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Name: Lenoir Restaurant
Address: 1807 S 1st St 0, Austin, TX, United States, 78704-4251
Telephone: (512) 215-9778
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Lenoir Restaurant

4.6

508 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Lenoir Restaurant is a community-first restaurant that focuses on the culinary culture of Texas. This restaurant was opened in January of 2012 by a husband and wife duo of Jessica Maher and Todd Duplechan. The menu is stocked entirely of ingredients that are grown or made locally. Dining is done in a communally at Lenoir in that all of the tables are large benches. Guests are likely going to sit next to someone they don't know, which encourages people to make new friends and meet their neighbors. Lenoir's menu changes seasonally depending on what is growing in Texas at the time. Guests are the restaurant are presented with a three-course prix-fixe menu when they sit. Each course has roughly ten options for guests to choose from, thus allowing them to mix and match a meal that will suit them best. Menu items include kazu-roasted parsnips, rice-crusted whitefish and berbere-smoked chicken

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Phone number
(512) 215-9778
Website
http://www.lenoirrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Todd Duplechan
Private party facilities
Private dining is available in our wine garden and private dining room. Limited set menu required along with a deposit. Please submit a booking inquiry via our website for more details.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 215-9778

Location
1807 S 1st St, 0, Austin, TX 78704-4251
Neighborhood
Austin
Cross street
Annie / Mary
Parking details
Limited parking available, with some available street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Special attention should be paid to the neighbors needs, though.
Entertainment
Small, acoustic bands play from time to time. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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508 Reviews

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Dobby
Austin
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gift card from a foodie brought us to Lenoir, but our experience there will take us back again. The staff were delightful, the room was charming, and then the food was amazing. I came home wanting to recreate a couple of the delicious combinations. It was a very satisfying experience overall.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lenoir has been so consistently great through the years. This visit was to celebrate my wife's birthday, and the service was top-notch and the food refined and thoughtful. My wife has an unusual allergy to fenugreek, and they've always been very accommodating and educated about the menu.
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KatK
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was perfect for an intimate girls' night. We loved the food, the service, and ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite In the neighbourhood
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were phenomenal and patient, the food was mind blowing. I discovered my new favorite wine and got to blow out a birthday candle surrounded by chocolate 🍫. We had just left Uchi and showed up to our reservation hours late becise I was determined to visit. We had too much to drink and cut ourselves off, but the staff were really kind with us and tolerated our happy celebration as we were the last table of the night on a Tuesday. The fried quail was my favorite and the dessert with cheese I refused to share.
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SherryB
Los Angeles
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
Delicious, inventive food! Only weak spot in our meal was dessert, which was a bit uninspired (especially when compared with the excellence of everything else). We had a raw tuna appetizer which was delectable - very fresh, just the right amount of spiciness, and the "Texas bean salad" which was fantastic & artfully served. We also had the rice crusted fish - again, excellent, delicious, inventive and just about perfect. Nice accompaniments & a little bit of spice made it quite enjoyable and different (in a good way). For dessert we had strawberry pie which was really a mixed berry tart served in what felt like a pre-fab pastry shell - nothing special in terms of fruit and the pastry was tough. We also had the carrot cake which really should have been called a peanut cake - NOT what a carrot cake fan would be looking for. We were sorry we didn't have the cheese course instead, since given the terrific savory food items we enjoyed, we're sure it would have been great. Both desserts came with small, tasty gelato scoops. The wine list is large enough and more or less reasonably priced (comparable to other restaurants of this caliber). The ambiance is lovely, with a ring of tables for 2 or 4 surrounding a "community table" that seats maybe 10 or 12. Rustic, with backless stools at the community table which have a handy "shelf" great for stowing your handbag or scarf. The outdoor garden is a terrific place to wait, and the service is VERY warm, friendly, experienced and attentive. Overall, this place could be a total 5 star restaurant if they'd improve the desserts to match the rest of the experience, in my humble opinion.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Awesome food. Tasting menu, and portions were small but it was top notch. Will save this restaurant for future special occasions
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TonyD
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic as was the service, I liked their approach and the atmosphere of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2017
overall3food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. Small dishes, but after 3 you feel like it's enough. The only thing was that we felt it was way over priced
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Eclectic menu and cozy group seating. Not a good choice for intimate atmosphere but the food was excellent and artfully prepared.
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foodeater
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience4
Did not enjoy the communal table.
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ctct
Portland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good service and tasty food. Out of the way place. Don't let external appearance fool you. Cozy interior. Our best meal in austin.
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DugieG
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The setting is very cozy and warm and the food was outstanding. Great for foodies. Great for fine dining, without being stuffy. First class menu choices.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, we were happy with our Lenoir dining experience. Great service, creative and tasty dishes (as a table of 4 we had one of each dish) and cozy atmosphere.
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kellys
Atlanta Metro
28 reviews
vip
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2016
overall3food3service5ambience5
Very foodie oriented. Small portions. Untypical flavors. Prefix menu $45 three courses.
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flydogsurf
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really unique, charismatic and pleasant dining experience. The outdoor bar area is also fabulous!
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tallyho
Kansas City
349 reviews
vip
5.0
349 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. This place is very unique in atmosphere and food. The food was succulant and the dining room intimate. Not a place for those who want privacy as there is a good chance you will be dining elbow to elbow with strangers. We loved it as we met a very handsome couple from Minneapolis who were engaging. The servers are knowledgable, not intrusive, and fun. If you are a foodie, this is a must on your Austin check list. You will leave happy and full!
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eaterD
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lenoir is one of the best price-quality restaurants in Austin. The chef, Todd, creates seasonal high quality dishes. The $45 prix fixe is a real bargin. Chris Kelly is a knowledgeable sommelier with creative as well as traditional wine choices and, as we sat at the bar, professional and still warm and charming. What a treat! A go-to place in this foodie city.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lenoir delivered on a romantic birthday dinner for my sweetheart who isn't much into seafood but loves good food. His British palate makes him more a lamb potatoes kind of guy in my mind, so the explosive unique tastes of Lenoir I think surprised him. It was delicious and French/Fusion inspired. He even enjoyed the one seafood dish in the 3 course plus dessert menu we ordered. Lenoir's great service and special birthday note also made the dinner quite a special evening.
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JaneM
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lenoir was amazing! I took my mom here for her birthday. We had a great time, the restaurant was very comfortable and the food was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! We were blown away by Lenoir, such a wonderful spot!! Amazing food, AWESOME waiter, and a lovely wine list. Will absolutely return. Their vintage cutlery and plates are a fun touch.
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DavidM
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner for my daughter and son in law. Excellent service. Creative well executed cuisine. Nothing run of the mill about it. Would definitely go back.
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floridanativ
Phoenix
113 reviews
vip
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were amazing, the menu is really unique. A must eat at in Austin.
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ggc69
Austin
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here and we will definitely return! Our server could not have been nicer. We enjoyed the prix-fixe menu and delicious wines. Our favorites were the pistachio -crusted snapper, marinated goat in a delicious crepe and the flavor explosive dessert - dark chocolate tart with butternut squash center and nutella/caramel drizzle!! Capping off the evening with the dessert Tannat wine was just the right touch!!! The wine garden is simply beautiful and so inviting.
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Jesse
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Lenoir. We'd only been once before years ago, but my wife remembers one of her 5 courses from 5 years ago and was the sole reason we chose to spend our 9th year wedding anniversary with the staff. The food was wonderful, the server Nick was friendly, warm, and present, and our experience went very smoothly. It will be a fond memory in both of our hearts. Jesse
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AmyP
Austin
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2016
overall3food2service5ambience5
Not vegetarian friendly, although I was told before going it would be. The waiter said the chef would make a "special" plate for me. I ended up with 3 okra sliced in halves, 4 carrot slices in a spicy sauce on a plate...it was tasty but for the $45 cost, not enough flavor in the world to make it worth the cost. left hungry and went to Torchys for a taco.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find. As per the norm for me, I bounce Open Table reviews off of Yelp and both vehemently approved of this restaurant. The staff is great, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant. At 45 per person for a three-course meal, it's at or even slightly lower than what I would expect to pay elsewhere for similar setting and menu complexity. If I ever find myself in Austin again, I'll gladly be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lenoir was quite a refreshing experience compared to restaurants I've tried for dates recently. Everything about the place screams unique and fun. The food throws a surprising twist your way blending flavors you wouldn't think of mixing well and making it work wonderfully. Their wine pairings were also fantastic.
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MaryC
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food, had a wonderful time
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fooddealfinder
Austin
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without question Lenoir was nothing short of fabulous! The selections were varied and the care with preparation and presentation was unparalleled. It is worth every penny, especially for an anniversary.
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Nessia9
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
this place is absolutely magical! Great spot for a special dinner, date, bday etc. The food is inventive , the ambiance is lovely and the staff are friendly and attentive. It's a small intimate space w very unique decour.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Loved every dish. Creative and delicious. Still talking about the food a week later!
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tamara
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of THE BEST restaurants that i have found in Austin. Very European feel ( i actually brought a guest from Europe that night and she loved it!! What a gem
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Pleasant
New Orleans
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
We met friends in Austin and we suggested Lenoir based on reviews in Open Table. We were not disappointed! The location is a challenge and the parking is difficult, but it is well worth the extra effort. The plates were well conceived and delicious. The combinations of fresh, locally sourced ingredients (from figs to quail) were creative, unexpected, and terrific. We have spent many evenings in New Orleans and now our standard of comparison is "is this restaurant NOLA quality?" The unqualified opinion of Lenoir is: yes this restaurant could compete with the best in New Orleans.
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BobbieH
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining experience was outstanding. Food creative and excellent. Love the menu concept utilized by resturant.
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Jdallas
Dallas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places in Austin. I love the patio and the ambience of the place is incredible. Consistently good and inventive food. Service exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is a 3 or 4 course meal Portions are larger than a true tasting As a foodie would prefer perhaps 6 or 7 small bites of some the 12 items offered
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is inventive and the flavors exciting. The only thing is that the habanero noodles can be overwhelmingly spicy. The butternut squash soup was deliscious, the shrimp dish had so many flavor levels that we couldn't stop talking about it. The plating is very well crafted in all the dishes. The service is warm yet professional. The decor is crazy cool. The atmosphere is intimate but not too stuffy. And Nick the cook with the tattoos rules like He-man!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Amazing delicious creative dishes beautifully presented with friendly service. However things could have been paced in a more leisurely fashion. This is a restaurant where you would like to savor the experience. High tables are not the most comfortable. You get the feeling they might be subtly encouraging people to keep tables turning over.
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AshleyP
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience3
My one disappointment was that we had a reservation, yet were seated at the bar, which has hideous decor. It was late and there were plenty of open 2 tops from which to take in the better part of the decor and would have made for a much better experience as it was a special date.
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1807 S 1st St, 0, Austin, TX 78704-4251

Additional information

Cross street
Annie / Mary
Neighborhood
Austin
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Limited parking available, with some available street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Special attention should be paid to the neighbors needs, though.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Duplechan
Entertainment
Small, acoustic bands play from time to time. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lenoirrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(512) 215-9778
Private party facilities
Private dining is available in our wine garden and private dining room. Limited set menu required along with a deposit. Please submit a booking inquiry via our website for more details.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (512) 215-9778

Lenoir Restaurant

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Menu

Three-Course Prix-Fixe Menu

Field

Herb Labneh*

Kabocha Chawanmushi

Black Garlic Pasta

Sea

Olive Oil-Cured Fish*

Smoked Fish Spanakopita

Red Rice-Crusted Fish

Land

Roasted Hen

Lamb Sausage

Beet-Glazed Pork Belly

Dream

Meyer Lemon Steam Bun

Butternut Chocolate Tart

Spiced Apple Clafoutis

Happy Hour

Snacks

Smoked Fish Salad

Cornmeal Hush Pups

Roasted Cauliflower

Wines

Cava (Rosé) Suriol Brut Nature, Penedés, Spain 2012

Malvasia Fina, Arrojo, 'Vinho Branco', Douro, Portugal 2013

Alicante Nero, Ampeleia, 'Unlitro', Costa Toscana, Italy 2015

Grenache, Morel, 'Signargues', Côte Du Rhône Village, France 2012

What 508 people are saying

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