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Josephine House Dusk - Josephine House, Austin, TX

Josephine House

4.8 (1459)
$31 to $50
American
1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 503-8033
  • Website
    http://josephineofaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Steak Night at Josephine House

    Multiple dates available
    Steak Night at Josephine House
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What 1,459 people are saying

Josephine House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine House offers an intimate, neighborhood vibe ideal for special occasions or casual meals. Known for its "excellent food and service," this charming Austin spot features standout items like avocado toast and a "perfect steak night." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive staff," ensuring a delightful dining experience.
1,459 Reviews

  1. Christie

    Austin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing meal for our anniversary. Great staff and delicious food!

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  2. Chris VIP

    Houston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and even better service- wonderful neighborhood gem.

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  3. Elle VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adorable patio space, delicious food and the perfect spot for weekend brunch. The homemade marmalade was the best part of my meal.

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  4. Kris

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've dined at Josephine's often since living in Austin. It's a short walk from our home and we're happy to have a local restaurant that feels local with excellent food choices.

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  5. rob

    Austin14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! It’s quaint and romantic. We ordered the avocado toast which came with a huge 1” thick piece of toast - way more carbs / bread than I think makes sense for a healthy breakfast.

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  6. kadye

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation last minute for an outside table and was worried it would be too hot, but there was plenty of shade and even a fan. The food was delicious and our server was the sweetest! PS the green juice was the best green juice I’ve ever had.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Gaby VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience at Josephine House. We are new to the area and it is right in our neighborhood- what a treat!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kayla

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had brunch on the side patio, wasn’t too loud. The pancakes were amazing and steak was cooked to perfection. We also had a couple good cocktails. The espresso martini was wonderful. Definitely make a reservation or expect a decent wait.

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  9. Elizabeth VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, but the food was very mediocre for those prices. Also the restaurant had so many flies, gross

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  10. Patrick VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, ambience and everything else was perfect!

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Josephine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1459 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine House

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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