wink

Name: wink
Address: 1014 North Lamar Blvd. Ste. E, Austin, TX, United States, 78703
Telephone: (512) 482-8868
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2195 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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How many of the great moments of your life were experienced at a table over a meal with friends and family? Dinner at wink is like coming to big dinner party where great food, quality ingredients, and Austin hospitality set the stage for yet another memorable experience at table. Wink happily embraces omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, pescetarians, and special dietary issues based on what we have in our larder! "The way we eat represents our most profound engagement with the natural world." - Michael Pollan

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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Takeout

(512) 482-8868

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 482-8868
Website
http://winkrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Paul & Stewart Scruggs

Location
1014 North Lamar Blvd. Ste. E, Austin, TX 78703
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
11th Street & Lamar Blvd
Parking details
Ample parking! 75 spaces between 3 lots...
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Great for fine wines
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Contemporary American

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PeterG
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined at Wink for our anniversary. The food was fantastic and our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Austin.
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JeremiahP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Excellent tasting menu. Just a heads-up, if you plan to get the 7-course tasting menu, be prepared to spend 3 hours there.
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LouLou
Austin
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and service were outstanding. The portions were larger than anticipated. I had to take dessert home.
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Takemywordforit
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was exquisite! Everything superb! Server John excellent. Pretty pricey; good for special occasions. Free parking which was nice, outside unimpressive and inside very small (20 tables), but not much ambience. It was nice and quiet tho. The tasting menu was awesome and that they let you Taylor it to your personal preferences, wine pairings very good. Desserts divine. Highly recommend! Thank you!
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RyanK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and everyone is very friendly. Wink also has a great wine bar if you need to kill some time before your table is ready.
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Gary
Austin
110 reviews
vip
5.0
110 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's been awhile since we've dined here, but I will say it has not only maintained its exceptional food and service, it's gotten even better! Everything was prepared and presented perfectly. And the service was second to none. Thank you so much! We will be back again soon.
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Soda
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Some of the tables along the wall are close together and the table next to was rather loud, but once they left it was as lovely and excellent as usual.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wink always exceeds expectations! Always very understanding and accommodating about food allergies.
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Pingo
Houston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love love this place! Nice ambience, friendly staff, great food. The menu evolves every time. Never repeats. Definitely one of my favorites. Thanks you!
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bulldog
Austin
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved staff. Owners. Food. Wine. Maybe a bit noisy on Sat night with loud people but that is every restaurant these days.
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MarcC
Austin
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an awesome spot! We loved the food and the service was amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was a wonderful birthday dinner with the family. Such a great good experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Highly recommend. We had an amazing meal, every dish was superb. Wine was exceptional.
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TexasFoodies
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had the 7 course meal with wine pairings. Probably should have had the 5 course. It’s a lot of food and wine. Spectacular service! A little loud but manageable. Highly recommend
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JWH48
Austin
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wink has been one of our favorites for probably 20 years and they never disappoint. Food is creative and excellent, as is the wine list. We don't get to Wink as often as we used to as we rarely get downtown since I retired and traffic makes it more than an hour away. It's very much worth the trip, however.
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ChrisN
Austin
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal at Wink! We were regulars at Wink for many years but hadn't been for at least 8 years and so we wanted to revisit our old favorite. We had the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing and, wow, what great service and food. My only feedback would be to sunset the Wink Trio desserts - they are good but too predictable for a menu that changes based on the best ingredients. We will be back!
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RobertA
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service were excellent. The setting is odd given the price point.
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Loyolaparent
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal at Wink. The server suggested some wines which were outstanding. Will definitely go back
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Melopious
Austin
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a predictably quality experience. Excellent food, wine list and service.
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jdvoracek
Austin
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small plate magic shared among three of us: arugula with baby carrots, snap peas, fennel and dill buttermilk dressing; mixed greens with radish, onion, cucumber and herb vinaigrette dressing; fois gras on queso asado with tomatillo sauce and dandelion greens; blackened sweetbreads on swiss chard with herb oil; red snapper in bouillabaisse with crayfish and acorn squash; bottle of Bardos Tempranillo; creme brulee and cappuccino
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arodnick
Austin
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been eating at Wink since it first opened. It has always been a higher end neighborhood restaurant. However, it has clearly stepped up its game recently. We had the 7 course menu, and it was fantastic! John was a very attentive server, and he ensured each course came out on time. I cannot relate how many places we've eaten at with chef's tasting menus where nothing came out on any kind of decent timetable. Not so here. And the patio was quiet and pleasant.
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JMTee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasting menu (5 courses) with wine pairing. We’ll balanced flavors with good wine pairings.
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HappyFunBall
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wink doesn't look like much from the outside but it was a great experience. We unfortunately weren't hungry enough to get the chefs menu but I plan to try it next time. Definitely order a side with your entree if going a la carte. The wait staff was amazing. We went to celebrate a couple birthdays and had such a good time. Eating outside was very pleasant. I ordered the red snapper bouillabaisse, something salad, and split the dessert quarto. All the food was good.
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JudyH
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this experience! Tried their 5 course tasting menu for $100 each. The server was very attentive, and they provided an extra dessert for our birthday celebration. Would highly recommend eating here.
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TamS93u4
Austin
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great service, classy yet homey atmosphere. Portions are smaller, but the wine selection is great.
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KatherineL
Austin
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding as always. Wink never fails to deliver on beautiful food and great service.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So pleased to find link in our neighborhood again! Fabulous food, attentive service, and a lovely table setting. Highly recommend!
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SueS
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent. It was fresh, very well prepared, unique and delicious. Service was also excellent. Server took time to note all food allergies and assured us every menu item could be modified to accommodate them. He gave excellent advice on wine choices as well.
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DruscillaP
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adding wine pairing with the five-course prix fixe made it an extra pleasurable experience!
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MountainBoy
Austin
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wink food and service are exceptional. As always, Vincent’s knowledge about the menu items and his attention to detail made the evening very special.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary. It was a very lovely dinner with excellent food and wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely beautiful, Intimate restaurant. The only down side was I was sitting next to a table that was talking way too loud than what’s socially acceptable at this type of restaurant. But other than that the food is phenomenal, the staff is so great. I recommend it to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my husbands first time at Wink and it had been over 10 years since I had been there, but I always remembered it favorably. Such an elegant and classic environment. I loved the French music and overall feel of the restaurant as well. The food was an absolute palate party in my mouth. Everything was so flavorful. We chose items off the ala carte menu and split them. The tartare was a fabulous appetizer. We had the duck and the risotto for our entree. Won’t be another 10 years before going back!
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AustinS
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my lady there for her birthday. It was both our first time there. The vibe was on point food was good and I loved the wine pairing as well. I had never done anything like that before and it was a really fun experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class experience that has such a warm feeling in it.
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anon
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jut the best. The chef/owner Stuart came out a couple times and very briefly stopped by to check in - not obtrusive - just very caring and nice. I LOVE their wine bar too. Cozy and so easy with a great and reasonably priced selection of wines by the glass with very knowledgeable folks. But back to the restaurant - we’ve been coming here for 20 years and we will keep picking this restaurant as our top choice. We like variety but this is our “go to”. So well done and unpretentious but ….good.
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TheresaC
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, great food. Fine dining for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not very good compared to similar restaurants around town. I didn’t have any issues with the portions or pricing, just the food was not up to standard. The menu is uninspired, and some of the chef’s choices were unfortunate. The crab cakes are just bad. The red wine risotto is pretty good, even with a crust on top from sitting too long. Our server forgot about entire dish we ordered, but we didn’t correct him because at that point we just didn’t care to try it. We won’t return, but it was fun to visit after many years dining elsewhere.
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JohnD
Austin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good as always
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I’ve had in Austin in a very long time. Loved it and will make it part of my regular rotation.
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wink offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-8868.

wink is rated 4.8 stars by 2195 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

Jun 9, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 482-8868

1014 North Lamar Blvd. Ste. E, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

Cross street
11th Street & Lamar Blvd
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Ample parking! 75 spaces between 3 lots...
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Paul & Stewart Scruggs
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://winkrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(512) 482-8868

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