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Wink

Wink

Wine Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Old West Austin, Austin
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    The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater recommend this place
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    Leon S.
    "Go for the chef's tasting + wine pairing menus!"(4 Tips)
    Tina W.
    "Foie bombe is a unique and fantastic dessert."(3 Tips)
    Tim Y.
    "definitely recommend the 5 course tasting menu"(3 Tips)
    Austin Chronicle
    "... to emphasize local sourcing, the eclectic menu changes nightly."(2 Tips)
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  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DickeyMarch 25, 2015
    One of the best dinners I've had in awhile. Started with the Ceviche, which was perfectly tangy and fresh. Also had the Braised Rabbit and Duck Breast: both were PERFECT. Finished with Trio dessert.💚
  • Austin Chronicle
    Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013
    Since 2001, Wink has offered casual fine dining in the small salon and adjacent wine bar. As one of Austin's first restaurants to emphasize local sourcing, the eclectic menu changes nightly.
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍June 19, 2015
    Wink brings a taste of Texas hospitality to the Slow Food movement & at the end of the night you'll leave feeling really taken care of. Seriously some of the best I've had in Austin, no doubt about it
  • Josh A.heart icon on user image
    Josh ASeptember 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place. Excellent pacing and food on 7 course meal. Recommend splitting a wine pairing if you're driving! Service may have gone down a bit over time but still awesome. Get the lemon dessert.
  • Jody F.heart icon on user image
    Jody FergusonNovember 4, 2016
    Always an excellent preparation at Wink. The foie gras is prepared different each time and can be savory or sweet. Just order it no matter how it's prepared. Highly recommend this place. Good wine.
  • Social News Network
    Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013
    Delicious rotating menu sourced from local farms, its a haven for foodies! Great place for a special occasion, you will receive a custom printed menu celebrating your occasion singed by the chefs!
  • Kat M.heart icon on user image
    Kat MandelsteinNovember 4, 2012
    They have a separate vegetarian menu, if you let them know you need it and are very accommodating on making items vegan. Excellent service, great you by name. You do need a reservation on weekends.
  • Eater
    EaterOctober 8, 2013
    The intimate space, expert sourcing, perfectly executed dishes, and serious wine list make for an ideal special night out. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Tim Y.
    Tim YoungJuly 1, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    I definitely recommend the 5 course tasting menu, with wine pairings. The food is always seasonal, locally sourced and amazing.
  • Jon E.
    Jon EtkinsOctober 13, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The menu changes every night, depending on what local produce was exceptional that afternoon. But there's always foie gras done some way on the menu, and you should always have it!
  • Kent F.heart icon on user image
    Kent FukaJanuary 21, 2018
    My favorite place in Austin. Great staff. Great food. Great wine. Nice ambiance. I’m a regular.
  • Kat M.heart icon on user image
    Kat MandelsteinNovember 4, 2012
    Great place for special occasion, they print your celebration at top of the menu and have chef and staff sign it for you for souvenir.
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveMarch 17, 2011
    Mandy Begley of the Home with Many blog says, “Wink is one of those very special places in town where exceptional ingredients meet fine wine and an electric atmosphere forming magical experience".
  • Susan Z.heart icon on user image
    Susan ZochDecember 31, 2019
    I had the sashimi but the menu changes daily. Good selections wine nice atmosphere
  • Rajiva S.heart icon on user image
    Rajiva SukhumarOctober 13, 2012
    It is just amazing and lovely !!!! Loved the braised Guinea leg !!
  • Jeffrey
    JeffreyAugust 25, 2013
    If you can, spring for a tasting menu with wine pairings. Amazing gustatory experience!
  • Mike F.heart icon on user image
    Mike FitchNovember 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is fantastic! Great food, wine, & awesome staff
  • T B.
    T Borrego-MartinezAugust 7, 2010
    Outstanding food and outstanding service. Went tonight and got the duck breast with eggplant and mushrooms. Intriguing and odd combination and was amazing!
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea ReganApril 27, 2013
    Don't let the fact that it's in a strip mall weird you out. All the seafood (mussels, scallops, char) was rad.
  • Leon S.heart icon on user image
    Leon SMarch 17, 2017
    Go for the chef's tasting + wine pairing menus!
  • Anita N.
    Anita NuñezOctober 16, 2013
    Fantastic service. Had a wonderful anniversary here. Duck was perfect!
  • Tuyanaheart icon on user image
    TuyanaAugust 6, 2022
    It’s a fabulous place! Liked it very much!
  • Kim S.heart icon on user image
    Kim ShofstahlJanuary 22, 2014
    Steak Tartare is FAB!!!
  • Whitney B.heart icon on user image
    Whitney BabbAugust 13, 2015
    Great happy hour from 5-7!
  • Brendan L.
    Brendan LewisMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I challenge you to find a better bartender in America than Darcie
  • Paul H.
    Paul HugginsNovember 7, 2009
    Even though you had no intention of doing so, get the seven course tasting menu. And pair it with the wine tastings. Especially if it is your 7th anniversary.
  • Jeff H.
    Jeff HernandezAugust 2, 2018
    Happy hour specials before 7.
  • Garrett A.
    Garrett AllenDecember 22, 2009
    Great place for a birthday. They will create a personalized menu for the celebrated one, and of course the place is awesome
  • Dany C.heart icon on user image
    Dany CamposMarch 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mac and cheese!
  • Eduardo d.
    Eduardo de ObesoSeptember 16, 2011
    Choose the wine room & choose the apps before 7 pm cause they're half price
  • Tina W.
    Tina WangJune 27, 2011
    Foie bombe is a unique and fantastic dessert.
  • Glenda M.heart icon on user image
    Glenda McKinneyAugust 13, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The mac and cheese with truffles in the wine bar is totally worth the price.
  • Jmie C.heart icon on user image
    Jmie CeeAugust 7, 2014
    Great place for dinner
  • Chris F.
    Chris FonnesbeckJune 22, 2013
    They serve their whites waaay too cold; otherwise fine.
  • Jibril A.
    Jibril Abdul-SalaamApril 24, 2011
    The Chevre Cheesecake is redonculous!
  • Veronica T.
    Veronica TarverSeptember 19, 2013
    April Rocks!
  • Emmy A.
    Emmy AndersonMarch 10, 2010
    If the bison tartare is on the menu, don't miss it.
  • Rishi D.
    Rishi DaveJune 25, 2010
    Service is outstanding
  • Ryan B.
    Ryan BrignoleSeptember 25, 2009
    Great wine bar... cool people
  • Chicheart icon on user image
    ChicFebruary 2, 2014
    OVERRATED CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP
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