Hours:
Mon 6pm-9pm
Tue-Thu 6pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Sun-Mon 6pm-9pm
Price:
$$$
Hudson's on the Bend
Last updated 10.05.09
What People Are Saying About Hudson's on the Bend
The Owner
Hudson's on the Bend
Owner
Combine wild ingredients, a little kitchen chemistry, and a disregard for the ordinary, and you get the Hudson's on the Bend philosophy -- a no-holds-barred approach to cooking that is pure Texas and a helluva good time. Make sure you check our famous list of Way Too Many Wines and if you are up for a seven course adventure opt for our Chef's Tasting Menu. Hudson's on the Bend has a special line of gourmet sauces of restaurant quality as well as gift crates and packages, cookbooks and other fun items are available for purchase online. Hudson's on the Bend offers cooking classes that meet…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Set in a restored cottage and nestled in a bend of the Colorado River next to Lake Travis, this place oozes warmth and intimacy. Bold paintings in a bright, fierce palette warm up the creamy white walls, while a fire blazes in the hearth. It isan excellent setting for festive, holiday meals as well as family celebrations, business gatherings and other special events. Inventive dishes abound, from a moist duck-tamale stuffing to the lovely pheasant in mole sauce to pecan-smoked kangaroo and ostrich, making it Austin's premier spot for wild game and exotic dishes.
10/22/09
Great for a Special Occasion
by RayFoodLover
Consistently good food! Great exotic game and a great place to go for a special evening. It is very very expensive so it's definitely not a weekly or nightly place, but it's wonderful for special occasions. Love the crunchy shrimp!!
06/15/09
Wow!!! C'est Bon
by ErikDiehl
I almost didn't go after reading these reviews but my curiosity overcame. I've been wanting to go for so long, there just aren't enough places serving wild game around Austin. I loved it enough to write my first online restaurant review. The Wild Game Sampler was just what I was looking for, and I may never forget the Rattle Snake Cakes which looked like crab cakes, tasted like what you would get if a chicken made love to a shrimp, and having the texture of fish. Even though I didn't have room for desert, the chef blessed each of us with a small carefully packaged piece of chocolate turtle pie, which I will be eating as soon as I finish this review. With that said I'm off to the pie!
- Pros: So many uniqe dishes
- Cons: distance from Austin
12/04/08
NO SALT SHAKER NEEDED
by jasonhatfield
I have eaten at almost every fine dining restaurant in austin and worked at a few also. Hudson's was one of the few left I had not been to. First, what is with the horrible paintings? The apples hanging from the ceiling? The biggest candle holder for a table piece known to man? Second, anyone like salt? If you do, there will be plenty of it all over the duck. Good thing there is a nice barbeque sauce that resembles something my four year old pours all over her HEB chicken fingers. The food is a cross between Bobby Flay and KC Masterpiece. Third, the waiter was great. If you want to spend a couple of hundred bucks on a meal, find a chef who has not removed his tongue. Hudson's has interesting cuts of meat, but Uchi or the Driskill, it is not.
The Details on Hudson's on the Bend
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant tends a voluptuous garden in summer, overflowing with herbs and flowers. In winter, a powerful heater warms the rustic stone patio.
The Extras:
The restaurant offers cooking classes and sells its special sauces, aprons, cookbooks and other merchandise.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Garlic Manufacturers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Waterfront Dining, Fireplace
Cuisine:
Message from Hudson's on the Bend
- Visit Our Online Store
- Gift Certificates Available
- Check Out Our Cooking School
Combine wild ingredients, a little kitchen chemistry, and a disregard for the ordinary, and you get the Hudson's on the Bend philosophy -- a no-holds-barred approach to cooking that is pure Texas and a helluva good time. Make sure you check our famous list of Way Too Many Wines and if you are up for a seven course adventure opt for our Chef's Tasting Menu.
Hudson's on the Bend has a special line of gourmet sauces of restaurant quality as well as gift crates and packages, cookbooks and other fun items are available for purchase online.
Hudson's on the Bend offers cooking classes that meet once a month at Chef Blank's home in Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake Travis. Gift certificates to dine in the restaurant or to attend the Cooking Classes are available in our online store.
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