J Carver

509 Rio Grande St, Austin
(512) 782-0650

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Hot Bananas Foster Brioche Bread Pudding
Prime Steak and Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
Daily Selection of Fresh Market Oysters
Wood Roasted Akaushi Beef Bone Marrow
Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cake
Crisp Sweet Chile Gulf Shrimp
Wood Roasted Tuna Steakhouse
Steamed Jumbo Asparagus
Bread Sticks with Cheese
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

Menu

Oysters, Caviar and Crudo and Crab
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Shaved foie gras , avocado , micro cilantro soy-ginger broth , toasted sesame lavoche .
Cold Water Halibut Crudo
Lime, charred avocado, serrano, green apple, cilantro, sliced grapes.
Smoked Hamachi Crudo
Ponzu broth, scallion puree, pickled chiles.
Beef Filet Steak Tartare
Fresh herbs, pickled red onion, horseradish crema, smoked Maldon salt, toasted country Italian bread.

Appetizers
Crispy Sweet Chile Gulf Shrimp
Shiitake, scallion, ginger, sweet red chile glaze.
Maine Lobster Bisque "En Croute"
Fresh Maine lobster, thin, crisp pastry crust.
Seared Foie Gras
Butter toasted brioche, citrus, chives, natural jus.
Fresh Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cake
Lemon, chives, Tabasco remoulade.
Burgundy Vineyard Escargot Baked in Crisp, Pastry Covered Crocks
Parsley-garlic butter.
Prime Steak and Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
Wood grilled country Italian bread, shallots, sauce bearnaise.
Wood Roasted Akaushi Beef Bone Marrow
Grilled country Italian bread, shaved grana.
Hot, Crispy Country Italian Bread
Per person. Grana, garlic, fresh herb salmoriglio.

Premium Steaks From Our Wood Burning Grill
10oz Center Cut Filet
20oz Bone In Filet
10oz Filet "Carpet Bag Style"
Wood roasted and sliced "carpet bag style" crisp, batter fried oysters, béarnaise.
Double Cut Heritage Pork Chop
Natural jus ,shallot butter , fennel pollen , coal roasted sweet potato.

Salads
Fuji Apple Salad
Sliced grapes, candied pecans, different lettuces, shaved celery, citrus vinaigrette, herb crema.
Sliced Homegrown Tomatoes
Sliced home grown tomatoes, cucumber, sweet onion, fresh herbs, feta, Mediterranean olives, evoo, aged balsamic vinegar.
Little Gem Caesar
Lemon-garlic anchovy dressing, thin croutons, shaved grana.

Prime Fish And Shellfish
Wood Roasted Tuna Steak "Nicoise"
Thin green beans, campari tomato, artichokes, Mediterranean olives, potatoes, fresh herbs.
Butter Poached Alaskan Halibut
Sweet pea and asparagus risotto ,morel mushrooms , maine lobster jus.
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Fresh handmade tagliatelle, traditional bolognese, porcini, grana.
Smoked Beef Short Rib Ravioli
Truffle butter, natural jus, horseradish crema.
Roasted Double Breast of Chicken
Foie gras, morel mushrooms, pearl onions, baby carrots, cognac cream.

Sides
Fresh Sweet Corn Brulee
Smoked Virginia ham, scallions parmigiana gratinee.
Potato Puree
Butter, chives.
Steamed Jumbo Asparagus
Black truffle butter, chives.
Wood Grilled Broccolini
Roasted tomatoes, grana, shallot vinaigrette.
Sautéed Baby Spinach
Shallots, butter, shaved grana.
Wok Fried Jasmine Rice with Fresh Blue Crab
Soy, shiitake, scallion, egg.
Crisp French Fries
Parmigiana, house made steak sauce.
"Baked Potato" Gnocchi
Smoked bacon, creme fraiche, Vermont cheddar scallions.
Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
Toasted pistachios.
Roasted Red Beets
Candied pecans, orange peel fresh thyme.

Dessert
Hot Bananas Foster Brioche Bread Pudding
Pecan praline gelato.
Belgian Chocolate Layer Cake
Toasted chocolate meringue,fresh whipped cream.
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Brown sugar crust , fresh berries .
Grand Dessert Tasting
Crème brulee , red velvet cake,gelato profiterole , lemon semifreddo,our handmade chocolate truffles .

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Recent Reviews

J Carvers is my favorite restaurant in Austin. It’s on the pricy end but everything is worth it. They have fantastic wines to select from & all the martinis are FANTASTIC. I love the escargot- often overlooked, the baked potato gnocchi is to die for. & the service is TOP. NOTCH.

This is the perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion, and every time my friend visits— we make time to dine in!

Reservations are hard to get, so book...
December 2025
We've been here multiple times now, and every single visit has been consistently amazing. I've even brought my parents here, and they absolutely loved it too—which says a lot. The service is always exceptional: attentive, welcoming, and makes you feel taken care of without being overbearing. The food is next-level. We always order the New York steak, and it's perfection every time, perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Our must-have sides...
November 2025
Absolutely phenomenal. Chef James Raad is a genius, every dish was incredible, and Daniel came through with 10/10 service. Best restaurant in Austin, everything is excellent! Very highly recommend
November 2025

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J Carver

509 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 782-0650