Le Calamar

Female hostess on Sunday 2/15 was not friendly or accommodating. Male manager up front was nice & helpful. Gnocchi was delicious, beet salad Ok (a bit heavy with syrup?) oysters were good, drinks = delish. Maybe my eyes were to blame, but I didn’t see any wine under $25+ per glass, which seems like a miss - even for a very nice place? Semi-recommend.

I haven’t written a negative review in a really long time because I truly feel bad for establishments who work so hard, so here goes. We came in to celebrate our anniversary here and were met with a slightly negative experience. The cream puffs were burnt and extremely unpleasant to taste. I made it pretty clear I did not eat them, sent the whole thing back and was still charged for it since it was a part of the tasting menu. The server also did not offer to replace the desert with another item to make up for the negative experience. She did however asked if I wanted another one of the same cream puffs to go. No maam! Definitely don’t want another one of those burnt horrors. I also don’t mean to sound entitled but there wasn’t anything done as a stand out to make the dinner special. This

Wow, this space is beautiful. It felt so cozy and comfortable but high-end at the same time when we first walked in… set the tone for one of the best meals in Austin I’ve had. Service is stellar; friendly and attentive. But most importantly the FOOD! We started with the chicken wings (even better than they look… and they look so pretty you almost don’t want to eat them) and the snapper crudo (fresh, punchy). For our main… I’ve never had a more delicious steak au poivre. If you think you’ve ordered too many fries, order another. Our friends had the daily fish and it was gone before I could try it! Finished off with a peach sorbet that literally tasted like I was eating the ripest, juiciest peach ever. 5 stars all the way, will definitely be back soon and bring more friends!

I absolutely loved my experience at New French Restaurant! The new decorations create such a warm and stylish atmosphere. The wine list is well-curated with great options that aren’t overly expensive. The highlight of the evening was definitely the Wagyu steak – rich in flavor, perfectly aged, and cooked beautifully. It’s honestly one of the best I’ve had in Austin. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for amazing food, a great vibe, and excellent value!

Had the loveliest dinner here - not only was each dish better than the last, but the service was incredible. We absolutely loved both steaks, the creamed kale, the salad, the pommes frites, gnocchi, and the ginger/honey spice cake dessert. Having lived in New York for almost 10 years, Le Calamar would be at the top of even NYC restaurants in my humble opinion!