Paul Martin’s Austin Grill - (Near Austin, TX)

Brittany Tran I had dinner here for a friend’s birthday and the vibes, food, and staff were amazing! The portions were filling and the staff were very friendly. We had complimentary focaccia bread and got fritto misto to start and then fettuccine bolognese, gnocchi al tartufo, lasagna al forno, rigatoni ala vodka, and pollo a la griglia as our entrees. I definitely recommend their fettuccine bolognese as it was so satisfying and hearty. My friends really liked the gnocchi as well. Food was so good I say get an entree for just yourself, but it is very easy to eat family style here with their portions. The bella rosa mocktail was refreshing and we loved tiramisu we had for dessert. Our server, Eduardo, was so essential to the good experience and was very attentive to our table making sure we were comfortable and taken cared of. Our birthday girl was treated especially well and every interaction with him was so positive and fun. The energy here was great and the birthday girl really loved the presentation of the food and desserts with special golden candles. Eduardo really made us feel like welcomed guests and good friends and we would definitely go again for him! Definitely check this place out if you’re looking for an Italian spot with good portions and nice ambiance.

S L-R I came here while I was out of town visiting Lubbock. I like searching for new American or chef to table type restaurants. The West Table did not disappoint. I had the quail and brussels sprout appetizer, the beet and goat cheese salad, the pork chops, and in my mind, I had the crème brûlée, but I actually didn’t have enough space to fit that in, so I didn’t actually try it. I actually liked it all so much that I asked to ChatGPT “ are there any restaurants like West Table in Denver?” If I had ordered the same meal in Denver, it would’ve been half the size and twice the cost. They say that everything is bigger in Texas, but I’m telling you that the portion size here was huge for this type of restaurant. I could barely eat it all. It was crazy. And crazy delicious. I think that the prices were quite reasonable for what they were offering. I don’t know if you’ve ever cooked quail, beet salad and pork chops from scratch but 20 minutes to wait is really not that big of a deal. Everything came out with perfect timing steaming hot. It probably would’ve taken me like an hour and a half to try to cook all those things plus I would’ve had to cook them so that in itself would be problematic IMO. They also really very graciously accommodated my requests for gluten-free and if there were certain dishes that would be challenging to accommodate… since they make it from scratch they were willing to try to “improv” the dish or they offered a better suggestion which I appreciated. As others have said, the restaurant is loud. It’s not exactly an intimate quiet setting. But whatevs. My only regrets were: - Not having enough room for the crème brûlée in my stomach -Not having enough money to try all of the nonalcoholic mocktails - not drinking alcohol because I really would’ve liked to try the unemployed astronaut I’m not saying it was cheap. I spent $100 on just me. I’m not sure how I’m gonna know how I’m gonna justify that as a business expense. Probably gonna tell my boss that it was my birthday present. The only thing I think that West Table could do better would be offering “à la cart service” - meaning- can you please wheel me out to my car in a cart after eating all that food?

Ena Vega Based on my one visit, this place seems to offer top quality dishes. I went for their $1 oysters happy hour on Tuesday- totally worth it!! & also tried a special dish they had that week. I never thought pork and pasta were a match it definitely shocked my taste buds, in the best way. Reservations are recommended specially for happy hour.

Cen D Service was so great. It was our first time and our waiter answered all.of our questions honestly and gave us suggestions. The food would have gotten 5, but the Mac and cheese could have been more cheesy and the veggies has this sauce that was ok. Maybe get them with out it. However the lamb, clamp chowder, lobster pasta, 5 cheese potatoes were sooo delicious. This is definitely a place to go in Houston. OH the spiced budding for desert was everything. The dessert is the birthday portion size not the paid for dessert.

Michael Monroe I grew up in Ft. Worth where we have a Reata Restaurant. It was the graduation, big promotion type of venue. You know, something special. We were delighted to see that Alpine’s and FTW Reata’s are related. And you can tell from the fine dining pulled off effortlessly, the innovative menu and the atmosphere. I love the idea of a restaurant situated in an old house. Many of the same menu items, but a better wine and whiskey selection. Service was very good. A young man about to head off to college. Food was Excellent. We really liked the bar and it will be on our short list when we return. Although it was raining the night we were there, they appear to have an excellent back porch area that would be great summer dinners.

Delilah Quintanilla From the moment I walked in, the ambiance of this establishment completely captivated me with thoughtfully curated music that created an inviting, refined atmosphere. The cuisine was nothing short of exceptional: beautifully presented, expertly balanced, and rich in flavor. Their wine selection was equally impressive, with offerings that complemented the meal wonderfully. The staff were both attentive and well-informed, demonstrating a clear passion for both hospitality and the culinary experience. I wish we had gotten the server’s name, he was great! This is a place I would gladly return to and wholeheartedly recommend to others seeking an elevated dining experience. The food was good and music good.