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Ranch 616, Austin, TX

Ranch 616

4.7
4.7
1576 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southwestern)

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2 people
20:00
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri 14:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Still Austin and Ranch 616 Tasting Menu

    US$175.00 per person

    19 Mar 2025 only
    Ranch 616 is partnering up with Still Austin Distillery for a 4 course tasting menu. Each course will be a specialty craft cocktail featuring a Still Austin Whiskey paired up with a Ranch 616 specialty food dish curated by our very own bar manager Jonathan Hall and head chef Cosme Cavazos Jr. We will be doing one seating at 7pm with a maximum of 40 openings/people for the tasting. Come join us for an awesome night of drinks and food at Ranch 616! Menu Below: 1st Course Bullwhip: Still Austin Straight Rye Whiskey, Aperol and lemon granita, fresh squeezed grapefruit, salted honey whip, black lava salt Nantucket Scallop Duo: Seared Nantucket Scallops, Lemon-Pepper Pearls, Orange Supremes, Toasted Marcona Almond Crumble, Popcorn Shoots, Fresno Chili Brown Butter & Nantucket Scallop Yuzu Agua Chile, Serrano, Avocado Mousse, Crispy Shallots, Micro Shiso, Blueberry-Mint Gastrique 2nd Course San Saba Sour: Still Austin Bourbon, clarified house sour, dimensional Malbec Cherry-wood Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Quail: Spanish Chorizo, Whipped Piquillo Mascarpone, Charred Sweet Corn Chow-Chow Relish, Habanero Coulis, Blue Corn Tortilla 3rd Course Gunsmoke: Still Austin cask strength Straight Rye Whiskey, spiced pear, amaro, vanilla, rye barrel stave smoke Twice-Cooked Broken Arrow Wild Boar Ribs: Harissa BBQ Sauce, Smoked Gouda Crisp, Watermelon-Kohlrabi Slaw, Creamy Catalina Dressing 4th Course Branding Iron: Smoked brisket fat-washed Still Austin cask strength Bourbon, piloncillo simple, angostura bitters, orange bitters Elk Beef Wellington: Roquefort Potato Duchess, Serrano Ham Wrapped Asparagus, Sauce Chasseur

What 1,576 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Austin

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ranch 616 is an iconic Austin eatery known for "amazing atmosphere" and "great food." Its menu offers unique Tex-Mex options, and the "ranch water" is a standout. Patrons love the "live music" and "friendly service." While some find the noise level high inside, the outdoor seating offers a "perfect ambiance."

1,576 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was great. Food and drinks were amazing and ambiance and location were perfect

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  2. Cami

    VIP

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious- the divorced quail was the best I have had in years! The crispy fried oysters were fresh and plentiful. The Texas Snapper was also wonderful.

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  3. Neta

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    One of the persons in our group had a service dog. And while we should have been allowed to stay inside, it was strenuously encouraged we sit outside. The “live” entertainment was too loud and no one could hear the other person. It was far too loud for a morning brunch. The food was okay. No one ordered anything with modifications, but no one would order the same items again. It’s really hard to mess up French toast and eggs over easy. It’s a decent venue and has a lot of niche themes…but…it’s not something we will consider again when in Austin.

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  4. James

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were asked to leave after hour 30 minutes, next reservation was waiting. Just as our drinks were served , so make sure you inquire about time limit. Small restaurant very close proximity to other patrons , rubbing elbows!

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  5. Jenifer

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great service and the food is over the top! I brought 7 out of town business associates last night and everyone really enjoyed their entrees!

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  6. Hank

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Iconic Austin eatery. Table ready on time, not hurried by the wait staff. Food was delicious and price was very fair.

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  7. Lori

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the menu had different types of options not normally found in a tex mex restaurant. the food was terrific.

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  8. Marcy

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is an Austin institution. Great food, drinks and service. Love the atmosphere. Fabulous brunch and music on a cold Sunday morning.

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  9. Dawn

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall...the drinks were amazing and the food was spectacular. We had the Trungale Shrimp Ceviche and Texas Red Snapper - phenomenal. We could have licked the plate! Also...the The Original Ranch Water was awesome! The atmosphere was perfect and our waiter was exceptional. Thanks!

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  10. Tarrah

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere!!! Food and drinks are so good.

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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 4.7 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ranch 616

616 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th and Nueces
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Fri 14:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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