Justine's

"We sat outside in the tent. Originally, we tried sitting inside, but there was a bit of a smell. Later, when I walked back in to use the restroom I didn’t notice it again, but they were happy to accommodate us. The ambience of this place is so fabulous, it’s such a fun experience. Our server told us that they redo the theme of the tent every year. We ordered a bottle of rose from Provence, the baguette and butter, French onion soup, verte salad, steak and frites, and their halibut special. Oh, and crème brûlée for dessert! The soup and the steak were highlights, but everything was great."

"A true gem. The food and service were great! The restaurant is beautifully decorated. It's a definite place to bring out of town guests."

"Service is awesome, food is good, and prices high. We had a terrine and a pâté appetizers, both a bit firm but decent flavor. The French Onion Soup was good but lacked depth and was a large serving for an appetizer. The Pasta Bolognese was very good, and a single serving could have been enough for four! The Royale burger was very good, but Cheddar masked the excellent flavor of the meat. Havarti might be a better choice. (I wasn't given a choice.) The special Short Rib Bourguignon was excellent. The chocolate mousse dessert was very good."

"Walking into Justine's immediately leaves an impression, especially at night. There's a very unique ambiance to the place, and the energy of it all set great expectations for the night, which were absolutely fulfilled. I wouldn't consider myself an expert in fine cuisine by a long shot, so I needed a little help understanding the menu, but the staff were super kind and willing to talk me through all the things I didn't know, and make recommendations. The entire evening, their energy was friendly and upbeat and I just couldn't help but smile every time they showed up to check in on us or bring us food. The steak I had was fantastic, cooked exactly how I asked, and the fries that came with it were honestly the best I've had in a long time. The appetizers were all amazing, from the fromage flight to the octopus. The sourdough bread that accompanied them was amazing, to the point multiple members of my group commented such. The unexpected favorite for me was the escargot--I I've never had escargot before, so I tried it with some trepidation when we ordered it as a group appetizer. I thought I had died and gone to heaven! Savory, herby, garlic-buttery heaven! Definitely recommend it. Wrapped up the night with creme brulee, and I'd absolutely come back here for even just that alone. My first night at Justine's was definitely a memorable highlight of my visit to Austin, and is on my short list for my next visit. If you like fine food and a unique, fun, quirky atmosphere, this is the place to be!"

"It’s the details that matter. From the amazing ingredients to the freshly ground coffee; From the stylish staff to the vintage French decor; Justine’s French influence was present. Justine’s is a restaurant where everything seems to be a on the same page. The staff were professional, hospitable, sweet, while not taking themselves too seriously. The service complimented the well made classic French dishes. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a proper French restaurant in the states. This is as close as it gets."