"If it’s not obvious from the valet line of Bentleys, Porsches, and G-Wagons, maybe it’ll dawn on you that you’re about to drop some serious coin at Jeffrey’s when you parse through the menu of caviar service options and dry-aged steaks. This is an impeccable steakhouse experience that sets the bar for fine dining in Austin. Throw on a shirt with buttons and hide those flip-flops where nobody can see them—you’ll want to dress your best for a meal here. And start practicing your drink order for the martini cart, a tableside cocktail experience that ups the fancy factor another notch. A table at Jeffrey’s isn’t too difficult to get if you’re OK with dining early or late, but if you want to secure a prime time spot on a Friday or a Saturday night, you’ll want to plan a solid two months in advance when reservations get released. You can also usually grab a seat at the bar if you show up early, where you’ll also unlock access to the bar menu, which includes a very good pan-seared steak." - nicolai mccrary