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Wink
Wine Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Old West Austin, Austin
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater
"Go for the chef's tasting + wine pairing menus!"(4 Tips)
"Foie bombe is a unique and fantastic dessert."(3 Tips)
"definitely recommend the 5 course tasting menu"(3 Tips)
"... to emphasize local sourcing, the eclectic menu changes nightly."(2 Tips)
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Caroline DickeyMarch 25, 2015One of the best dinners I've had in awhile. Started with the Ceviche, which was perfectly tangy and fresh. Also had the Braised Rabbit and Duck Breast: both were PERFECT. Finished with Trio dessert.💚- Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013Since 2001, Wink has offered casual fine dining in the small salon and adjacent wine bar. As one of Austin's first restaurants to emphasize local sourcing, the eclectic menu changes nightly.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 19, 2015Wink brings a taste of Texas hospitality to the Slow Food movement & at the end of the night you'll leave feeling really taken care of. Seriously some of the best I've had in Austin, no doubt about it
Love this place. Excellent pacing and food on 7 course meal. Recommend splitting a wine pairing if you're driving! Service may have gone down a bit over time but still awesome. Get the lemon dessert.
Jody FergusonNovember 4, 2016Always an excellent preparation at Wink. The foie gras is prepared different each time and can be savory or sweet. Just order it no matter how it's prepared. Highly recommend this place. Good wine.
Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013Delicious rotating menu sourced from local farms, its a haven for foodies! Great place for a special occasion, you will receive a custom printed menu celebrating your occasion singed by the chefs!
Kat MandelsteinNovember 4, 2012They have a separate vegetarian menu, if you let them know you need it and are very accommodating on making items vegan. Excellent service, great you by name. You do need a reservation on weekends.
EaterOctober 8, 2013The intimate space, expert sourcing, perfectly executed dishes, and serious wine list make for an ideal special night out. [Eater 38 Member]- I definitely recommend the 5 course tasting menu, with wine pairings. The food is always seasonal, locally sourced and amazing.
The menu changes every night, depending on what local produce was exceptional that afternoon. But there's always foie gras done some way on the menu, and you should always have it!
Kent FukaJanuary 21, 2018My favorite place in Austin. Great staff. Great food. Great wine. Nice ambiance. I’m a regular.- Kat MandelsteinNovember 4, 2012Great place for special occasion, they print your celebration at top of the menu and have chef and staff sign it for you for souvenir.
GourmetLiveMarch 17, 2011Mandy Begley of the Home with Many blog says, “Wink is one of those very special places in town where exceptional ingredients meet fine wine and an electric atmosphere forming magical experience".
Susan ZochDecember 31, 2019I had the sashimi but the menu changes daily. Good selections wine nice atmosphere
JeffreyAugust 25, 2013If you can, spring for a tasting menu with wine pairings. Amazing gustatory experience!
Everything is fantastic! Great food, wine, & awesome staff
T Borrego-MartinezAugust 7, 2010Outstanding food and outstanding service. Went tonight and got the duck breast with eggplant and mushrooms. Intriguing and odd combination and was amazing!
Chelsea ReganApril 27, 2013Don't let the fact that it's in a strip mall weird you out. All the seafood (mussels, scallops, char) was rad.
I challenge you to find a better bartender in America than Darcie
Paul HugginsNovember 7, 2009Even though you had no intention of doing so, get the seven course tasting menu. And pair it with the wine tastings. Especially if it is your 7th anniversary.
Garrett AllenDecember 22, 2009Great place for a birthday. They will create a personalized menu for the celebrated one, and of course the place is awesome
Eduardo de ObesoSeptember 16, 2011Choose the wine room & choose the apps before 7 pm cause they're half price
The mac and cheese with truffles in the wine bar is totally worth the price.
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(512) 482-8868
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
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No
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"Quite possibly my favorite place to eat in Austin. Nothing prepares you for the hot food bar and all of that deliciousness. Carrot ginger soup is to die for. Wish they would tweet daily soup offerings"
Brittany Blackmon - 9.3
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