Golden Ace Austin

Nice vibes and ambience! Bartenders very cool and chill. We were hungry so we tried three rolls: Ora King Salmon, Snow crab, Hamaki Avocado. The hamachi crudo was delicious and fresh. The chickens karaage, miso cured salmon dish very delicious. We will come back next door to try the omakase. Our bartender said it’s 17 courses and worth it! Our drinks were good I got the Yume, husband got the old fashioned and we tried a non alcoholic one too. All good. Glad this was next to our parking garage and we found it! Thanks y’all. The DJ was playing all the good hits too. I was vibing the whole time.

Great last minute find as we were walking in the area. Had handrolls that were prepared by Sushi Bar next door, so if you can't get into the Omakase, you can settle for the menu selections in the bar. The cocktails were exceptional as well. Can't wait to go back.

The bartender Travis is so charismatic and very welcoming and accommodating. Drinks were SO unique. Yuma and Warlock of the Woods were best drinks we had in Austin. Do not sleep on the mushroom temaki!!!!

Delicious cocktails in a beautiful space, the menu is delicate and flavorful. Chris is a great bartender, we had the mushroom peach rye cocktail and the origami crane mezcal cocktail, both so fun. Will definitely be back to see Chris on Monday night.

Was strolling by the area when I realized Golden Ace was a new addition to the neighborhood! Come to learn that it was opened in collaboration with Suzu from Netflix Drink Masters. The place was such a vibe and offered fantastic cocktails. Highly recommend the Naha Bushi off of their signature cocktails menu!

Exceptional and unique cocktails and mocktails. Most places load mocktails with syrup and artificial flavors, but here the zero-proof drinks get the same expert craft and balance as the cocktails. Absolutely loved every sip. When we first ordered, the bartender asked a few thoughtful follow-up questions. It turned out our original choices might not have matched our expectations. With just a little back-and-forth, he guided us to the perfect first drink. That attention to detail really impressed us. He genuinely cared about making sure we had the best possible experience. His recommendations came with clear explanations of the differences, which made it easy to choose. Service was above and beyond from start to finish. Highly recommend for date night, happy hour, or as a first stop for an evening out. We’ll be back to work our way through the rest of the menu.

This is a late review. Came here in late April during a vacation and was met with the friendliest bartender ever (sorry I've forgotten your name at this point). The cocktails were all delicious and the atmosphere was very chill.

My friend and i weren't a big fan of the hamachi but after telling our server, kat, we were put at ease. She suggested the BEST thing on the menu and really changed our experience around. The cocktails were amazing and Tim was a joy to talk to. Come here for the vibes not the sushi.

We stopped by after dinner and loved the initial vibe--intimate, cozy, and not too loud, which was just what we were looking for. It turns out they were doing a soft launch of their food menu for friends and family, with the full launch planned for next week (according to our server). I was excited about the cocktail menu, which featured Japanese-inspired ingredients and looked thoughtfully crafted. Unfortunately, the execution didn't live up to the concept. I ordered the Sayonara Angelus--their take on an espresso martini--and found it overwhelmingly sweet, to the point that I couldn't finish it and gave it to my partner. The Warlock of the Woods was better, but at $22 for a cocktail, it didn't feel worth the price. The biggest downside wasn't the drinks, though--it was a comment from the bartender. Whether she was tipsy or just overly blunt, her remarks about OKC were unnecessarily harsh and left a sour taste. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but hearing someone openly insult my hometown felt like a slap in the face and really dampened the experience. In short, while the ambiance was great, the overpriced drinks and off-putting commentary kept this from being a place I'd recommend or return to soon.

NEW Golden Ace brings a lovely downtown cocktail bar + lounge with Japanese-inspired small bites food menu and cocktail program. The ambiance is cool, comfortable, and intimate for dates or small groups. You can find cocktails crafted by @suzuvroom of @netflix Drink Masters and bites that pair well! Our favorite bites were the wakame dip, tuna crispy rice, akami roll, and wagyu donburi.

Pro tip: Great ambiance for a night cap. Plans to start including small bites. A new spot serving japanese-inspired cocktails. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations due to the downtown location...but, for the prices, the drinks were certainly quality. The Furasato went down smooth and paired well with a delicious Japanese rice cracker. Gin, Myoga, Genmaicha, Yuzu, Seabean. Would have again. The Sayonara Angelus was also pretty cool! A cold brew-based drink served in a Greek-style ceramic cup. Odd for a Japanese restaurant, but fun, nonetheless.

Delightful experience. This a beautiful buildout toeing the line between comfortable cozy and high end nice without being stuffy or trying too hard. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were inviting, helpful and happy to chat. The drinks delivered. And that is a must at these prices. The yume is one of the smoothest cocktails I have ever tried. The furusato was perfectly balanced, the yuzu came through and blended with the botanicals in the gin for an easy yet complex sipper. A lovely play on an almost gin and tonic. The imaginary folklore was Negroni-esque with the added bonus of the richness of the Shochu. I will be back to try the rest of the signature cocktails soon.