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The Well, Austin, TX

The Well

4.7
4.7
518 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Gluten-free-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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Feel-Good Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
    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 518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Healthy

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Well offers a delightful dining experience in downtown Austin, combining a "beautiful space" with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the diverse menu, featuring vegan, gluten-free, and locally sourced options. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for any occasion. "Highly recommended" for its commitment to quality ingredients and welcoming atmosphere.

518 Reviews
  1. Lance

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and food! We definitely will be going back soon!

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  2. Sean

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. A favorite spot in Austin. Oat milk pancakes and bfast tacos were great. Great coffee, good service, love it

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  3. Timothy

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and overall food was good. The avocado mousse for dessert tasted too much like banana and not enough cacao.
    The WellResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Timothy, Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Well. We appreciate your feedback about the avocado mousse and will take it into consideration as we constantly strive to improve. We hope to see you again soon for another round of desserts!

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  4. Prital

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible experience. On a Tuesday evening at 8 pm they ran out of two vegetarian options, that leaves only one item pasta which was super oily. My throat still hurts with the oily pasta. Also made this reservation for bday celebration and specified in the reservation as well but the server didn’t acknowledge or made any special effort. Also the server had attitude and came across rude
    The WellResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Prital, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at The Well. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark during your visit. We understand that our vegetarian options were limited and we apologize for the inconvenience. We also regret to hear about your special occasion and the service you received. We will certainly address these issues with our team. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will give us another chance to serve you better in the future. If you would like to further connect, please reach out to us via the email posted on our website. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Kathleen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the ambience is phenomenal! Such a beautiful space. Really appreciate the effort that went into selecting quality ingredients and avoiding common allergens and seed oils!
    The WellResponded on 5 December 2024
    Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We take great pride in our selection of quality ingredients and efforts to avoid common allergens, and are glad to know that you appreciated our efforts to provide a healthy dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Well soon!

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  6. Katie

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had it a while. Everything our group ate was delicious and the staff was so kind. Would absolutely return.
    The WellResponded on 4 December 2024
    Hi Katie, Thanks so much your kind words! We love hearing you enjoyed your experience, and are excited to host you again in the future :)

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  7. eddie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food and the hospitality were amazing - we will be back! All dietary needs met!
    The WellResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Eddie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and we can't wait to welcome you back to The Well soon!

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  8. Kristin

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of four of us had vegan meals, and we are not vegan or even vegetarian—nor must you be to eat here. The Well demonstrates that healthy food can be delicious and delivered in a sophisticated atmosphere. Service was friendly and conscientious. We’ll definitely be back.
    The WellResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hi Kristin, Thank you for dining with us at The Well, and for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your meal and will be joining us again. We're excited to host you in the future :)

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  9. Liana

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu! I will be back. Great service and atmosphere as well.
    The WellResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Liana, Thanks for the feedback! At The Well, we're committed to providing a fantastic dining experience and we're glad to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Barbara

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to the Well in part because it's so close to ACL/3Ten. I had never eaten here before, but I loved the concept of healthier food per mindful preparation, and we enjoyed a couple of items off the happy hour menu before our main meals arrived. My friend enjoyed the fish, and I liked my entree in general, but I ordered the steak, and I was surprised to have two end pieces that were tough with gristle. When paying more than $60 for a piece of meat, this should have absolutely been trimmed. Every kitchen has an off night, so I would give the Well another go based on the ambience, appetizers, sides, and location. However, I've had much better steaks in Texas, which accounts for my lower food score. While I am not one, I would add it's a very good option for someone who is a vegetarian or pescatarian per the variety of choices that would please people in those categories.
    The WellResponded on 26 November 2024
    Hi Barbara, Thanks for visiting us at The Well! We appreciate hearing that you enjoyed our ambience, appetizers, sides, and location. Thank you for your feedback on the steak and we will certainly take it into consideration as we aim to consistently meet our customers' expectations. We're glad that you found everything else satisfying and we look forward to welcoming you back for a better experience. Kindly, The 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 4.7 stars by 518 OpenTable diners.

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 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Well

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Antonio and 2nd
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 09:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (737) 742-1129
  • 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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