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   OpenTable Diner

   1 recensie

   5.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 6 januari 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I almost never write reviews but after my experience at Westlake Wine Bar I came home and looked at some of the other reviews and felt moved to write this. Now everyone's experience is there own and at a restaurant every person may have a different idea of what makes for good food or good service. However after eating at this winebar on many occasions I can attest to one thing. I have never meet more genuinely kind people than the ones who own and work here. For anyone to emply that they received slow or unkind service due to anything other than perhaps them being short handed is in my opinion unthinkable.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   1 recensie

   4.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 1 januari 2023

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Highly recommend this Wine Bar. Wine flight on New Years Eve dinner was fantastic. The food was awesome too. We'll go again for sure! Staff were very cordial, especially the receptionist (aka bus girl, etc!). Just plan for a long wait for food, but we enjoyed our time!

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   DanaR

   1 recensie

   1.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 1 januari 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   else almost every member of staff was very nice to them. I don't want to say this business is racist or discriminatory but we definitely noticed throughout the experience we were being served the food and that's it. Like I said our server was nice to us but in the capacity to give us the name of the dish/ wine pairing and then to walk off. It seems like from other negative reviews that the business just isn't able to handle/aren't capable of serving a large amount of people. They aren't organized, professional, coordinated or experienced enough staff to be able to serve anything but a basic menu (I'm saying this lightly as I watched them take 30 minutes to give a girl burgers and fries at the bar with her wine) I think the business would just be better off serving wine and maybe cheese boards. Foods you don't really have to cook but will look cute on a plate. Wouldn't recommend to anyone honestly unless you have several hours to sit and waste. Very disappointing experience. I would never go back to this place in any capacity

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   Adele

   Chicago / Illinois

   41 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   41 recensies

   Gegeten op 30 december 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great wine, food and service. Should be on everyone’s list as a go to. Also, Monday is have price wine night for all wines on the menu.

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   HighExpectations

   Dallas - Fort Worth

   46 recensies

   vip
   3.0

   46 recensies

   Gegeten op 25 december 2022

   overall3food5service1ambience1

   I can only assume something horrible happened the night we were there and our experience was a one off. Food was quite good when you finally got it. Entrees for half the table delivered literally 30 minutes after the first half and only after we asked about them and they looked at us like they had no idea what we were talking about. Guess they that three of us just showed up to watch? Insistence to a level of hilarity that we ordered something we did not and sadly sent this clearly inexperienced young man out to share our "waiter's" and kitchen's insistence on this point. It was just a surreal night that I hope to never repeat. Luckily we were all in good moods and mostly laughed the strange night off.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 recensie

   vip
   2.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 25 december 2022

   overall2food3service1ambience2

   Food was good but service was very slow. Went for Xmas Eve and they seemed overwhelmed despite the pre-set menu. Had several different servers and had to remind them about the wine paring that went with each course. Will have to try again on a non-Holiday to see how it truly is.

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   KarenR

   Austin

   1 recensie

   1.0

   1 recensie

   Gegeten op 21 december 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   French onion soup was served luke warm. No cheese. Beef Bourgoin was full of fatty meat and was more like beef soup. It would have been nice to have had some crusty bread served with it. The potato gratin served was very greasy. The wine was good.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas - Fort Worth

   4 recensies

   vip
   5.0

   4 recensies

   Gegeten op 17 december 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We’ve been meaning to go here for months, and finally remembered to do so. What a pleasant surprise! Wonderful food, great wine selection, friendly service. Will definitely be back.

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   sara

   New York / Agglomeratie New York

   39 recensies

   vip
   3.0

   39 recensies

   Gegeten op 5 juni 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   This was my 3rd or 4th visit and this was the most disappointing. We bad a few appetizers, some mains and a couple of desserts between 4 of us. The cheese board was average at best. I've had that there before and the cheese on the last one was to die for. We have tried to find the cheese at specialist shops post visit. This time, they tasted like they came from HEB or Randall's out of vacuum packs. Nothing special. The burrata salad was so so. Tiramisu was more cream than a tiramisu and virtually flavorless. The flourless chocolate cake was the highlight for me. Wine was good and my husband said his beef bourgignon was good.

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    AngelaM

    Austin

    6 recensies

    vip
    2.0

    6 recensies

    Gegeten op 10 mei 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    Smelled of strong cigarette smoke and mildew, food took forever, terrible ambiance and felt very dirty.

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    BillH

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 8 mei 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a wonderful Mother's Day lunch at West Lake Wine Bar. The food was wonderful and their menu and knowledgeable staff was able to help us navigate our food allergy (gluten-free celiacs) with their outstanding dishes. We will be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 7 mei 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is amazing! Callie was the best, she guided us through the menu and made excellent pairing suggestions on the wine. We’ll be back (esp for Monday 1/2 price wine bottles).

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    Jack

    Austin

    7 recensies

    5.0

    7 recensies

    Gegeten op 7 mei 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great burgers and great wine by the glass selections. Bright and open plan with ample outdoor seating. Westlake needs good dining options and this is a great addition to the area.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 recensie

    2.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 7 mei 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    This was our 16th Wedding Anniversary. We had previously been to the Westlake Wine Bar two times. We were lucky enough to have Julia each time that we were there. She is an outstanding server. My husband and I never mind paying for an excellent meal. We also were so happy to find a fine dining restaurant so close to our home. On this night, May 6th, 2022 we were happy to not only celebrate our 16th Wedding Anniversary, but go to a Restaurant that we had enjoyed before. My husband has ordered the same thing each time we went there. On the menu it reads: SALMON ,GREEN BEANS, OYSTER MUSHROOM, SHALLOT, AIOLI, DILL GF GRILLED FILET MIGNON MARKET $33 Juliet brought it to my husband. The Salmon was so overdone it was like rubber. There were no Oyster Mushrooms, and no sauce. My husband complained. She said there was a new Chef. She brought my husband another plate. This time there were Oyster Mushrooms, and a butter sauce on the Green Beans. There was no Aioli or Dill GF. It was getting very late at this time. My husband complained again, and we were offered a free desert. We were charged full price, $33 for the Salmon Entree. Juliet was a wonderful server. My husband and I both felt that due to this being such a high end restaurant that a Manager or Chef should have come out and talked to us. Our complimentary desert was like a tablespoon of Tiramisu. We were so very disappointed. As I said in the beginning, we were so happy to have found a wonderful restaurant so close to our house. We in no way want to complain about the service. Julia was wonderful, and was sincerely apologetic. Again, my husband and I both felt like for the price we were paying for that entree, $33, and it being so poor, that we should have had a complimentary meal, someone in management should have come out and talked to us. We go out to eat every week. We also love bringing friends to new places. I’m so disappointed at our experience on our Anniversary, May 6, 2022.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois

    1 recensie

    vip
    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 4 mei 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loooved it!! The best sea bass and the mussels were so good! Wine was wonderful, overall very nice experience and will definitely go back.

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    Frank

    Austin

    3 recensies

    vip
    2.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 1 mei 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    The cigar smell from the cigar bar next door was intolerable. We moved outside, and while the wine selection was good, the food was very disappointing. Won’t go back.

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    Judy

    Austin

    30 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    30 recensies

    Gegeten op 30 april 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Callie was our terrific waiter, and Leonard who checked us in was very congenial.

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    chens

    San Francisco

    4 recensies

    2.0

    4 recensies

    Gegeten op 28 april 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    The good: great location and space. Wine selection was terrific and wine prices were reasonable. The Valravn Chardonnay and the 2016 La Fleur were terrific. Steak frites and frites in general were delicious, albeit a bit pricey. $16 for a plate of fries seems kinda high. The not so good: The restaurant had only one server and one assistant that we could see. Very nice and communicative, but good thing there were only 7-8 of the 40 or so tables seated at any time. Needless to say, service was pretty slow because the poor guys were running around trying to cover everything. Salmon and sea bass dishes were okay, but a bit under-seasoned and the chef's special (hog cheek?) pasta carbonara was entirely inedible. It came out as one large gelatinous blob and the flavor was off...like something had gone bad. Sent it back. Received the bill and they got the fish orders wrong, charged for the inedible pasta and added another bottle of the Le Flour, which we didn't order. had to ask the waiter to adjust everything. In the end, we won't be going back for anything except wine and maybe a charcuterie. Kinda bummed.

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    HeatherB

    Austin

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 24 april 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely place, a little quiet. Great wine list, amazing food. A little pricey.

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    arodnick

    Austin

    52 recensies

    vip
    4.0

    52 recensies

    Gegeten op 23 april 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    This could be a great neighborhood place. Locally owned, and a killer wine list with lots of great Bordeaux vintages. However, the place seemed understaffed, and the atmosphere left a lot to be desired. The decor is bland modern, with a huge window inexplicably opened between the kitchen and dining room, where you can see a scene which looks like your average high school cafeteria kitchen. If you're going to have a kitchen everyone can see into, have a good architect or interior decorator design something attractive. The menu is limited, which can be OK, but my husband ordered the burger, which came rare (he was OK with this, but I would not have been), and I ordered the sea bass, which for $39 was a tiny portion with some saffron rice as a side. It was like having rice with a side of fish. And the waiter brought the dinners out just as we had started our salad appetizers. If they can correct the problems, it would be a great place to enjoy good wine, but I am not optimistic.

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    MollyM

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 21 april 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and great wine selection, the sea bass was delicious. It is nice to have a high quality choice outside of downtown Austin.

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    txtraveler24

    Austin

    52 recensies

    vip
    3.0

    52 recensies

    Gegeten op 21 april 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Very expensive restaurant. Food was adequate, but over priced. Excellent selection of wines, but very high end. Good place for wines by the glass along with hors D’oeuvres. This is a restaurant for special occasions, not for routine dining.

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    SandiK

    Austin

    5 recensies

    2.0

    5 recensies

    Gegeten op 19 april 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    I had ordered the mussels and the flavor was good, but they were the smallest mussels I had ever seen. I ended up sending them back because there was nothing to eat. So I asked for a hamburger, but it came after everyone else had finished their dinner so I took it home. They did not charge me for either, but it was a very disappointing first visit.

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    JamesW

    San Francisco

    3 recensies

    vip
    4.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 16 april 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I was truly surprised, the food was exceptional and the french wine selection was reasonable and extensive. This place is a gem.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    6 recensies

    Gegeten op 11 april 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Continue to love this place. Has a great feel. Staff is courteous and attentive. Food is well prepared and delicious. And there’s the wine …

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    Sunshine74

    Centraal-Californië Kust

    2 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    2 recensies

    Gegeten op 10 april 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The burger and fries were excellent, it was nice not to be subjected to a Texas-size portion. They only serve beer and wine, their wine selection was good and extensive.

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    Sevp

    Austin

    3 recensies

    5.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 3 april 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great wine list and excellent service. Wish there were more vegetarian options.

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    CarolB

    Houston

    8 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    8 recensies

    Gegeten op 25 maart 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent quiche and steak salad. Service outstanding too!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 recensies

    5.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 20 maart 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time, loved the art work and overall ambiance. The service was excellent and the food was 5 star. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend..

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    Cberg

    Austin

    18 recensies

    5.0

    18 recensies

    Gegeten op 17 maart 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my new favorite place. Been there for lunch with my ladies and dinner recently with friends we haven’t seen for quite a while. Everyone loves it. Food is fabulous great ambiance and shout to Julia! She’s outstanding. Y’all be nice to her. There’s no cappuccino but that girl whipped us up even better! Oh yeah and great wine list at reasonable prices. Just go and see!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 recensies

    2.0

    2 recensies

    Gegeten op 15 maart 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience1

    Really hope they can fix the problems with the A/C system and the horrible cigar smell that permeates the space from the neighboring cigar bar. Luckily the weather was nice and we sat outside. The food was good, although a bit overpriced. The service started out great then dwindled, although there were only 3 other tables of guests. We probably won’t be back but I wish them luck. It’s a beautiful place and great menu!

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    RandyG

    Austin

    60 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    60 recensies

    Gegeten op 14 maart 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Julia was awesome in helping us out!! Great food, wine and service as always!

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    Winelover

    Austin

    1 recensie

    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 25 februari 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    We really enjoyed the food and wine, but could not ignore the strong cigar smoke smell from the next door business.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Centraal-Texas

    1 recensie

    vip
    3.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 15 februari 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    we went for valentine’s day. the experience was just okay. our server assumed we each wanted the $88/person, five course special (even though other menu options were available and we didn’t ask for it). this would have been fine but the food was just decent. it took quite a while in between courses for the next one to come out. for the price we paid i expected it to be a little better. the wine selection, however; was amazing. we would probably go back just for the wine. the atmosphere was great, but overall it was an average experience.

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    DebbieT

    Jacksonville /

    8 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    8 recensies

    Gegeten op 15 februari 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    We had a great wine!! Met the owner during dinner. This was. A pre planned 5 course dinner that had an explosion of flavors! Very good we will Go back!

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    AustinLVB

    Austin

    9 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    9 recensies

    Gegeten op 13 februari 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Really enjoyed our Sat eve dinner at WWB. Although busy, the food was very good and service was great. The french fries - frites are fantastic!! Definitely go again!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 recensies

    4.0

    3 recensies

    Gegeten op 13 februari 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    I will be back. Solid food. It was Valentine’s weekend so small issues were forgivable. Ex. Bernaise sauce cold and solid. Not the best to dip fries in. But fries were great! Filet was good. Steak with Steak frites tiny. Had to give half my filet to my husband. Onion soup good just needed a little salt. Chocolate cake was very good and most restaurants give you a pretty lame dessert so they have a good pastry chef. Good wine list! I love they have so much French wine!!! I don’t like California wine so this was great to see!!! Music was fun but there was a little speaker on a chair instead of mounted on corners of ceiling. Odd.

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    LoriH

    1 recensie

    5.0

    1 recensie

    Gegeten op 12 februari 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for brunch looking forward to a dinner soon.

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    GwenB

    Austin

    48 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    48 recensies

    Gegeten op 12 februari 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The new brunch menu is great... Dutch Baby and Eggs Bene both very good. Reasonable mimosas, too!

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    RandyG

    Austin

    60 recensies

    vip
    5.0

    60 recensies

    Gegeten op 12 februari 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Julia did a great job serving us. We hope they bring back the Prime Rib cart!!

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