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The Well, Austin, TX

The Well

4.7
4.7
515 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
A photo of The Well restaurant

The Well

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegan-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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Feel-Good Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    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 515 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.

515 Reviews
  1. Prital

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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

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  2. Kathleen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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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  3. Katie

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 7 days ago
    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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  4. eddie

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 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 1 day 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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  5. Kristin

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 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 December 3, 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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  6. Liana

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 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 November 26, 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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  7. Barbara

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 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 November 26, 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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  8. Austyn

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve never had a bad experience at The Well. The more I go, the more I love it! I came here for my birthday a while back. Loved it. I brought my pops who was visiting for his bday here for dinner on his bday. We truly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Edison is exceptional. We had a time constraint - pops had to catch a flight - and we shared that info with Edison at the beginning. Edison was so receptive, kind and focused, and timed the courses absolutely perfectly. He also communicated extremely effectively! The food was delicious, hot and fresh. Great wine, and great wine recommendation by Edison as well! From my heart, thank you, to the whole team, for your generosity and presence. Y’all helped make my dad’s special visit special, and I am so grateful for all of you. Much love!
    The WellResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hi there, Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration at The Well. It's always a pleasure to know that our food, atmosphere, and service met your expectations. We're glad you had a great time and that your dad's visit was memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! It was so nice to find a place that is gluten free and dairy free. And the coconut ice cream was delicious! Server was very sweet and attentive. Would go again next time I’m in the area.
    The WellResponded on November 20, 2024
    Hi Kristen, Thanks for the feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our gluten-free and dairy-free options, including our coconut ice cream! We're also glad to hear that our server made you feel welcome and taken care of. We can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in the area!

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  10. Michael

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love having confidence in how the food is prepared. Not using seed oils is preparation makes the entire menu available. The steak is amazing!
    The WellResponded on November 20, 2024
    Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. We always strive to provide delicious and healthy options for our guests, and sincerely appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon :)

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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 515 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Well restaurant

The Well

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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