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Inventive, gamey fare such as rabbit-rattlesnake sausage in a space decked in taxidermied animals.
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Reviews — 8
Food was delicious. I had the elk tenderloin and it was perfect. Perfect spot for a special meal.
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!
I've been here a couple of times as an Austin native, and I love to bring visitors to our city and people who haven't experienced wild game here to get a combination of warm Southern hospitality, impeccable service, on par decor and ambiance, and a beautiful first taste of wild game or a perfect steak.
Personally, I always can find something that I love even though heavier meats are not usually my thing. The Elk sliders are incredible - we ordered four in one sitting for two people and almost ordered six like lunatics, but the main courses looked too amazing. Fries are without exception incredible and a very generous serving. The Elk Loin is exceptional and one of their trademark dishes with these incredible crispy and savory fans of wild (?) mushrooms in between each slice. Their signature garlic stuffed beef tenderloin is always perfectly cooked. Redfish - delicious. Rabbit pasta was very rich and savory. The chili is SO good and absolutely warms your soul but it is a little spicy if you're like me and order everything mild usually.
I should also say I've gone a bunch of times, and this was not all ordered in one sitting.
What really sets it apart is the service and warm, personal feel even though it is a high end, polished restaurant. It looks like that, but I instantly feel comfortable here if that makes sense.
The general manager Matt is more likely than not going to stop by your table and personally ask you how you enjoyed your experience and start a conversation, because it matters that much to them. He is the warm, personal touch that got me to write this review in the first place and made our night that much more special today. :) Thank you for everything!
Personally, I always can find something that I love even though heavier meats are not usually my thing. The Elk sliders are incredible - we ordered four in one sitting for two people and almost ordered six like lunatics, but the main courses looked too amazing. Fries are without exception incredible and a very generous serving. The Elk Loin is exceptional and one of their trademark dishes with these incredible crispy and savory fans of wild (?) mushrooms in between each slice. Their signature garlic stuffed beef tenderloin is always perfectly cooked. Redfish - delicious. Rabbit pasta was very rich and savory. The chili is SO good and absolutely warms your soul but it is a little spicy if you're like me and order everything mild usually.
I should also say I've gone a bunch of times, and this was not all ordered in one sitting.
What really sets it apart is the service and warm, personal feel even though it is a high end, polished restaurant. It looks like that, but I instantly feel comfortable here if that makes sense.
The general manager Matt is more likely than not going to stop by your table and personally ask you how you enjoyed your experience and start a conversation, because it matters that much to them. He is the warm, personal touch that got me to write this review in the first place and made our night that much more special today. :) Thank you for everything!
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.
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.
Closing Dinner for our Group of aprox 40-50 SBS Intcomex Latam Tech Meeting. The place was beautiful, great atmosphere & service, but the food was Amazing. We had Ceasar Salad Bar, Beed Fillet, Trout, Yukon Potatos, Carrots with Goat cheese glaze. Everyone at my table of 10 had 2nds. Thanks to a memorable night for all. A must when visiting Austin.
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!
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!
