Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

Name: Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar
Address: 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX, United States, 78735
Telephone: (512) 306-5885
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

402 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Seafood-centric restaurant with sweeping panoramic views of the Fazio Foothills Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Featuring a daily selection of freshly shucked oysters, fresh fish, and local “garden-to-table” fare curated by the culinary masterminds at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Delectable non-seafood selections include tender steaks and braised and grilled dishes. Enjoy creative hand-crafted cocktails from a garden-inspired menu at the bar or outdoor patio.

Planning a visit? We recommend making reservations to ensure a seamless dining experience. Simply drop us an email at blind.salamander@omnihotels.com or give us a call at 512.306.5885 for parties of six or more guests.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 306-5885
Website
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek/dining/blind-salamander
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
This signature restaurant offers fresh seafood and dishes with Texas flair. Explore a diverse menu of garden-inspired cocktails. The dining room overlooks the Austin Hill Country, home to the Blind Salamander.If you like to book a private event please email our General Manager, Marcos Gonzalez at marcos.gonzalez@omnihotels.com

Location
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735
Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Cross Street
Barton Creek Blvd.
Parking details
We have both valet parking and self parking available. Parking validated with dinner.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving Brunch
US$135.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
INDULGE IN TRADITIONAL FAVORITES & UNIQUE OFFERINGS Benedict Station • Grill Station • Carving Station Pancake Station • Dessert Table 11AM – 7PM | NOVEMBER 28 | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED $135 PER ADULT | $45 PER CHILD (AGE 6-12) | Complimentary AGE 5 and Under

Brioche LoafUS$10.00
pull apart bread / brown butter & parmesan / whipped butter & lemon oil
Beef Tartare*US$24.00
filet mignon / traditional accoutrements / soft yolk / lavash
French Onion SoupUS$16.00
cheddar / gruyere / crostini
BurrataUS$18.00
peach mostarda / pistachio / arugula / grilled bread
Tomato Bagna CaudaUS$15.00
onion cream / basil / togarashi / toasted bread
Foie Gras MousseUS$18.00
pistachio butter / pickled berries / sourdough

Leaves and Greens

Mixed GreensUS$15.00
local vegetables / honey mustard vinaigrette / walnuts
Caesar*US$15.00
malted potato chips / anchovy dressing / picked herbs
Tomato SaladUS$19.00
basil pistou / whipped ricotta / sourdough / amaranth

Simply Prepared

Harissa Crusted RedfishUS$38.00
hoppin john / parsnip / vadouvan jus
Scallops & BaconUS$52.00
corn pudding / fava beans / cotija / chicharron
Ora King Salmon*US$44.00
clams / corn & shrimp bisque / celery root
Cavatelli PastaUS$30.00
mushrooms / parmesan / manchego / sun-dried tomato
Pastrami Spiced DuckUS$48.00
pickled red cabbage / black rice / mustard seeds / croquette / duck jus
Lamb ChopsUS$48.00
eggplant & dill yogurt / bulgur salad / lamb jus
Filet Mignon*US$54.00
twice cooked potatoes / leeks / tomatoes / cognac sauce

Sides

Crab Mac 'N CheeseUS$21.00
gluten-free pasta available upon request
Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$12.00
romesco / spiced almonds
Charred Broccolini US$15.00
herb yogurt / capers / chili threads
Twice-Cooked PotatoesUS$10.00
salsa brava / gruyère / chives

Sweets

Banana Foster CheesecakeUS$15.00
frozen cheesecake / warm banana foster sauce / vanilla ice cream
Hazelnut & Cherry TorteUS$14.00
hazelnut / cherry torte / anise meringue / molasses ice cream
Decadent Pumpkin CrunchUS$14.00
mexican chocolate mousse / pumpkin pie filling / candied pepitas

What 402 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Great for scenic views
Austin
American
Austin
Great for scenic views
Austin
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar promises an exceptional dining experience with its "beautiful atmosphere" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "creative cuisine," unique flavor combinations, and "incredible" views of the Fazio Foothills golf course. The attentive staff, highlighted by servers like Barry and Ramsey, enhance the dining journey, making it a must-visit in Austin.

402 Reviews

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Kristie
San Francisco
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was really subpar. The tomato salad was ice cold the bread was wonderful. The salmon was horrible. The clams and edible. The steak tasted like Hines 57 and the twice baked potatoes were too spicy with weird weird smoke flavor. The baked Alaska was burnt.
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LizB
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere & food! Will definitely be back.
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PatW
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Delicious food, superior service. Creative cocktails & extensive wine list.
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PatW
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! My husband especially loves the crab mac & cheese and the wine selection. I love the creative cocktail menu and the delicious vegan meal Chef made me. The entire staff is wonderful. Welcoming friendly hostesses, knowledgeable friendly servers, and a talented chef who takes the time to visit our table. Nothing could be better.
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Mike
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and great service. The tomato jam dish and redfish were unique and memorable.
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PatW
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful in every way- service, food, wine, cocktails, ambience. My husband especially loved his French onion soup and crab Mac and cheese- big chunks of crab. Table next to us enjoyed their crab Mac & cheese as well. The chef graciously came out to discuss a vegan entree for me and it was both beautifully presented and delicious! Thank you!!!
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XAVIER
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience. Loved the menu options and the service. We will CERTAINLY be returning!!!
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Will
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s hard to even start this review if I am being honest. Based on my dining experience, Blind Salamander has shown to be the pinnacle of perfection regarding curating guest experience. From ambience to server interaction to culinary creativity, presentation and taste; immaculate excellence. My family and I celebrated my Mother’s birthday that evening. Mother was absolutely blown away from start to finish. The staff at Blind Salamander will go above and beyond to make your special occasions truly SPECIAL. Start with a delicious cocktail at the bar, and maybe even a dozen oysters to get you going (Bartender Ryan will most likely indulge you with rich conversation)! Head into the restaurant, where a server (every single one is unbelievably talented) will give you the best curated culinary experience ever. Share a bottle of wine with loved one’s, become lost in the unique culinary flavors, and relish in your time there. Starters, mains, sides and desserts (Executive Pasty Chef Rosa is beyond gifted); you cannot go wrong. 5 stars to the moon and back. Keep rockin’ Blind Sally Staff ❤️
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Michael
Central Texas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High marks across the board. Dined as a non-guest at the resort, complimentary valet upon arrival - valet was helpful in providing concise directions to the restaurant within the resort. Greeted by hostess, who offered indoor or outdoor seating. Was a nice evening, so chose outdoors. There was a welcome reception for a conference going on in the courtyard below, which provided live music that was suitable for the environment (not too jarring or aggressive) that we enjoyed. Beautiful views of the hill country to the north, many guests sitting on the various balconies/verandas taking it all in. Waitress and rest of staff was friendly, attentive throughout meal. Menu wasn’t overwhelming, and had some interesting options. We had oysters and beef tartar for appetizers (the latter was excellent). I tried the duck entree (great flavor profile and presentation) while the other member of my party chose scallops (feedback was that they were fantastic). Split the broccolini, also good. No dessert, but opted for tea and espresso (both presented properly) before our next stop of the evening. Didn’t explore the cocktails or wine list this time around, but a brief review left me thinking that it was solid. If you’re staying at the resort, live on the west side of the city, or are looking for something a bit off the beaten path, highly recommend.
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Gaston
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic overall experience with world class service, amazing food, and spectacular ambiance enjoying a late summer evening with a view of the golf course!
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FAQs

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735

Additional information

Cross Street
Barton Creek Blvd.
Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
We have both valet parking and self parking available. Parking validated with dinner.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek/dining/blind-salamander
Phone number
(512) 306-5885
Private party facilities
This signature restaurant offers fresh seafood and dishes with Texas flair. Explore a diverse menu of garden-inspired cocktails. The dining room overlooks the Austin Hill Country, home to the Blind Salamander.If you like to book a private event please email our General Manager, Marcos Gonzalez at marcos.gonzalez@omnihotels.com

Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Thanksgiving Brunch

From the Sea

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$29.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Yellowtail Crudo*US$26.00

Starters

Brioche LoafUS$10.00

Beef Tartare*US$24.00

French Onion SoupUS$16.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Tomato Bagna CaudaUS$15.00

Foie Gras MousseUS$18.00

Leaves and Greens

Mixed GreensUS$15.00

Caesar*US$15.00

Tomato SaladUS$19.00

Simply Prepared

Harissa Crusted RedfishUS$38.00

Scallops & BaconUS$52.00

Ora King Salmon*US$44.00

Cavatelli PastaUS$30.00

Pastrami Spiced DuckUS$48.00

Lamb ChopsUS$48.00

Filet Mignon*US$54.00

Sides

Crab Mac 'N CheeseUS$21.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Charred Broccolini US$15.00

Twice-Cooked PotatoesUS$10.00

Sweets

Banana Foster CheesecakeUS$15.00

Hazelnut & Cherry TorteUS$14.00

Decadent Pumpkin CrunchUS$14.00

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