Restaurants near Main Building University of Texas at Austin

It was OK and good, but wouldn’t necessarily recommend or feel the need to go back. I chose here because of the late night availability which was super convenient for me as I had a late arriving flight. Primary issue was an overdone filet. I noticed first that it seemed to take a bit long for medium rare. Then, it LOOKED overdone when I saw it. Then confirmed when I felt it. (I feel Chef should have noticed this in the back before even sending out). Anyway; the only reason I didn’t send it back was due to it being later in the evening. The staff was very friendly and I’m SURE they would have addressed it to satisfaction had a mentioned it. But I shouldn’t have HAD to mention it. There were simple checks that should have been done before It left the kitchen.

Very lovely, unhurried, unfrenzied, unstressed out experience. So it was very un-Austin! In a good way.

I loved the lobster tails, scampi style & thought the pasta was a wonderful accompaniment. Also the chopped salad was crisp & had the perfect amount of salad dressing. The only downer was the red fish crudo. The main flavor was an overwhelming lime taste. It would've been much better in a "tears of the tiger" sauce or with some wasabi to make it more sushi-like. Serving it with crackers would help also and the avocados were unsalted. I've tried almost the whole Red Ash menu - the crudo is my least favorite dish. Try any of the other appetizers instead!

This is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.

The food was excellent, and the ambiance was terrific. The service staff was attentive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Este for special family gatherings.