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 Bar - Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress, Austin, TX

Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

4.6 (3592)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Roaring Fork offers bold American wood-fire cooking with fine dining atmosphere. We serve dinner nightly starting at 5pm and Happy Hour daily from 4pm - 6pm in our bar and lounge area only. Sorry, no reservations for Happy Hour. Our bar and lounge is always open seating. Reservations are always recommended for dinner. Thank you for your interest and we hope to serve you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Southwest
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Giovanelli
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a celebration or a business gathering, the Roaring Fork is perfect for any occasion. Our talented Banquet Coordinator can accommodate your every desire. From parties small to large, we will dazzle your guests with an incredible dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Gabriel Benavides: (512) 583-0000
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    7th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,592 people are saying

Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roaring Fork - Downtown offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with consistently "amazing food" and attentive service. Highlights include expertly cooked steaks, flavorful duck, and standout sides like green chili mac & cheese. The ambiance and "excellent wine list" enhance the dining experience, making it a "great location" for special occasions or casual dinners.

3,592 Reviews
  1. Yul

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roaring Fork is a wonderful restaurant that would appeal to anyone who loves a place that serves quality dishes with a serene with a warm ambience. The service is excellent. Located on 7th Street off Congress, it is a gem!

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  2. lanie VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress was decent, but food did not turn out as ordered. Salmon was raw In middle even though it was ordered to be Cooked medium well. Filet was undercooked When ordered medium plus. They did take the salmon off the bill and give us a Complimentary dessert.

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  3. Kelly

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, but the food was less to be desired. The queso we ordered was delicious, but our main course was “meh” for the price. The pork chop was a full upper body workout to cut through and very dry. The sweet potato mash tasted like straight dirt. The sauce on top of the pork chop was the only thing that saved it. The apple/pepper medley was cold which really threw off the whole temperature of the dish. The mac&cheese was pretty good. My husband said his steak was “alright”. The peach cobbler dessert was ok, nothing spectacular. Drinks were decent.

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  4. Jason

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The only complaint i have about our experience is that the side order of mushrooms were inedible and we let the server know about this and we were still charged for them. I know it was only a small amount on the total of the bill but i thought this would have been taken off the check.

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  5. Joycelyn

    San Antonio8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asparagus was perfectly cooked. Lamb appetizer, chosen by another in our party, was nicely grilled though something I don’t usually enjoy. My spouse and I shared the pork chop: delicious chop, mashed sweet potatoes, and chutney. We ordered the cornbread to eat with entree: perfect complement.

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  6. Gabrielle

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing! The filet was cooked to perfection and don’t miss out on the green chili Mac & cheese or truffle fries. Both are the best I’ve had.

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  7. Doris

    Central Texas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duck was amazing! Corn bread and guacamole were too

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  8. Rick

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise. We visited Austin, and had no plans for our first night and found Roaring Fork on Google Maps. It was a little more upscale than we anticipated, but casual dress was readily accepted. The ambiance was very nice and had a steak house feel to it, dimmer lighting. The wine list was excellent, and the food was spectacular. Service was presented with a gracious smile and we never felt like we had to wait for extras. I would definitely dine there again.

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  9. Anabel

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too dark and loud. I know I sound like an old lady complaining but I’m really not that old! LOL

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  10. Tom

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location for business lunch! Excellent food for price.

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Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress is rated 4.6 stars by 3592 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
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701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Southwest
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adrian Giovanelli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a celebration or a business gathering, the Roaring Fork is perfect for any occasion. Our talented Banquet Coordinator can accommodate your every desire. From parties small to large, we will dazzle your guests with an incredible dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Gabriel Benavides: (512) 583-0000
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