Wink Restaurant
(512) 482-8868
1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E
Austin,
TX
78703
30.2752
-97.7524
Neighborhood: Old West Austin
Reviews & Ratings for Wink Restaurant
44 reviews
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great food, lovely people
by CSMobileUser
April 03, 2009
We went there last night and really enjoyed it - despite some discussion of small portions, my husband and I shared a soup, salad and entr????e and hAd plenty
Beautiful food, intimate atmosphere
by firefaery
February 16, 2009
My partner and I visited Wink for our Valentines Day dinner. Though it was smaller than we expected, the atmosphere was still intimate and energetic at the same time. We were greeted by name when we arrived and immediately shown to our table. Our server was informative about both the menu and the wine list. The wine she suggested not only played to our personal tastes but complimented our food as well.
The food itself was amazing! Both of us tried to eat slower than usual because our meal was so good we didn't want it to end. I highly recommend the duck breast, it was spectacular! - as was the chocolate soup!
This restaurant is perfect for someone in the mood for a relaxed but elegant meal. The wait staff was warm and helpful, the food was amazing in both presentation and flavor. One word of warning, if you plan to have wine with your dinner, be prepared to pay more than you would for an average dinner. Though it was a bit more expensive than what I'm used to, it was worth it. I loved this restaurant and I'm already planning to visit it again in the near future.
- Pros: Fresh well prepared food, good wine list and warm, friendly staff
- Cons: Location, parking, and smaller space than expected
Thank you Wink!
by texaschowmonkey
January 03, 2009
Moved here from Chicago last August- I had been underwhelmed and disappointed by the new American cuisine here in Austin- until Wink. The menu was a long list of seasonal small and large plates. We asked our server to bring out what she considered to be standout items until we were full. She did a great job of choosing dishes, pairing sets of dishes with wine and pacing our dinner over several hours. The most memorable plates included a homemade pasta with shaved truffle, antelope, braised pork belly and crispy snapper. The sauces and seasonings were not overdone and really helped highlight the primary ingredients. Thank you Wink for a wonderful meal!
- Pros: food, wine, atmosphere, helpful waitstaff
Best Restaurant EVER!
by Jpd11279
December 26, 2008
My favorite restaurant EVER. Very unique, rich, succulent food. I had the grilled scallops over cheddar cauliflower. Amazing. All my friends and I could say while eating was "mmmmmmm!" , "wow!" "oh my god! " "this is incredible!" "this is the best food i have ever had!". therefor, if you wish to have intelligent conversation while eating, I do not recommend this restaurant. It is impossibel to formulate coherent thoughts while eating this fabulous food.
- Pros: the best food ever. and incredibly nice staff
- Cons: it's a small restaurant, you must make reservations or you will probably wait a long time.
Favorite Restauarant in Ausin
by KimRabago
December 20, 2008
This restaurant is not capable of preparing bad food! I have eaten there twice and every bite has been better than the last. The wine list is wonderful and the dessert trio is to die for!
- Pros: Great food, intimate, great wine list
Amazing for special occasions!
by dennyo
November 04, 2008
My fiance and I have a tradition of having dinner at wink on our anniversary. Every time we go, we are greeted warmly upon entering and it gets us off to a great start. Our names and "Happy Anniversary" are printed on the menu and by the end of the night, our menus have been signed by the chefs. Every dish I've tried on my many visits is remarkable. I had never heard of skate wing before wink, and I hope to see it on the menu again someday. The flavors are always memorable: the bison, the melt-in-your-mouth fois gras, the tasty sauces... don't order the same thing as your date so you can share! My mouth is watering already. You should save room for dessert. Chevre cheesecake, creme brulee, the chocolate cake - yum! And although I'm no wine expert, I can say their selection is huge, and the staff very helpful when you have any questions.
- Pros: Ambience, the food!, Small size gives you a personal experience
- Cons: none
Very special night out
by AndreyaK
September 21, 2008
On our first visit to Austin - we asked a waiter at another restaurant what he would recommend for a special evening out (our anniversary). He suggested Wink, and we got lucky and were able to secure same day reservations, at which point they asked if the reservation was for any special occasion. When we arrived, Mark (whom we had never met) greeted us both by name, wished us a happy anniversary, and shook our hands and led us to the wine bar - suggesting some good champagnes to sample, and noted that our table would be waiting for us whenever we were ready. After our champagne prelude - we returned to our table to find customized menus - wishing us a happy anniversary (printed on the top of the menu!). The service was exquisite, the food was to die for. I can't say enough positive things about Wink. We will absolutely return whenever we are in Austin, and would recommend this restaurant highly to anyone else.
- Pros: Delicious food, exquisite service, warm atmosphere
- Cons: none
Wow! by Bebehoo S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 29, 2008
This is THE restaurant in town. Best kept secret. There is a wine bar and seperate restaurant area. The FOOD is incredible. Small portions and flavorfull. The chef only uses organic and local farmers for the fresh produce.
The menu changes daily. It can be pricy in the restaurant, but the wine bar has a half price bar menu that is great.
I am a foodie and I LOVE WINK.
average
by Juicytexas
July 02, 2008
Really loved this place--recommended by a friend, and he was right! Delicious and tasty except the salads. I dont know what they have changed but lately the slads have been terrible., and the owner is very personable, warm and friendly! We'll be back! -GSR
- Pros: yum
- Cons: none
Great intimate spot, tasty apps and yummy wines
by larestaurantguy
May 31, 2008
I ate at the wine bar the other nite and loved it. The house cured salmon and mussels were outstanding. Darci rocks
- Pros: Great wine by the glass, cool atmosphere, yummy apps
- Cons: Didn't see any
