Quince Lakehouse

Quince Lakehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Virginia VIP

   Houston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a lovely spot to getaway for a great meal! The lakeside spot is stunning. We could have sat there for hours. The interior is also stunning. Parking is plentiful.
   

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   jenna

   Orange County3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Quince is a pretty place with a pretty view, but feel like one of those places that’s goal is to turn as many tables as they can in a short period of time. We ordered appetizers & drinks and the server took our main course order at the same time. They ended up bringing out my husbands main course before anything else, the server took it back to the kitchen but when it came out again we could tell it was the same dish & just had been kept under the warmer. It was a very pricey, very mediocre meal Unfortunately
   

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   Peter VIP

   Austin49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We have visited Quince three time in the past and this was intended to be nice relaxed evening with decent food. We had noted, in the past, that this was a surprisingly nice restaurant with good food, nice ambiance, attentive and well dressed staff and reasonable prices. We were surprised that the restaurant seems to have degraded in a number of ways but maintained some aspects we like. The bad: 1. The restaurant was dominated by large tables of very noisy guests. 2. Service was very slow and not very attentive. Table was left with used utensils for some time and the food took a long time to come. We had to summon a waiter to get attention to order desserts refill water, order wine etc. 3. Our fresh oysters were ruined by the addition of herbs and spices directly on the oysters and not as a side dish which would be normal. My wife commented that the taste of the oysters was ruined. 4. Staff dress codes seems to have deteriorated. In the past they have been relaxed but tidy and neat. Staff seemed dressed down in a mixture of baggy jeans and rumpled tea shirts. 5. This is quite an expensive restaurant costing $250 including tip for two people. I think the $$ rating is a little optimistic. We did not order a bottle of wine but had it by the glass as my wife only like as single glass of wine with her meal. The good: 1. The wait staff were pleasant and respectful even if slow to respond. 2. My Chilean sea bass was excellent, if over priced. My wife's seared ahi tuna salad was a little overwhelmed by the large amount of Kale, but was well prepared. 3. Dessert (blackberry cobbler) was excellent with light pastry and excellent fruit content. 4. Good selection of wines. 5. Good location although we had booked well in advance we did not get a prime location on the outside floor (we were sat next to the DJ). Overall a slightly disappointing evening from a restaurant we had liked and recommended in the past. I would only recommend now with some reservations.
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Peter, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet the high standards you had come to expect at Quince. We would appreciate the opportunity to follow up with you directly — could you please confirm if the reservation was under your name and share any additional details you’d like us to know? Thank you again for helping us improve.
   

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   Alisa

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall service was amazing and we had the most serene view! Everyone was so kind and made the experience lovely. Angelina provided the best service and we felt very well taken care of. The atmosphere was calm initially then became electric. I had a great time and will definitely be back soon. Thank you!
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Alisa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the serene view, the atmosphere, and the outstanding service from Angelina. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Marcella VIP

   Austin3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. There was a DJ when we were there and it was a little too loud for me personally. All around good vibes tho!
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you, Marcella! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and overall vibe. We’ll take your feedback about the music volume into account—hope you’ll visit us again for a more relaxed experience!
   

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   Jed

   Las Vegas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quince is a great place to dine and experience Lake Austin!
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you, Jed! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience at Quince overlooking Lake Austin. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal by the water!
   

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   Demetrise

   Austin2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious, everyone at the table loved the shrimp appetizer. We did have a slight issue with service but the manager quickly addressed it. Overall would highly recommend. Beautiful views, quality food and cocktails. Loved the ambience and decor.
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you, Demetrise! We're so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and the overall experience—from the food and cocktails to the ambiance and views. We appreciate your understanding about the service issue and are happy our manager was able to resolve it quickly. We’d love to have you back again soon!
   

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   Maryellen VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Best food and a great ambiance. Service was a bit slow but it was a holiday. It was just fine to be at the table outside sipping a drink. We will be back.
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you so much, Maryellen! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and ambiance—it means a lot to us. We appreciate your patience with the service on a busy holiday and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another relaxing visit by the lake!
   

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   Olivia

   Austin1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server was very sweet. Having a 9 table section limits the quality of service that can be given but she did great for a busy Easter Day! Kitchen didn’t bring out the fruit side ordered until after we had finished our meals. Again, they were packed so it’s understandable. The French toast was incredible. The fruit reduction under the toast mixed with the flavor of the syrup was the perfect duo. I was floored. Thank you!
   

   Quince LakehouseResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you, Olivia! We’re so happy to hear you loved the French toast—especially that fruit reduction and syrup combo! 🍓🍯 We appreciate your kind words about your server, especially on such a busy Easter day. Thanks for your understanding about the delay with the fruit side—we hope to wow you even more next time!
   

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    Juan

    Austin8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    I reserved my table well in advance of the date and confirmed via various texts and emails. And we got there, and our table was not ready. It also didn't have a lake view, and the food served was incorrect. If you know you're going to have a large crowd, plan ahead and find extra help.
    

    Quince LakehouseResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you, Juan, for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience did not match your expectations, especially given the effort you made to plan ahead. May we reach out to you directly to learn more and work toward making this right?
    

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