Lonesome Dove Austin is one of the best restaurant restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Downtown.
Tim Love named his Downtown Austin restaurant after a Larry McMurtry novel, and that literary ambition isn't incidental — Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is built around a genuine thesis: that cowboy cooking, when handed serious technique and serious ingredients, becomes something worth dressing up for.
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Lonesome Dove Austin works for date night in Downtown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Elk-Foie Gras Sliders and Wild Game Fettine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 801 Google reviews.
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Lonesome Dove Austin is a Restaurant restaurant located in Downtown, Austin. Tim Love named his Downtown Austin restaurant after a Larry McMurtry novel, and that literary ambition isn't incidental — Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is built around a genuine thesis: that cowboy cooking, when handed serious technique and serious ingredients, becomes something worth dressing up for.
Lonesome Dove Austin is best for date night. Lonesome Dove Austin works for date night in Downtown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Elk-Foie Gras Sliders and Wild Game Fettine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 801 Google reviews.
Lonesome Dove Austin is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 801 reviews
Start with Elk-Foie Gras Sliders, Wild Game Fettine, Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage and Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Lonesome Dove Austin holds a 9.0 Google rating from 801 reviews. Lonesome Dove Austin works for date night in Downtown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Elk-Foie Gras Sliders and Wild Game Fettine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 801 Google reviews.
Lonesome Dove Austin is located at 123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Lonesome Dove Austin is tagged for date night dining. Lonesome Dove Austin works for date night in Downtown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Elk-Foie Gras Sliders and Wild Game Fettine also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 801 Google reviews.
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