My daughter’s wedding and reception were held there and it was a magical experience. They took care of everything in Grand style.
Chris P.
Super nice staff and decent food. Went for New years with my girlfriend. Had the best oysters of my life there and the dessert was great. The main course was okay. Salmon was a little dry but overall it was a nice atmosphere with okay food. Wines and drinks were more reasonably priced. I wasn't a fan of the service fee which was around 20% and didn't go to the waitress so I then tipped on top of it. Basically turned what I thought was a decent value of $75 per meal ended up being a bit pricey in my opinion.
Ken R.
This is a beautiful historic building in downtown Austin. That still has the classic traditional of service of white tablecloth and personalize Staffing. Classic menu. Outstanding staff. Food and ambience. It doesn't get any better than this. If you get the chance to have dinner or lunch? Please do so I was fortunate as this is a private dining club.
Elly A
I totally agree with the previous reviewer ( I don’t know who he is) but everything is very accurate. The yelling, the cockroaches, the board loving this Monster and allowing him to do whatever he feels like. The abuse, discrimination and a lot of othe things like a parade of homeless working in the kitchen serving the high society. The homeless with no papers or health certificates… do you really want your food or plates be touched by someone living on the streets by choice?
Gladys Chandler
I was there volunteering for The Austin Film Festival Writer's Award Luncheon. Staff service is amazing and the food was fabulously delicious.
Leo Sopicki
Austin Film Festival used it for events and a press room. Luxurious. Feels like you've stepped into a movie with Carry Grant and Fred Astare.
Capt. Charles Millett
The Austin Club is a beautiful old place, brimming over with charm and history. Rife with a particular kind of ambiance and elegance, its cozy dining room and massive ballroom make it a singular location located in the heart of Downtown Austin. With exceptionally high demand across Austin for elevated dining and social experiences, this place should be packed on a regular basis - and it once was. Perhaps the best Maître d’ in the world, Joe J made every single patron feel as though each immaculate visit was created from scratch purely for them. The food was excellent; the bartenders were incredible; and the servers were snappy. As a service experience there was nothing in the area to rival it. It was a truly wonderful place to come.It is now dying a fast death as a going concern.At any moment, the General Manager might wander into a room and begin shouting. He shuffles in and yells at employees right in front of members and guests, often for simply doing their jobs. In one instance he yelled at an employee for accommodating another employee with a disability per ADA requirements. He is known to regularly pull employees into the President’s Room; close the door; and yell so loudly that anyone present in the bar down the hall can enjoy his every complaint along with the targets of his tirades, who then frequently depart in tears. But Ken Richardson’s abuse is not limited to employees. He is known to yell at members just as often as anyone else, often shouting random ramblings about cheapskates and expenses and how no one understands or appreciates how great he is. But with his one unfocused eye, no one is ever really certain if he’s yelling at a person or a wall. Temp agencies will no longer send their staff to work any club events, unwilling to subject any of their people to his vitriol and abuse. And with new employees leaving as quickly as they are hired because of his radically toxic management style, this usually leaves operations severely short-staffed. Which means he usually has to attend most functions himself, where he gleefully tells banquet customers that they are stupid as he sticks his dirty fingers into their wedding cakes.Under his stewardship, a once wonderful experience has been profoundly diminished. Members are embarrassed to bring guests, not knowing if the food will be completely cooked or if the Grade D steaks will be served still frozen in the middle. At any moment Ken could wander in and begin shouting - hopefully at an actual person. The event programming caters to members who have been gone for decades, instead of capitalizing on an entire population actively seeking the kind of place this establishment once was (and could-be). Because he cuts legitimate costs at every opportunity, lack of any pest control has resulted in roaches regularly falling from the ceiling in both back of house and front of house spaces, and skimpy little cocktails get served in tiny dessert coupes instead of martini glasses.It is heart-breaking to see a once vibrant and grand establishment get run into the ground by a tired old man who yells at everyone in sight. The Board of Directors have been terrible stewards of The Austin Club, choosing to lazily overlook the horrendous behavior of a toxic General Manager who should have been invited to retire long ago.
Laurence Jackson
Beautiful place!
David S.
Looks like a good place to have dinner and relax if you're a member... the menu with quail always catches my eye!The interior is gorgeous, and the picture shows a doll scene with a cat for Fall and Halloween...a great scene from the Austin Beauty Center.
Jose Pastrian
Beautil building! A piece of history. Friendly people.
Our experience at the Austin Club was wonderful ! Great food, attentive staff and beautiful ambiance made our evening very special !! Thanks to Ken and everyone at the Austin Club for a memorable event !!
Niko Hues
A classy and historic "members only" urban country club commonly utilized for political fund raisers, annual corporate meet ups, and the occasional upscale private celebration. Historic landmark (Millet Opera House) converted into an exclusionary space for Texas business owners to lobby for themselves. Oh, did I mention the food is great? Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. 5/5 would recommend!
Xavier Perez
Unique venue for film festival. Thank you.
Ken O.
We went to Brunch last Sunday! The manager Ronny Martinez was awesome! He made us feel so comfortable at this private club which is open to the public on Sunday! Food and service was outstanding and we will be going back!
Mike Segner
Always a magnificent experience, the staff, food, and atmosphere is always on point.
My daughter’s wedding and reception were held there and it was a magical experience. They took care of everything in Grand style.
Super nice staff and decent food. Went for New years with my girlfriend. Had the best oysters of my life there and the dessert was great. The main course was okay. Salmon was a little dry but overall it was a nice atmosphere with okay food. Wines and drinks were more reasonably priced. I wasn't a fan of the service fee which was around 20% and didn't go to the waitress so I then tipped on top of it. Basically turned what I thought was a decent value of $75 per meal ended up being a bit pricey in my opinion.
This is a beautiful historic building in downtown Austin. That still has the classic traditional of service of white tablecloth and personalize Staffing. Classic menu. Outstanding staff. Food and ambience. It doesn't get any better than this. If you get the chance to have dinner or lunch? Please do so I was fortunate as this is a private dining club.
I totally agree with the previous reviewer ( I don’t know who he is) but everything is very accurate. The yelling, the cockroaches, the board loving this Monster and allowing him to do whatever he feels like. The abuse, discrimination and a lot of othe things like a parade of homeless working in the kitchen serving the high society. The homeless with no papers or health certificates… do you really want your food or plates be touched by someone living on the streets by choice?
I was there volunteering for The Austin Film Festival Writer's Award Luncheon. Staff service is amazing and the food was fabulously delicious.
Austin Film Festival used it for events and a press room. Luxurious. Feels like you've stepped into a movie with Carry Grant and Fred Astare.
The Austin Club is a beautiful old place, brimming over with charm and history. Rife with a particular kind of ambiance and elegance, its cozy dining room and massive ballroom make it a singular location located in the heart of Downtown Austin. With exceptionally high demand across Austin for elevated dining and social experiences, this place should be packed on a regular basis - and it once was. Perhaps the best Maître d’ in the world, Joe J made every single patron feel as though each immaculate visit was created from scratch purely for them. The food was excellent; the bartenders were incredible; and the servers were snappy. As a service experience there was nothing in the area to rival it. It was a truly wonderful place to come.It is now dying a fast death as a going concern.At any moment, the General Manager might wander into a room and begin shouting. He shuffles in and yells at employees right in front of members and guests, often for simply doing their jobs. In one instance he yelled at an employee for accommodating another employee with a disability per ADA requirements. He is known to regularly pull employees into the President’s Room; close the door; and yell so loudly that anyone present in the bar down the hall can enjoy his every complaint along with the targets of his tirades, who then frequently depart in tears. But Ken Richardson’s abuse is not limited to employees. He is known to yell at members just as often as anyone else, often shouting random ramblings about cheapskates and expenses and how no one understands or appreciates how great he is. But with his one unfocused eye, no one is ever really certain if he’s yelling at a person or a wall. Temp agencies will no longer send their staff to work any club events, unwilling to subject any of their people to his vitriol and abuse. And with new employees leaving as quickly as they are hired because of his radically toxic management style, this usually leaves operations severely short-staffed. Which means he usually has to attend most functions himself, where he gleefully tells banquet customers that they are stupid as he sticks his dirty fingers into their wedding cakes.Under his stewardship, a once wonderful experience has been profoundly diminished. Members are embarrassed to bring guests, not knowing if the food will be completely cooked or if the Grade D steaks will be served still frozen in the middle. At any moment Ken could wander in and begin shouting - hopefully at an actual person. The event programming caters to members who have been gone for decades, instead of capitalizing on an entire population actively seeking the kind of place this establishment once was (and could-be). Because he cuts legitimate costs at every opportunity, lack of any pest control has resulted in roaches regularly falling from the ceiling in both back of house and front of house spaces, and skimpy little cocktails get served in tiny dessert coupes instead of martini glasses.It is heart-breaking to see a once vibrant and grand establishment get run into the ground by a tired old man who yells at everyone in sight. The Board of Directors have been terrible stewards of The Austin Club, choosing to lazily overlook the horrendous behavior of a toxic General Manager who should have been invited to retire long ago.
Beautiful place!
Looks like a good place to have dinner and relax if you're a member... the menu with quail always catches my eye!The interior is gorgeous, and the picture shows a doll scene with a cat for Fall and Halloween...a great scene from the Austin Beauty Center.
Beautil building! A piece of history. Friendly people.
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Our experience at the Austin Club was wonderful ! Great food, attentive staff and beautiful ambiance made our evening very special !! Thanks to Ken and everyone at the Austin Club for a memorable event !!
A classy and historic "members only" urban country club commonly utilized for political fund raisers, annual corporate meet ups, and the occasional upscale private celebration. Historic landmark (Millet Opera House) converted into an exclusionary space for Texas business owners to lobby for themselves. Oh, did I mention the food is great? Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. 5/5 would recommend!
Unique venue for film festival. Thank you.
We went to Brunch last Sunday! The manager Ronny Martinez was awesome! He made us feel so comfortable at this private club which is open to the public on Sunday! Food and service was outstanding and we will be going back!
Always a magnificent experience, the staff, food, and atmosphere is always on point.