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The Well, Austin, TX

The Well

4.8
4.8
624 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898

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7:00 p.m.
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Feel-Good Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Join us for downtown Austin’s favorite feel-good Happy Hour at our 2nd St location. All specialty cocktails, wines by the glass & a snack menu for $9🥂🍽

    Feel-Good Happy Hour photo

What 624 people are saying

The Well reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Well is a delightful eatery known for its "excellent food and service." It boasts a health-conscious menu with "delicious gluten-free options" and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the attentive staff, particularly servers like Emily and Edison. Though some found drinks lacking, the "fresh ingredients" and "wonderful atmosphere" make it a standout dining spot.
624 Reviews
  1. Key VIP

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Did not give us what we ordered and I have yet to experience a heavily plant based restaurant that was THIS bland. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted for a salt and pepper shaker at a restaurant before, but The Well changed that for me. The best part about the meal were the side fingerling potatoes and the brussel sprouts and the potatoes were room temperature. Atmosphere was great, just surprisingly disappointing.

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  2. Helen

    Louisville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    When we went to eat, they were out of so many choices

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  3. Ashleigh

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place! Incredible food that is healthy and so delicious!! My new favorite restaurant! We went four times in two days while visiting Austin!

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  4. Christine VIP

    Alabama8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at THE WELL based on a recommendation from one of our friends about where to take out-of-town guests. We had an amazing meal, great service, fun drinks, and enjoyed a nice, relaxing evening of delicious food. One thing that always makes me happy is when I can't stop thinking about the food I ate and tasted and this restaurant delivered in spades. We plan to return soon and will recommend The Well to others. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!!

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  5. Joe

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, service was outstanding. While we appreciate clean ingredients, we were unpleasantly surprised to find that the "frites" in "steak-frîtes" were some kind of flavorless chickpea blobs. Half of a great steak-frîtes is good french fries. That was definitely missing in this dish.

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  6. Melanie

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at The Well. We went to celebrate a birthday. Food was amazing. Service was spectacular. Loved the ambience. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend.
    The WellResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Melanie, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at The Well! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be spectacular. We're glad that you loved the ambiance and we can't wait to welcome you back for more amazing experiences. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing The Well to celebrate your special day! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. Therese

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So lucky we found this gem. Locally , sustainable food choice . Everything cooked to perfection! Wish we had one in San Diego!
    The WellResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Therese, Thanks for visiting us at The Well! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our locally-sourced and sustainable food and found everything cooked to perfection. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our efforts to make a difference. We hope to see you again the next time you're in town :) Best, The Well Management Team

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  8. Jasmine VIP

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely and quick meal with my boyfriend here! The food was yummmyyy and tasted even better knowing I was putting fresh and thoughtful ingredients into my system. Their steak and eggs were lovely— a great post-run meal to replenish your sodium, protein and all the things. Our server Emily was charming and swift! We will certainly be back to this hidden gem again! Quick note: I had a matcha here that was not good tho. (Honey lavender— just was way too grassy) And my boyfriend also didn’t enjoy his coffee. So maybe just have water or another type of drink lol
    The WellResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Jasmine, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our ingredients to your liking. It's wonderful to know that our steak and eggs hit the spot or you, and that Emily provided great service! However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with the matcha and coffee, and we appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and we'll definitely pass your comments onto our team. We're looking forward to welcoming you back to The Well soon! Best, The Management Team

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  9. cindy VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food add many options for dietary restrictions
    The WellResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hi Cindy, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Well. We're glad that we could accommodate your dietary restrictions and provide you with a variety of options. We strive to cater to all our guests' needs and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon :)

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  10. Dede

    New York City26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great concept, unfortunately food is poorly executed.
    The WellResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Dede, We're so sorry to hear that you didn't have the best experience with our food. We take all feedback seriously and will certainly use your comments to strive towards improvement. We would love to hear any additional details you might have. You can always reach out to us here or the email posted on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our culinary offerings. Best, The Well Management Team

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FAQs

The Well offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 742-1129.

The Well is rated 4.8 stars by 624 OpenTable diners.

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

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440 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701-3898

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Let us bring The Well experience to you. From cocktail parties to corporate dinners, let us provide customized catering options for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    The Well offers a unique and flexible venue for your next event. Whether you’re hosting a networking or press event, a fundraiser, or a personal milestone celebration, we are honored to bring your event to life with top notch food, drink, service, and support.
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