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Underdog, Austin, TX

Underdog

4.6
4.6
64 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Awarded Austin Monthly New Restaurant of the Year 2023, Underdog is a Korean-inspired wine bar and restaurant in South Austin that serves traditional Korean flavors made with high-quality ingredients and paired with an extensive wine program.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Wine Bar, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 367-2441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    For all off-site catering enquiries, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all large group reservations of more than 12 people, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Lee: (512) 367-2441
  • Area
    Bouldin Creek
  • Cross Street
    S 1st St and Monroe St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 🥩 $25 Steak Frites Night 🥩

    Multiple dates available
    Tuesday night is steak night at Underdog! $25 Steak Frites - Charcoal Grilled Wagyu Excellente Hangar Steak, Tempura Fries and Kimchi Butter.
    🥩 $25 Steak Frites Night 🥩 photo
  • Saturday Wine Tastings

    USD 40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us each Saturday between 12pm and 3pm for themed wine tastings. Each week we offer 5 wines around a different theme. A great opportunity for budding wine enthusiasts and amateurs alike to expand their knowledge and try something new! See our instagram page to see the weekly themes. A light menu of wine friendly bites is available during this experience.
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What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

  • Austin

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Underdog in Austin is a hidden gem celebrated for its "great food" and "impeccable service." Known for its elevated Korean-inspired dishes and exceptional wine selections, guests appreciate the "casually elegant atmosphere." Highlights include the steak frites special and standout desserts. "Highly recommend" for both food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

64 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    3 tables were seated for dinner. It was my first time to eat at this restaurant and no one offered to explain the menu. Staff was curt and inattentive. One table was so loud I couldn’t even carry a conversation with the person I was seated with. Will not be returning. Food was less than average and way overpriced. $5.50 per fried oyster?

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  2. Patrick

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fiancé and I went to celebrate our engagement, and they had a nice little setup for us along with champaign! Food was unique and delicious, and service was outstanding.

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  3. Gerardo

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. Perfect experience all around from foos to service to ambiance.

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  4. James

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unusually underrated. This place is quite the find. We popped in on a Fridau evening before the symphony and enjoyed some of their greatest hits. The pancake was fiercely delicate and a perfect starter for the savory dishes. Our table split the short ribs, the wagyu flank and the fried bird. The last two are MUST ORDER material. Flawless service, considered environment and a serious culinary attitude. Be an Underdog. Get your butt here!!

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  5. Meg

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Underdog is a hidden gem that should be way more popular than it is. The food is great (Korean inspired) and the wine/service is impeccable. They are always open to letting you taste some wines before deciding, and the staff are so knowledgeable and kind. You can get parking validated in the garage below, too. Highly recommend! Get the sourdough pancake and the Silvana dessert. So good.

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  6. Neal

    Austin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    People are amazing. The space and ambiance are ok. The food was good but it didn’t make me want to come back for round two.

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  7. Julie

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. The steak tartare, grilled oyster, and donut were out of this world. The fried chicken and egg soufle were also fantastic! Great wine pairings. Can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Sharon

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m giving them 4 stars to not hurt their rating but it should be a one star instead. We go there for my partner’s birthday and upon being seated, the waitress pours us a splash of Prosecco (literally 3 drops and not even a sip) and says this is for your birthday. We just looked at each other in shock and I felt so embarrassed because I was the one who picked this restaurant. It was the tackiest thing anyone had done and we would have preferred if they didn’t give us anything at all rather than three drops of Prosecco. When it came time for them to bring the dessert that we ordered with a candle, they brought it when my partner wasn’t at the table. I told them that he’s at the restroom and they should bring it back when he’s at the table but they didn’t care and just left it on the table because they were too lazy to bring it back. Overall they ruined a very special night for us.

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  9. Shon

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t love the new menu. Definitely not as delicious. But great service as usual. Prob won’t go back unless the menu changes again.

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  10. Crustycrab

    Central Texas

    88 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting good combinations, kimchi factors prominently. But this is not a Korean restaurant. Nice wine selection, mostly European. 2 hours validated parking in garage.

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FAQs

Underdog does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Underdog is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Underdog does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Underdog

1600 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704-3047

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S 1st St and Monroe St
  • Area
    Bouldin Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Wine Bar, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 367-2441
  • Catering
    For all off-site catering enquiries, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party facilities
    For all large group reservations of more than 12 people, please email events@underdog-atx.com
  • Private party contact
    Claudia Lee: (512) 367-2441
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