Justine's

French restaurant · Govalle

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Justine’s Brasserie Review - Govalle - Austin - The Infatuation

"Justine’s is where you go to dress up and feel sexy while eating french fries, either with a date or in hopes of finding one. This French brasserie in East Austin is easily one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. And it’s become a top destination for special date nights, classic French food, and when you want to mingle with a dirty martini in hand.  There are two ways to experience Justine’s—the dark and intimate dining room and the sceney patio. The latter feels less like a place to eat and more like a ritzy, garden cocktail party to show off flowy summer dresses or pressed linen shirts that would never recover from a buttery escargot stain. Decked out with chandeliers, a large wooden bar, tiny marble tabletops, and a handful of private cabanas, this is where you want to be at sunset. If you’re here for something more intimate, grab a table inside, which has an old-school Parisian feel—complete with worn wooden floors, warm lighting, and framed photos on the wall. In the background, you might hear Edith Piaf, The Stones, or whatever smooth jazz the bartender decides to grab from a library of a few thousand records behind the bar. It can get a bit loud, but in a way that adds vibrancy to the whole experience while giving you an excuse to sit a little closer to your date. The scene might be the main draw, but it would feel hollow without some solid food to back it up. French classics arrive as textbook-ready versions of themselves—the escargot is rich and buttery, and a plate of glistening steak tartare could pass for a movie prop. The steaks are occasionally a little too thin to allow for huge differences between medium and well done, but they’re seasoned well and pair great with a side of creamy au poivre sauce, crispy french fries, and a dry glass of red burgundy. And the best part of it all is that the full menu is served until midnight. In a city with sparse late-night dining options, Justine’s is a welcome way to end a night out. Just don’t forget the french fries.  " - Nicolai McCrary

https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/reviews/justines-brasserie

4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702 Get directions

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