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Lonesome Dove Austin

RestaurantDowntown$$$

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 a…

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Rating (Google) 9.0
801 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 801 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
Downtown · 123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Price
More of a night out
Google rating
9.0 from 801 reviews
Address
Downtown | 123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
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What to order

Signature dishes at Lonesome Dove Austin

Elk-Foie Gras Sliders
Wild Game Fettine
Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage
Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Why go

What makes Lonesome Dove Austin worth the move

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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Public rating
9.0 from 801 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
Restaurant in Downtown
Spend
More of a night out

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Google rating: 9.0 from 801 reviews
Price point: $$$
Popular dishes: Elk-Foie Gras Sliders, Wild Game Fettine, Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage
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9.0 from 801 reviews
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For now, Lonesome Dove Austin holds a 9.0 rating across 801 Google reviews.

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What cuisine does Lonesome Dove Austin serve?

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 a…

What is Lonesome Dove Austin best 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.

How much does it cost to eat at Lonesome Dove Austin?

Lonesome Dove Austin is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.0 from 801 reviews

What should I order at Lonesome Dove Austin?

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.

Is Lonesome Dove Austin worth visiting?

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.

Where is Lonesome Dove Austin located?

Lonesome Dove Austin is located at 123 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Lonesome Dove Austin good for a date night?

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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