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Josephine House Dusk - Josephine House, Austin, TX

Josephine House

4.8
4.8
1412 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 503-8033
  • Website
    http://josephineofaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Steak Night at Josephine House

    Multiple dates available
    Steak Night at Josephine House
    Steak Night at Josephine House Photo

Menu

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What 1,412 people are saying

Josephine House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    American

  • Austin

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine House is a delightful gem offering "scrumptious food" and "outstanding service" in a charming setting. Guests rave about the fresh, seasonal menu, featuring favorites like avocado toast, steak frites, and shrimp and grits. Known for its "quaint and cozy" ambiance, it's perfect for brunch or special occasions.

1,412 Reviews

  1. Janeth VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good, we are coming weekly here. Service is simple delightful

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  2. Emily VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lox was out of this world. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town!

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  3. Dana

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent girls lunch! Everything was super fresh and cooked to perfection!! Yummy!!

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  4. Sue VIP

    Austin29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine House never disappoints. Great avocado toast. Delicious croissant sandwich. Highly recommended.

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  5. Letty VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There were many flies that were bothersome. Seating on a bench instead of chair is not too comfortable

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  6. Terence VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had my wife's besties from out of town, all of who very much enjoyed their brunch fare. Everything was brilliant - cocktails, salads, shrimp n; grits, huevos rancheros, you name it, it was divine. Simply cannot go wrong with whatever you may choose, Excellent staff makes the experience all the better.

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  7. Karen

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance, food and service. The food is outstanding and the restaurant is so quaint and welcoming.

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  8. Alicia VIP

    Denver28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful. Service was excellent. Salad extremely fresh.

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  9. Amy

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience! Get the pork schnitzel. It was truly phenominal. Staff was friendly and the service was stellar. Will definitely dine there again!!!

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  10. Debra

    Central Coast3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Server was OK but had absolutely no conviviality. She seemed in the weeds, very rushed and abrupt. I had to ask about a birthday dessert as she never came back to our table after clearing the dishes. A back waiter brought a scoop of ice cream with a candle…we all wanted to order dessert but couldn’t get anyone’s attention to bring a dessert menu…so we left. I had prepaid the bill when I made the reservation. I had been with a you a week before for Monday steak night and had great service, this time a disappointment.

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Josephine House is rated 4.8 stars by 1412 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Josephine House

1601 Waterston Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Waterston Ave and West Lynn
  • Neighborhood
    Central Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking. Jeffrey's complimentary valet is available after 4:30pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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