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J Carver's, Austin, TX

J Carver's

4.9
4.9
2108 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals


J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.

In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows
2 people - 2 hours
3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes
4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes
6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes
8+ people - 3 hours

Please reach out to our reservationist for private dining.
We offer Valet at $12 daily

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Carver
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
  • Location
    509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

J Carver's's menu was last updated on 11/30/2022.

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What 2,108 people are saying

J Carver's 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Austin

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

  • Austin

    Steakhouse

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    Best Overall

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Best Service

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

  • Austin

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Carver's in Austin offers "amazing food" and "impeccable service" with an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Known for its "best steak by far" and "exceptional" culinary experiences, guests enjoy a mix of comfort foods and innovative dishes. With attentive staff and a personalized touch, J Carver's is "highly recommended" for both locals and visitors.

2,108 Reviews

  1. Dave VIP

    Las Vegas55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best of the best in everything, food drinks and service! Just a top notch experience.

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  2. Frank

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3rd anniversary dinner. Exceeded expectations. Justine went above and beyond with my requests and our server, Ryan, was outstanding. Food was really really good. Highly recommend for a special occasion. Thank you J Carver’s team.

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Carver’s is our favorite restaurant in Austin.. From cocktails to dessert it’s always a great experience….the service and attention to detail is extraordinary. Great energy from their team just makes your visit a pleasurable one!

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  4. Caitlin VIP

    Austin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is always spot on - wonderful team and the best bar seats in Austin! Not to mention the fabulous food. Remains one of the top dining choices in Austin!

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  5. Dave VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must stop n Austin that consistently delivers every time.

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  6. Neil VIP

    Austin33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and cocktails, outstanding service and great atmosphere.

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  7. Gabe VIP

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible tomahawk ribeye. Best sides in Austin. Phenomenal experience all around

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  8. John

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server gave us amazing recs for bars and things to do and recommended some of the best things to order and just the right amount of food.

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  9. Lynne VIP

    Austin145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Great service, food and ambience!

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  10. Fred VIP

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great lighting, great food. Eating at the bar was a great experience.

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FAQs

J Carver's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 782-0650.

J Carver's is rated 4.9 stars by 2108 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 86 times today
Google Map for J Carver's

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rio Grande and 6th street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer Valet parking in a garage for our guests $10. Valet is stationed right in front of the restaurant for your convenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Carver
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jcarveratx.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 782-0650
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at J Carver's offers an intimate dining setting elevated by an ultimate luxury experience. Perfect for family gatherings, business dinners, or any special occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Charles Lindberg: (512) 621-9000
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