Eddie Vs

One of the best happy hours in town. Perfect martinis and love every single appetizer. more

Miss everyone in Austin!! #TuesdayLove 4U! more

The best of the Best....I love this place... more

If you haven't had the Sea Bass at Eddie V's....it is a MUST! So incredible. The service is top-notch!! One of my favorite downtown spots. more

Never had a bad meal at Eddie V's, and the service is usually fabulous too. more

The steak was dry and not well done like I ordered. I dont know why people come here, it sure as hell isnt for the food. more

Two bartenders couldn't handle service to 5 groups of people that totaled 13 people? Water wasn't refilled. Was asked if I wanted another drink only to wait 15 minutes to get it. Was asked repeatedly what we ordered or if we had ordered. Crab cake tasted like a grocery store brand. Come one, 13 people in the entire bar and 2 bar tenders can't remember if they've asked a customer for an order? For the price you pay, you should get excellent service. We tipped 5% and ended up skipping our dinner reservation there and went to McCormick & Schmicks instead. Pros: nice atmosphere Cons: bad service, not a happy hour price, cold food more

My wife and I went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. It was supposed to be a special night out. We arrived at 7:25 and got our food at 9:30. One hour's wait for a table and a second hour for our food. My lobster (which cost $60) and her Copper River king salmon ($40) were both waaaay overcooked and very dry. As soon as they set the lobster down in front of me, I could smell the metallic smell of iodine. It was so late, we'd waited so long, and we were so trying to have a good time, so we didn't confront them about the quality of the food, though we probably should have (but to what end?). They knew they had taken too long, so they comped us a dessert - but both of them were also almost inedible, and we left most of both on the table when we left. This restaurant was an expensive, big disappointment. Pros: They have a range of seafood and fish. Cons: It is very badly cooked. more

My son who was recently transplanted from Manhattan, suggested Eddie V's on Sat. July 5th. He went on-line Saturday morning and made a 6:00 p.m. reservation for that evening. He had dined there previously and had been impressed. Upon arrival we were escorted to our table, and was told who our server would be . He appeared shortly after and inquired if we had dined there prior. He explained all the specials, and also indicated that certain desserts needed 20 minutes to prepare, and if we wished to order one, now was the time to tell him. He also indicated that the sides were large enough for sharing. We ordered 3 appetizers, all arrived timely, and all were gone within minutes. Shortly thereafter our entrees arrived (filets, rib eye steak, salmon), along with our 4 side dishes. The servers asked us to cut into our steaks for the doneness that we requested. The servers held a small flashlight while we 4 steak eaters inspected our meat. All of which was cooked to perfection. The salmon diner kept saying that it was the best salmon he had ever eaten. Which is a big compliment since he eats salmon 2 to 3 times a week. We had to pass on dessert since we could barely finish our entrees. We found the service and the food to be exceptional and will plan on returning on our next visit. As I had read some previous unfavorable reviews, I kept wondering if this was the same Eddie V's that we had just visited. This is the first time ever that I have left a review on dining, and suggest that you visit this establishment yourself. Also, the wine list was pages, hard to believe that people thought that it wasn't extensive enough. Also, while we were deciding what to order, one of the hostesses brought a bouquet of flowers (card attached) to a nearby booth that was vacant. Shortly thereafter, a couple arrived. Obviously, this was something planned ahead by the very thoughtful husband and carried out by the Eddie V's staff. Pros: Service AND food Cons: Couldn't fit in dessert/Valet was a little tight, but doable. more

First of all thank you all for your input. Which actually prompted me to pick Eddie Vs. I made a reservation this Saturday for May 10th. There are perks for making reservations which i will tell you at the end. First advantage was it was fully packed but we ddn't wait much long until we were seated( reservation). Everybody was very polite and friendly. I can tell u before you leave, u will remember everybody's name from bartender to waiter. The ambience was the best, someone said it smelled like seafood inside forunately i couldn't smell that fragrance. My waiter was the best, he would explicitly explain what each item would taste like and look like, makes you very comfortable. The best part is when you are in such a place and indulged in conversation u totally forget about food. Needless to say mine arrived on time and with some great fine dining cuisine. I ordered swordfish steak, and my wife ordered red snapper. both tasted exquisite. Mine i felt need some sauce, cuz here was no sauce with the fish and thats why the penalty of 1 star. Other than that no complains. So finally my perk for online reservation, I metioned about our anniversary at the reservation notes and we were gifted with a free dessert for the night. It really ended on a sweet and a happy note. Thank you. Pros: good food, great people Cons: wine pairing could add that, it woud be great with seafood more

Eddie V's was a pleasant discovery. In the heart of one of the most crowded spots in Austin, we found unique flavors, original blends, healthy and tasty food, good live music, elegant atmosphere but easy-going feeling. Good place for a date but also for having a conversation with friends or business fellows, being able to actually hear each other. The staff is nice and helpful. We enjoyed every little bit of it! Pros: everything Cons: I probably need to go there a second time to find some... more

I visit Eddie V's on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. I have eaten all over the world and find that these guys have better fish than what I used to eat on the east coast. The steaks are top notch and I always feel that the staff is willing to go above and beyond, even when I needed batteries for my camera - they noticed and provided some for me without making it seem like a hassle. I enjoy eating at the bar on occasion to soak in some of the live music and converse with the friendliest and helpful bartenders around. It can get crowded sometimes, but I kind of enjoy a place that is busy...reassures my quality of taste. I highly recommend Eddie V's as it is unquestionably my first choice when I dine in Austin. Pros: The food and service Cons: Can be busy at times more

I took my nephew there to get take out for the family and he thought it would be neat to go with me. He was starving and wanted a snack so I said he could get an app while we ordered food to go. I ordered a drink from the bartender who was so rude that if my nephew hadnt been with me I would have said something to him. He acted as if I was bothering him. I had to draw the line when he was rude to my nephew. We had ordered a large amount of food about 10 to maybe15 min before. So I told the bartender that we were canceling our order. He rolled his eyes and then said it is here. My reaction was there was NO CHANCE ON THE PLANET that the kitchen could have cooked and packed all the food that we ordered in 10 min! NO CHANCE. I asked to see a manager who said he was going to take care of our bill! I didnt take the food and they charged me!!! I have left 2 voicemails and no one is calling me back! Now I get to fight the credt card company! The bartenders are RUDE! The management cant even return a phone call!! I wouldn't step foot in the restaurant agaiin! Pros: that I never have to go back there Cons: that I actually went! more

I have traveled all over the world and love food, wine and great atmospheres!!! This restaurant is about as far from fabulous as you can get! First I felt as though I was being pushed through a cattle line! The bartenders were so rude that I felt like leaving after I ordered my first drink! Seeing the wine list seemed to be a major hassel in addition I asked to taste a wine that I wasnt sure about and with a role of the eyes and a huge attitude I was told fine. My husband and I and the friends we were with turned to eachother and were all thinking we should have left. They werent slammed so we werent sure why it took 20 min to get 4 drinks. Then we sat down and think well we will give it a try. The wine list was so so, the food bland and over priced and the same attitude follwed us into the dining room! Our food came out basically as were taking our first bite of our apps and then when we obviously decided against desert the check was there in NO TIME FLAT!! After 300.00, I would say it was a waste of money and time and we wont be back!! We have eaten at Flemmings before and I would go there before ever going back to Eddie V's!!!! What a major let down!!! Pros: LEAVING Cons: Coming in the front door more

We had dinner with friends, and I was very disappointed about the menu choices. more

Being from out of town I had never heard of Eddie V's before, but now I will never forget it! The service was amazing and the food was phenomenal. The atmosphere was crowded yes, but some how romantic. My boyfriend and I had no reservation and were accommodated at a table in the lounge. I was afraid it would be noisy and uncomfortable, but I was instantly proven wrong. The woman singer had a vintage style that was simply beautiful. Now to the food. I am a steak person, a meat and potatoes kind of girl and this meat and those twice bake potatoes changed my whole outlook. I had the 8oz steak that was cooked to perfection and juices dripped down my chin. The twice baked potatoes were like fluffy, cheesy, happy clouds in my mouth. My boyfriend had the ahi tuna and said it was one of the best he ever had. But hands down the best part of the meal was the Cinnamon Raisin Bread pudding. It has this marshmallow/meringue topping and was served piping hot ...WOW. I will be back again, but maybe with a reservation next time. Pros: food, service Cons: parking, ate too much more

Atmosphere: After navigating the tiny valet drive-thru, waiting in line behind cars dropping off and picking up, you finally step out and face a sea of people waiting in the same cramped valet area, all of which you must fight thru just to enter Eddie V's. Inside is yet another small and awkward area. The near suffocating atmosphere does not end there. Upon being seated (we had reservations, request for booth not honored) we were squeezed between two tables whose occupants were literally elbow to elbow to us all night. And no, this is not ""just how nice restaurants are"". Eddie Vs interior is like a crowded food court in a dark mall. (I'd like to add here that the men's restroom was horrible..... paper towels laying around, one little sink, and of course very cramped. Typical for a truck-stop, not so much for fine dining). Cons: Cramped and tight from valet to restroom to dining, very sub-par food more

Where do I begin??? Do I start with the hostess at the front door, that was too busy talking to her boyfriend to acknowledge us? Or do I proceed to the bar where it took us a good 5-10 minutes to get greeted by a bartender who acted like we were bothering him by asking for a drink ( it looked like we were interrupting him from eating something not sure what it was, but shouldn't you be busy serving me??). When we finally get our drinks I find lipstick smeared on my martini glass and my husband had a glass of water that smelled like fish, and had something floating in it. We were tempted to leave but decided we would give the dining room a shot. BAD choice! The service was good, and the food was not worth the money. More than anything it was the cleanliness of the place, a busser picking his nose, a chef sticking his fingers in the sea bass, and our server sneezing into his hands while taking our order. I hate to rip the place, but really, I felt like I was going to walk out of that place with a virus. I WON'T be back!!! Pros: Good location Cons: Dirty, Dirty, Dirty more

Appetizers are half price during happy hour, and they are DELICIOUS! I love the calamari and crabcakes. The bartenders mix great martinis, and the live music is great. Get there early, this place gets busy! Pros: Happy hour appetizers Cons: Crowded more

Great atmosphere, exceptional food and wonderful service. The yellow tail fish special was mouth watering as was the tuna tartar, and the Bailey?s chocolate cake was heaven. To say the least, I had a party in my mouth for at least two hours. Our server ?Brooks? was exceptional. He provided his honest recommendations and opinions when asked, and his personality was friendly as well as professional. Overall, an exceptional night, with great live music, and I look forward to my next visit. Money definitely well spent. The only draw back to my evening, was that we were a party of two and we were sat in the lounge at a two top table. The problem with this is there were many, many open four top tables available. Our table did not hold both of our appetizers and our bottle of wine comfortably at all. Our bread, and condiments had to be put on the table next to us to allow room for us to eat. You would think that someone noticing how crowded and uncomfortable our seating arrangement was becoming would have offered us a four top table since so many were available. Just a minor set back. Next time, I will just request a four top. Highly recommended! Pros: Food, Service Cons: Stingy on table seating more