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Bar - Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress, Austin, TX

Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

4.7
4.7
3487 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
The Roaring Fork offers bold American wood-fire cooking with fine dining atmosphere. We serve dinner nightly starting at 5pm and Happy Hour daily from 4pm - 6pm in our bar and lounge area only. Sorry, no reservations for Happy Hour. Our bar and lounge is always open seating. Reservations are always recommended for dinner. Thank you for your interest and we hope to serve you soon.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 583-0000
  • Website
    http://roaringfork.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Giovanelli
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a celebration or a business gathering, the Roaring Fork is perfect for any occasion. Our talented Banquet Coordinator can accommodate your every desire. From parties small to large, we will dazzle your guests with an incredible dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Gabriel Benavides: (512) 583-0000
  • Location
    701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    7th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,487 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its perfectly cooked steaks and delicious sides like Brussels sprouts and cornbread, this restaurant is a downtown Austin favorite. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, making it ideal for celebrations or pre-show dinners. Despite occasional service delays, the overall atmosphere and food quality make it a must-visit.

3,487 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    VIP

    Austin

    52 reviews

    2.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were shown to our table right away as we arrived, and our server was Gabriel. He was accommodating, and very professional/courteous. There were 9 in our party and he had a bit of a challenge getting our drink orders. I ordered a Texas Tea and was informed that the bartender didn't know how to make one. Appetizers were great and the sides were delicious. However, some of our steaks were cold by the time they arrived. We were short on time so we didn't complain about it. We've had duplicated drinks showed up, and some drinks took a while before arriving. Gabriel would have benefitted with another server helping in bringing out the food and drinks promptly. For a $950 lunch tab, we truly expected more.

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Austin

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The hostess was extremely rude. I requested two changes in table locations: the first was a half-booth and the second was a large booth that could seat 6, possibly 8. The first request was made to avoid awkwardness in the event there had been a neighboring table (less than 1-2 inches to move between tables). The second request was made to allow for a larger party (6-8 could have fit in this booth). I pointed to a regular booth for 4 and asked if we could sit there and she informed me that it would cause an issue with server rotation. We returned to her previous two choices, and I requested a regular booth for 4 - again. Her response was “Fine.” She turned her back as I followed her. I warmly thanked her, and she ignored me. I apologized, and again, no response. I thanked her again, and all she said was, “if your party checks in, I’ll show them to your table,” turned her back, and walked off. Our server, Kat, was divine!

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  3. Mark

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Cowboy Ribeye, good size and sear. Iceberg BLT was fresh and crisp and all good value. The servers were faultless

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Austin

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic drinks, food & service!! Love the ambiance so much!!

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  5. steveh

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess was an idiot A steak ordered “medium-well” was served medium rare. When it was sent back for more cook time, it tasted like crap. A salmon dish was ordered without an advertised butter topping due to a food allergy. While the dish was properly served without the butter, the dish had no alternate seasoning on it. There was zero salt and little seasoning because, presumably, the held butter topping contained all the salt and seasoning. Very sloppy. There is zero chance that I’ll return to any Roaring Fork, let alone the downtown Austin location

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  6. Micah

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Each time of the many I have been to Roaring Fork it has been enjoyable. The food never disappoints and the service is solid. Looking forward to returning many times.

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  7. Cynthia

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food was amazing. Will definitely go back.

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  8. Laurie

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant next door to Paramount Theater. Good bar and food selections. Best burger-truly! Excellent service. Tom was terrific. Great location.

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  9. Shirley

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was great. They had valet parking at the Steven and Austin hotel for three hours for $10 which is great for downtown. The food was absolutely fabulous the service impeccable. We were going to the theater next-door and we got us out right on time overall and wonderful experience.

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  10. Terri

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable experience. Friendly, professional and accommodating staff.

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Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress is rated 4.7 stars by 3487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

701 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Regional American (Southwestern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adrian Giovanelli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://roaringfork.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 583-0000
  • Private party facilities
    Whether it’s a celebration or a business gathering, the Roaring Fork is perfect for any occasion. Our talented Banquet Coordinator can accommodate your every desire. From parties small to large, we will dazzle your guests with an incredible dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Gabriel Benavides: (512) 583-0000

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