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The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin, Austin, TX

The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin

4.6
4.6
71 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Kitchen Austin is now open and we are so thrilled to be part of this vibrant community!

Our nationally acclaimed Chef/Partner Michael Bertozzi and his team are creating gorgeous seasonal dishes inspired by global flavors and our General Manager John D'Alexander and his front-of-house team can't wait to greet you with warm hospitality.

20% gratuity will be applied to parties of eight or more. We are unable to provide individual checks for parties of above six guests.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (737) 387-2200
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen American Bistro in Austin impresses with its "beautiful decor" and innovative dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing food," with highlights like the gnocchi and scallops. Service is often praised as "outstanding," and the atmosphere is "warm and welcoming." Despite some critiques, many are eager to return.

71 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    VIP

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with 6 girl friends for dinner and mostly everything was the right sharing size and worth the value. There weren't a long of people there so enjoy it while it's a secret lil gem.

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  2. Andy

    VIP

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fantastic! The wait staff was so friendly - exceptional experience .

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  3. tyler

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kitchen went above and beyond for our birthday dinner. Great food, ambience and overall experience! Highly recommend

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  4. Megan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, great experience. Can’t speak highly enough. Delicious food, great attentive service, and lovely thoughtful touches for an incredible night out. Cards with insightful questions were provided for “date night” which set a great tone for dinner - even for my husband and I who have been married for nine years. Great value for the reasonable price and they even comped a dish for us when our first selection of wine was not available. Don’t let the Musk association deter you from this gem. And don’t miss the carrots or the tagliatelle!!

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  5. Eva

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    No real appetizer menu. They don’t have a beef filet on the menu at all. Their menu is very different, so the name The Kitchen-American Bistro doesn’t really fit AT ALL. The Gem Lettuce (salad) was the best thing I had (It’s kind of like a spicy wedgish Caesar) My friend had the Gnocchi which was very tasty, but a rather small portion. I had the Denver Steak, it came with a very spicy hominy side. It was just so, so. Nothing to write home about. The steak arrived already cut up in slices, not a whole piece of meat. The desert I had was barely edible, because I couldn’t get baby food out of my mind. I ordered the sweet potato crème brûlée. It was not caramelized enough on top and the sweet potatoes tasted and looked like baby food. My friend had some kind of Key Lime with chocolate desert and I did not like at all. A good slice of Key Lime pie would have been so much better. I will try the restaurant one more time. The atmosphere was the best thing about the restaurant, not the food.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on January 16, 2025
    Hello Eva, thank you for giving us this valuable feedback. I have sent you a direct message to get a couple more details on what we can improve on.

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  6. Mary Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Supper with girl friends - shared plates that were all excellent!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on January 16, 2025
    Thank you for the love Mary Ann!

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  7. Max

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional. Top to bottom flawless. A culinary journey through Austin is not complete without dining at The Kitchen. Carrots are unbelievable. Burrata is outstanding. Tomahawk as good as advertised. Can’t recommend enough!
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for the high praise Max! We appreciate it.

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  8. katerina

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    After our first outstanding visit for a date night with my husband in December 2024, I decided to come back with my friends. While the food was excellent again, the service was a letdown this time. The dishes were expertly prepared and full of flavor, so kudos to the kitchen team for delivering an impressive culinary experience. Unfortunately, the service overshadowed the meal. The server was inattentive, rushed us with ordering, took the order from one person at the table while ignoring others several times. The biggest issue arose when we received the bill: the wine we ordered and enjoyed at the table was correctly brought, but the bill listed a more expensive bottle. When we pointed this out, the server was dismissive and attempted to gaslight us, insisting that the pricier bottle was what we ordered and left to bring a wine list to prove us wrong. After 10 min of waiting, she came back with no wine list, the corrected bill, and admitted her mistake. This unprofessional behavior soured what could have been a lovely evening. While the food is worth recommending, I’d be hesitant to return unless there are significant improvements in staff training and accountability. Edited to add: after me and my husband left, my friends moved to the bar area and the server started talking to them and discussing my frustration that I expressed to her regarding her “gaslighting” behavior and making discriminatory remarks. This will be reported to the management.

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  9. Waheed

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service in Austin. World class food quality.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on January 16, 2025
    Thank you Waheed, we are honored you choose us for your celebration!

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  10. Lalitha

    VIP

    Austin

    170 reviews

    5.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, sat at the Bar. Food was delicious! Loves the falafel and the cauliflower, Will definitely order again.
    The Kitchen American Bistro - AustinResponded on January 16, 2025
    Thank you Lalitha!

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The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for The Kitchen American Bistro - Austin

400 W 6th St suit 100, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access
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