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Ranch 616, Austin, TX

Ranch 616

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4.7 (1591)
$31 to $50
Southwest
616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country.

"The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.

Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    7th and Nueces
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,591 people are saying

Ranch 616 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ranch 616 is an iconic Austin eatery known for a "great vibe" and "amazing food." Standout dishes include the "Divorced Quail" and "fried oysters." The "Ranch Water" is a must-try. While some mention noise levels and service inconsistencies, others praise the "exceptional service" and "spectacular food." Perfect for brunch or a memorable night out.

1,591 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. We sat on the patio and had great service

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  2. Mark VIP

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my longtime Austin favorites. We held a business anniversary luncheon there with spectacular food and such a great setting.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Taylor

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing crab cake and biscuits and gravy! Good service and such cool decor inside the restaurant! Our family loved it for Easter brunch!

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  4. Sal

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. It's got an amazing vibe, good food, and great service. I've always eaten here at lunch and had no idea HOW LOUD it would be on a Friday night. That's my only negative on my recent visit. You should check it out. If you're hard of hearing, then go for lunch. 😉

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  5. Kenny VIP

    Springfield6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location and food and service was great! Would definitely recommend.

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  6. Maureen

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous team and great food & drinks! Highly recommend the red snapper dish - great experience!!

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  7. Angel

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall wasn't bad, just expected more. Probably more of a happy hour spot to get your bang for your buck.

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  8. Amy

    Austin3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a busy day, food was cold and service was slow

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  9. Linda

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing food!! We will be back for sure.

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  10. Raymond VIP

    Oklahoma City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food for a group of six all from out of state!

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FAQs

Ranch 616 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 479-7616.

Ranch 616 is rated 4.7 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Ranch 616

616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th and Nueces
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southwest, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
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