Goodall's Kitchen

Name: Goodall's Kitchen
Address: 1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX, United States, 78705
Telephone: (512) 495-1800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (379)

$30 and under

American

1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Goodall’s Kitchen offers a playful take on refined Texas cuisine served in an intimate setting within the distinguished Hotel Ella.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 495-1800
Website
https://hotelella.com/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 495-1800

Location
1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon High Tea Service
$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy delicious afternoon tea at Hotel Ella! Each tea tower comes with an assortment of sweet and savory bites, accoutrements and a glass of bubbles! Afternoon Tea reservations guarantee two hours of time to chat and relax with your guests. We look forward to hosting you!

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What 379 people are saying

Goodall's Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.3Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

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Goodall's Kitchen offers a "beautiful building" and "great food" with a "great outdoor terrace" that feels mansion-like. Despite some service inconsistencies, the ambiance and location near hotels and conference centers stand out. Afternoon tea and Valentine's events are memorable, with "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious food."

379 Reviews

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Ninel
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great outdoor terrace! Feels like you are in a mansion hehe. Highly recommend their chopped salad
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Dana
Austin2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was really bummed on the lack of service, especially since we were the only table for my daughters sixteenth birthday.
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Megan
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed brunch. It was cozy and quiet and the food was great.
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Susan VIP
Austin9 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a tough day at Goodall’s. Table for 6. Waited 20 minutes for water and then 36 minutes for our salads. I’m not sure what was going on in the restaurant but we eat there often and this was our first bad experience. Then, I clicked the link to get my car from valet, paid and went outside. The system wasn’t working and I waited another 10 minutes for my car. Hoping it was just a full moon or something!
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George VIP
San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food in fine. Service, however, is terrible. Mostly absent, as in not a single person on floor for 5-10 minutes at a time. When present, slow and not especially hospitable. Lunch menu was surprisingly limited, with a lot of heavy items that didn’t match the hot weather of the season. Can only recommend as a place you can always get a table in short order in a pretty environment, with two hours free valet parking.
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Phyllis VIP
Atlanta6 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were there for High Tea. I was expecting a special experience..instead it was chaotic.I When we arrived we were put in a room with the lunch crowd- which was noisy. Nothing special or serene. Our waiter acted as though he didn’t want to be there. After the lunch bunch left the wait staff and event coordinator took over the space to discuss a future event. Very loudly. The only thing good about the event was the tea. If you want special and relaxing go somewhere else!
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Alexandra
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful building, great food, close to other hotels and conference centers. Would recommend!
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Bria VIP
Austin2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This was hands down the worst meal I’ve had in years. Not only was the food overpriced, but it was also horribly cooked. We ordered a filet mignon medium rare, and it came out well done—dry, gray, and completely ruined. To make it even more insulting, it was served sliced, meaning the kitchen knew it was overcooked and still sent it out. We had to send it back because it was inedible. The sides? Absolutely flavorless and completely mismatched with the meal, like they were thrown together with zero thought. As if the terrible food wasn’t bad enough, the dining room felt like a walk-in freezer. We had to keep our winter jackets on the entire time, making the whole experience miserable from start to finish. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.
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Haley
Austin1 review
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My girlfriends and I went to Goodall's for an afternoon tea service to celebrate multiple birthdays. Unfortunately, we were completely underwhelmed by the food quality, paired with the price pp at $90 with added service fee. The tea sandwiches had clearly been made hours in advance and were left in a drafty container, as the ends of the bread and chicken salad were dried and curled. Even if they had been fresh, they lacked flavor and none of us could eat it. The cucumber sandwiches were ok, but again, curled and dried bread at the edges. We all agreed that the scones were the best part of the snack tier. These were probably homemade, the desserts were not. I would expect more for the beautiful location and hefty price.
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Bryan
Greater Boston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was awesome. Kitchen seemed to have trouble getting it out. Service was harried. They did comp our desserts to make amends. Then the cake was frozen. Heater was in the fritz. That being said I will go back because the food was awesome!
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Goodall's Kitchen is rated 3.6 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

1900 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78705

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Martin Luther King and Rio Grande
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available at the front of Hotel Ella.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hotelella.com/dining
Phone number
(512) 495-1800
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (512) 495-1800

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Goodall's Kitchen

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About this restaurant

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Afternoon High Tea Service

Private dining

Private Events

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What 379 people are saying

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