Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar

This is not just a hidden gem. It's a place for foodies in the know. We have always heard about it from foodie friends and wanted to give it a go, but it wasn't ever a destination. Well, that changed. WOW! The food was exceptional, perhaps some of the best (from locally sourced farms) and the most delicious dishes we've had in Austin. Our waiter exhibited the type of professionalism that is often missing but not extinct around town: attentive, knowledge of fine dining etiquette and friendly to boot. We will be back with others who appreciate excellence.

An outstanding experience. Service and atmosphere were great and food was excellent, as always.

Hidden gem and hands down my favorite restaurant in Austin.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lobster Bisque wasn't up to par with their usual standard of food, especially not for $25. Wine knowledge from the staff is great though and I have never had a bad experience here. Great spot!

Wink is a sweet, small restaurant. We went there on New Year's Eve. We shared the seared foie gras on lemon pound cake with crème fraîche and candied lemon zest @$44. It was way overpriced for the size (4 very small bites). The foie gras was good, but the pound cake, etc. was too sweet. I had the sweetbreads which were edible, but nothing to write home about. Most of their entrees feature many types of mushrooms. Good service and wine was good.

An absolutely wonderful dining experience! We celebrated my husband's birthday w the 7 course meal that was truly scrumptious. Stellar service and a very broad selection of wines. I highly recommend this gem.

Had. the 5 course menu with wine selection. It was all outstanding. Wink continues to be one of the very top restaurants in Austin.

One of the absolute best restaurants in the COUNTRY ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was not aware that lunch would be in the wine bar. I was expecting a nice ambiance. All the tables were high tops. The Calamari was unremarkable and the Caesar Salad was limp and a small serving. The Rueben sandwich was delicious. The meal took a long time to get served. So overall not a satisfying experience.

Excellent food, service and ambience! I would definitely return. Smaller portions allow for enjoyment of appetizers, mains and desserts.

The staff made our anniversary dinner so special and the food....chicken mushroom soup; pear salad; smoked hanger steak; and the trio of desserts....were outstanding!

It was our seven-squared anniversary. Perfect atmosphere, outstanding service, sublime preparation, revelatory desserts. The printed menu said “Happy Anniversary” at the top - a thoughtful touch. And then as we were leaving, our waiter Ian brought the same menu back to us, now signed by the staff. And we loved the mural! What a great evening!

The food was good. Our waiter was great and provided us different wine options to pair with our food. It was a bit noisy, so it was difficult to hear my guest, but overall, it was a good experience.

My sister's flight kept getting delayed, and I called Wink several times to let them know of that. Of course, they were very accomodating and replied that so long as we arrived before 10:00, we would be seated. We arrived at 9:30 and had the best service. I told Wink it was my sister's birthday so they had written "Happy Birthday, Tinou!" on the menu. We started with the foie gras (tres magnifique!) and ordered the 5-course tasting menu. Our server knew we couldn't drink alcohol so he brought us a mocktail which was delicious. He also started us off with an amuse-bouche that was fantastic. I've eaten here before and have always had phenomenal service and exceptional food. My sister loves to go out to eat and try different restaurants, and she was extremely impressed with Wink. I'd give y'all 10 stars if I could. I also don't understand why Wink doesn't have a Michelin star.

Ian and Vincent worked in tandem to create a lovely experience for my birthday celebration. Can't wait to come back and check out the wine bar! As someone who can't eat gluten with a pescatarian mom, the lengths they go to to make even the tasting menus inclusive was astounding.