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The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin, Austin, TX

The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin

4.5
4.5
60 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
The Kitchen Austin is now open and we are so thrilled to be part of this vibrant community! Our nationally acclaimed Chef/Partner Michael Bertozzi and his team are creating gorgeous seasonal dishes inspired by global flavors and our General Manager John D'Alexander and his front-of-house team can't wait to greet you with warm hospitality. Make sure to try our famous carrots with urfa, whipped feta, pistachio, sesame, cilantro and mint, the crispy cauliflower with carrots, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, mango, pickled red onion and fresh herb salad and our red fish a la tala with avocado mousse, ciopollini and cilantro. Join us for a special occasion evening, or grab a seat at the bar for a casual bite and a signature smoked old fashioned.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 60 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Austin is quickly becoming a culinary gem with its "fantastic dining experience" and "superb gastronomy." Guests rave about the "unique flavors" and "exquisite" menu items like the gnocchi and Indian puff tacos. While some service aspects are still evolving, the vibrant atmosphere and standout dishes make it a must-visit.

60 Reviews
  1. Johnny

    VIP

    Austin

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to love this place and am rooting for them to succeed. But....they have serious problems to address. We dined last night during a slow time for them and were seated in the bar side of the restaurant. The restaurant is beautiful and we got a great corner two top. From there the experience was underwhelming. The entire side of the restaurant was being served by the bar tender and therefore the service was intermittent and rushed. We asked why there was no dedicated waiter and were told it was because they were trying to get the bar tender more money! She tried to do her best but was always backing away when asking us if we needed anything. As to the food, spotty. Appetizer tacos were great. Crab claws were poorly cracked. I asked for a shell fish cracker and was told they use a hammer. Which explains all the tiny crab shells in the crab meat. Crab was actually fresh and tasty. Also had the chicken which came but we waited for five minutes staring at it because we had no forks. Had to flag the bartender down to get forks and she said she would be with us momentarily. Chicken was pretty good not great. Came with undercooked baked beans which seems a little downscale for the quality of the overall restaurant. I never understand why a new restaurant skimps on service when they just out so much into TIs. Each new diner is a possible long term customer so you should over serve them. Not sure I will go back but maybe.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Johnny, thank you for the feedback on the service and food, I have followed up with our staff so that this doesn't happen again.

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  2. Ed

    VIP

    San Antonio

    83 reviews

    3.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a new restaurant, beautiful decor, very trendy, service was fantastic by Mia. But the food was very disappointing. My wife and I had the gnocchi bolognese and couldn’t find the gnocchi in the middle of so much overwhelming ground meat. Heavy to say the least. Friends ordered the pork chop and it was aweful. Pure fat, no meat. Will try the place again. And as a recommendation, take the black pepper away from the cooks in the kitchen. They are pepper happy on things they should add just as a spice, not a component of a dish. Again, gorgeous decor. Wish you luck in your business.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Ed, this is great feedback for our team. Thank you for giving us another shot, we look forward to having you in again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and atmosphere. This was a 50th birthday and NYE celebratory dinner for us and the experience was top notch. Very special place and plan to go back again and again!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much!

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  4. Lawrence

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant. Our server was outstanding. Food was good but not outstanding, and somewhat overpriced. Wine was great (50% off over $100 bottles is a great deal).
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback Lawrence! I'm sending you a DM if you have some time to reply on the specifics of what we could improve on the food.

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  5. AshleighS

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, beautiful inside the restaurant. Was on the more expensive side but we enjoyed it.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the five stars Ashleigh!

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  6. Roger

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had our anniversary dinner at The Kitchen this week. The Kitchen is the answer to my wish for a great, relaxed, quality restaurant in Austin. The space is elegant and comfortable. The food is innovative and delicious. The staff are experienced and responsive, but not cloying. Also, a high quality wines-by-the-glass and extensive wine list. Thanks for investing in Austin.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the great review Roger!

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  7. Michaela

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Food was amazing and so were the drinks. Perfect Christmas Eve with the fam❤️
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Michaela!

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  8. Steve

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. This was our second time this past week. Highly recommend!

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  9. sara

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed everything about our experience. This restaurant has a lot of unfair reviews. It is absolutely fabulous.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our dinner, perfect for a double date with friends! The staff and food was amazing!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on 21 December 2024
    Thank you so much!

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The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin is rated 4.5 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin

400 W 6th St suit 100, Austin, TX 78701

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Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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