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Judges' Hill Restaurant

1900 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 495-1857

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Judges' Hill Restaurant

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)

User Reviews for Judges' Hill Restaurant

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

08/22/2008 Posted by ryangbestchef

Food was overpriced, dining room was stuffy and cold. NOT a place to impress a date, but a place to empty your bank account. This place needs to be redone from top to bottom! What happened to you Judges Hill? The hotel portion is good if you like sleeping next to a frat party and a smelly old dumpster.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

08/13/2007 Posted by plakios

A friend of mine went their last year, he loved it and I decided to try it out. The food was no good. Service was cold and stiff, and unprofessional. The paintings on the walls are horrific. This was a waste of time and money. I paid way too much money!!!

Pros: in austin

Cons: food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/02/2007 Posted by anita226

Best food I've had in a long time - flavorful & prepared for our utmost enjoyment. Salmon was tender and moist with a nice textured crust. The atmosphere is relaxing and intimate. The service was all suberb. I would recommend it to friends and family. Thanks for a most enjoyable evening!

Pros: Food, Food, Food

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

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

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/19/2007 Posted by largedog

We had heard all kinds of good things about Judges Hill Restaurant. In particular that it is a special occasion place because of the location and menu pricing. We went last week and had a great time. The food was all fabulous, the steaks are all prime, but affordably priced. I had petite medallions which were under $20 and they were great. They had a huge wine list and the servers were attentive and knowledgeable. The combo of the location, atmosphere and food presentation make this place something special. I highly recomend it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/19/2007 Posted by skunk64

The food was spectacular. We particularly enjoyed the duck quesadilla. Our entrees were incredible too, the NY Strip was the best steak I have ever had in Austin. The setting was an unexpected pleasure, with the turn of the century architecture and the wonderful artwork, we were blown away. Add great service to the great food and atmosphere and you have a real winner. Congrats!

Pros: ambience, food, service

4 Star Rating: Recommended

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: Music too low.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/01/2007 Posted by dupree

I have been to the Mansion for dinner and tea. I wish I could say they were great experiences but they weren't. Don't go for tea, they just don't know what their doing. Tea bags? Finger sandwiches could have been made by a child. The owner should have stuck with the ad game or hired staff that know something about food service. Hype works in advertising not in customer satisfaction.

Pros: Nice setting

Cons: Poor quality food, drink and the neighborhood is sad

Editor's Review

Decadent cuisine and sumptuous atmosphere inside a luxury boutique hotel.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

The Mansion offers two free parking areas: One on MLK that states "hotel check-in," and a two-level garage on Rio Grande.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Garage
  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 6:30am-10am, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sat 7am-11am, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sun 7am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Travelers Check
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Romantic Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • People Watching
  • Hotel Dining
  • Happy Hour
  • Brunch
  • Date Spot
  • Open 7 Days

Recognition for Judges' Hill Restaurant

2008 Editorial Winner - Fine Dining

Specialty ratings for Judges' Hill Restaurant

Specialty Rating  
Fine Dining 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended  

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