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Roaring Fork
- American
- Austin, TX
About this business
This local favorite doesn't disappoint even the hungriest cowboy. Southwest favorites offered in huge portions are served with a bevy of libations to boot. Think saloon atmosphere with bistro fare but don't be fooled, the food packs a big punch. Try the green Chile mac and cheese or their ever-so-juicy 22oz bone-in ribeye, to make you remember why you love Texas cooking. Locals can't get enough of the oven baked kettle of green Chile pork stew. The mood here is just as lively as the food, thanks to tasty drinks like the Roar... read more
Location details
701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Never a bad meal – I'm really sorry to hear so many negative reviews of the Roaring Fork. I have eaten there 6 or 7 times and never have had a bad experience or a bad meal. It is my second favorite Austin restaurant behind Vespaio. I hope that the roaring fork does something to improve their future reviews because I would hate to see people miss out on a great and unique meal. I recommend the Mexican Fondue, the Tuna Steak, and the Jalapeño Glazed Shrimp.
Horrific Service – Our waiter completely ignored us and was an absolute snob. He never once asked us how our food was and if we needed anything we had to literally flag him down- I'm talking arm raised and snapping and he still ignored us. He had other waiters bring out our food AND our check at the end of the meal. After dinner we complained to the manager and he did NOTHING- not even a free desert. Awful! If you go here go to the bar area- its cheaper and much more attentive.
Great Bar Food – I think the bar is better than the restaurant. They menu is smaller but the tables are, too, so it's a nice place to sit and be intimate. The lighting is great and the bartenders are really nice. Great food for a good price, considering how nice it is.
NICE! – Now this is a bar I highly recommend the after hour goers to seek. Not only do they have a great atmosphere, but their food is good too!!! It can get crowded after awhile, but it's a much more mature crowd that's appealing.
there are better out there... – I once enjoyed this bar, but it had gone down hill fast. Everytime I go in now, they have "just run out of" everything I seem to order. I just go upstairs now to the Stephen F. bar, they have their act together.
bad service – had a great experience at lunch, but was very disappointed when I returned for dinner. the lovely food was ruined by a snobby host and negligent waitstaff. we nearly had to beg for some bread, and the waiter seemed truly disinterested in whether or not we were satisfied. in short, we spent far too much for a rather inferior dining experience.
Overrated – I usually agree with the Citysearch ratings, but I really have to disagree with this one. I have eaten here several times and had the same experience. The food is good, not great. The wine list is limited to Texas and California only and is unimpressive. The cocktails are very poor -- made with cheap mixers. I have wanted to like this place because it has a great atmosphere and is very convenient for those of us who work downtown, but everytime I go I wish I had gone somewhere else.
The screaming butter knife – For the amount of money you pay for a nice dining experience is not worth the lousy service. The waiters seem to walk around in a daze. They don't seem to know much about the food they are serving or even where they are. The place is so-so, and you can find the same dishes in other nice restaurants downtown.
ms. – Great new restaurant in the scene. The service was outstanding and the wait staff were very well trained and knowledgeable about items on the menu. Very good regional wine selection, from moderate to expensive. Relaxingdecor, not too stuffy. Great for large parties for dinner, bar is also a good place to hang out, Hope this place will be around for a while.
Frequently asked questions about Roaring Fork
How is Roaring Fork rated?
Roaring Fork has a 4.4 star rating with 2,205 reviews.
When is Roaring Fork open?
Roaring Fork is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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