Hestia

Name: Hestia
Address: 607 W 3rd St. Suite 105, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 333-0737
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1514 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Grill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 333-0737
Website
http://www.hestiaaustin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Fink

Location
607 W 3rd St., Suite 105, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Nueces Street
Parking details
Valet is available Friday and Saturday for $10. Parking is free for the first 2 hours in the Third and Shoal garage in our building, bring your ticket in for validation. Otherwise, street parking throughout the area.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kampachi*$20.00
carrot, turmeric, charred cucumber
Wagyu Beef Tartare*$22.00
horseradish, grilled mushrooms, mushroom miso lavash
Blistered Carrots$16.00
mole spice, coffee shoyu, aji amarillo
Pan de Cristal$18.00
smoked maitake rillette, orange pâte de fruit
Smoked Beet$15.00
blackened shallot, puffed emmer, grapefruit
Scallop*$28.00
beef tallow, turnip kosho, mushroom gelèe
Kaluga Caviar Service*$95.00
burnt grain custard, crème fraîche, fermented green garlic waffle

Entreés

Halibut$46.00
charred bok choy, smoked brown butter, trout roe
Berkshire Pork Chop*$48.00
embered zucchini, lactic green tomato, blackened chili honey
Red Ranger Chicken$38.00
braised fennel, grilled radish, turnip soubise
Dry Aged 8oz Texas Wagyu Bavette*$65.00
roasted sunchokes, braised greens, jus
Maitake Mushroom$34.00
red currant & pepita gremolata, sweet potato, brunost
Dry Aged 12oz Texas Wagyu Ribeye*$115.00
braised cabbage, blue cheese espuma

What 1,514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Innovative
Austin
Contemporary American
Austin
Innovative
Austin
Contemporary American

1,514 Reviews

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Hannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely experience! I went for a solo birthday dinner and the team at Hestia took the best care of me. Everything tasted and looked incredible—perfect temperatures, balanced flavors, just completely delicious. Shoutout to Becky, Paige, and Ruben who (along with so many others!) made my evening really beautiful.
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Anonymous
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative, delicious food with great staff!
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jackl
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience5
Overrated oversalted. Wants to be Michelin but wine service is a 0 and service enthusiasm is tired. Hate saying this but if you have such a beautiful restaurant and idea, just execute better. You are so close. Will not go back nor recommend.
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HoomanL
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, super tasty dishes, thank you so much.
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Gregs
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for our truly amazing dining experience. Though Tori wasn't our primary waiter, she was the person who took most care of our table. She was engaging, enthusiastic, present and helpful. The dinner was better because of her. The food was outrageously great. Why anyone would ever eat at a steakhouse when you could get so much better at Hestia is beyond me. For me this is the best restaurant in Texas.
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Rachel
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in austin. Did the prefixe and it’s $$$ but fun and delish
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Crepes
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding as was the service! This is a real gem and a well managed restaurant who really care about their customers!
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Anonymous
Austin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience3
Fine place, but not worth the hype or the price... which, at the price point you'd expect good service. Though our "server assistant" (the person with the water who cleared the dishes and stuff) was just fine, our server himself was an easy two out of five. We sat for a good 10 minutes before he strolled on over (the restaurant was not busy) and gave this weird false-feeling speech about how excited he was that we were there that evening and blah blah... I am sure he was behaving within the restaurant's modus operandi, however it was really annoying and contrived. We ordered (fancy diner food, the entrees especially), and then proceeded to be visited 8 other people who were not "our server" before he magically reappeared to drop off the check. It's a pretty restaurant in a neat part of town, but the whole experience was fine at best and meh overall
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The service was incredible !! Our servers were so kind, and made sure our anniversary dinner was very special. We did not order the tasting menu, and instead ordered separate entrees. The entrees were pretty salty. The pork chop seemed slightly undercooked and the mushroom was burnt. However, the appetizers were good and so were drinks. This is a nice place to take someone out on a date :) I would go back to try the tasting menu
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Debtini
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic service and incredible seafood!!! Also the Kakigori dessert, was truly unique and delicious! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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LizT
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Went here for an anniversary and did the tasting menu. It was too loud to have a conversation with someone two feet away. At this price point please, Hestia, get some sound dampening
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Perhaps the best restaurant in Austin. Every dish was spot on. Next time will try the tasting menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Texas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently one of the best restaurants in Austin. Both service and food exceed expectations.
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gjk3
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent top to bottom - some of my best bites of 2023
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marcm
Miami
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the staff was excellent!!
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hellotiffany
Austin
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
Very loud. Very expensive for that kind of experience. $700 before tax and tip for 2 x chef tasting menu. Scallops were amazing.
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AKB304
Columbus
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an experience. I chose Austin for our girls trip specifically to visit Hestia. The service and food is wonderful. The scallops transported me to another realm. We order the bites (caviar and crab tart) THREE TIMES because we couldn’t get enough.
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wickinvail
Denver
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many have recommended Hestia as one of the best restaurants in Austin. After my experience there this week, I have to agree wholeheartedly. The ambience, service, food… Was phenomenal. We are excited about our next return, and would highly recommend to everyone looking for exquisite experience.
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Sam202
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hestia is always our go to for a special occasion. Jackson is the man and always takes the best care of us! Thank you for another incredible evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Imaginative and utterly delicious food. Incredibly thoughtful and superlative service. Outstanding on every level.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, that’s so much to all the staff
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CristinaA
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, food and service. We loved the restaurant, the valet service, the food was sophisticated and delicious! So many delicate and rich flavors combined to create a culinary work of art. We truly enjoyed our dinner and our time at the restaurant. Our servers took care of every little detail. Great experience.
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JulieV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an amazing dinner experience. The food was exceptional, delivering tastes that I have not had before.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very creative food and wine pairing , great service.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
The focus of the menu seemed to be more about presentation and less about taste. Appetizers are tiny… which would be fine if the taste was exquisite, but we were very underwhelmed to say the least. After a pricey dinner we left hungry and unsatisfied.
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JessE
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was. Everyone was helpful and kind and informative. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it a special occasion
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tmchoe
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A savory gem in Austin!! It was my husband’s first time and my second time here. It was such a food adventure! Walking in you smell the smokiness of the wood and ingredients in the ovens. Since the menu changes with the season and food at the farms, we ordered a few items I loved, like the crab tarts and scallops. Crab tart is one per order and it’s suggested to eat the whole thing at once. The scallop was cooked to perfection while the sauce/gelee melted in your mouth. We ordered the Pan de Cristal (Spanish sourdough bread) was served with two loave pieces and a mound of sweet and salty butter. Then there was the Halibut and Pork Chop as the mains. The technique used to cook the halibut is so unique, as they raise it above to slow cook. But, the real star was the brown butter sauce with roe. So delicious! My husband ordered the Pork Chop and ate it to the bone. Dessert was a perfect pairing to the heaviness of dinner. We finished with the sourdough ice cream. It was such a unique and flavorful ending to our meal. Our servers were Alexis and Becky(?) and they were knowledgeable, fun, and so engaging. They were amazing! A perfect night!
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RachelO
Houston
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food and service. Everything we had was flavorful and unique. A true experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience1
Very underwhelmed and not worth the $. Older clientele as well.
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MisterSerious
San Francisco
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Several dishes have an unexpected sour flavor note, so be prepared for adventurous ingredients and prep. The menu is surprisingly short given the size of the kitchen and staff. The restaurant is loud, owing to the trendy use of hard surfaces everywhere as well as the general propensity of Americans to yell at one another at the table. Our service was too intrusive; sorry, but I don’t want to be the server’s new BFF, just clear information about the dishes, attention to requests concerning the order of courses, and well timed changes of serving ware. I wouldn’t order the brunelo dessert again; the chocolate mousse was not a key ingredient. To the staff’s credit, they removed the charge for it. Upon arriving home, we realized that our hair and clothes smelled of smoke, so don’t wear something that you’re not ready to wash or dry clean later. Overall, a little too edgy for my taste, but lots of others seem to love it.
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DavidH
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, a wonderful warm greeting and experience on our special day. Leisurely pace of the evening with marvelously prepared dinner items not to be found anywhere else. Our very special go-to dining experience in Austin
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Gary
Austin
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
I've been here many times and must say the food is exceptional and the service is impeccable. Even the tasting menu with wine pairing is wonderful. But something must be done about the level of noise inside of the establishment because it's difficult to even hear someone at your table. Then you have everyone yelling which makes it even worse inside the restaurant. The establishment needs to invest in some acoustic panels on the walls and the ceilings to deaden some of the noise. Thank you...
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BenjaminC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience4
Wife and myself scheduled an anniversary dinner to celebrate our love for each other. With excitement when sat down and order a few smaller dishes to get started. Starting with an amuse and it wasn’t very memorable especially for the price. Our first small plate came and it was a crudo dish. Though it looked great the dish quickly feel apart. The Kanpachi was warm with no acid and no sign of salt anywhere. This dish made us nervous of what was to come. The second dish took forever to hit the table. It was the wagyu tartar but was too much to choke down we both took a taste to be instantly disappointed it was beyond warm again no salt and was over bloody. A complete disaster. We didn’t touch the dish and being our anniversary I couldn’t say anything to the server because my wife asked me not to us trying to make the best out of our anniversary. The scallop arrived next and it was completely way over salty. Obviously at this point we knew the kitchen was blowing it. They don’t even know how important getting seasoning down. To say we our foodies is an understatement. We both are industry veterans so not sharing our anniversary dinner demise would be a disservice. To acknowledge someone’s anniversary is nice but to acknowledge it and still not be aware enough to do something for them is sad. The meal was more than a let down and had the preexisting dishes been ok we would’ve ordered a lot more. When we asked for the check it was presented with an extra glass of wine that wasn’t order. The server removed it but never acknowledged the dishes weren’t consumed. She played it to safe. Never even asking how was the dish for any course.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hestia is hands down the best place to eat in Austin. The food is art and the service is unmatched. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. Every time I go here is an amazing experience.
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Ryan
Monterrey
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I had a great experience at Hestia. The menu is pretty good but wasn't my style of food. Service was excellent and the ambience was a little loud. Overall we had a good experience but I probably won't go back.
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FrancoisC
Austin
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service are really awesome. We just did not enjoy the noise level, too high for us, especially when it’s due to the music and not the other customers. For a restaurant of this caliber this should really be improved.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a wonderful date night at Hestia on Friday. Paige & Becky were absolute dolls & guided us through the menu with care—huge kudos to them for making our first dining experience here so great! Highlights were the oysters, scallops, halibut, and sourdough ice cream—just YUM.
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AndreaT
Corpus Christi
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, food was delicious. The heirloom tomatoes and the halibut were amazing!!! Great service and atmosphere!!! Loved it!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great addition to the Austin dining scene. From the hostess to the sommelier to the dessert, and everything in between, Hestia checks all the boxes of a sensational dinner experience. Three guys out for a good time and we all agreed this was a five star night. One had chicken, one fish and one had steak, each one prepared beautifully. Sam, the sommelier, selected a Spanish wine for us that worked with each dish. The heirloom tomato salad was so good, we ordered an extra one. The charred bread was fabulous accompanied by a unique, soft fresh butter. The fresh peach dessert with sourdough ice cream was as delicious as it was creative. Go for the ambiance return for the food, you can’t miss at Hestia.
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DeniseR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to do the tasting menu and we were NOT disappointed! Not only was the food incredibly exciting, unique and delicious, but the staff were incredibly knowledgeable on EACH element. Hands down the most incredible meal of my LIFE!!!!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hestia is rated 4.8 stars by 1514 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

607 W 3rd St., Suite 105, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

Cross street
Nueces Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available Friday and Saturday for $10. Parking is free for the first 2 hours in the Third and Shoal garage in our building, bring your ticket in for validation. Otherwise, street parking throughout the area.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Fink
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hestiaaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 333-0737

Hestia

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Scallop

Halibut

Berkshire Pork Chop

Menu

Snacks

Smoked Crab Tart$8.00

Buckwheat Cookie*$12.00

Oysters*$26.00

Small Plates

Kampachi*$20.00

Wagyu Beef Tartare*$22.00

Blistered Carrots$16.00

Pan de Cristal$18.00

Smoked Beet$15.00

Scallop*$28.00

Kaluga Caviar Service*$95.00

Entreés

Halibut$46.00

Berkshire Pork Chop*$48.00

Red Ranger Chicken$38.00

Dry Aged 8oz Texas Wagyu Bavette*$65.00

Maitake Mushroom$34.00

Dry Aged 12oz Texas Wagyu Ribeye*$115.00

What 1,514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Hestia restaurant rated?

Is Hestia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information