

Steaks & snails plus wine & cocktails in a little bungalow with a light-strung patio.
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Address: 4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 385-2900
Website: https://www.justines1937.com/
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It took over 20 minutes to get tap water and even longer to get our drinks. I could have happily excused this due to the fact that they were busy on a Saturday night. However, while I was still enjoying my glass of wine (I had about half left) and my fiancé and I still had half of our dessert on our table, our server placed the bill in front of us without us asking for the check. He didn’t ask any questions like if my fiancé (who finished his first and only glass of wine) wanted a second pour or if there was anything else he could do for us. By this point we weren’t even seated for 45 minutes, so we weren’t hogging a table that our server could turn (I’m very cognizant of this as I hate sitting at a table when I’m not eating/drinking). All to say, I’m really sad to have had such an unpleasant experience and to have been treated so dismissively.
Photo attached so you can see my finances empty glass of wine, our dessert still on the table, and my first glass of wine which was still half full, and the check in front of us, which we never asked for since we were still eating/drinking.
The place has a unique and moody vibe—dark, artsy, and a little sultry in style. It’s definitely not your typical spot, and it seems like locals love it. We got seated outside in the tented area, which had a fun atmosphere, though it was a bit warm and pretty loud. Still, it felt lively and enjoyable.
Food was solid. We started with the onion soup, which was rich and flavorful. For the main, we had the steak frites—the meat was tender, juicy, and cooked just right. The fries were crisp and seasoned well. Definitely a satisfying meal.
The only downside was the service. It was kind of meh and really slow. Our server wasn’t rude or anything, just not very attentive and it took a while for everything. Still, the food and vibe made up for it. Worth a visit if you’re looking for a laid-back night with good food and strong drinks in a unique setting.
It’s a great, unique, fun atmosphere.
But the service is often slow (they are busy) and the food mediocre.
The bread is good, but no starter or entree has ever been impressive.
The cocktails are solid, desserts decently good.
But
I truly don’t get the hype.
Unfortunately, the food and service didn’t quite live up to the setting. The bread arrived cold, the poisson du jour was overcooked and tough, and the fries with the burger were soggy. One of our drinks was also forgotten entirely. The burger and spaghetti bolognese were decent, but overall the meal felt inconsistent, especially for the price point.
Service was the biggest disappointment. Our waitress came across as condescending and inattentive, and we often found ourselves waiting just to order or get basic check-ins. We had mentioned ahead of time that we were celebrating an engagement, so it was especially surprising to be told we couldn’t have a dessert because we “didn’t get engaged there.” That felt unnecessarily dismissive and took away from what should have been a happy occasion.
There’s a lot of potential here — the space really is lovely — but warmer, better-prepared food and more thoughtful hospitality would make a big difference. Hoping this was just an off night.
The only redeeming thing was the sparkling water.
We ordered octopus and escargot to start. What arrived was butter, salt, and mayo. That’s not hyperbole. That was the dish. The flavor profile was larger than the portion itself. They served us a sliver of octopus so thin it felt like a wartime ration.
The ratatouille wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever eaten. I didn’t vomit, so there’s that. But it certainly wasn’t confit byaldi. My partner ordered the duck, which somehow managed to taste like an upscale KFC chicken dinner. We’re considering a trip to Slimbridge just to formally apologize to the ducks for what happened here.
Honestly, I’m calling my bank tomorrow to report fraud, because I clearly wasn’t in my right mind when I agreed to dine at what can only be described as le fond du baril of French cuisine.