Ranch 616
Southwestern restaurant (US) · Downtown
616 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Texan eats, original Ranch Water, live music, and quirky decor
Texan eats, original Ranch Water, live music, and quirky decor
"You’re planning a group dinner with your friend who likes to yell when he tells stories for dramatic effect and another friend who snorts when she laughs. Skip the quiet tucked-away joint and head for Ranch 616, which expects you to enjoy yourself at full volume. The Texas-style menu is heavy on fried things, like crispy oysters, calamari and fish tacos, and there’s no shortage of red meat. For a nightcap (or a night starter), get the Fire in the Hole shot, which is served inside a fresh jalapeño." - adele hazan, nicolai mccrary
"As long as you’re OK with running into the occasional bachelorette party kicking off their night—and maybe even joining in for a round of Ranch 616’s signature fire-in-the-hole shots—this is one of the best spots Downtown for a “Texas” meal. Grab a Patron Platter for the table so you can try half a dozen varieties of fried appetizers and semi-boneless quail bites, then go for chicken fried steaks, ribeyes, or Texas red snapper. The portions are huge, so prepare to share." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"While Ranch 616 can sometimes be overrun with bachelor and bachelorette parties due to proximity to West Sixth Street bars, as well as its party-like atmosphere and large, festive patio complete with neon, animal skulls, and colorful decor, this restaurant serves up a quintessential Texan meal, of chicken fried steak and all the meats. With a big crowd? Order a Patron Platter for the table to try a sampling of fried Gulf oysters, fried calamari, fried frog legs, shrimp rellenos, and sugar-cured grilled quail. Pair anything from the menu with an obligatory Ranch Water. The restaurant claims to have invented it." - Darcie Duttweiler
"As long as you’re OK with running into the occasional bachelor/bachelorette party kicking off their night—and maybe even joining in for a round of Ranch 616’s signature fire-in-the-hole shots—this is one of the best spots in the area for a very “Texas” meal. Grab a Patron Platter for the table, and try a sampling of half a dozen varieties of fried appetizers and semi-boneless quail bites, then order chicken fried steaks, ribeyes, Texas red snapper, and other Texas-y dishes from the entrée menu. The portions are huge, so prepare to share. Then, sit back and listen to live music performances in the dining room most nights, or relax on the spacious patio overlooking a busy stretch of Downtown. " - nicolai mccrary
"You’re planning a group dinner with your friend who likes to yell when he tells stories for dramatic effect and another friend who snorts when she laughs. Skip the quiet tucked-away joint and head for Ranch 616, which expects you to enjoy yourself at full volume. The Texas-style menu is heavy on fried things, like crispy oysters, calamari and fish tacos, and there’s no shortage of red meat. For a nightcap (or a night starter), get the Fire in the Hole shot, which is served inside a fresh jalapeño. " - adele hazan, nicolai mccrary
