Lonesome Dove Austin

Everything was top notch from the food to the service to the atmosphere. Hubs surprised me with a birthday dinner here and I was SO SKEPTICAL ( not feeling it) at first looking at the gamey menu. Our server was awesome and gave us good recommendations! The BEST appetizer we ordered was the Elk Slider, it is absolutely a MUST TRY! The flavors were unlike anything I've tasted before, I savored every scrumptious bite! My pic of it does not do it justice! The Blackened Gulf Redfish with Texas Caviar and braised collards was OUTSTANDING! I need this meal again for New Year's. You have to try the crispy Brussels Sprouts with bacon vinaigrette and black garlic, they are the 2nd best I've had (next to Uchiko's) but they are SUPER DELICIOUS and the flavor combination is definitely a winner! This was one of THE BEST birthday meals I've ever had and if you're ever in downtown Austin, Lonesome Dove is MUST TRY....no seriously, go!

Celebrating time with family at Lonesome Dove Austin for dinner the food was amazingly delicious!! George our host/server was amazing and provided exceptional recommendations and we loved his easy going personality:) Without a doubt our family Loved Lonesome Dove definitely our highlight while in Austin!

What a wonderful dining experience! We were in a private party dining in the wine room. Our waiter, Mark, was a step ahead and fulfilled our every need. The food was delicious!

the best cucumber Margarita And of course, the best the best steak ever And the manager was very nice in asking if everything was okay and even gave them two glasses of white wine. She was very sweet. ❤️

Fantastic service, perfectly cooked steak, consistent performance. I visited LD several years ago and was excited to go back last night. I wanted a steak and a spot at the bar to celebrate an occasion. They delivered. Bartender was lovely and charismatic. For food, I’d had a mix of their offerings before, they’re great, but I wanted simple this time. Steak, bread, Mac, dessert. I’ll be back, thank you LD for the great experience.

A home run! Just loved the whole vibe and menu here which was both elevated and so distinctly Texan. It made for the perfect dinner for our one night in Austin. The service was both friendly and helpful with our server providing great recommendations for our first visit here. We started with a buck and pork belly charcuterie which was a nice starter. The rattlesnake rabbit sausage was outstanding - flavorful and and juicy, perfectly balanced by the crispy potatoes. For mains we had the elk and rabbit ravioli. Of the two, the elk was the star. Perfectly cooked with a wonderful rub, it was my favorite dish of the night. The rabbit was also very good, though we found the sauce a bit on the salty side. The ancho lava cake was the perfect finish - delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful evening!

This place is hands down the best place in Texas to dine in at. Your money spent here is well worth every bite!! The atmosphere is jaw-dropping! There are so many awesome feature at this establishment. The food is to die for. Everything was delicious. The plate setting was gorgeous. Each plate had it own textures and flavors beautifully displayed. Drinks were amazing and exactly the same with each glass poured. Alexis was our waitress tonight. She was so kind, knew the menu as if she wrote it, checked on us every couple of minutes to reassure us that we were satisfied. I couldn't have asked for a better night out on the town! 100% I will be back when visiting!

Lots of wild game choices. Service was great. White meat Chicken was a touch over done dark meat was fine. Filet, crab apps, and rabbit/rattlesnake was fantastic. Beer choices a bit sparse for IPA non lovers. Oatmeal stout was fine.

Incredible meal with wonderful service. You cannot go wrong with any of the appetizers. Very reasonably priced for the quality and service. I highly recommend the lamb chops! Sorry, it was a business dinner so I could not take pictures - but I wil be back next time I am in Austin

I took my cousin and his girlfriend here for dinner a few weeks ago to celebrate his birthday. He has been wanting to come here for quite some time, but being 23...he wanted to wait for his older cousin to take him here (I get it, word). I am someone who always likes to look at Yelp before I eat out somewhere new, and after scrolling on here I was *kind of* skeptical on what to expect. 1- I already knew what to expect when it came to dropping a pretty penny, but I had gone in thinking I would be paying quite a bit of money for mediocre food. Let me tell you... I'm not sure what anyone else has had, but I sooooo enjoyed my experience here. We had reservations at 6PM on a Saturday evening. We arrived a little early and got a drink at the bar, not busy at all. Even throughout the night it stayed consistent. The drinks were fairly priced. We got a mojito (I believe it was around $10ish?), spicy marg (maybe like $18?) then my cousin got a double on the rocks of whatever whiskey, that's his thing. That put our pre dinner drinks at around $80. Of course, he got a nice whiskey, so ideally that's out of the norm for the bill to be that high. We sat down for dinner and while yes, the menu is a little overwhelming, our waiter talked us through everything and gave great recommendations. Our total of drinks we had ordered were two bottles of a white wine, two rose Prosecco's, old fashion and two espresso martinis. For starters, you order everything at once and they bring it out in courses. To begin with, they bring a bread basket, and let's be real- who is not a sucker for that. Everything in it was 11/10. For the first course, we ordered the elk-foie gras sliders, the blue crabs, and the wild boar ribs. Each of these came with 3 of everything. Skipped the second course because eh, it's just a salad. For the main course, we ordered the roasted garlic beef tenderloin, elk loin and for special they had a fish, and a bison pot pie that we ordered. We normally like to split things, so ordering 4 entrees seemed like the best idea when we couldn't decide what we wanted. For sides, we ordered the mash and the Mac & cheese. (Now for the reviews saying it wasn't a traditional Mac, yes. It is a risotto, but that's still a pasta and it was so good ‍) For dessert we had the tres leches. While it was good, it wasn't very milky to me, and tasted more of a lemon cake to me. Still, I'd order it again because you can't go wrong with either. Overall, it was such a nice experience. They made my cousin feel so special for his birthday and I love how nice yet causal the place is. I definitely am planning another trip soon, even to try their Happy Hour! Roughly our dinner bill was around $650 plus a tip. I think it was well worth it for the quality of the food, how much we got, and the amazing evening we had.

My friend and I came here for Happy Hour. We both ordered the delicious smash burgers and the Burnt Carrots and Crispy Brussels as sides. As for my beverage, I had the Pineapple Express Daquiri, which was excellent, especially how it was presented. Under glass and smoked. You would have to see it to believe it. I regret not taking a photo of it. As mentioned, the Burger was delicious and could have been split between two people. Very filling. The Carrots are missing something, and we felt adding some brown sugar to it would have added more flavor. The Crispy Brussels seemed a bit saturated in the bacon vinaigrette and black garlic and was not crispy. They were savory yet lacked that crisp, so I was a bit disappointed. The interior has a rustic-modern flair to it, which was appealing to the view. Our server was great, despite having her handful tending to the bar as well as other patrons including us. I appreciated that she replaced my friend's second cocktail for another as the first one was not to her liking. Truly kind of her to do that.

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While I really loved the place, my wife says it best: SHANA SAYS: Every year for their birthday I take my adult nonbinary child out for a special meal. Meredith was the pickiest of picky eaters growing up. Most nights they ate plain pasta with butter and parmesan cheese for dinner with a side of chopped white onions. Picky! The pickiest! But fortunately they've grown into a very adventurous adult with a wide-ranging palette. Their goal is to sample everything edible. Literally everything. I think it's great! So for their birthday we try some new or exciting restaurant! In past years we've tried places like Odd Duck, Dai Due, and Uchi. This year Meredith picked Lonesome Dove. And man, it was amazing. Top to bottom it was the best restaurant meal I've ever had. And top to bottom it was the best restaurant EXPERIENCE that I've ever had. Superb service, comfortable and classy atmosphere. Warm. Inviting. I just can't praise it enough. Let me give you a few tips and then extrapolate on the highlights. TIP #1 Make a reservation, and give yourself enough time. Our reservation was for the three of us, at 5:30. We walked out at 8pm. TIP #2 Be prepared to pay. Lonesome Dove is worth every penny, but you're going to part with a lot of them! TIP #3 Come as you are. You'll be spending like a Rockefeller, but this is a chic and casual atmosphere. TIP #4 Your waiter is going to want to take some time to go over the menu with you. Pay attention! Lonesome Dove serves by courses, and likes to give your WHOLE ORDER (with the exception of dessert) to the kitchen at the same time so they can sort of time things out. Let them. Don't try to be in control. Just let yourself be guided on this culinary adventure. TIP #5 Try at least one new creature. Likely there are several animals on their menu that you have never eaten. Go crazy! Everything is so delicious! The three of us shared a few items on the first course menu. The highlight for all of us as the rabbit and rattlesnake sausage. They serve it on toasted bread. It is simply heavenly! A taste sensation! Meredith got an elk dish for their main course. I had red fish, and Brandon (my husband) had a lamb dish. We all tried bites of one another's food. Everything was amazing. Brandon: I do want to add we had an amazing waiter who heard us talking Star Trek and was a fan of that and some horror. Two big pluses for me and Shana. He explained not only how the menu works and how they prefer to do things but why he took that time. I see a few complaints here about wait times and bad staff so I wanted to add we have great service. Our guy was a huge part of why we enjoyed the visit so much.

Such a beautiful restaurant! Truly has southern charm with upscale fine dining. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and nice! We ordered the lobster hushpuppies, elk sliders, elk loin, and the tres leches for dessert. The elk sliders were by far the best thing I've ever had before! The tres leches was quite dense but unique! I highly recommend visiting here! I appreciate the game meat on the menu and how perfect everything was.

George was awesome! Great attention to detail in serving our large group. Very personable! Definitely coming back! Food was great. Max and cheese is a must. Get the Redfish.

Very upscale interior. They use leather for everything. I like the designs. The medium rare lamb chops turned out to be raw. The elk is good. The mushroom that comes with the elk is incredible. Redfish was alright. I won't come back.

Amazing service, the manager allowed us the sit in the wine room thought we didn't have a reservation at the time. ( we were a party of 9) Ambiance was breath taking, very nice and yet a very relaxed feeling. Our server Becky was incredible and very patient with our group, and the food was phenomenal, everything was delicious and drink were spectacular.

I just noticed some typos lol - * rattlesnake, and *they WERENT very big (referring to the size of the appetizers)

Here to celebrate a birthday while we were in town briefly. While the food was good, I can't say it would warrant a repeat visit. The highlight of our meal was the bone marrow. It frankly surpassed all expectations! Other than that the other courses were decent. The service was okay, and the overall vibe was honestly a bit confusing (I couldn't even begin to explain this even if I tried).

Went for a birthday to try something different. My friend and I were servers for MANY years and my husband and I owned a few restaurants so hoping that helps with this review. I never send food back or complain but this experience was awful. The broccolini was SO spicy. We were apologetic and asked for it without the sauce and they accommodated. Our steaks came and looked gorgeous . My friend cut into hers and it was raw not medium rare. She sent it back to just cook a little more and it was still so raw. The manager was rude and dismissive. They tried to compensate with lava cake and champagne which was really Nice but the vibe was way off and service was awful. Would not recommend

First of all, God Bless ANY restaurant who is brave enough to be next door to Ruth Chris Steakhouse. The ambiance of The Lonesome Dove was nice. I really liked it! I was actually excited about eating here! Our waiter was very disappointing! He did absolutely nothing to make our experience special. He just did enough to get by. I was at first excited when he asked our table of 4 if anyone had been there before and all our answers were, no. I expected at that point to get the VIP service so we could refer this place to everyone we knew. He explained the menu fast and did nothing to help us figure out the things we were uncertain about or suggest anything. He was nice just not a waiter you would expect for the prices you are paying. There was literally nothing that makes me want to return here. Sad because I was really excited about going. The portions are small. The oysters were horrible. They were overcooked(NOT RAW). Our 12oz filet was overly blackened making the edges hard and rough. The bread that showed up on our table later after course two was nothing special. The sides could be shared by 5 people easy. The tap water you get if you don't pay for sparkling water is just that, tap. They appear not to have any filtration system which is surprising given their over priced menu. I will say the wine menu featured some great wines.

Lonesome Dove Austin was incredible! Shoutout to Jeremiah, our fantastic server! Let's see, what did we get... for a cocktail, the Rumfashion was the drink of choice at our table. For apps, Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage and Deviled Gulf Coast Blue Crabs. The sausage was incredible!! Then we got the kale mix and beet salad followed by the phenomenal Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin and Blackened Gulf Redfish. Everything was so good!! Thanks Lonesome Dove!

Happy hour on mondays at bar/hightops only! The burger was massive but delicious. QLT (quail sandwich) was a little small, but such is the bird. Enjoyed trying different foods with friends. Caesar salad was also fantastic. Ambiance very Texan.

This was our third time coming to Lonesome Dove. However, it was our first time at the new location. Something changed with the location. The food did not taste the same. We even complained about the steak we ordered because the texture was rough and did not taste good. This is going to be our last visit here. The service was good and the ambiance is inviting for a drink with an appetizer but I would not spend hundreds of dollars here again.

Best restaurant for my birthday thus far. Staff called early to confirm our reservation. We arrived early (for once no downtown traffic) and the hostess handled our valet parking as the valet had not yet arrived. Restaurant was not overly bright which I enjoyed. Country music as one would expect. Server was very nice. But holy smokes the food. 10/10 must try the sliders. I could have had multiple of those with fries for a whole meal. Rabbit rattlesnake sausage was good. My bison ribeye was perfection. It was juicy, tender, and had the right amount of fat. My boyfriend had the lamb chops which were also delicious. By the time we got to dessert, I didn't even give my boyfriend time to take a photo before my hand went for the spoon to take a bite. As expected, a very tasty ending to an absolutely lovely dinner.

This place was AMAZING!!!! For some reason when I searched where to eat in Austin, this never came up. Happened upon it because we were hitting up a fancy cocktail spot nearby. The food is top notch. Best elk I've ever had. The deviled blue crab was so incredible we scraped the shells clean and had to pick the lamb chops up to clean the bones. Classy, I know. Don't miss out on their mezcal cocktail either. Wish I could rate it above 5 stars.

So I had to wait a few days and really reflect on this first time experience here. My two brother and I came (detail for the fact the party was three grown men). We ordered three plates to start - Scallops (only came with three, but this was the best of the three) Oysters (only came with three, a complete joke for the price and they were even that full) and the Fettine Trio (described by the waiter as a charcuterie board, it was just the thinnest sliced meat and nothing else but some small pickles). Next we got the rattle snake and rabbit sausage, this was pretty good. We also the bone marrow, it was good but eventual very fatty? Kinda confusing but flavorful. After that I got the lamb chops. That had an "avocado sauce" y'all I swear this was simple the smallest scoop of GUACAMOLE, Who spreads guacamole on lamb chops? The meat on the bone was dismal. Mr brothers split a Wagyu Beef strip that came out room temperature. They did take it back to heat it up. But we didn't even finish it because it was full of gristle. For the price absolutely absurd. They took half off. Lastly the drinks. The spicy margarita had no spice and wasn't very strong at all. My brothers ended up getting beer or wine after because you can't mess that up. I wouldn't reccomend this place for the price or quality. The only reason this place gets two stars is the atmosphere. It looks nice but that's it. Overall, there are better places to eat around downtown for the service and type of food you are paying for. Won't be going back.

I hosted a group of clients and colleagues for a later dinner at LDATX. The interior was cozy and upscale, dim lights, leather chairs, even the steak knives are expensive! Our server George was a 15/10, had excellent advice and encyclopedic knowledge of the menu. He ensured that we had everything we could possibly need, and every suggestion was spot on. We shared the rabbit rattlesnake sausage, oysters, and wild boar ribs. EXCELLENT. I shared a seasonal salad and their special smoked prime rib with my colleague. Wow. The prime rib was 24 oz of meat, which also came with full sides of green beans and mac n cheese. We also ordered fries, brussel sprouts and charred carrots. Every item was perfectly cooked, incredibly high quality, and the flavors were perfection. This isn't an inexpensive spot, but if you are looking for something with equally exceptional service and food, this is it.

Good concept but it's just too darn expensive for its worth. We did order a bunch but there was no left overs because the portion was so tiny Langostino : good but two bites Hamachi Tostadas - good but sooooo small Deviled Gulf Coast Blue Crabs - best dish! Blue Corn-Lobster Hushpuppies - so small too Salad with cured duck meat - friend likes it but not the duck meat Rabbit Ravioli - friend thinks it's ok Roasted Texas Mushrooms - unique if you like vinegar on your mushroom. I do! Crispy Brussels - not too crispy actually. Nicely sauted. My friend liked these two drinks both while I enjoyed my syrah, cabernet and red blend Smokes Signal The Lady Slipper Will I come back? Probably not. I agree with other reviews. Expensive for an OK flavor and environment.

We went to a private dinner with about a 100 people in attendance. The wait staff was walking around with specialty margaritas and appetizer trays. There was also a full bar and a wine bar. The ambiance was exactly what you would expect--real Texas motif. The service was fast and pleasant--they did a great job. We had a Boston Bibb salad, a choice of a filet, red fish, or lamb chops. The veggies were served family style, and there was a dessert bar. EVERYONE at every table got warm bread. There was NO racism! If you feel you have been overlooked all you have to do is ask!

This menu was unlike anything I've ever seen - I've never really gravitated towards gamey menus but this one intrigued me - I've eaten at several restaurants in ATX and this was by far the most unique. Bold flavors and incredible cooking technique. Dim lit dining room set the cozy vibes with a little rustic western twist to a modern setting. Server suggested nearly everything we ate and did not steer us wrong!!

Honestly not sure how to feel about Lonesome Dove. I was recommended to go by friends who swear by it, so maybe I had my expectations a little too high? Let's start with the place: ambiance is very warm and nice, what you would expect from a high end "western bistro". The table are huge, which is nice to put plates in between, but for a date night it felt like we were so far from each other. I'm also petite, and the chairs are low, so I felt tiny and so far from my husband. The waiter was nice and helpful, but she was concerned that we weren't getting enough food. It was a wednesday night, 7:30pm, I knew I wasn't starving and it was actually too much. Here is our order and feedback: - Wild game fettine: We got the texas wild boar and I didn't expect it to be so much food, it was a lot of slices, salami style - I wish they had brought me bread with it. It was good, but I would probably not dream about it 3 First courses: - the Hamachi was so underwhelming, I don't recommend spending $14 on it - the elk foie gras sliders was our favorite thing of the meal. I couldn't taste the foie gras much, but I'll blame the fact that I'm french and eat foie gras whenever, by the jar - the blue corn lobster hushpuppies: good, but also not very lobstery. But good Main course: - we share the rabbit ravioli and my husband did not like it at all. I thought itr was very good, it comes with 5, the sauce is delish. Is it worth $41? Not sure Sides: - we got their LD Mac & Cheese, which supposedly have truffle in it. First, it's not pasta, it's rice - I wish I had known. Second, I didn't taste the truffle. Once again, underwhelming. We brought it home, its been in our fridge for 2 days and we have not touched it. We got the jalapeno cucumber margs for drinks, $34 for 2, pricey for a cocktail, but good. Overall experience: glad I went. But also will not go back. Maybe we are not fun, or maybe there are so many other places in ATX that are just better.

This was our most disappointing trip to Lonesome Dove. When we ordered, the server mentioned something about their new chef, but in a positive way. We didn't think much of it at the time. It took quite a while for our initial drink order to come, but our server was clearly a pro. She had a great personality and was making up for the wait in charm and keeping us informed. Our appetizer came out after quite a wait as well. It tasted as we expected from past visits and we were happy with it. We waited for our second round of drinks, not quite the extended wait from the first time. My husband had to ask for our chili. The chili should have only needed heating up, so there was no reason for the wait time. And then it arrived. The meat chunks were gigantic. On the one hand, we were disappointed about the amount of meat, but I could barely fit some of it into my mouth because they seemed to not have cut it. Our entrees were finally served and they were less than average taste from our past experiences with Lonesome Dove. The brussel sprouts were sickeningly sweet. They had been drowned in balsamic. There was no crisp, but almost more of a balsamic soup. My fish barely tasted like anything at all. We waited for our third round of drinks. We did NOT order desserts. Who knows, we might still be there three days later. This is not to say that I won't give them another chance, but I may go back to the Fort Worth location first. It's shameful to spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars on a subpar meal. The server's personality was the only saving grace.

Made a reservation a long time before coming here on vacation only to be disappointed. I had many wonderful experiences at LD in Fort Worth when I lived there. My gf and I arrived 15 minutes early and were told to wait at the bar. We got a couple of drinks at a busy bar before the hostess came back quickly saying our table was ready and to close out our tab. Bartender left bar a little while and we were stuck while hungry. Once seated, i guess our server saw she wasn't getting alcohol sales and without telling us anything about the menu, in a very annoyed tone, comes to us and just says"do you know what you want?" I have worked in many fine dining places in Vegas, and this service for this price per head is just unacceptable. My gf and I had such a bad energy we ordered the minimum and got entree to go. Our server knew they weren't getting a table with NYE tasting menu and already had drinks, so immediately discarded us. We shared things and food was dropped without share plates. We never complained to the manager, he came by and touched the table a few times in a very nice manor. Other servers near us were explaining the menu to guests so maybe we just got unlucky with our server. Food was great was the night was ruined by the vibe.

Nice ambiance. The food was pretty good overall. Food: Sliced meat trio - good Elk foie gras sliders - not bad thought this would be like goose foie gras but this is more lean meat with thick buns Oysters - ok Boar ribs - delicious Hamachi - ok; a little fishy Caesar salad - good Elk with hen of the woods mushrooms - delicious Bison ribeye with gnocchi - good but too much meat for me Mac and cheese - ok Bread pudding - delicious

Great service! Great atmosphere! Very loud, fun and festive. The food was pretty good. The drinks were just okay. Will definitely go back.

The service, cocktails and food are good. I liked the gnocchi and the bison. The foie gras sliders are also delicious.

My wife and I went for dinner here while in Austin as part of a networking event at the conference we were attending. The food was great and so was the service. However, to be honest, I preferred the ambiance at the location in Fort Worth.

Wow, what a great surprise. After our comedy show, we were both hungry. The general manager found us a table and the staff was great! The tenderloin was spectacular, so tender and tasty. The atmosphere was very Austin!

Got a hot date ? Looking so some bomb food ? Looking to accommodate a big party ? Or is that time to finally treat your self ? First tip never trust yelp because this place def deserves a 5 star rating . Let me start by saying first off the whole staff from front to back to bar is amazing here. Judith a server help me accommodate my last minute Valentine's Day date. And when I got there I was treated like a king . My date ? Super impressed. We started off at the bar and got a drink recommendation from Jon who is tall and handsome. ;) amazing drink that honestly got us tipsy for the whole night ! Then we met the amazing George wow what a sweet heart who accommodated and gave us recommendations . Everything was amazing see pics. The tomal and sliders , the juicy piece of beef, and to die for fish . Here's the thing if you are looking for upper class American bistro with great drinks good service. Come check them out . Also shoutout to the other server who wasn't ours to check in on us Alexis .

Went to celebrate two birthdays at this fine restaurant. Ambience and service were excellent as expected. The appetizers were interesting and delicious. The main courses, however, were not. My red fish was just okay and my wife's chicken dish was soaked in brine for a long time and simply uneatable. We mentioned it to our excellent waiter but he didn't do anything about it. I expected the chef to send something sweet to celebrate the birthdays but nothing came! We may not return to this pricy restaurant because we needed it to meet or exceed our expectations!

Loved the variety... fun for those of us that like wild foods and cooked in a way that satisfied those who don't. Nice ambiance and great service Quality and selection did not warrant the price. Would not go back for a typical meal. May go back with someone who wants to say they have been (and if they were paying).

I have been to Lonesome Dove many times for dinner and apps over the past few years in their old location. I know it's a more expensive drink but the food, drink and service has always been amazing and it's so close to my office we always would return. We tried new location a few times during happy hour we were excited to have happy hour location so close to the office. We had been several time and enjoyed it but yesterday we were definitely disappointed. The sign was clearly out front on 6th street promoting the happy hour menu. When we started ordering we're were told they are not offering HH anymore and are restructuring the menu. We still had apps or bites and drinks shared between 3 not full menu items just one bite each 3 piece items and a shared dessert. We discussed with the waiter and the manager that has seen us in there several times before our confusion about the HH being unavailable and the sign on 6th street. We were just to be told again they are restructuring the menu again and really not apology or answer. I say do not put a sign out staying you have HH if you are not offering HH! While the food is good it is not worth a over $370 bill for apps and drinks. I recommend only going here for a expensive sit down dinner. I'm sadly not returning after this last experience. They waiter, hostess and bartender are amazing and this is not there fail it's a manager's responsibility to accurately represent their establishment!

Lonesome dove is an amazing experience. It's clear Chef Love is an absolute southern maestro of game. Personally, I hunt, and I cook I love both. But often I find myself in company that is turned off or even dislikes game. I took my family including my son (aka mac n cheese only) to LD and everyone loved their meal, and they were so I to the experience they started sharing their plates. Even my son claimed the sliders to be the best he ever had. Couldn't be happier and I will be back often.

Stopped in during a pub crawl because we felt like being boujee. Started with some of the Elk sliders and they were absolutely incredible! Full of flavor and delicious. Followed that up with a wagyu steak that was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Drinks were great as well! They have a large variety and nothing missed. Service was great! Our waitress was very attentive to our needs! One thing I don't like about most steakhouses is that most of them are dark. There are windows everywhere so a lot of natural light which really bumped it up. Lot of rustic / cowboy vibes so really fit the Lonesome Dove vibe. Definitely recommend this place!!

Lonesome Dove was just okay. Definitely not great, but not horrible either. Probably no reason for me to return. We had a table for four and arrived early so we could take advantage of the happy hour offerings. The bar, and restaurant was empty but the bartender was only able to grab two happy hour cocktails for us, and did not come take our other orders so we could not enjoy the special pricing. Bummer, because we arrived on time and they were not busy. The food was okay. The sliders were the best thing I ate. The crab hush puppies were also tasty. The steak was just -meh. The mac and cheese was totally unremarkable, with no seasoning at all, totally bland. The server said it tastes different all the time and it usually is not good. What? Sounds like they know there is a flavor issue there. I had a high hope that turned into a nope. Nonexistent bar service and okay food priced at $600 for four people isn't what will bring me back.

I'll leave a boring review for a boring place. The food is good but overpriced. The vibe is super cold and unsexy for such a great location. The decor is cheesy and very Texas country with lame, uninspiring music blaring. the restaurant was half empty on a thursday night. the server was informative and trying to be funny but just wouldn't shut up.

Upscale modern take on Southern fare in downtown. I've walked by this place many times while it was opening up and was curious what it was about. After locating the website, I ended up making a reservation here. I never really knew Southern fare could be prepared in an "upscale" way, but this place proved me wrong and turned out to be quite delicious. To start out with, I arrived a bit early and sat in the waiting area; one of the waitstaff procured a tasty old fashioned which was smoked with woodchips, and was excellent. When it came to the actual courses, we got the foie gras sliders and oyster for our first courses, grilled baby octopus for the second course, and the trout and a pasta (I think rabbit pasta?). Overall, it was all fantastic and completely exceeded my expectations for this place. The décor feels like a modern take on a Southern lodge and adds to the intimate ambiance.

What a nice place. Atmosphere was nice. Food was served hot and full of flavor. They have a great bourbon selection too. Service was great. There were 8 of us for dinner and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.

Visited last weekend- my husband wanted to try the Tomahawk so dropped $175 for what was supposed to be 30oz of prime wagyu. Being in the cattle business ourselves- this was not the case. Well over half the steak was not marbled but just fat - pure fat! You would think that the waiter would've seen the pile of fat that was the size of my hand and been like eeek that was not a good cut but they scooped it up and handed the bill.... Take that how you want. My husband doesn't want to touch steak now 5 days later bc he said the flavor put a bad taste in his mouth for steaks for a while.

There's definitely a pivot when a restaurant switches from being locally-focused to tourist-focused and Lonesome Dove is clearly catered towards tourists. Whether it's the gimmicky rattlesnake appetizers, or how the waiter insists on interrupting patrons before each course to give an upsell presentation, or the addendum added to the bill focusing on pointing tourists to other tourist spots - probably best to avoid this spot if you're looking for something authentic. Main dining hall is also extremely loud, so it's impossible to talk to anyone that isn't directly sitting with you. The food is actually ok, albeit gimmicky.

I'm here to apologize to the manager who ask us what our experience is and we said it's bad - it's our fault that: 1. Assumed at a steakhouse that someone would pour sparkling water for us while the staff looked at our emptied glasses and walked away. Per the manager: "the bottle is already on the table and you supposed to pour it" 2. Assumed the Easter menu with four entree choices that would come at a reasonable pace. No, the whole four course takes 2 hours, we just have to keep pouring water for ourselves to keep us hydrated 3. Assumed we can order something else as a side since the reservation staff we called ahead said yes we can, the reception staff said yes we could, but no, kitchen doesn't want to bring fries to us as a side although it did come with one of dishes to us. We underestimate the importance of following the menu exactly as is, and these potatoes are so precious that it must only come with the entree. Sorry dear potato , we just love you so much 4. Tell the manager we are not happy - sorry about it, we should be like the tables around us that pretend with a smile and just trash all the food and leave sorry we made your day bad and you are not happy about hearing any complaints, in order to make it better, you won't see us again! BTW no one clean up desks and keep the floor clean anymore, sorry seems it should be our job to do it in this steakhouse as well, I'll tell friends to bring vacuum cleaners next time.

It was good. The service was kinda slow though. Had the beef tenderloin and it literally was cooked in such a way that it melted in your mouth. Best piece of steak I ate for a long time. They had game meats too. For appetizer had the black buck with some sort of blueberry jelly. That was interesting.

Not busy at all for Easter brunch fixed menu. We came in first of 4 parties, somehow we're the last they took order from. Food was extremely slow, server checked on us zero times, we had sparkling water, they so il not pour it for us Asked if we could get fries while we waited for the longest time, they said we don't have them, while we saw them on our tables near us Someone came by then asking how was it, when we respectfully brought up the challenges, we got told not to be rude about it!!! Food was decent, we ordered foie gras something rattlesnake sausage gravy biscuit. Basically one small biscuit with regular gravy!!! Avoid. From a local.

I take issue with a restaurant of this caliber that won't accommodate dietary restrictions. The waiter was very blasé when we explained that someone in are party had a medical condition. He was totally put out and still served the person food with items they couldn't eat. Besides that the food was nicely plated, and tasted ok. The tenderloin was excellent. The Brussels sprouts tasted too oily and sweet. The frying technique left they oil logged.

Disheartened by the racism experienced here. As the only dining party that wasn't Caucasian, we noticed that all other tables received complimentary bread except our own. While it could have been an oversight if I was seated in a corner of the restaurant, it was clear as both tables to the left and right were served bread. Other tables throughout also had bread. We didn't mention it since it's just free bread, but the disregard speaks volumes. The valet was listed to be $10 but we were charged $15. I learned of the $10 price after and regret tipping an extra $5 to the dishonest valet. Racism in 2022 at what I thought was a higher end establishment was shocking.

I don't know why people are giving this place low reviews. It's wonderful! My husband has been to several locations and says it's very consistent. This was our first experience at this downtown Austin location and we had no quarrels. Started with the blue corn lobster hush puppies, deviled gulf coast blue crabs, and then went straight to sharing the Montana Bison Ribeye. Delicious! We didn't feel rushed but the waiter still checked on us in a timely manner. My husband ordered a Mole Boulevard and the Willie during our time there (I'm currently pregnant so no cocktails for me during this visit) and said they were also nicely done. Our only complaint was how dark it was (they dimmed the lights after 6:30 pm after already being pretty dark) and the music was so loud we could barely hear each other. It felt like we were yelling across the table.