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Address:
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Trace - W - Austin Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.traceaustin.com
Email: TraceAustin@Whotels.com
Phone: (512) 542-3660
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 11:00am, Saturday - Sunday: 7:30am - 10:30am
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm. Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Paul Hargrove
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Our Private Dining Room is located off the main dining room and is separated by a velvet curtain. This allows for complete privacy while enjoying the ambiance of the main dining room. We are available for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, as well as Saturday and Sunday Brunch. A/V and lighting packages available upon request.
Private Party Contact: Scott Darby (512) 542-3660

Getting there

Cross Street: 2nd Street
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet parking is available for $7 per car with validation.

A word from Trace - W - Austin

A journey for the avid culinary enthusiast, Trace is an enriching and authentic experience of the senses, capturing the character and personality of the locale. Our cuisine with a conscience is foraged, farmed, crafted, hunted and shared utilizing the freshest, peak-of-the-season local and… regional ingredients, supporting sustainable, renewable and organic food and beverage products.Continued

Trace - W - Austin

4.0

117 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

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105 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

105 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(51)
great for outdoor dining(43)
special occasion(39)

hot spot(37)
romantic(28)
vibrant bar scene(24)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (105)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great anniversary dinner at Trace

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/30/2011

2005

Dined on 12/30/2011

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first trip to Trace and the W Hotel. Every dish we had was excellent. The roasted beet salad as well as the barley risotto were great starters. My wife ordered the butternut squash ravioli and I had the salmon with kale - both very tasty. Dark Chocolate Pot De Crème was outstanding for dessert. We definitely will be going back."

Dined on 12/30/2011

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food we had was wonderful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food we had was wonderful and imaginative, but the menu badly needs expanding. Service was fantastic and warm."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great time during Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/26/2012

2005

Dined on 03/26/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a great time during Restaurant Week. Trying out the brunch at the end of April"

Dined on 03/26/2012

2005

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our second Easter brunch at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our second Easter brunch at Trace...and now a family tradition. Everything was wonderful!!!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful restaurant, great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wonderful restaurant, great menu catering to all tastes. Elegant without being stuffy. Great service. I highly recommend Trace."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Will recommend this restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Will recommend this restaurant to friends"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Absolutely the most overrated

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Absolutely the most overrated restaurant in Austin. 36 dollars for a leg quarter of burnt chicken. Are you kidding me"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was top notch (and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was top notch (and I know good service!) Great food, delicious drinks."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good but not

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was good but not special. The ambiance was very good, especially since the patio doors were open and it was evening so the tree lights were lit.Similar to many restaurants these days that serve small portions, you never get enough without spending a fortune. I don't mind spending money on good food with great atmosphere, but this trend of small portions gets tiring. So this comment is not so much about this restaurant as the trend in general for independent restaurants with chefs."