The Mansion at Judges' Hill

12/28/2007 Posted by sherritaylor

Of the dozens of times I have come back to the Mansion for dinner I have never been disappointed. It just seems to get better each time. The lobster beignets are absolutely divine. The service has always been outstanding. I go and try other restaurants in town but they pale in comparison to the quality of food and service the Mansion has to offer. The dining room is wonderfully cozy and intimate. I have taken my children there on several occasions and they were creative with a "child friendly" dinner. I just can't say enough good things. This is truly a FINE dining experience that cannot be beat.

09/29/2007 Posted by 10blond

This is a good place for lovers and married couples to enjoy the food and wait staff is attentive. Parking is tight but overall is wortht the money spent.

07/19/2007 Posted by besitosbesitos

I went there for a wedding a couple weeks ago and all I can say is Wow! The property is so beautuful and the food was spectacular! The crab cakes were the best I've ever tasted and they had some sort of pork dish that was fantastic. Servers were so nice and helpful. I didn't even notice they were there and when I needed something (my daughter wanted some milk), they appeared out of nowhere and were so nice. The bride and groom were being served all night, I wished I had that service at MY wedding.

Pros: food and service

07/18/2007 Posted by lawisme

The ambiance was magnificent and the prices were appropriate. The beef medallions were wonderful. We received good wine advice and it complemented the meal very well. The music and lighting set a lovely romantic mood. The service had an excellent pace. Everyone was as accommodating as always. I enjoyed every aspect of the evening.

Pros: Food, ambiance, service.

Cons: Parking

06/02/2007 Posted by 666xrayy

I went to dinner on a recomendation from a friend who had eaten there on Valentines Day. Well, needless to say something dramatically horrible happened in the kitchen. Either the kitchen has incompetent chefs, or they took the night off. The dessert I had was forgetable, and the lobster beignet was void of flavor and proper execution. My filet entree was overcooked and severely underseasoned. As a long time foodie and traveler I would never recomend this place to anybody. I am actually attending a wedding at the Mansion in August, I think I will pack my own lunch!

Pros: In Austin

Cons: Dinner, my bill, the dining room itself

05/16/2007 Posted by gina_thomas

On a recent Saturday, we took some family members to the Mansion for dinner. The dining room was clumsily decorated; the service was awkward, slow, and unresponsive. The food was awful: the bread basket had one variety ("olive") and it was stale and flavorless; the appetizers (duck confit quesadillas and lobster beignets) showed no signs of including the advertised ingredients; the entrees were poorly executed, lukewarm, and poorly plated; the dessert menu included four items, which were overly candied and flavorless. The only time the waiter was responsive and timely was when he came to collect the check. The main feature that this dreadful establishment has is that it's old, and even that is not done well.

11/08/2005 Posted by mandinga26

My husband and stayed here last weekend and loved it! When we checked in, we did not have any problem finding parking- we talked to the person at the desk and they said they had been constructing an event cener but that it was completed. We sat in the courtyard under the trees and drank wine- it was lovely and relaxing. The rooms are beautiful as well... very nice beds and bathrooms. It's just a cute little hotel in the middle of downtown Austin that makes you feel like you're in an oasis. Great staff too- super helpful and just downright friendly.

Pros: decor, outdoor areas, close to everything

Cons: busy area

07/24/2005 Posted by trwalker

I have stayed in luxury hotels and this does not qualify as a luxury hotel in my opinion. Rooms had that old house smell. Horrible parking conditions. We checked out after the first night.

Cons: poor parking, too expensive

03/06/2003 Posted by Longhorn

Excellent new hotel in Austin. If you're looking for a change from the typical hotel, stay here, as there is nothing like it in Austin. The building itself has been completely renovated. I remember driving by it when I went to UT and never thought it could become a hotel. Stay here during your next trip to Austin.

Pros: Beautiful, Unique, Great location