Carve American Grille - Central Austin

Review №1

Rating: 5

I LOVED having Saturday brunch at CARVE. Arrived early to avoid the normal ATX weekend brunch craziness. The restaurant is gorgeous without being too fussy. The brunch menu is selection is simple, but the food is amazing with REALLY generous portions. Dont worry, you can walk it off in the lovely grove park nearby. Add Carve to your rotation of faves.

Date: 4 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Came for a visit out of town, so first time at this Carve location and I had no disappointments! Hospitable, welcoming service as soon as you walk in the door as well as a beautiful restaurant atmosphere. Our waitress, Ndicke, was the sweetest young lady. Recommended great dishes for us and visited our table just enough. Definitely will stop by next time in town.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

My husband and I had such an amazing dinner. Foods were delicious and the server Ambrose did such a great job.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

All I can say is - go there and enjoy!!!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

OMG!! First things first!!!! GRACE??? request her. If you want to make the best of your experience, she is your girl. Made our night out so enjoyable, made sure to make us feel at home, even while having a super packed section. Oh ya - the roasted garlic, Artichoke, spinach pizza was pretty awesome too. And the espresso martinis.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

This place was an overall great dinner experience. Food was freshly cooked (had to wait for it to cool a bit it was so hot) and the service was perfect. Our server, Grace, was attentive and went above and beyond! Will definitely be back to try more of the food when I am in the area!

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

The food was delicious. I had the Salmon Eggs Bendict, and my poached eggs at my request were done perfectly, which was completely poached. The issue with the check charged me for the wrong pour, then corrected, but the check still had the same 20% tip amount that was not corrected. They corrected, but the waiter mentioned out loud that he corrected the $1.00 issue in front of my party. The food is expensive and 20% tip is also high. Parking: Validation lot for 3 hours. Sundays free

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Exceptional service - relaxed atmosphere - delicious food. Valeria helped me book a reservation for 10 and she was courteous and friendly. The manager came by our table several times to check in and make sure everything was going smoothly. Our server went out of her way to help with menu suggestions, and to provide us with a 5-star experience. Highly recommend - and we will be back on our next trip to Austin.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with delicious, creatively crafted food, attentive and friendly service (ALEX was amazing), and a warm, elegant ambiance. Perfect for both romantic dinners and casual gatherings, it excels in every aspect, ensuring a memorable visit.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

Dinner for 7 people were sat next to party of 21. They were so loud we couldn t hear the server standing next to us. Poor management when they can hear what s going on the floor and read the tables around them. So uncomfortable when you half to scream to talk to the person next to you. If you want an evening where your family can enjoy talking to each other, DON T go there. Spend your money elsewhere.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Went last Saturday and the service was excellent!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 2

The food is very salty never again

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

First time here, the food and service were amazing! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. In addition, the surrounding area was nice and the environment was great. I highly recommended visiting the restaurant!

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Had a great experience. Becca was a super helpful server who answered all my menu questions and recommended great drinks, apps, mains. She even walked my wife to the bathroom instead of just pointing it out. Would come back again even if just for the service!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Can t say enough about the service. From the valet to the management, the service is impeccable. When you dine out with a group (6), you never really expect perfection because it is more effort, more personalities requesting sometimes opposite experiences. Our server, Arnold, with the support of his team, catered to our every need and made our dinner at Carve Central a success! And since I couldn t take everyone s photo, the carrot soup is delicious! Very rich! But delicious! Wheelchair accessibility: Very accommodating

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Nice spacious, spanking new location. Huge bar, great ambience and wonderful meats and drinks.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Husband and I and The Grands went out for lunch, their treat. The meal was fantabulous! I enjoyed, SAVORED, every bite. I hope to eat at Carve again, and again. Only Time will tell. This is what I ate: Thai Slaw Salad - green and red cabbage, carrots, green onions, mint, basil, zucchini, with roasted peanuts and Thai basil vinaigrette; to get some protein I ordered a salmon fillet to go with it. Flaming Lemon Bar - lemon curd and orange shortbread encased in a vanilla bean meringue and flamed with Grand Marnier Flourless Fudgy Chocolate Cake - chocolate ganache torte garnished with edible flowers (ours had an orchid) and I ate it bonus nutrients! My two cents: Orchids contain Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper, which may help strengthen bones and teeth, prevent osteoporosis, and strengthen skin cells. - I cannot rate the cost because I was a guest of my in-laws. If you can t see the whole photo I assembled, click on it; it will open up full-size. - I am not a Local Guide because I don t eat out much. But, I sure hope to eat out at Carve again!

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

This is one of our go-to places, but it seems like it is getting more and more noisy. Maybe if the background music was turned down, everyone would not feel obligated to try and talk over it.

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Spectacular high end American grill with amazing steak, fish, burgers, ribs, and everything in between. Steak is grilled and smoked to perfection. Perfect place for a solo dinner, business lunch/dinner, romantic dinner, or family celebration. The interior is impeccable and the staff could not be nicer. Highly recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Beautiful atmosphere. Service was good. Soup was really good. Miso Salmon was I believe frozen. Because the outside was crisp but the middle was mushy. Id expect fresh salmon for this price. Maybe it was just under cooked? Either way go with the steak.

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Hard not to get the meatloaf cupcakes every single time. The corn brule rocks. Have not had a bad meal here yet. Highly recommend this place to everyone. Wheelchair accessibility: Due to an accident I visited the first time in a wheel chair, super easy. Still a stellar rating for everything

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

My wife and I visited when we were looking for a new restaurant to try, and were more than surprised by how incredible the food, service and atmosphere is. Everything we had was absolutely flavor packed in the best of ways, and the quality of the ingredients were top notch to match. Some of the standout items we had were the cheese sticks (I cant believe they can make cheese sticks and marinara sauce this good), the carrot soup (it was really rich and delicious, probably enough for 2 people), and of course our steaks were phenomenal. I cant remember the name but I ordered one of the mint mixed drinks and it was great as well. Unfortunately we didnt have enough room for desert but the menu looked amazing as well. We will be back many times!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

It s hard to believe you can get a steak meal for 20 bucks

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

I struggle to explain exactly how confusing our experience was. It started with making a reservation, as suggested by their website. We were early and the restaurant was... empty. Maybe 7 total tables occupied, two of which were crowded and with children. For some reason, despite a reservation and a mostly empty dining area, we were seated directly in the middle of the two loudest tables in the seating area. It should be mentioned that the hostess who directed us did so with the most standoffish attitude and unfriendly demeanour you can imagine. How she was front of house is beyond me. After quietly asking our waiter if we could maybe reposition somewhere quieter and confirming that it wouldnt interfere with his section for his shift, host lady walks up and LOUDLY says, DID YOU WANT TO BE MOVED? Sure, lady, thanks for the discretion. Now, the reason I didnt want to mess with our server, Mr. Curtis, section is that this gentleman was AMAZING. Knew the menu, knew the restaurant, super polite, friendly, attentive, and not overbearing at all. Seriously, Id love to rate him separately and hes the sole reason CARVE got two stars and not one. The 5 star rating I gave is in spite of host ladys immediately off-putting attitude, not inclusive of it. The food. Yeesh, this needs a standalone in what NOT to do. The salad was okay. The burger was requested medium and arrived well done. A common mistake, but for what CARVE purports itself to be, was unexpected. The ribs... oh, boy. The ribs. After waiting for around 25min after we ordered, they arrived. Cold. Not lukewarm, not room temperature, cold. Im typically hesitant to send food back for any reason at all since Ive worked in the restaurant industry, but these may have come straight from the fridge and spent a couple of minutes under a heat lamp before they made it to my table. Curtis was on the job and handled it professionally, taking the plate back to the kitchen where it was subsequently immediately tossed in the microwave and returned on the same plate. So, now I have a plate full of chewy, slightly-warmer-than-they-were-before ribs. Honestly, I laughed. For all the expectations I had of CARVE, this was so hilariously BAD that I couldnt help but see the humour. To their credit, we were offered a comped dessert, which wasnt terrible, as compensation. The torched chocolate probably could have been more charred and less burned to ash, but free is free. The lemon tart was definitely tart and not for everyone, but I enjoyed it. The banana creme was decent and worth getting if you enjoy sweet desserts, but stick with the sampler size. Overall, it seems they maintain their reputation through self-created word of mouth and clever marketing whilst being in a prime location. Your money would be better spent on better food thats made better elsewhere.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 2

Food was good. We felt a little rushed for a Monday night. Server kept interrupting us, and entree were brought immediately after the appetizer and salads came in. The salad was literally untouched and the three entrees came in filling up our table. Was asked almost five times if we re ready to box up our food when we re still working on it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

The Filet Creole Benny is to die for.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 2

I ordered a red fish. The presentation was good but It was very salty. I felt like they poured salt box. I didn t complain because I don t want to upset my teen and there were 2 children next to me. I ate because I am paying $40 that dish only and I didn t want to embarrass me and my child. My girl had a breakfast pizza. It was dry but OK. I will not dine again because the food is so disgusting and salty. Also the service is too slow. 39 min wait time for food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Long drive from my workplace from North Austin on rush hour but worth it! Our group ordered the four course meal. Great choices! I had the trio sampler for appetizer, wedge salad, shrimp and fries and omg the s mores! All with to go I couldn t finish them. Beautiful presentation. Tasteful and everything tasted good! Great service they will box for you and have it set aside so you ll have more room while you finish all the courses! It was a busy time when we came so there was noise traffic that can t really be avoided. Free parking highly recommended!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

We held a rehearsal dinner at Carve and we were absolutely blown away by the level of service we received before and during the event, the exceptional food, and the awesome team surrounding us the evening of the event! We couldn t have chosen a more perfect restaurant to host the dinner or found a more caring and dedicated management team and staff that poured their hearts and souls into making sure it was an enjoyable experience for all. Emily, the Sales Manager, so graciously answered our questions and assisted with details leading up to the event. Managers Brittani and Kara, and their amazing team serving us that evening, Devyn, Jesse, Arnold, and Karen, as well as Chef Allison and her talented team behind the scenes who prepared such a delicious meal, treated us with the utmost care, so attentive, kind and thoughtful. Brittani and Kara said many times we gotcha and want you to relax and enjoy the evening , and they absolutely meant it. Kara even took time out of her busy afternoon to assist with decorating since time was short between wedding activities that day. This wonderful group of people greatly exceeded our expectations, and we couldnt have asked for a more memorable time with family and friends. Our guests were so complimentary of the staff, food, and accommodations as well. We are still talking about our experience and will reflect on it fondly whenever we reflect on this special time in our lives. We would give you a 10 if we could! Thank you Carve Team for going above and beyond to make this event such an unforgettable experience for the bride and groom to be, our family and guests. What a lovely evening!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Good location, friendly people and great food. Well be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

First time here but not the last! Food is delicious! We shared the bacon wrapped filet and smoked mac and cheese.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

I only post reviews of exceptional places, and this definitely was. Picked it as a last minute late lunch with 2 young children, sat on the patio, and had an incredibly nice and knowledgeable server, Arnold. Had the Friday steak special, truffle potatoes, and kids pizza plus cocktail, all wonderful. Cant wait to return

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Absolutely phenomenal. It is a must stop if you are visiting the Austin area

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

All the bad reviews on here seem to be from when the restaurant first opened. I ve now been to both CARVE locations and it is definitely some of the best food in Austin. The hostess was extremely friendly and welcoming

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful location, beautiful restaurant, and the butcher to table concept just makes it that much better. The filets are Detroit style, which is the only way to eat them in my opinion. The sides were amazing. The ribs delicious. 100% will patron this amazing restaurant again.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The restaurant was loud but we were in a meeting room which blocked the noise out in restaurant until door opened. Food was very good. Service was excellent

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 2

Reservation at 7:30, table wasn t set up til 10 minutes after. Didn t get drink orders in for another 15 minutes. Uninspired drink menu, drinks were fine? Mezcal margarita is served in a tall martini glass which is certainly a choice. I was with a group of six, and after apps, the server came to grab utensils and plates off the table, and asked if we (party of 6) were ready for another round of drinks. I said yes, but instead of taking new drink orders, she just disappeared and came back in like 10 minutes with a second round of exactly the same drink for every single person!? Never in my life. Food was mediocre, except the steak which was good. Bread was burnt and full of air, calamari was rubbery. Overall, this place needs to seriously work on its service and food quality, it is WAY overpriced for what it is.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Wasn t very excited with the chicken and waffle. It was a little loud. Our server was great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Awesome food, service, and facility. Great spot.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Please please please make the Hawaiian Ribeye a standard menu feature. It was delicious

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

The service was ok, it was Mother s Day so it was busy. Some of the food for the people at my table was undercooked or burnt. They did fix the issue and gave compensation for the issues. I had the fried pork chop and the cream brûlée corn. We shared the trio dessert as well. Pork chop was really good. The dessert was miss on each item. Lemon bar was overly sweet and the meringue was gritty, the smore had a gas taste to it probably because they lightly toast it. The banana dish tasted better but they didn t fill it properly so it look like a complete dish but it was half empty.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Calamari was excellent, as was the bone in ribeye! Service was great

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

We had a wonderful time coming here and the food was amazing. Thank you to our server Marcos who provided excellent service and hospitality and made sure everything was great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Food was okay, but the atmosphere and drinks were great. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great suggestions.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 1

The waiter at this Carve location was extremely unprofessional. He was untrained on the Happy Hour menu and raised his voice at us when asking questions. We ended up not ordering and leaving the establishment. For a higher end restaurant Carve needs much more professionalism. A disappointing experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Fire food and service definitely coming back!!!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Atmosphere was great! The steak was great! Pasta was not as expected, too thin. We didn t have space for dessert, but would love to come back and try their torched marshmallow chocolate cake.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

The best part about this restaurant is the ambiance and decor, which is truly beautiful. Great location too. The worst part is the steak, and for a steakhouse that s unforgivable. The biggest sin is the cut of meat that they re serving has so little marbling that my jaw hit the floor when I walked in and saw the meat counter that they proudly were showing off. The meat counter the first thing you see when you walk in the door (and it s gorgeous btw) but if it were me I d be ashamed to display that in a steakhouse. They may not serve prime here to save on cost (they call it upper choice to distract from the fact that it s not prime) but that doesn t mean they have to be anti-marbling. To make up for the lack of flavor in the meat they over season the heck out of it and hope that you don t care. The other member of my party had the wagyu meatloaf cupcakes and I can only imagine that they just ship in scraps of the good meat that they serve at their other restaurants considering that there is nothing resembling wagyu on the menu. Overall the food wasn t bad, just thoroughly average. Our party generally liked the experience and had a good time, but when you re paying $250 for three people I expect it to be soo much more than merely average. There s too much potential here to accept a mediocre product, especially when there is so much competition in the Austin restaurant scene.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

We went to CARVE when it first opened at this location. We had a nice meal, but you could definitely tell it was newly opened and the service was a bit awkward and slow. However, tonight we went back to this CARVE location and we had an excellent experience. The service was timely and pleasant. The waitress even pointed out some changes to their menu from the last time we visited when they first opened. I ordered a filet and my fiancé ordered the chicken and waffles. We also got the burgundy mushrooms as a side and the dessert trio. The food definitely exceeded our expectations and left us more than satisfied. The atmosphere is clean cut and serene. We were very happy customers all the way around. We will definitely be back for more and will bring our friends and family when they visit. Parking: Parking is free with validation in the garage across the street. When we went on a Friday at 6:15PM, the garage gates were open so we didnt require validation.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Bar was a little bit slow to refill our drinks, food and atmosphere are fabulous!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Consistently great food with upscale casual vibe.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

The food was absolutely amazing here. But it took 35 minutes to get our drinks we only know this cause we were on a time crunch. The server was new and I think either forgot to but our order in or something happened. I went over to the bar to check and there was only 1 bar tender. . The food took close to an hour and it wasn t even busy in there. Then they forgot something from our order so we had to take it to go because we had to get to a show. It was our first time and I wish it would have been a better experience because the food was awesome

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Had a smoky sensation at Carve last night, good enough to tell our server to give props to the chef. She actually came to our table and I ve never had that happen at a nice restaurant. Chef Ally s smoked New York strip is the only NY strip I m ever going to have from now on! This steak was a masterpiece, perfectly balancing a crispy char with a succulent, tender inside. The smokiness was robust yet not overpowering, allowing the natural flavors of the meat to shine through. The seasoning was spot-on, enhancing rather than masking the quality of the beef. The presentation was also noteworthy, with the steak artfully arranged and garnished, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The attentive service and the chefs personal touch of visiting our table added a special flair to our dining experience. For anyone who appreciates a good steak, Chef Allys smoked New York strip at Carve is a must-try. Its not just a meal; its a culinary journey worth taking.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Only two locations both in Austin. Great attention from servers and managers.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Delicious tasty ribeye

Date: 5 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Highly recommended!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Absolutely enjoyful, the company, the food, the service. The staff made our dinner more delicious with their kindness and attention to details

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Excellent food. We ordered the salmon, the firewood chicken , the shrimps as an appetizer, Caesar salad, and it was all delicious but best of all was Avery s service. She was phenomenal and very attentive. Would definitely come back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Ethan was the best! Made my birthday experience so awesome. Thank you!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

I feel like I may be under rating this place a little. Ask me tomorrow, and I may give it all 5 stars. Definitely a great experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Excellent service and food. Dietary restrictions: Pescatarian Food : 5/5 |

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

LITERALLY MY FAVORITE restaurant right now. I ve been to both locations in Austin and have NEVER been disappointed. THE STEAK is amazing, Brussel sprouts, are fire, Mac and cheese is fire, mashed potato s are fire, salmon cakes are fire, lmao they have meatloaf CUPCAKES? Fire.. and their BANANA CREAM PIEEEEE????? Omfg so good. This is my go to for sure.. I Love it

Date: 6 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Great food and great service! There is not much I can say that can capture the true essence of the food like the pictures. Every recommendation on the drinks and food were spot on. I dont usually visit places more than once but I will definitely be back to crave!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Brought Dad for his birthday and it was a huge hit! Love the pork belly, strip, filet, Mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts!! Amy was our server and we absolutely love her!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

We spend special occasions here and love introducing new people to Carve. Last night it was my husbands birthday, Grace was amazing, the food was amazing, and the service phenomenal . As soon as we sat down the manager, Kara, greeted us and wished my husband a happy birthday, and checked on us twice more to ensure all was going well. It is the special attention we enjoy here and everyone gets it. Great service, wonderful food, attention to detail, they have it all. We will continue to come here, in fact will be bringing my father in law from California here next month. Highly recommend Carve.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

3.5/5 stars - The drinks were good, the food was bland, but the price point was good for the value. We ll return for drinks and snacks. The gold mint: good but a bit too sweet Smoky wild fashioned: very good, the smoky flavor is so good Signature sorbet sour: it was very good Big belly burger: it was ok, it could ve used more seasoning and it was saggy with all the toppings Chicken & waffles: the chicken was crispy but it could ve used more seasoning. The waffle was saggy.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Pretty good. Red fish and ribs were very good, but the prime rib was dry. Need a better selection of draft brews too. Loaded baked potatoe was very good too. Kids loved the Mac n cheese. Service was good and the patio nice. Need coloring stuff for the little ones

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Soooo good. Prime rib....fabulous.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Great, reasonable lunch options. Our server was friendly and efficient. We were in a hurry and in and out in less than an hour. We both agreed our steak had delicious flavor! The Sriracha Brussels Sprouts were a lovely complement.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 1

Not worth the money at all. They had to check 4 different tables to find one that was not so wobbly to start. We ordered the $15 tomato and avocado salad. It was 1/2 a tomato sliced and 1/2 avocado sliced with a little Dijon mustard dressing. Two bites and not impressive. Ordered the dessert trio and the banana cream had plastic in it. A 1/2 inch piece of plastic. Showed the waiter and we were surprised we did not either receive another dessert (without plastic) or have it removed from the bill. Nope, still paid for the dessert with plastic. Four of us ate and none of us will be back. Puls only one stall in the mens bathroom. Pretty bad planning based on the size of the restaurant. 1 star is for the beauty of the restaurant because it is very nicely done

Date: 7 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

The pork chops are to die for excellent on size

Date: 7 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Upscale bar atmosphere and great food choices - especially with starters

Date: 7 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 3

Service was fantastic. Food was just so so. Specifically the filet was WAY too salty. All I could taste was salt. Ironically the chicken soup could have used a little more salt. Dessert was good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Too noise, but good food and service.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great restaurant! So yummy! Service is wonderful too!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 3

My friend recommended this place to me but I was severely disappointed(granted she goes to the south location so maybe thats better). We had a reservation but had to wait 10-15 minutes to be seated. Food and drinks took forever, we could only get 2 drinks for the duration of our meal(and that was with ordering ahead). Our waiter was very nice but had to keep apologizing for the wait with the excuse it was a Saturday. Understandable that Saturday is a busy day but that doesnt mean you lower your service standards. It was obvious they had overbooked and needed more staff. On top of this, another waiter very rudely bumped into my seat when setting down another tables food(no apologies, just shoved the table in at no expense to hitting me and my seat) and proceeded to serve the food from right behind my head. And when I say right behind my head, I mean I had to push my chair in as much as possible because I could literally hear the steaks sizzling oil. Idk about you but If I had a hot steak sizzling oil I would think to keep it away from another guests face. To make it all worse, they CHARGE EXTRA FOR BREAD, the STEAK WAS FATTY and the PASTA WAS TASTELESS. If not for our waiter and the good daiquiris Id probably be giving this place 0 stars. Overall, this was nowhere near the kind of experience you expect for the cost.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Great new place in The Grove. Good food, great atmosphere, exceptional service. Fine dining at reasonable prices.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

Rude older woman with glasses and bangs. Say hello to your guests. Do not stereotype.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

Garbage trash management.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Wonderful dinner. Staff was very patient with our young grandchildren. Steaks were simply superb.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

From the appetizers to the deserts, everything tasted great!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Carve American Grill is a new location for this local chain. Its located in a new development just off of 45th St. in Austin called the Grove. Lots of apartments, single-family, dwellings, parks, entertainment and dining. Carve American Grill is an offshoot of Perrys steakhouse. Very modern and upscale dining. Thursday night is prime rib night, but not your fathers prime rib. Its Carves take on a very unusual style of prime rib. Essentially, its a large rib roast that has been smoked and roasted and carved into ribeye steaks not exactly prime rib, but from the same cut of meat. It was delicious. It was perfectly cooked medium rare although they called it medium. Very tender and juicy and just a slight smoky flavor. It came with a twice baked potato. we ordered a calamari starter and a side of brussels sprouts both were delicious. The service was exceptional, but a tad too solicitous. We mustve had 12 or 15 people asking us how our meal was. Outstanding service overall. Highly recommended.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

Just Ok - chain feel Is ok. Feels like a chain and very mid range. Food comes out real quick which tells you it s all pre made. If you want nice steakhouse dinner things not the place . Won t go back

Date: 7 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

Ate here last night will not be returning. The waiter wanted us to buy him shots of tequila and kept disappearing for really long periods of time. When I brought this to the managers attention she gaslit and bullied me. Rude and dysfunctional. You will wait forever for anything and everything.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This place was alive and crawling w servers but they were having a hard time keeping up. Thats the only reason for the 4 stars. Otherwise , highly recommend for food and vibe. A very Texas spin to a Louisiana favorite were fire roasted oysters. Here they include bacon and onions. Amazing. I ate every leaf of the Caesar salad. Order the steak by weight. We split a 16oz NY Strip. Outstanding.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Had my birthday party at Carve yesterday and this was my first time at their new location. Service was excellent, food delicious, and the atmosphere superior. 5 Stars all the way.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great meal & service!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Went here for dinner with colleagues. I was unable to order the NY Strip cooked medium as the server said they only make it medium well. It was more well done. Everything had a smoked flavor witch I personally was not a fan of. Even the ceaser salad had smoked cheese on it. Not to mention you needed to cut the salad. On a positive note the atmosphere was great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 1

Absolutely horrible service. False promises about my food is coming. More than 1 hour waiting for the appetizer.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The board for 4 really is a lot of food...and awesome!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Came here for date night with my wife and we both love the atmosphere and the food. The service is exceptional. Our server Curtis was awesome and we had two managers come by and check on us(Zach, cant remember the other young ladys name). Definitely coming back for a third time!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Wow finally a great place to eat in central Austin! We loved everything about Carve! The apps, filet, salmon and mostly this delicious lemonny thing with meringue topping - I would go there just for that incredible dessert. Great service and easy parking. We will definitely be back. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Celebrated our anniversary tonight and our server was super accommodating! Management here is so nice! They did a couple table touches and ensured we had the best experience dining in. Thank you all so much. Food : 5/5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Had a very nice meal and the service was very good. Highly recommended.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Had lunch here and it was wonderful! The Manager, Zachary, made us feel well taken. Everything we ordered was delicious. I recommend the Sriracha Brussel sprouts as a side.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Went there with my friends for our monthly reunion. Knowing that it is a Perrys owned restaurant I expected it to be top of the line. On the positive side... for such a large restaurant with almost all tables occupied the noise level is very low unlike other restaurants that you hear all the chat, plates, etc. Parking is free and its right in front of the restaurant and also valet parking service is available. Food was not so great. I ordered the chicken pasta and it came lukewarm. The sauce looked dull which makes me believe that all was precooked and then placed in a microwave. Flavor was good but a bit too much pepper. No complementary bread is available so we had to make a order for a bread that is mixed with seasonings and rosemary. Seasoning was way too much and soggy. Service was really bad. We ordered cup of wine and beer and it took about 10 min to arrive. Waiter mentioned that bar was very busy. Come on... for a beer and two glasses of wine! Why not have more bartenders... you know that your place will be packed since everyone comes with a reservation. No offer to refill water. I have been to Perrys restaurant and Carve is not up to par.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

I stopped on my way home for a late lunch. I thought a good time to try the restaurant as I go by it often. I was surprised that they were slightly busy. I had the special scallops with pasta .so salty, you could not taste the scallops. Also tried the popovers (just to see what they were). Hilarious. I am now reading the reviews and discovering SALT seems to be a problem in the kitchen. Cooper, the bartender, was so nice. He gets 5 stars but only 1 star for the food.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Sitting at the bar at Carve central as I write- was able to order a glass of wine and a salad and finish without being offered an entree or refill of water. Tried to order a second glass of wine before heading home to microwave a Trader Joe s frozen dinner but was left high & very dry. Parched actually:

Date: 8 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Made the mistake of taking my family here for Xmas Eve dinner. Total disaster. Highlights include: being lied to twice about a mandatory pre-fix menu ($80 and all sides, apps and some steaks were an up-charge), food and drinks taking forever, staff berating our waitress who was on her very first shift (she was literally crying and my sister hugged and consoled her). Finally, after waiting for our desserts for 45 minutes making the total dinner 2.5 hours, we asked to leave. A manager took a small amount of money off our bill to make up for it but also promised to send a gift card. The card never came so I reached out to customer service at CARVE as well as an executive at Perry Restaurants to let them know of the horrible experience we had and received no response a week later. Austin is full of amazing restaurants (try Odd Duck instead) but CARVE isn t even close to one of them.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

This place was amazing the vibe was totally awesome. The food was delicious 5 stars I cant wait to go back!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Delicious!!!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Christmas Eve dinner was amazing! Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

Date: 9 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Everything was great. Go before this area gets super popular and hard to get to.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

An awesome dining experience

Date: 9 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

What a great experience. We sat at the bar for lunch and DJ took care of us! The Cowboy Ribeye was delicious. Will be back! Parking: Validation from Carve

Date: 9 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

We celebrated our anniversary with a lovely and most delicious dinner at Carve. The steaks were excellent and we loved the sriracha brussel sprouts and the jalapeño corn brulee. Our server, Grace, was delightful and knowledgeable. The rest of the staff were so attentive and kind. Great atmosphere and fun, modern decor. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. I think we ve found our new favorite place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 3

We responded to the neighborhood mailers and decided to drop in for date-night. In a word: Disappointing. Food: The food was salty, and I am almost a Chef that smokes level salter of my food ... and even I found myself turned off by the salinity of the vegetables, fried items, and the meats. That can be addressed, and Id be willing to try the food again. Wine: The wine list is abbreviated at best. Perhaps they are focusing on a business lunch crowd, but the house reserves dominate the list, and the other selections are uninspired and very lacking for an establishment that defines itself as a steak or chop house. Misc: - as an added aside, I was saddened by the choice of dress by many customers here ... sweat pants, flat billed hats, etc. on a Friday night. For the style, branding, and price - I need this place to be much more than it is.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Food is great. Highly recommend

Date: 9 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 1

I spent $100 here. Drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. By far the worse food I ve ever had. Everything was over seasoned to a point I could not taste the food. I had the meatloaf cakes. The texture was extremely soft and the seasoning was so overpowering that I couldn t even taste the meat. My partner had the pork country fried steak that was swimming in oil and extremely salty. We had grilled veggies that were again so over seasoned that we couldnt taste the veggies. For dessert, we had some odd cherry dish. The crust was so hard we couldn t cut it and again there was some odd seasoning to the crust that was overwhelming. That was our first visit but honestly I can t chance going again especially with being expensive. Dietary restrictions: Very salty and over seasoned food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Love it. Food came hot, super hot. The best NY strip steak Ive ever tried. Definitely recommend!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 1

My takeout order is 15 minutes late and because it was late I had to stand there and wait and I got tired so I sat down and then they told me to stand up and I had to move while I waited for my late order and then when I got it they were kind of sarcastic and rude. Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly

Date: 9 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

I come here for their good deals on lunch items: the carve (lump crab meat, grilled asparagus, and butter) served like a hot salad with the cauliflower cheese flat bread. It was decadent and made me feel full with leftovers of a full meal. The cheese bread is filling. It is made with cauliflower, spices, and egg. No flour at all. So completely gluten free. The butcher station is front and center like a high end Fudrucker s I would love to come back for the Friday $19 8oz NY Strip special. Or the Thursday night prime rib special. I am saying I love their deals. The bartender Andrew is professional and knowledgeable. Very helpful. Vegetarian options: Available throughout with a vegan section. As long as you are cool with a butcher working in the middle of the restaurant on display. Dietary restrictions: Fantastic. Something for everyone in every category. Paleo. Keto. gluten free. Veggie. Pescatarian. Vegans. Come one and all. Just be ready for steak house pricing on the traditional menu. Parking: Parking is free for up to 3 hours but you have to bring your ticket in to get validated. Kid-friendliness: High end steak house but slightly less costly than big bro Perry s. Know if your kids can handle that environment. Or food. Wheelchair accessibility: The Galway to bathroom felt like it might be a right turn. Both to get to the bathroom and to get in. But not sure.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Ohhhh the Ribeye here . So incredibly fork tender and cooked to perfection. Juicy and devoid of gristle and excess fat. Seasoned well and buttery to boot. We had the beet salad to accompany. The grapefruit was a great choice for this salad as well as the tangy sauce/dressing that came with it. There was either a goat cheese or slight buttermilk taste that was just delicious. It paired nicely with the earthy beets and citrus. You could opt to skip out on the Cheffy potatoes, but dont. You could make these at home as they are really just a stuffed baked potato combo on steroids, but whos going to go through all that trouble. Indulge! Well be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

It was a chilled relaxing atmosphere; food and service were on point

Date: 9 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Our server Caden was phenomenal! Food was great. Totally recommend

Date: 9 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Everything was just spectacular!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Wow! From the food, to the service, atmosphere and even the ease of parking, if you are looking for a new date night/special occasion/nice dining experience I recommend Carve 100%! We had our family holiday dinner there before seeing the Nutcracker and Adam, our server, made our experience a complete delight. From his extensive knowledge of the menu, to making it feel like a true personal experience (he asked what time our show was so we could make sure to be out on time!), it was a dinner that checked off every box on the experience list. We never waited for a single thing as Adam was there to fill our glasses, take our plates, and replace our silverware, all without being pushy or having to wave him down. Every single employee we interacted with was friendly in a genuine way. We will definitely be back again and are happy to have had such a wonderful experience on a Friday night Parking: Directly across from the restaurant! Kid-friendliness: Non complicated, simple but still delish kid menu for even the pickiest of eaters.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Great tasting food, and interior of the restaurant is really well done!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 3

All sizzle, some steak. The menu is pretty varied, so theres something for everyone. The Hog Heaven (bacon-wrapped pork belly) is a must-try appetizer. Speaking of well done, Ill say the CARVE Smoked Sliced NY Strip was possibly the worst entree Ive had. Oversalted and overcooked, better value would be had at Outback. As for the setting, pretty pleasant. The ambience is nice, not that noisy even when packed. Not sure why TVs HAVE to be in every corner of a restaurant that toes the line between upscale and casual, but it is what it is. Service was very lackluster. The lack of attention given by waitstaff might have been a reflection of a busy evening, but 20 minutes from seating to getting drink orders taken is not the best tone setter. Overall, not the best value for a $50+/person steakhouse and I was disappointed with the inconsistency. The layout of the restaurant seems sub-optimal by the bar area, too. I bet accidents happen near the bar area happen all the time during busy evenings and weekends. CORNER!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

First time at Carve. Attended a meeting. The food was delicious, especially the wheel wedge salad and the filet! The atmosphere was condusive to learning from the speaker. Although the service was good, an extra wait person would have been helpful.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Delicious seasonal menu, amazing chefs in the kitchen, serious care and consideration goes into every dish and dessert. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable and made great recommendations! Steak was cooked to perfection medium well and very juicy. Thank you Carve for making our special day even more special!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Hands down one of the best places we ve been too. Came here to celebrate my mother in-laws 72 bday and we were in for a treat. This place was clean, our server was absolutely amazing and food tasted great. Chicken & waffles! ON POINT!! Hog Heaven OMG!! Everything from the moment we came in to the moment we left was top of the line. We will definitely be coming back here soon! Thanks for a great time.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Service was good and the place is pretty inside but WOW the food was really, really bad. The bread on my French dip was so soggy it was wet and the au jus was gelatin-like. Husband had the chicken penne pasta which was bland. Our friend ordered the firework chicken (grilled chicken) and we all agreed it had the rubbery texture of old frozen chicken. None of us will go back. So disappointed, we live in the hood and were excited to finally try a restaurant at the Grove. We will wait for it to die and be replaced.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Great menu

Date: 10 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Excellent restaurant. NY strip was delicious and I recommend getting it carve style with a topping of crab, butter, and asparagus.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Excellent place. Every dish was expertly prepared and the steaks we cooked to perfection. I feel compelled to mention that the steaks were hick. They way they should be. This is something that Ive found difficult to see even in traditionally good steakhouses. For some reason they serve thin pieces of meat that cant possibly be cooked correctly... And unsurprisingly they are not. The steaks are hand carved, so when you order a bone-in cut, you get the whole rib. In other places the rib is sliced longitudinally wherever the saw came through the frozen piece of meat. This is a place for people that appreciate good steaks.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Even though my husband steak wasnt cooked the way he liked it initially, the staff was amazing and made sure we were satisfied. Great service!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

The place was slammed last night for Thanksgiving, even though our reservation time was respected and service was quick given the amount of people dining. Starting with the meal it was great, value for meal was market value, portions were decent sized. Great hospitality with charming vibe and great food! Happy to go back soon:)

Date: 10 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Perfect spot! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was calm. Service and servers were good and nice.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 3

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free celiac Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

One of my favorites. I love the Texas Tiki Das me number 1. Thurs prime rib is off the chart. Friday lunch and brunch on the weekends. DJ is a damn good bartender! They take care of me everytime I come!! Had Thanksgiving here 2023!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

We went for their Thanksgiving menu, and it was amazing. For the first time in my life, I understand the appeal of cranberry sauce. Our server, Curtis, was fantastic!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

A must when in Austin! Definitely get the Man Charcuterie Board... I mean the Steak Fest for 4. And they Love to set things on fire for you! Whiskey, Steak, dessert (especially the Lemon Bar, highly recommend!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Things moved slow, but food was incredible and they did get really busy for veterans day

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Girls brunch. I had the shrimp cakes with eggs Benedict... so good!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

One of the best places to have a a anniversary or any celebration dinner, staff was super nice and attentive, menu and food was incredibly!!!! Definitely recommend.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Parking: Garage with up to 3hrs of validated parking. Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

We had a reservation for 6 on a Saturday evening at 7pm. The restaurant has great parking right across the street in a free parking garage for to 3 hours but the gate never closes. They also offer valet parking for $8. Not bad if you re wearing 6in heels . The restaurant was not overly crowded for a Saturday night. The waitress was attentive and pretty nice. I ordered the chicken fried pork chop with sausage gravy and a side of Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were seasoned to perfection. I shared with four people at the table and they wanted more. The pork chop was so huge it made me question if it was a pterodactyl shop instead of pig. Never seen a chop of this size so it had to be prehistoric. I was a little disappointed in the batter used for frying it or coating it. Seemed more like shake and bake. It s was just okay. I also thought it would have been smothered in the sausage gravy but it was only topped with a few spoons for presentation more than consumption. I would return there to try something else. The table was happy overall with their food choices and the atmosphere is great for any occasion

Date: 10 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

The setting was great, as well as the food and drinks. I loved the energy of the restaurant. Oh, and the location was great. Dietary restrictions: They had gluten-free options!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

The atmosphere was quaint and casual, the food was no less than delicious, and our server was wonderful!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Carve was an amazing experience! Myself and four of my friends enjoyed an absolutely amazing dinner there while celebrating my bachelorette weekend. Ever single item we ordered was cooked perfectly and tasted just as perfect. Curtis was hands down likely the best server Ive ever had. 5 stars all around!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

I recently dined at this American-style restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by their service and fair pricing. Their squid rings stood out as a must-try dish perfectly cooked with a delightful crunch. The steak also deserves special mention for its exceptional quality and flavor. As for drinks, their non-alcoholic options were refreshing, with the Refresher being a personal favorite. Highly recommend this place for a satisfying and well-priced meal.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Very good customer service and friendly staff. The food was amazing as well. Lots of choices for everyone but definitely come hungry to order appetizers along with a great steak.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

What a place. No complaints. Stake was amazing, the sommelier was our waiter and that was great. Good all around

Date: 10 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Brandon provided excellent service! Kid-friendliness: More upscale dining Food : 5/5 |

Date: 11 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Loved the food and atmosphere. Will be going back again soon.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Great spot, huuuge portions. Prices seem high until you realize that everything can be shared. Service is great as well. Came here for a birthday party and was blown away. Everyone had enough food to take home for a second meal. Dietary restrictions: Lots of keto and gluten free options

Date: 11 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Great food and great ambiance. I dont really like pork chops, but these were great. The steak my girlfriend got was amazing and the lobster corn dogs were great as well. Service was top notch and I couldnt ask for more.

Date: 11 months ago