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Verbena, Austin, TX

Verbena

4.5
4.5
443 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Verbena is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of West 6th Street occupying the street side ground level of the award-winning Canopy by Hilton Hotel. The venue is comprised of a 36-seat bar and lounge, a 60-seat dining room with open kitchen, and wood-burning hearth, both which open to a lush open-air courtyard. Journey through Chef Paolo's gastronomic narrative where he pays homage to his contemporary Mexican roots. His menu is highly influenced with essences of French techniques and contains stories and flavors he's discovered throughout his travels. It is truly a memorable dining experience. Come grab a coffee and freshly baked pastry on your way to work or spend a Sunday morning over a bountiful brunch. Meet a friend for a vibrant patio lunch or gather with co-workers for drinks and dinner. You’re always welcome at Verbena.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Gama

What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Verbena offers a unique dining experience with a creative twist on traditional flavors. Guests rave about the "amazing food and drinks," "beautiful presentation," and "excellent service." The restaurant's charming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit spot in Austin. Standout dishes include the rabbit, scallops, and churro pancakes.

890 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall an excellent experience. Crab pasta dish was very good. Octopus starter was probably best we’ve ever had, melted in your mouth so tender. Yucca fries with short ribs were very good although a little expensive for ribs. Cocktails were good except a little peeved that a regular lime margarita was more expensive than the specials. Would recommend eating there overall.

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  2. Artur

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, great cocktails. We ordered a flatbread but it was a poofy pizza. Short rib was great

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  3. Dave VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Short rib special was excellent. Please bring this back.

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  4. Scott VIP

    Charlotte26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! The Rabbit feature was the star dish of the night :)
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Scott, Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially the Rabbit feature – it’s definitely a standout dish! We strive to create memorable experiences for all our guests, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great meals and cocktails! Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  5. Keaton

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch option. The burger and BLT are EXCELLENT!
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Keaton, Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the burger and BLT – they’re definitely crowd favorites! We look forward to having you back for another great lunch soon. Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  6. Kanai

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I don't know if they were short staffed or not, but the food took a very very long time to come and there were very few people around so we couldn't ask them a lot. I don't think it was worth the money.
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Kanai, Thank you for your feedback, and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that the timing of your meal and service were not up to standard, especially when the restaurant was less busy. We strive to provide a great experience for every guest, and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit. Your comment about the value is also noted, and we’ll work to ensure that our offerings meet expectations. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to impress you on your next visit, and if there’s anything specific we can do to improve, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  7. Antonio

    Dublin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is nice and the service was good. The food was ok, but some of the dishes were a bit too much in terms of mixing different ingredients and flavors together and resulted in being very heavy. One of them was with fish and mussels but the sauce they were in was basically covering all the taste, same for the venison dish. The Pinot grigio wine did not taste great, we had a glass each, felt like it had been opened for a few days. Also at that price I would expect them to pour it at the table in proper glasses. We both got out of there feeling bloated although we only had an entrée and one glass of wine each and had a hard time digesting all of that. I do not think it is worth the value and I believe the dishes were too crowded in terms of ingredients.
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Antonio, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the atmosphere of our restaurant. We’re sorry that the food didn’t meet your expectations, particularly with the balance of flavors and the wine experience. We take your comments seriously and will review both the dish compositions and wine service to ensure improvements. We appreciate your insights and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  8. Brian

    Austin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Atmosphere was great. Drinks were great. Our server not so much. She wasn’t super attentive which isn’t that big of deal to us. The issue is it was my wife’s birthday which I notated on the reservation. There were gifts in the table so pretty obvious. I wasn’t expecting a free desert or anything but we were never even offered desert. She brought us the bill and we didn’t see her for a good while. By the time she came to collect we were out of time. It would have been nice for her to acknowledge it was her birthday. We will be back, just would request a different server.
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Brian, Thank you for your feedback, and for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and ambiance! However, we’re sorry to hear that the service didn’t meet expectations, especially on such a special occasion. We sincerely apologize for not acknowledging your wife’s birthday and for the lack of attentiveness from your server. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back. We’ll ensure to provide a better experience on your next visit, and we’ll take your comments into account for improvement. Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  9. Stacey

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service was amazing, my coconut margarita was insanely delicious, and the ambiance was perfect.
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Stacey, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the food, service, and the coconut margarita – it’s definitely a favorite! We’re also glad the ambiance hit the mark for your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing visit! Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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  10. Eowyn

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Verbena for my husband birthday! The food was fantastic, services spot on and atmosphere upscale but comfortable. I highly recommend!
    VerbenaResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hi Eowyn, Thank you for the wonderful review, and for choosing us to celebrate your husband’s birthday! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences! Best regards, Carlos Urioste Food & Beverage Manager Verbena ATX

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FAQs

Verbena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 991-3019.

Verbena is rated 4.5 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

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 19 times today
Google Map for Verbena

612 W 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Gama
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