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Prélude, Austin, TX
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Prélude

$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Chef Mathew Peters, the first American to win the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in 2017, is bringing his culinary expertise to the heart of Austin with the opening of Prelude, an elevated cocktail bar and canapé lounge set in a historic home in West Austin. The space has a beautiful back lawn lounge with views of downtown Austin and private rooms throughout the house that can accommodate groups of 6-18 with private events options of groups up to 120 guests.

Prelude will offer a unique Austin experience, combining innovative cocktail creations with elevated small bites. The menu will feature a curated selection of small plates, designed to complement the bar programs signature cocktails and highlight Chef Peters' culinary artistry. Please note that our kitchen closes each evening at 10 pm.

Join Prélude during Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 pm for $2 oysters and drink specials.

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Executive chef: Matt Peters

From the OpenTable editors: Cocktails and canapés are the name of the game at Prélude, a sophisticated bar located in a historic Austin home. The only American to win the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, chef Mathew Peters applies that fine dining precision to playful dishes like corn hushpuppies with Iberico ham and black truffle sauce paired with clever cocktails like a tequila-forward highball topped with cornflakes and toasted rice.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 702-9150
  • Website
    https://www.prelude-austin.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com
  • Location
    707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    10th Street & West Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 163 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Austin

    Best Ambience

  • Austin

    Lively

  • Austin

    Best Ambience

  • Austin

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prélude offers a chic, vibrant atmosphere with standout cocktails and beautifully presented canapés, perfect for a night out or an intimate date. Guests rave about the "amazing service," "fantastic energy," and "impeccable high-end spirits selection." The decor and art create a unique ambiance, making it a must-visit in Austin.

163 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every part of the experience was top notch. Great cocktails, amazing service and the ambiance like no other. All the food we had was exceptional but must try the Hamachi and Carpaccio. Any visit to Austin should include Prelude. Could be a quick drink and small bite to start the night but we made it our dinner with lots of tastes.

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  2. Matt VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, vibes, and atmosphere! Can’t wait to be back.

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  3. Rasalin

    Austin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this place. This is cocktails and canapés done flawlessly. Had one of our fav grape varietals by the glass (rare in US outside of French restaurants) AND the cocktails are artisan in flavor + execution. The interior design is phenomenal, and a rare situation of music being on target with volume and selections. Fingers crossed they are around for a long while as a new standard.

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  4. Emmanuel

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top class spot to just chill. They don't have heavy food if you come in hungry but if you like good drinks then you'll love the place.

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  5. Natta

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely little pre-Valentine’s drinks and canapé date. Jona and Slim were very knowledgeable and pleasant. The Hamachi was delicious. You could easily have two orders on your own. We will definitely be back to explore other nooks and vibes of the house.

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  6. Soumya VIP

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious cocktails and snacks. The decor is quite unique and has an intimate feel. Great spot for date night!

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  7. Joanna

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere, great cocktails and food, and excellent service!

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  8. Sammy VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambiance was nice, however we were sat in a corner of an open room… which seemed really odd.. tucked next to a fireplace when my Rez was for outside dining. Cocktails are $20 each which seemed like a lot for basic drinks.. we could’ve gone to Roosevelt room and had nicer drinks for same price if not cheaper. The service was also slow and it was very quiet for a Saturday night which was concerning… not sure if I’d go back.

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  9. Sushant

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was horrible and needs to be improved. We tasted the cheeseballs and chicken nuggets and left most of it on the plate. The Irish server was fantastic and overall ambience was terrific!!
    PréludeResponded on February 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback back. We have changed this dish for it wasn’t meeting expectations.

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  10. Brian VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails! Reminded me a lot of like Jeffrey’s restaurant but as a bar! My new favorite in Austin. Swanky and chill! Great date place

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FAQs

Prélude is rated 4.8 stars by 163 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 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Prélude

707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    10th Street & West Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Kitchen Hours Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.prelude-austin.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 702-9150
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com
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