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Prélude, Austin, TX
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Prélude

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$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Mathew Peters, the first American to win the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in 2017, is bringing his culinary expertise to the heart of Austin with the opening of Prelude, an elevated cocktail bar and canapé lounge set in a historic home in West Austin. The space has a beautiful back lawn lounge with views of downtown Austin and private rooms throughout the house that can accommodate groups of 6-18 with private events options of groups up to 120 guests.

Prelude will offer a unique Austin experience, combining innovative cocktail creations with elevated small bites. The menu will feature a curated selection of small plates, designed to complement the bar programs signature cocktails and highlight Chef Peters' culinary artistry. Please note that our kitchen closes each evening at 10 pm.

Join Prélude during Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 pm for $2 oysters and drink specials.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matt Peters

From the OpenTable editors: Cocktails and canapés are the name of the game at Prélude, a sophisticated bar located in a historic Austin home. The only American to win the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, chef Mathew Peters applies that fine dining precision to playful dishes like corn hushpuppies with Iberico ham and black truffle sauce paired with clever cocktails like a tequila-forward highball topped with cornflakes and toasted rice.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 702-9150
  • Website
    https://www.prelude-austin.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com
  • Location
    707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    10th Street & West Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 177 people are saying

Prélude 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Austin

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prélude offers an enchanting ambiance, ideal for dates or gatherings with friends. Known for its "amazing cocktails" and exquisite French canapés crafted by Chef Matthew Peters, the venue is praised for its "exceptional service" and "beautiful atmosphere." The chic decor and attentive staff make it a standout cocktail experience in Austin.

177 Reviews

  1. Jamie VIP

    Austin19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    What a cute spot! The drinks and small bites were good. Apparently they were short staffed - it took 45 minutes to get our first drink. That was sort of a buzz kill.

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  2. Joyce

    Austin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to wait a long time for the drinks which were overpriced and not that good. Chicken nuggets had the consistency of McNuggets. Only good thing was the garlic sausage in brioche. Not worth the money

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  3. michelle VIP

    Palm Springs1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the decor and ambiance. The drinks were good, but the food was disappointing. Don’t recommend ordering the chicken nuggets or the sausage dish. Overall, I don’t think it was great value for the price, and I probably wouldn’t return.

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  4. Lilly VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all around! Excellent environment. Great service

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my newest favorite spots. Ideal for date night or drinks with the girls! Staff is extremely helpful and kind great experience! Excellent cocktail menu

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  6. Lance VIP

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Sat in the back lawn and enjoyed great cocktails and excellent light bites. Drinks comparable and maybe better than any of the nice places in austin. The food was a highlight for sure. The beef tartare and hamachi were very memorable. Could have lived without the club music.

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  7. Roger VIP

    Austin26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails with attention to detail and tasty twist on apps from oysters to nuggets

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  8. Michael VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, but had terrible experience with our server, Jonah. He was inattentive (had to flag other staff to order drinks after waiting - multiple times), asked him a question and his condensing response was…”Did you look at the menu?” and he was overall unfriendly. Was so bad we left $0.00 tip and noted our displeasure on the receipt. Today I found that this piece of work added $20 to our bill. We love this place and will definitely be back, but Jonah needs to go. Not sure if he or management are aware this is stealing!

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  9. Stacy VIP

    Dallas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside for the first time and it was lovely! Service was, as usual, outstanding. (Thank you Renata & Tim!) Have come to enjoy Prélude very much; it’s now a fave!

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  10. Sam202

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jazz night is an amazing way to spend your evening. Thank you to the whole prelude team for an amazing night!

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Prélude is rated 4.8 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Prélude

707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Street & West Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.prelude-austin.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 702-9150
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com
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