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Crème Brûlée - Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave, TX

Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria

4.5
4.5
1868 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Escape to the coastal and tropical flavors of Cafe Blue. Our Oyster Bar features a variety of freshly shucked Oysters on the Half Shell, as well as Shrimp Cocktail, and Island Ceviche. Popular seafood selections include Cedar Plank Salmon, Crab Stuffed Flounder and Kick Ass Sea Bass. Our steaks are dry-aged in-house for 14 days, and all desserts are scratch-made. To complement our menu, we feature an extensive, award-winning wine list, with over 40 varieties available by the glass. Our bar offers a number of Caribbean-inspired cocktails such as the Painkiller and the Dark & Stormy, as well as popular martinis and fresh lime juice margaritas.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 366-5230
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Nathan
  • Private party facilities
    We have 1 private dining room available. The St. John Room is a larger space that will seat 40 diners comfortably, or can be combined with an adjoining semi-private area for larger dinners or cocktail receptions. St. John Room is equipped with a flat screen TV for presentations or slide shows.
  • Area
    Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis
  • Cross Street
    71/620
  • Parking details
    -Public parking throughout the Hill Country Galleria
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Seafood

  • Austin

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria is a seafood lover's delight, offering "consistently good food" and "great service." The ambiance is upscale yet relaxed, perfect for any occasion. Highlights include "amazing cocktails," flavorful entrees, and a superb happy hour. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and "exceptional service," making it a staple dining choice.

1,868 Reviews
  1. Tammie

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Café Blue has quickly made a name for itself as a go-to spot for delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. My recent visit, however, was a mix of highs and lows, offering some great culinary experiences but also a few notable frustrations. Let’s start with the positives: the food at Café Blue was outstanding! Each dish we ordered was crafted with care and bursting with flavor. From the fresh ingredients to the artful presentation, it was evident that the chefs take great pride in their creations. The highlights for me included the seasonal specials, which featured unique flavor combinations that were both comforting and inventive. I left feeling satisfied and excited to return for more. However, the service left something to be desired. Upon our arrival the manager was rude, condescending and inappropriate telling us our reservation with Open Table was “iffy.” She scolded us and stated we are booked with reservations. Well, we made ours well in advanced, also. In addition, we experienced a significant wait for our drinks. It’s understandable that places can get busy but they had plenty of staff to assist. While the stellar food will definitely bring me back, I hope Café Blue addresses the service issues. Creating a welcoming environment for guests should be just as important as crafting delicious dishes. Overall, I would recommend Café Blue to anyone looking for great food, but be prepared for a potentially slow start when it comes to drinks. Here’s hoping for a smoother experience next time.

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  2. Melinda

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our drink order was lost. We did not have our wine to go with our meal. Had reservations but they seated us at a bar high top! Will not be going back.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Larry

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good! Excellent grilled redfish and clam chowder

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  4. Isabella

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jenna was kind, efficient, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times!

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  5. Maggie

    VIP

    Austin

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dining experience is made better by the right waitperson. Tonight we had one of the most engaging and dynamic experiences thanks to Maren. She was perfect and her personality added to our celebration of our son’s birthday. We started with crab cakes ~ wonderful. My husband had the Norwegian Halibut special, I had Grilled Salmon and our son chose the Salmon Avocado Toast Salad. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Topping it off with Amy’s Mexican vanilla ice cream was the best ending we could have imagined for our meal. Cafe Blue is a great place to meet friends, enjoy a special occasion or just go to watch a game in the bar area. It never disappoints. Oh! And the dinner bread…scrumptious.

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  6. Jennifer

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect brunch experience for our friends Christmas exchange. The bogo brunch price was really nice.

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  7. kathy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but most dishes are on the fancier side. Service was excellent.

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My best friend's widow and I enjoyed a lengthy dinner and visit on a recent Wednesday evening at this restaurant. The calamari and trout almondine were very tasty, the service was outstanding (informed and attentive without hovering) and the half-price wine was a nice surprise. I highly recommend Cafe Blue, especially on a Wednesday night.

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  9. PatriciaK

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had brunch with a girlfriend there who was visiting out of state. It was really delicious. I had the Eggs Benedict Florentine and she had one of the waffle menu items. Server was very attentive even though she was slammed with full tables of guests. I definitely need to put Cafe Blue- Hill Country Galleria on my rotation of “ go to” restaurants!

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  10. douglas

    VIP

    Austin

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting and varied menu. The gumbo was superior and coming from New Orleans that says a lot. The Rockefeller oysters were great. The Ahi tuna salad entrée was really good. Great grouper and flounder entrées as well. The service was excellent. Maren did an outstanding job. 

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FAQs

Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 366-5230.

Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria is rated 4.5 stars by 1868 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Blue - Hill Country Galleria

12800 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G115, Bee Cave, TX 78738

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    71/620
  • Area
    Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    -Public parking throughout the Hill Country Galleria
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Nathan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 366-5230
  • Private party facilities
    We have 1 private dining room available. The St. John Room is a larger space that will seat 40 diners comfortably, or can be combined with an adjoining semi-private area for larger dinners or cocktail receptions. St. John Room is equipped with a flat screen TV for presentations or slide shows.
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