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Ranch 616, Austin, TX

Ranch 616

4.6
4.6
1547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Charming
South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country.

"The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.

Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southwestern), Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 479-7616
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    7th and Nueces
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,547 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ranch 616 in Austin offers a lively, eclectic dining experience with a unique blend of Texas comfort food and Southwestern flavors. Known for its "world-famous" ranch water and diverse menu, this spot provides a vibrant ambiance and attentive service. Enjoy creative dishes and "amazing" cocktails in a fun, authentic Austin atmosphere.

1,547 Reviews
  1. TINA

    Austin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First waiter was great, attentive, professional and had suggestions to our 1st guests. Drinks were delicious. Food was delivered by a different waitstaff and she stood over a guest and handed us our food by announcing what was on the plate and we had to reach up to get it , when she tried to hand a plate OVER my husbands head, I said please bring it over to me, she rolled her eyes, plopped the plate down, and went and sat with another staff member in a corner booth. Very unprofessional food delivery for a quiet night and table of 4. Ordered the house fav maize trout, it was lukewarm warm and completely flat and tasteless, no flavor. Didn’t want to make a scene with guest so I simply said wasn’t hungry and didn’t eat it. Ranch 616 has been a fav for 20+ years , and especially loved taking newcomers to Austin there. Unfortunately not sure it can remain on our list.

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  2. john

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good from start to finish . Food is excellent and service wonderful

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  3. Jill

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great drinks, the football game was on. Nice patio.

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  4. Katie

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love ranch 616! Fried oysters and calamari appetizers = chef’s kiss! The live music on the patio was also wonderful. Incredible vibes, strong drinks, great food. Can’t wait for our next visit!

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  5. Kristin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and will return to Ranch 616 very soon!

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  6. Arden

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going here on girls nights! We always have the best time!!

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  7. Becca

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cool spot. Ambience was great and food was incredible. Special shoutout to the quail. Best quail I’ve had

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  8. Eric

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Had the special, it was excellent!

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  9. Liz

    VIP

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service in a fun place! Noise a little loud inside but decor is great.

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  10. Philip

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Live music outside too

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FAQs

Ranch 616 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 479-7616.

Ranch 616 is rated 4.6 stars by 1547 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ranch 616

616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th and Nueces
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southwestern), Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Surface and Garage Parking available nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cosme Cavazos Jr.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 479-7616
  • Catering
    For catering options please contact events@theranch616.com
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buy outs. Please contact events@theranch616.com
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