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CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek, Austin, TX

CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek

4.6
4.6
2670 Reviews
$30 and under
Steak
Our butcher is carving the freshest cuts. Our gardener tends our Farmshelf full of herbs. Our chefs prove how wood, live-fire, and smoke—with hand-craftmanship—can harmoniously meld every ingredient into an unforgettable creation. Our mixologists stand ready to serve innovation in a glass from classic to inspired. Our bartender pours wine from tap or bottle. And our pastry specialist smokes your sweet ending. Your daily celebration is here—at CARVE® American Grille. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual Friday lunch, or weekend family brunch, CARVE® up some time in this amazingly modern-rustic dining room complete with a vibrant bar and patio with hill country views. Everything about CARVE® is inspired by fresh and eclectic ingredients, with every dish reinventing the American grille experience. Come share in our heritage of flavor – your experience awaits!

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2 people

7:00 PM


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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

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

  • Phone number

    (512) 792-4450

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Rodney Horning

  • Private party facilities

    Business dinner, family get-together, graduation, wedding, shower? CARVE is your place to celebrate all of life’s important milestones. Let us know what you are planning and our sales team will respond with all the relevant details!

  • Private party contact

    Marin Miller: (512) 792-4450

  • Neighborhood

    South Austin

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Bone-in Caramelized Prime Rib $69/person

    $69.00 per person

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    CARVE’s 22 oz. Bone-In Caramelized Prime Rib, mesquite-fired and crusted, prepared to your preference from medium to well-done, then caramelized, topped with CARVE Steak Butter, and served with the Truffle Merlot Demiglace for $69/person (+tax & gratuity). Sides are available for an extra charge. A credit card is required to hold your DINE-IN reservation. If you need to cancel, please do so by June 16th to avoid a $15 per person cancellation fee.

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What 2,670 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Ordered a wellsone Steak it was bloody , the Took it back made it burnt
  2. PriyaT

    Austin

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    There were 2 of us on a Sunday evening; the place was full and noisy. We are familiar with the place and like their food a lot. Our waiter was very polite and professional however he had a lot of tables to wait on. As a result, our orders took forever to come. If you don’t mind waiting an hour 10 minutes for your steak, go for it.
  3. MattGreen

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very lively, borderline LOUD place, food and cocktails were good, service was very good! Not a fit if you want a quiet or romantic date though, its like a party in there. 😎

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded 1 day agoWe appreciate your feedback!

  4. MarshaG

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Will go back again soon. Try the 🍒 Cherries Jubilee

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded 1 day agoThank you for choosing CARVE!

  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived a little late but less than 15 mins late so we were seated immediately! The people in the restaurant were having a great time so the noise level was high. My date and I had a wonderful dinner and drinks. All dinner and drinks tasted unbelievably good and were at a great price! Our waiter was excellent! Overall a wonderful evening!! Can’t wait till we go again!!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded 3 days agoThank you for taking the time to let us know how we impressed!

  6. RVBC

    Austin

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Server was attentive although had to be reminded several times for requested items. We prefer Carve over Perry's for steak, but our steak on this visit lacked seasoning. Popovers and salads were delicious.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to come here last minute but made reservations. We were greeted and seated upon arrival. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. For appetizers we the shrimp then for my entreeI I had the redfish and Leon had the rib-eye with the whipped potatoes. The food was delicious. We decided to do the carafe of the Pinot Noir it was great. The ambience is nice and clean. We enjoyed our experience and look forward to coming back and try sitting outside for dinner.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded 3 days agoThank you for taking the time to share your feedback!

  8. Arif

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for a weekend brunch. Many hits here -- whipped mashed potatoes, benedict, mac and cheese among others. The migas were unexpectedly very tasty and well balanced. Service was outstanding and accommodating.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded 3 days agoThank you for choosing CARVE!

  9. TonyG

    Austin

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great dinner. Family get together. Service was fantastic. Food and wine were great. Bourbon list could use a few more allocated items in list for my taste but im splitting hairs.
  10. JohnC

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Be sure to ask for Jessie as your waiter. He was awesome!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for taking the time to let us know how Jessie impressed!

  11. JulieM

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for choosing CARVE!

  12. Gillum

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great experience at Carve. Peighton did a great job as server, and everything was timely and delicious. Absolutely will come again!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you for taking the time to let us know how Peighton impressed!

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic night at Carve! The food is always delicious and you couldn’t be happier with the staff! Stellar 5 star service!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We truly appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!

  14. KimC

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE THIS PLACE! FOOD, SERVICE, THE VIBE - PERFECT!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 21, 2023Thank you for the kudos! We truly appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!

  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food, plenty of choices for single servings, but seems to work better as a group. A bit loud, but good service

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023We appreciate your feedback!

  16. foodieatheart

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Wanted to like it more than I did. Have heard such good things. It took 45 minutes to receive our food and it was all cold. Service was spotty. Took awhile to get our check too.
  17. LaurenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for mother's day and were well taken care of by the whole staff. Hey made the whole experience seamless, especially Ashley as our server was so sweet and genuine, we would come back just to make sure she took care of us again. Josh is a great manager who was always around and checked on our table before we even knew what we needed, We did the 4 person platter and had great wine to go along with it. The platter was well WORTH it for the price. and the Lemon Bar dessert was astounding. 10/10 will be back.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023We truly appreciate you!

  18. MindySue12

    Austin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    we were seated outside and I wasn’t aware it would be outside
  19. MarieE

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Husband and I had the filets and they were on point! We shared mushrooms and Asparagus. We loved the mushrooms but the Asparagus was not impressive and lacked flavor. My daughter has the wagu meatloaf and was disappointed and it will not order it again. The seasoning was just weird. My mother in law couldn't say enough good things about the pot pie and my father in law raved about the fish and chips. Overall it was a great experience and we know when not to order next time
  20. 2tees

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant in Austin- always good service, delicious food, great variety and nice atmosphere We make it a point to go here as much as we can.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023We look forward to seeing you again soon!

  21. PatriciaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I had the vegan Salisbury steak and it was ok. My mom had the chicken dish which she said the chicken was tasty however she did not like the smashed potatoes. The appetizer, cauliflower cheese flat Bread was good but needed more marinara sauce on the side. The artichoke dip with chips was ok maybe needed to be accompanied with salsa. Didn't like that the water provided was room temperature and wasn't ice water.
  22. JanisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated Mother's Day at Carve and it was outstanding. The brunch item, the steak and egg po boy was so tender and flavorful that I will definitely order it again. The French dip and the ribs were also delicious. The only item that was not as good was the fish and chips. Loved the wedge salad and all the sides but have to say they have the best fries around.. And the cherries jubilee for dessert was so good and was flamed tableside! The cherries were Montgomery cherries and had just the right amount of tartness to match the Graham cracker crust and cream. We were seated on time and the staff was attentive and knowledgeable. It was a great meal for everyone.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for sharing your feedback!

  23. LynnD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, great experience overall!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for the kudos!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The cocktails and food were delicious! Great variety. There were 5 of us and we each had something different to drink and to eat and everyone thought their choice was excellent. We shared the bread tower which was also delicious. Our server, Robert, and all the staff were attentive and helpful. It was a little noisy and very cold inside but otherwise everything was superb. I would highly recommend Carve!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 17, 2023We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

  25. LorriL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks were amazing and our waiter was prompt and friendly

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 14, 2023We appreciate your feedback!

  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, environment, and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you for the kudos!

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tokyo

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    This was not our first visit to Carve, but it will be our last for awhile. We ordered the Redfish and a steak along with several side dishes. The outside of the redfish was tough and the fish was dry. The steak was ordered medium rare and came out rare. The noise is so loud that even at a small table for 4 I couldn’t hear the person next to me unless I leaned in. We also ordered a “Paloma” cocktail from the bar. I’m not sure what was in it, but it tasted like a splash of grapefruit juice and soda water. Carve should adopt the recipe from their sister restaurant, Perry’s, which has the Strait Paloma. It’s the best Paloma we’ve ever had.
  28. TriciaB

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best filet mignon! And the sides of corn brûlée and creamed spinach were excellent choices. We didn’t need it but we topped off the meal with chocolate cake!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you for choosing CARVE!

  29. MichelleD

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought friends here and they were blown away by how good EVERYTHING was. Thanks!!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 14, 2023Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we impressed!

  30. WilliamH

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    The staff is attentive and the food is great. Highly recommended.
  31. Burningcinder

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    The food was very good but when the waitress brought the check she added 20% tip for herself. Our party consisted of 5 adults and two children. The website for carve says parties of 8 or more would have 20% gratuity added automatically. Our group was clearly not 8 people even counting the two young children. It put a damper on our enjoyment of the evening. I might have given her the 20% anyway but to have her take it on herself to add it in was a bit much. She clearly didn’t like it when I asked and said she would take it off but at that point I said just leave it. So if you go be sure to check your charges!!!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    Medium well steak served body rare twice. Heirloom tomatoes were uneatible they were so hard. Room was so loud we couldn’t even hear the waiter… too start.
  33. JeffR

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleased with the food selection and the quality/taste of all of the food that we ordered. It was a birthday occasion and our server was attentive and made us feel special. Food came to the table promptly even though the restaurant appeared to be busy. Well done.

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you for choosing CARVE to celebrate!

  34. CPAUS

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    We went for lunch with my husband and daughter. We had a reservation at 12:30, the waitress kept running around not getting our order or drinks. Finally, the manager gets our order. 1:08 we still had no food. We ordered 1 burger, 1 Caesar salad and 1 avocado/tomato salad. Burger was good. Caesar salad it’s hard to eat: big lettuce leaves and bread sticks that you kind of looks like they throw all the ingredients for you to prepare it. My avocado salad was ridiculous: 1/2 avocado and 1 small tomato sliced in 4. The avocado was too overripe and the tomatoes were hard with no flavor, at $13 it’s not at all what I expected. The place is so loud you can’t hear anyone. Instead of apologizing, the waitress just screamed from another table: food will be right over. I will get better service at Waterloo at half the price. Then, she rushed to take all the food away while my husband was still eating. I love the place’s ambiance but the service and food are poor although they look good on their website.
  35. KarenF

    Austin

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had requested a table where our 2yo could be contained a bit. And the staff did a great job accommodating us in the private dining room. What a great treat for us all! The best thing, though, was the service we got from Chelsea. She did an exceptional job helping our group of 8 with recommendations, wine and food. Everything was perfectly timed and wonderful. It’s clear that she TRULY loves her job and it shows. Major kudos to Chelsea!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you for sharing your kind words! I will surely pass along the kudos to Chelsea and the onsite team!

  36. LorenaH

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience1
    Food was outstanding, service was great, restaurant is beautiful. But the lack of acoustics is terrible, the restaurant is EXTREMELY loud, which makes it uncomfortable & difficult to have a conversation and honestly doesn't invite you to stay after your meal. Way too loud. This is so easily fixable, hopefully it will get done.
  37. BrettS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The main issue started with the hosts, I had a reservation, arrived 15 minutes early and was sat 10 minutes later than my reservation. At least a dozen parties showed up and were sat in the time I was waiting…hostesses were extremely rude also. Server was good, not great. We received water quickly but waited another 10 minutes to give our drink order when she came back. Food was great as usual at Carve (I’ve been there about 10-12 times). Although, our steaks came out rare and had to be sent back.
  38. Shaula

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was REMARKABLE and service was great. Very consistent every time we've gone. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend them for special occasions if you want it to feel a little extra "special". I noted in our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary. The notes don't get checked here. The staff also didn't create any conversation about why we were there. It's an AMAZING spot for dinner or a date though!
  39. PamP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our appetizer was late coming but management made it good and comped the appetizer. Adam Treat is the best waiter. Ask for him!

    CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekResponded on May 9, 2023We truly appreciate your feedback!

  40. Rond

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience1
    Great food and service. Not appropriate for a quiet or romantic dinner. As another comensal said it is a "in and out" atmosphere.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek using the Order Online button. CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 792-4450.

CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek is rated 4.6 stars by 2670 OpenTable diners.

CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek

7415 Southwest Pkwy, Austin, TX 78735

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    South Austin

  • Hours of operation

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

  • Cuisines

    Steak, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Rodney Horning

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 792-4450

  • Private party facilities

    Business dinner, family get-together, graduation, wedding, shower? CARVE is your place to celebrate all of life’s important milestones. Let us know what you are planning and our sales team will respond with all the relevant details!

  • Private party contact

    Marin Miller: (512) 792-4450

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