Restaurant François

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Austin. The service was next level, super warm, professional, and just spot on. Everything we ordered was 🔥 seriously high quality, perfectly cooked, and beautifully plated. The place itself is gorgeous, stylish, and feels special the second you walk in. I came here to celebrate my birthday, and they absolutely nailed it. They surprised me with a personalized birthday page printed inside the menu (!!) and also gave me a birthday card. Such a cool, thoughtful touch and totally unexpected and so appreciated. This wasn’t just dinner, it felt like a full on experience. Unique, classy, and genuinely memorable. Perfect for celebrations or when you want to treat yourself to something special. 10/10 would come back

Comte’ Cheese Popovers! First and foremost - WOW!!!! The simple apps can be amazing! First time trying this restaurant and the experience was great. Introduction to this place by those who know their food fare! We were there to do drinks and tasting of several dishes on a Saturday around 5:30 after they opened.The staff was very accommodating upon arrival. We sat at the bar for a bit (great service) and then transferred to a table. Of course, getting there early, it was fairly quiet as the night (and wine) progressed, has any good restaurant does, it got a little louder, but nothing too crazy. There were four of us and we shared all of these. Tried the Escargot, the Steak Tatar, Pappardelle, scallops, The Belgian Endive and Green Apple Salad and Haricots Verte Almondine ( Green beans wit

I went and celebrated my birthday recently at Restaurant Francois and it was nothing short of amazing. Every dish was delectable but some of the fan favorites were the French Onion Soup (mouth is watering just thinking of it), Crab Villon, Pomme Frites and the Dry Age Porterhouse. Not only was everything delicious but the service and staff were top tier! Everyone from the hostess to additional servers were kind, helpful and just a joy. Mark and Hannah took care of us the most and they were spectacular. Very knowledgeable about the menu and the 20 questions I asked, very accommodating and overall enjoyable to have during our dining experience. We finished up our night with a handful of desserts, you can’t go wrong with what you choose, however, the Profiteroles stole my heart with the warm

Restaurant François delivered an absolutely perfect night. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt intimate and elevated without being pretentious. We started with the escargot, which was rich, buttery, and perfectly seasoned — a classic done right. The duck two ways was outstanding, with incredible depth of flavor and beautiful execution. The Boneless Wagyu Short Ribs Bourguignon completely stole the show: melt-in-your-mouth tender, deeply savory, and comfort food taken to a luxury level. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and truly memorable. Service was attentive and seamless, making the entire evening feel special from start to finish. If you’re looking for refined French cuisine in downtown Austin, Restaurant François is an absolute must. We can’t w

It is sad when the highlight of the dinner is the pomme frites. We tried the following dishes: - Pate Maison: it was ok. - Chef crudo du jour: the fish lacked basic seasoning and it was too meaty for crudo. - Escargot: those were good but I wish they had even more garlic. - Veal (it was a special): it was BAD! It was rubbery, had water taste in it, no seasoning. We asked for it medium rare, it came well done (it was grey), I don’t know if they overcooked it or reheated it or what. The only good part was the puff pastries with chicken liver mousse, I would put those as a menu item, they were excellent. - Pomme frites: they were crispy and well seasoned