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Russian House
(Now Closed)Russian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Austin Chronicle recommend this place
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I love this place! The decor is kitschy Russian. The staff seems to be almost entirely Russian or at least Eastern Bloc. The food is delicious and the menu of vodka and infused vodkas is staggering.
Sarah WilkinsonOctober 3, 2014Get the classical julienne appetizer. Mushrooms in a sour cream sauce. It is what dreams are made of. Also, they serve a vodka shot with traditional starter, green onion to be dipped in salt. Yum!
Austin ChronicleApril 3, 2013There’s something conspicuously ironic about the vibe – nightclub in front, little-old-lady-quaint in back – but the diverse menu has some sincere standouts, like the Ukrainian borscht and Uzbek plov. Read more
Paul CanterburyMarch 17, 2016OMG! So much vodka! You can make smashing vodka cocktails with the huge variety they have. Strawberry and rosemary (2 shots of different vodkas) with tonic was awesome.- Diana BalakirovAugust 22, 2019Stop by for a very happy hour featuring a wide variety of flavor-infused vodkas, blini and pirozhki -- all staples of traditional Russian cuisine -- and stay behind for a dinner feast fit for a czar.
David PotterSeptember 23, 2018Can’t be beat for atmosphere, food, and selection of infused vodkas if that’s your thing. I’ve brought friends and family here, and everyone remarked how enjoyable it was.
Sierra CarstensenAugust 14, 2016The lamb in special sauce, lamb pelmeni, and medovik dessert were amazing. So delicious. And they have a complimentary vodka shot!
- Diana BalakirovAugust 21, 2019Stop by for a very happy hour featuring a wide variety of flavor-infused vodkas, blini and pirozhki -- all staples of traditional Russian cuisine --and stay behind for dinner that's fit for a czar.
Desiree MataOctober 30, 2012Try the Ukrainian Borsch and the Ancient Russian Solyanka. They have lots of infused vodkas. They even have outfits that you can wear and take pictures with and plenty of private rooms.
Nicole McAfeeAugust 13, 2013The food was great, and the service top notch--it's rare to find servers this attentive or friendly. My favorites were the mussels in cream sauce and the lavender spritzer!
IrinaAugust 16, 2014I love more-or-less everything on the menu: pelmeni, borsch, okroshka, blini, olivie. The atmosphere is very authentic. Wait staff is Russian. This place is not bait-and-switch.
Megan LavinAugust 4, 2013Sunday brunch buffet! Great way to try everything. Great atmosphere and some of the staff are actually here for the summer from Russia. Clothes to try on and great vodka!!!
restlessnapkin.comJanuary 25, 2013Ancient Russian Solyanka is a fantastic meaty/brothy soup with olives. Would be amazing on a cold Russian day...or for our three day winter here in Austin.
Eden EssApril 1, 2018The food is pretty good and the selection of infused vodkas is large. During happy hour, they have four 1/2 shots of the infused vodka for $10.
Taylor LewisOctober 14, 2014Caviar, veal pelmeni, beef stroganoff. Tried the wild blueberry, mint/lime, bacon, & pickle infused shots! Delicious!! & you get complimentary shots before your meal :)
Caio BambergMarch 13, 2016Great place. Exquisite food, unique place and culture. After 8pm the party begins.
Grant PearceJanuary 3, 2013Really awesome place to eat. The infused vodkas are great and the service is really good. Highly recommend, but keep in mind it's quirky.
Marcus WilsonFebruary 18, 2019Know what you want before you go and the experience is way better. The line is slow so being prepared limits your trips. The food is super delicious
- restlessnapkin.comJanuary 25, 2013Hunter's Plate is great with unbelievable tasting sausage and melt in your mouth salo. Great mix of meats and veggies.
The Wall Street JournalMarch 3, 2014Reader tip: Authentic and delicious Eastern European food, plus around 50 different infused vodkas. Read more
minnieNovember 1, 2012Request a flight of infused vodkas. They have every flavor from smoky BBQ to apple cinnamon. Some nonalcoholic honey drink they made = nectar of the gods.
You can't go wrong when eating here. Anything with mushrooms is amazing, too.
Bijoy GoswamiJanuary 15, 2013Be ready to enter Soviet Russia and get a great meal in grandma's living room in the back!
Love this place! Start with the stuffed mushrooms and then get the hunters plate!!! Follow with vodka!
Half price apps on Mondays! Tango lessons on Tuesdays! Love this place!
CharleneJuly 23, 2013Complimentary shot of vodka with dinner. Why hasn't anyone else mentioned this!
DarkSkin 🌺 QueenOctober 2, 2013Your visit to the Russian House is not complete unless you taste a few of the infused vodkas.
Yuri VoskoboynikDecember 27, 2021Not recommend. Overpriced. Portion small. Quality of food very bad. For to go provided can of soup instead of prepared soup. Pastries also from russian store and not prepared on the restaurant.
- restlessnapkin.comJanuary 25, 2013Kvas is a non-alcoholic beverage that tastes like a low carbonated honey soda.
Galyna ✈October 6, 2013What a cool place and awesome staff!! Don't stop on vodkas, try their yummy food too! P.S. Здесь говорят по-русски, заходите, не стесняйтесь! :)
A !!!!September 1, 2015Всё хорошо Халва Пельмени мне нравится пироги. Seafood and soups ,ravioli. The American person should be open-minded to try.
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Russian House
307 E 5th St (btwn Trinity St & San Jacinto Blvd)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Welcome to The Russian House NaZdorovye! We invite you to join us and experience the unique culture and cuisine of Old Russia.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(512) 248-5442
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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