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CARVE American Grille – Central Austin, Austin, TX

CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.6
4.6
789 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Grill, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (512) 637-4170
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Kilngler
  • Private party facilities
    Business dinner, family get-together, graduation, wedding, shower? CARVE is your place to celebrate all of life’s important milestones. Let us know what you are planning and our sales team will respond with all the relevant details!
  • Private party contact
    Valeria Cordova: (512) 637-4171
  • Area
    Austin
  • Cross Street
    Bull Creek Dr.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is offered nightly from 4:00 pm – Close for $8.00. Self-parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 2nd Chance Candlelight Dinner for 2 $175/couple

    US$87.50 per person

    23 Feb 2025 only
    CARVE’s Valentine Candlelight Dinner for 2 includes two individual salads, a 12 oz. Candlelight Filet Mignon Roast (prepared medium) for Two, with two steamed 4oz. lobster tails, sauces, two sides to share, and a half-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses; $175/couple (+tax & gratuity) or TO-GO $145/couple (+tax & handling fee). If you need to cancel, please do so at least 2 hours prior to the reservation time.
    2nd Chance Candlelight Dinner for 2 $175/couple photo
  • CARVE’s 2nd Chance 3Course Prix Fixe Menu 11-5:30

    US$59.00 per person

    23 Feb 2025 only
    For those who want to celebrate the following weekend! CARVE’s Prix Fixe Limited Dinner Menu includes something for everyone! Our 3-course menu (soup or salad, entrée, and dessert), each course featuring multiple options (including many CARVE All-Time Favorites!), will be sure to delight! Reservations are limited; please visit CARVEAmericanGrille.com to view menu details and to make your reservation today. $59 per person + tax & gratuity 5:30pm & earlier, $69 per person + tax & gratuity 5:45pm & later. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 2 hours prior to the reservation time.
    CARVE’s 2nd Chance 3Course Prix Fixe Menu 11-5:30 photo
  • CARVE’s 2nd Chance 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu 5:45+

    US$69.00 per person

    23 Feb 2025 only
    For those who want to celebrate the following weekend! CARVE’s Prix Fixe Limited Dinner Menu includes something for everyone! Our 3-course menu (soup or salad, entrée, and dessert), each course featuring multiple options (including many CARVE All-Time Favorites!), will be sure to delight! Reservations are limited; please visit CARVEAmericanGrille.com to view menu details and to make your reservation today. $59 per person + tax & gratuity 5:30pm & earlier, $69 per person + tax & gratuity 5:45pm & later. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 2 hours prior to the reservation time.
    CARVE’s 2nd Chance 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu 5:45+ photo

What 789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

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CARVE American Grille – Central Austin impresses with "outstanding service" and "excellent food," making it a perfect spot for anniversaries and birthdays. Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "creative cocktails," while the steaks, particularly the "best NY steak," are a must-try. Ideal for celebrations or a special meal.

789 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited almost 30 minute for food order due to server change. The rest sucked.

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  2. Michael

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10, The entire place was amazing. I highly recommend Carve. The food and people were great, we will definitely be back.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how we impressed! We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Chance

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Working in fine dining I do have some expectations and premeditations coming into any dinner. Those expectations were met, the food was incredible, the drinks were outstanding, and CARVE made my valentines very special for me and my lady. To the chef, the food was top tier, the butter/truffle sauce really made our steak pop, reminding me of a truffle Demi-glace that made each bite better. CARVE truly set a master of craft precedent that even some more established restaurants don’t meet. Jack, thank you for our evening, you provided exceptional hospitality, me and my fiancé felt very well taken care of. I saw how many tables you were managing, being in that role myself at work, but you still made time for us which gave us that “at home” experience we needed. I will definitely request you in the future when I return to this restaurant. Thank you to the staff for your time, Chance

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  4. Brad

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, wouldn’t recommend. Food was decent, service was very poor. Took over 30 mins for us to get our drinks, server then took our order, forgot to ask us how we want our steaks cooked. Never brought out me or my wife’s appetizers. Waited over 40 mins before our food was brought out, never saw our waiter during that time. Wife ordered 2 oysters with her meal, only received one. Mentioned the fact our appetizers never were delivered, they said they would comp our dessert. Once dessert time came, waiter said we can only pick from 2 of their 6 desserts to get for free, the others we would have to pay for. Dessert we picked was terrible. Waiter took another 15 mins to bring out our check, had to flag them down just to get a drink refill. Spent over 2 hours at a subpar restaurant with poor service staff. Would not go back.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit to Carve American Grille. Our team values your feedback, and we want to assure you that we take this matter seriously and have reached out to you privately to discuss it. We are committed to providing exceptional food & service, so it is disheartening to hear that we fell short of your expectations. We appreciate your feedback Sincerely Jonathon Morris | General Manager | 512-637-4170

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  5. Gary

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Salt level on food was too much. Steaks were way over cooked. Mistake of a restaurant in central Austin.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Gary, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit to Carve American Grille. Our team values your feedback, and we want to assure you that we take this matter seriously and have reached out to you privately to discuss it. We are committed to providing exceptional food & service, so it is disheartening to hear that we fell short of your expectations. We appreciate your feedback Sincerely Jonathon Morris | General Manager | 512-637-4170

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  6. Sean

    Memphis

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    After my appetizer came out quickly everything following came out extremely late. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes were not good. Steak was burnt Ordered Mac and cheese noodles didn’t have cheese in or on it. We were discounted due to the experience,First time and probably last time visiting.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 2 days ago
    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit to Carve American Grille. Our team values your feedback, and we want to assure you that we take this matter seriously and have reached out to you privately to discuss it. We are committed to providing exceptional food & service, so it is disheartening to hear that we fell short of your expectations with your order of Wagyu Meatloaf Cupcakes, New York Strip (Medium Well) & Mac & Cheese. More so, with timing the server coursed out your meal. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to you next visit. Sincerely Jonathon Morris | General Manager | 512-637-4170

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  7. Akin

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food came out so late end up spending 3hrs in a restaurant service was poor
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Akin, my name is Jonathon Morris, and I am the General Manager at Carve American Grille. I would love to be able to speak with you about your recent dining experience with us if you have just a few moments. To clarify your reservation time was at 9:15pm and you left 12:15am? which I am showing that our last guest left that evening well before that time line. Please feel free to contact me anytime at 512-637-4170, or I would be happy to give you a call if that works best for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and I look forward to having the opportunity to speak with you soon. Jonathon Morris | General Manager 512-637-4170

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  8. Esteban

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess who checked us in did not do it correctly, so we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. After being seated, we were not served (even water) until 15 minutes later; the waitress told us she was not aware we were in her section. The food arrived relatively promptly but cold.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to send us your feedback regarding your experience at CARVE, it is appreciated and valued. I apologize that we did not make your dining experience all that it should have been. I would love to discuss your experience so that we may rectify our mistakes and use this opportunity to correct them for future guests. Please let me know if there is a phone number that I may reach you at, or if you would prefer, please feel free to call me at the restaurant 512-637-4170. I look forward to hearing from you and have a wonderful day! Regards, Jonathon Morris | General Manager, CARVE American Grille

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  9. Keresa

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Very budget friendly and really beautiful inside.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy you were pleased! We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Victoria

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was great! The whole experience was awesome! I just wanted the dress code to be a tad more enforced. On my date I saw people wearing caps and sweatshirts.. not what I want to see even at a sister restaurant of Perry’s steakhouse. Otherwise, perfect experience.
    CARVE American Grille – Central AustinResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate you! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

CARVE American Grille – Central Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 637-4170.

CARVE American Grille – Central Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 789 OpenTable diners.

CARVE American Grille – Central Austin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

2613 Perseverance Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bull Creek Dr.
  • Area
    Austin
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Grill, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is offered nightly from 4:00 pm – Close for $8.00. Self-parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Timothy Kilngler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 637-4170
  • Private party facilities
    Business dinner, family get-together, graduation, wedding, shower? CARVE is your place to celebrate all of life’s important milestones. Let us know what you are planning and our sales team will respond with all the relevant details!
  • Private party contact
    Valeria Cordova: (512) 637-4171
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