 15 minutes due to "car traffic," an inconvenience we were willing to overlook, hoping for a delightful dining experience ahead. This understanding, however, was met with further disappointment as we were awkwardly positioned behind the bar, an area cramped and ill-suited for waiting guests, especially near dining patrons. This setup immediately made us feel overlooked and out of place, a sentiment that was reinforced when the head chef personally greeted every table but ours, rendering us invisible in our corner. The neglect extended to our service as my wife's simple request for a glass of wine was seemingly disregarded, with the wine never arriving and our server clueless about the order when we were finally seated — a half hour later than promised. This was just the beginning of a night characterized by delays and disorganization, as even "simple" appetizers and mains took an inordinate amount of time to be served. To compound the frustration, our coffee, meant to accompany dessert, was forgotten until after we had finished our dessert and the bill had been prematurely presented. Despite our server's best efforts, who was the only semblance of a saving grace in an otherwise chaotic evening, we found ourselves repeatedly reminding and asking for items we had ordered, including basics like bread. The culmination of these issues was the difficulty in even settling the bill, a final testament to the disarray that defined our visit. The restaurant's gesture to comp my wife’s $14 dessert, while appreciated, did little to amend the cumulative effect of the evening's disappointments. Considering the significant cost of a birthday dinner in downtown Austin, the value and experience we received were exceptionally poor. In a city teeming with exceptional dining options, our experience at J Carvers stands out for all the wrong reasons. This review serves as both a cautionary tale for potential patrons and a plea to the restaurant management to address the glaring deficiencies in service and organization that spoiled what should have been a joyous celebration. The first impression is indeed lasting, and unfortunately, J Carvers has left an indelible mark of dissatisfaction. For those seeking a special dining experience in Austin, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
I loved it here.
First, the ambiance is nice. Dark and mysterious with good music, but low enough volume to hear your friends. I had the crab cakes, oysters and short rib ravioli. Oysters were good, fresh and briny how I like them. Crab cake. You need to try it. It's blue crab and not lump, but has a GREAT flavor with hella crab and a nice crunch. The remoulade was also good without being overwhelming. Short Rib Ravioli is fragrant and savory. It's good and I recommend getting it as a side instead of the as a full dish. It's very rich so I think it's something to share as opposed to it being your full entree. Bartenders Jesse and James (Team Rocket) were very attentive and open to helping suggest drinks or tweak things based on preferences. I'd definitely comeback. Also. Make a reservation. Even for the bar. This place is booked and busy, baby. If you walk in, you might miss out. I was lucky enough that the amazing hosts and hostesses were able to squeeze me in for a limited time.
This was the nicest restaurant I've been at in a long time;
This was the nicest restaurant I've been at in a long time; really fortunate to have the opportunity to dine with them at a business event. Most folks got the filets and loved them, I ventured for the ravioli and was blown away. I've never tasted those flavors weaved together so wonderfully before. Must try. Godfather was a solid cocktail choice, while you take in the classic steakhouse scenery. Service was pretty good. If you hit quota or get your bonus, swing by.
Spent our fifth anniversary celebrating with J.
Carver. Located in the space previously housing Holy Roller, but redesigned into a chic, sophisticated dinner spot. If you love bourbon, exotic, expensive tequilas and rare, cultivated wine lists, the bar is your spot. Bring your black card though. The experience of having a 2 ounce pour of Remy Martin Louis XIII will set you back $600! There is a good selection of dry aged meats, fresh seafood and pastas to choose from, along with decadent side dishes for dinner. We decided on the burgundy escargot, covered in puff pastry. Heavy on the garlic butter, we found the dish flavorful and worth the calorie splurge. For dinner, we shared a 30 ounce bone in filet of beef tenderloin that was sliced and served with sizzling shallot butter. The meat was perfectly fork tender and melted in my mouth. The broccolini was roasted and dressed with lemon, grana padana and tomatoes and just perfection! We also had the puréed potatoes, also delicious and creamy. Every bite was amazing! For dessert, the restaurant gave us our choice of desserts to share and we chose the crème brûlée which was phenomenal! I have celebrated milestones, birthdays and anniversaries at many upscale eateries in this city, and I have to say, J. Carter's hit it out of the park in making us feel special and celebrated. There were fresh flowers and a nice card on the table when we arrived, we were wished well by several staff members. The amazing dessert was also a lovely end to our meal. The prices are high, but you're paying for the experience, and the caliber of food and service. It's worth it.
Excellent overall
This was an excellent meal. Service was great, but busy. We tried several different dishes. The pasta Bolognese was some of the best I've ever had. The steak was VERY good and, oddly, seems to be a better value in the filet size. The Halibut was just ok. The corn side was epic. Deserts were very good. Bring your checkbook. Worth it.
It's been a while since I've been to a nice upscale steak
It's been a while since I've been to a nice upscale steak house. After spending 3 years in NYC, I'm a bit spoilt when it comes to a good steakhouse. My colleague from work wanted to grab a good steak and this place came highly recommended by a bunch of folks. Getting a table reservation was tough so we had to make do with sitting at the bar. ++ Starting with the ambiance. This place looked every bit like the fancy NYC steakhouse that I've been used to. The clientele were definitely folks with relatively deepish pockets (not the folks you'd see at a Texas Roadhouse), and people either here on a date, couples or folks from business. ++ I'm still on an alcohol break, so I just had soda and bitters while my colleague had an old fashioned (it was some variant of that). He liked it and has ordered it before ++ We did 2 appetizers. The foie gras and the beef bone marrow. The foie grass was smooth, supple and buttery. It was gone in a quick moment. The bone marrow was probably the best I've ever had. I spread it on the bread and it just melted in my mouth. I'm literally salivating as I'm writing this ++ For the entre we did the Tomahawk steak. It took a while to show up, which in hindsight was a good thing since it gave us some time to let the appetizers digest. We had it medium rare, it was well seasoned , had the right amount of marbeling and was gone within 5 minutes. Overall this is a great place if money is not much of a concern and you want to enjoy a beautiful steak.
My husband surprised me with a reservation to J Carver's
My husband surprised me with a reservation to J Carver's for my birthday on the 2nd. I love the other sister restaurants, but had never eaten here before. We were greeted by Peter at the front and he was so kind and accommodating. We were led to our seat by another woman who took my coat for me. The vibes were already immaculate. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable, and truly a blast to be served by. I cannot seem to remember her name, though. We had a few courses, but we started off with the tuna tartare and that truly set the mood for how the night was going to go. It was flavorful and light. When it finally came time for our entrees, we ordered the pork chop and halibut. Both were incredible, but that pork chop has to have been the best pork chop I've ever had. We finished off with a creme brûlée, and the night was perfect. 10/10
Anniversary dinner
What else can I say but this restaurant is 5 star. The entrance to the rose, cards for our anniversary was a beautiful touch. Our server Ryan and everyone helping him was stellar. I even shook hands with the owner/chef. If you are ever in Austin you must try this place. Just fantastic!
Amazing place
Amazing place ! We are French and we have been there on August Very very good restaurant. As soon as we arrived, the welcome was wonderful. And dishes worthy of famous French cuisine: pan-fried foie gras, garlic bread, delicately spicy shrimp, incredibly tender and tasty beef. And we were also surprised by the quality of the wines that the sommelier had us taste before making our choice. a very good evening in an extraordinary place. Thanks Kim and John
Good, but Too Much Salt
First time here. Came to celebrate our anniversary. Just got back from visiting Atlanta and the Major Primo Restaurants there. So, J Carver has good, but not on par with Atlanta restaurants at a similar price point. I found the food WAY TOO SALTY. We had escargot which I felt was overwrought, and difficult to eat. Much prefer a simpler version. Plus, it was too salty. I had the Dover Sole with Crab, my husband had the steak with oysters, and we had the spinach side. Again, too much salt. The Belgian Chocolate Cake was Excellent. Service was Impeccable. Nice start for this restaurant, but Watch the Salt.
Yum!
Wonderful steaks. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend. The food was very delicious. Waiter was very pleasant.
DO NOT MISS THIS PLACE
FANTASTIC place for food, drinks, ambience and service, with the food being the headliner. EVERYTHING was wonderful, but especially recommend the lobster bisque with the puff pastry cap, the prime rib and mushroom bruschetta, and the gnocchi. Was almost too full to eat some of the wonderful steak (which you order by the ounce and they cut it up to share family style), but thank God I was able to find room for that, too. Unfortunately, the amazing desserts were just too much - the bread pudding looked incredible - but I couldn't have eaten another bite after the oysters, bisque, steak and sides... Not an inexpensive night, but was well worth it.
Best steak house experience.
The restaurant and servers went way out of their way to make our anniversary dinner exceptional. They had roses ready at our table and spent a lot of time talking to us. The food was amazing and the steak cooked perfectly prepared exactly as we requested. The whole dining experience was 10 out of 10 .
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0 views on my posted reservations
Any idea why my reservations have 0 views? Am I doing something incorrectly?
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Restaurants are cracking down on reservations posted on here
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I have been waiting for name transfer on my confirmed reservation for over 24 hrs and haven’t heard anything from anyone. Also need to ask for a special table. Dinner is tmrw night. Anyone?
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What does prepaid mean. Am I paying for the reservation and than a prepaid amount. I’m looking for joes seafood in dc. All the offers are pre paid amounts ?!!
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My funds from first transaction were supposed to be released today at 5:30 EST. Still showing in deposit account and not main balance
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I have some reservations coming up tomorrow that have gotten lots of views but haven’t sold yet. I haven’t made a sale yet since I just joined this week. I keep lowering the price, but am worried they won’t sell. How long did it take you to sell your first reservations? And did you have success being reimbursed by AT for no-show or cancellation fees? Just looking for a little reassurance. Thanks!
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How do I sell my when my related reservation’s restaurant does not exist on AT? Its listed as a hotel, but it also has a restaurant under the same name ‘Chiltern Firehouse’ in London
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I just bought a reservation, the money was taken from my Apple Cash. The reservation however does not show up in my portfolio
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I left my employer and need to change my email address for my account. How do I do this?
Give the best answerSeller with the Polo Bar reservation on 5/17 for 4 people
I am interested if you are willing to negotiate. Post on my wall if/when you see this.
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I have reservations!
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Hi everyone- I have made a couple of sales now and I am extremely disappointed.
I had money to transfer over that became available in my "traderpoints" section that has disappeared completely. its gone.
has this happened to anyone?
also- when I click the money pending, im unable to click my pending deposit account
so upsetting
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Hi, I have a reservation to Nobu Malibu, but since they don't do text or e-mail confirmations I haven't been able to get my reservation posted. I have posted a screen shot of the phone conversation on the listing, but it keeps getting rejected. If anyone has an idea how I can get it approved that would be much appreciated, thanks!
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How do I modify?! I am no longer traveljng that day but since the reservations opened up today someone grabbed it and is working on it for a month from now and i cant figure out how to and if i can modify the date!
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Ok - Newbie question here - I just purchased a reservation as a gift. How do I know/change the name on the reservation?
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Can anyone help with a reservation for Aroma (vis a vis from the Colosseum) in Rome?
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Can’t wait to last minute?!
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I posted a request for a reservation this Thursday between 6:30 and 8 pm and initially the potential seller said it would be fulfilled by today. Now they changed it that they will only fulfill it by 5pm that same day. Basically I would have an hour and a half to get to the restaurant. Is this allowed?
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Hi. Is today Cote reservation for 4people at 8:00pm - 9:00pm for indoors or outdoors?
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