Murray's Tavern - Austin, Texas

Brian Chiu

This restaurant has a wonderful ambiance, exuding the charm of New York City's Gilded Age. It's truly unique, and I love it. The decor perfectly matches the theme, creating a captivating atmosphere.

The food is outstanding. Even the simple grilled salmon is excellent, and the burger, steak, fish and chips, and chicken are all equally impressive. We're thoroughly amazed.

We absolutely love this place and will definitely be returning.

Genesis O Palos

Had the BEST time here!! Was celebrating getting into graduate school, and our sever Ani was the absolute sweetest! She made the entire night along with such AMAZING food! Murray’s knows what they are doing with everything on their menu! Super excited to come back and going to recommend this place to everyone I know!

Michelle Tull

After ogling over Murray's food pics on insta for what seems like over a year, I finally decided to take my steak lovin' hubs here for a birthday surprise dinner.

First must I say the ambiance was job well done. You first walk in like... oh nice, what a clean tavern. Few steps further into the dining area and you're like... whoa who would have thought you you could class up a tavern?! Like a gamesman sporty classy if that makes any sense.

Steak Frites Night was the reason we came but let me tell you the other dishes rose to the occasion. The hubs upgraded to the prime rib which does also upgrade price, but every bite was still worth it.

The portions for the prime rib and pasta were quite generous. With 2 younger kiddos, myself, and husband, we still had leftovers to go home.

Speaking of having kiddos at a tavern you ask? We went at early dinner time so I feel like it was still conducive to a family vibe.

You know a good restaurant when you're writing a review and can't wait to go back. Three Martini Lunch Fridays and Happy Hours 3-5p, watch out I'm coming back for ya.

Shawn Valance

What a great neighborhood, Bar! They serve Smithwicks +. Great drink options from cocktails, whiskeys & beers. The food looked & tasted great. The atmosphere was fun & relaxed. But the service will have me returning for another round! Bartenders were attentive & social. Food servers & other staff I encountered were friendly, showing smiles & courtious. If you're looking for some food that's tasty, not expensive & a good drink option, you can't go wrong. Sit at the bar & chat with the bartenders for an enjoyable time.

Rob W

Great food and friendly staff. I really liked that the Reuben used thick cuts of meat, not just a few thin slices of pastrami. I also liked their affordable mini-cocktails, allowing tasting of multiple menu items without drinking too much.

Andy

Murray's Tavern is a hidden gem.

I go here frequently for their Steak Night Wednesday. They offer Steak (medium rare), French fries, and a Martini every Wednesday from 5PM until sold out.

You can make a reservation for a low seating table, or go to the bar / high rise tables at a first come first serve basis.

Wait times can vary but I've normally been able to get a seat, with no reservations, within 10-15 min of waiting.

There is a private paid parking lot conveniently outside the tavern, where you pay approximately $5 for two hours of parking. Street parking is available for free as well.

The oysters and cheese bread are great appetizers while you snack on before your entree.

Dimmed relax lighting, chill vibes, and great food. Give them a try!

Jqiatx

A NYC style tavern hidden in the East Side.

The wave of nostalgia I had as I walked in for the first time hit me hard. I had never been there but I knew what this was immediately.
It took me back to my days right out of college when I lived up in NYC. My favorite bar, McSorley’s Old Ale House (NYC’s oldest continuously running drinking establishment, so storied it actually had a Supreme Court case about - and is a place that I was the 5th generation, and first woman, in my family to drink there) immediately came to mind.

The food was fantastic. I had the salmon over creamed spinach. I was unsure of the combo but they clearly knew what they were doing.

My bartender turned out to be one of the co-owners, a wonderful barman named Brett.

There were regulars at the bar who were all addressed by name. Inventive and intriguing drinks like a whiskey sour with banana and coffee were being whipped up for their appreciative recipients.

By the time I left I was also starting to feel like a regular too.

It is a place where all are truly welcomed and invited to receive comfort and care.

That’s what places like this are about.

There is no saw dust or impromptu beer hall singing like McSorley’s and that makes perfect sense. This is not a replica. It’s a stand-on-it’s-own Austin Tavern. 10/10 I would come here again.

Merryn Hallowell

Loved this place. Ray had a Guinness and I had a glass of French Chablis. Colby our server was fabulous and friendly. I had Murray's beef and cheese burger (delicious) and Ray had the Ruben. Lively vibe with an eclectic fit out and long bar. Would highly recommend and ask for Colby because his tells us he's there all time.