Geraldine’s

4.5 (2526)

$31 to $50

Mexican

605 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701

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Geraldine’s

4.5

$31 to $50

Mexican

Downtown

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Located inside Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Geraldine's is a vibrant restaurant and live music venue where culinary creativity meets the city's soulful energy. Under the direction of Executive Chef Francisco Romo, our menus reflect his rich culinary heritage rooted in Mexico. Chef Romo showcases Modern Mexican cuisine infused with Southern influences, reimagining regional Mexican dishes through a modern lens. Each plate blends tradition with innovation, offering bold flavors and artful presentation while setting new standards for the culinary team. Whether you're joining us for dinner, cocktails, or live music, Geraldine's delivers a dining experience to celebrate.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Contact
(512) 476-4755
Website
https://www.hotelvanzandt.com/geraldines/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sergio Ledesma
Private party facilities
Host your next downtown Austin dinner or private event at Geraldine's inside Hotel Van Zandt. Executive Chef Sergio Ledesma's modern Mexican cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible private dining spaces create memorable experiences for corporate dinners, celebrations, and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Events Coordinator: (512) 960-8710

Location
605 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Davis and Red River, next to Rainey Street
Parking details
Guests who are dining at Geraldine’s can valet for $10 for up to 3 hours. After 3 hours, standard hourly rates apply.
Entertainment
Geraldine’s will have nightly music 7 days a week. From singer/songwriters to Blues and Americana music, our stage will host some of the finest Texas talent available. Our brunch will also include live Jazz and soul music every Sunday. Please visit our website or follow us on Facebook for the weekly lineup.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Thanksgiving To-Go
$160.00 - $315.00 per person
Prepaid
1 - 20 people
Nov 25, 2026 only
Multiple times
Pick up at 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
Thanksgiving dinner from Geraldine's, ready to reheat at home. Choose a package for 2 or for 4, pick your dessert, and pick up on Wednesday, November 25. FOR 2 - 5 lbs boneless turkey breast, ancho-honey glaze - 3 lbs boneless turkey thigh, braised in mole negro - All six sides, 2 lbs each - 1/2 qt turkey gravy and 1/2 qt cranberry-chipotle sauce - 12 house flour tortillas - Choose 1 dessert: 6" pie or 6 buñuelos FOR 4 - 10 lbs boneless turkey breast, ancho-honey glaze - 4 lbs boneless turkey thigh, braised in mole negro - All six sides, 4 lbs each - 1 qt turkey gravy and 1 qt cranberry - 24 house flour tortillas - Choose 1 dessert: 10" pie or 12 buñu SIDES (INCLUDED) - Street elote esquites - Green bean casserole - Mashed potatoes - Green chile mac and cheese - Sweet potato gratin, piloncillo, pec - Cornbread chipotle stuffing DESSERTS Pumpkin pie with cajeta whipped cream pie · Pecan pie ADD-ONS Extra sides by the pound and extra pies are available at checkout. Orders close at 12 PM on Saturday, Novnesday, November 21st. Orders can be picked up on November 25th in 15-minute slots. Everything is packed cold, with reheating and serving instructions. No substitutions.

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If you’re planning a trip to Austin and want a stay that blends luxury, comfort, and true Austin character, @hotelvanzandt is the spot. ✨ Located right on Rainey Street, this hotel has the perfect mix of style, warmth, and incredible hospitality the moment you walk in. 💌 Here are the highlights you can’t miss: • Brass Poppy 🍸 — creative, bold cocktails that feel so uniquely Austin. • Geraldine’s 🍽️ — modern Mexican with Southern influence and a gorgeous atmosphere. • Café 605 ☕ — the cutest café corner for quick bites, coffee, and slow mornings. • Beautiful rooms, thoughtful amenities, and stunning views of Lady Bird Lake. 🌆 If you want Austin wrapped into one stay, this is truly the place. 📍605 Davis Street, 78701 #austintexas #austintravel #thingstodoinaustin #austinhotels #visittexas #hotelvanzandt #raineystreet #stayover #texastravel #austinlife #atxexplorer #austinguide #austinweekend #austinfoodies #atxnightlife #wheretostay #hotelreview #texasvacation #atxvibes #travelguide
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SEASONAL FRUIT$14.00
mixed seasonal fruit
FORK & KNIFE CINNAMON ROLLS$14.00
vanilla bean - cream cheese frosting
BISCUITS$8.00
honey butter | seasonal jam
OVERNIGHT OATS$12.00
Vanilla | chai | seasonal fruit
PARFAIT$12.00
yogurt seasonal compote | seasonal fruit | granola
AVOCADO TOAST$20.00
sourdough | tomato medley | burrata | basil | arugula
MEDI BOWL SALAD$18.00
farro quinoa | chickpea | tomato | cucumber | red onion | avocado | feta | lemon vinaigrette
LITTLE GEM CAESAR$15.00
little gem lettuce | garlic dressing | parmesan cheese | crouton
RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE$17.00
maple syrup
STANDARD$18.00
two eggs any style | sausage or bacon | toast with butter and seasonal jam
SOUTHERN BOWL$22.00
grits fried egg | cheddar | house-smoked sausage | green onion
GERALDINE'S LOX BENEDICT$24.00
English muffin | double cream Brie | spinach | Scottish smoked salmon | capers | dill hollandaise
CHILAQUILES$20.00
shredded chicken | queso fresco | crema | red onion | cilantro | egg | refried black beans
LOADED OMELETTE$20.00
steak bacon | peppers | green onion | cheddar | sour cream | breakfast potatoes
MOLE ENCHILADA EGGS$20.00
corn tortilla quesadilla |'shredded chicken | mole negro | queso fresco | fried eggs | onion | cilantro | avocado
STEAK AND EGGS$34.00
grilled Wagyu skirt steak | 2 eggs | breakfast potatoes | chimichurri
G'S BRUNCH BURGER$22.00
brioche | American cheese | egg | bacon | G's sauce | onion | pickles | fries or salad
PORK CARNITAS TORTA$20.00
black beans 'avocado | sour cream | onion | tomato | pickled jalapeños
CREOLE CHICKEN SANDWICH$20.00
brioche | homemade | louisiana hot sauce | celery slaw | gorgonzola ranch | fries or salad

BRUNCH SIDES

MUFFIN OF THE DAY$6.00
TOAST & SEASONAL JAM$5.00
BREAKFAST POTATOES$7.00
ENGLISH MUFFIN$4.00
SMOKED BACON$6.00
SAUSAGE$6.00
FRESH BERRIES$9.00

BRUNCH BEVERAGES

HOUSE-MADE JUICES - TROPIC THUNDER$8.00
spinach | kale | cucumber | celery | lemon
HOUSE-MADE JUICES - STAY GOLDEN$8.00
carrots | pineapple | ginger
ORANGE JUICE$5.00
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE$5.00
COFFEE$5.00
ESPRESSO$4.00
ESPRESSO DRINKS$6.00

BREAKFAST

SEASONAL FRUIT$14.00
mixed seasonal fruit
BISCUITS$8.00
honey butter | seasonal jam
OVERNIGHT OATS$12.00
vanilla | chai | seasonal fruit
PARFAIT$12.00
yogurt | seasonal compote | seasonal fruit | granola
AVOCADO TOAST$20.00
sourdough | tomato medley | burrata | basil | arugula
RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE$17.00
maple syrup
STANDARD$18.00
two eggs any style | sausage or bacon | toast with butter and seasonal jam
GERALDINE'S LOX BENEDICT$24.00
English muffin | double cream brie | spinach | Scottish smoked salmon | capers | dill hollandaise
CHILAQUILES$20.00
shredded chicken | queso fresco | crema | red onion | cilantro | egg | refried black beans
LOADED OMELETTE$20.00
steak | bacon | peppers | green onion | cheddar | sour cream | breakfast potatoes
MOLE ENCHILADA EGGS$20.00
corn tortilla quesadilla | shredded chicken | mole negro | queso fresco | fried eggs | onion | cilantro | avocado
STEAK AND EGGS$34.00
grilled Wagyu skirt steak | two eggs | breakfast potatoes | chimichurri

SIDES

BREAKFAST POTATOES$7.00
SMOKED BACON$6.00
MUFFIN OF THE DAY$6.00
SAUSAGE$6.00
FRESH BERRIES$9.00
TOAST & SEASONAL JAM$5.00
ENGLISH MUFFIN$4.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Geraldine’s.

4.5

(2526)

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Mexican
Austin
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geraldine's offers an inviting atmosphere with standout "excellent food" and live jazz music that enhances the dining experience. Many patrons praise the knowledgeable and attentive service, especially from standout servers like Kevin and Matt. While some mention service and temperature issues, the overall "stellar vibes" and "amazing" food make it a popular choice for celebrations.

2,526 Reviews

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Tarsah
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, great drinks, and absolutely fantastic staff!
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Lori Gold
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Louis our server was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He made a recommendation to try the Al Pastor and it did not disappoint! I will be going back just for that alone. The Paella was a bit too salty for my liking but the rest of my table enjoyed it as well as the chicken which had beautiful flavor. They made my moms birthday very special - even having the gentleman singing give a special shoutout to her and bringing a candle on the dessert. The little things are what make me want to go back to a place like Geraldine’s!
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mark
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. We had pollo asada and the duck. Kevin our server was great and very knowledgeable since we required gluten free. Highly recommend Geraldine’s.
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MICHAEL
London10 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 27, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food quality excellent, service was polite but a bit rushed
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Michele
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were disappointed 😞 because we choose this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary for the live jazz band and was told they no longer preformed on Sunday night. 😢 However the service we received from Justin was excellent.
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jonny
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
7pm reso turned into 3 hr dinner. One hour wait between appetizers and entree. Crazy. Food was not even that good. I had soft shell crab tacos and my son had duck. Both were mid. Duck dish was small and looked like they forgot something.
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Lewis
Austin11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night, I got engaged to my fiancé there They rode out the red carpet for us had a Photographer special things on the menu They outdid yourself Geraldine's is great
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Dorise
Detroit2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The service here was great—our server was attentive and polite! However, the food and coffee both came out lukewarm instead of hot, which was a bit disappointing. Excellent staff, but the kitchen definitely needs to make sure dishes and drinks are served at the right temperature.
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J Michael
San Francisco6 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
OT offered a 2pm seating for the “famous Sunday brunch”. We paid for an UBER and arrived at 1:55pm. No host or hostess but a “weary looking” server came over and told us brunch service was over and we could only sit at the bar and order from a limited lunch menu. Meanwhile, as we sat at the bar, multiple yummy looking brunch dishes were coming out all around us. They need to inform OT that they shouldn’t take any rez’s past 1:30pm for brunch. The service at the bar was very slow and no one seemed too concerned about providing good service!
Geraldine’sResponded on October 5, 2026
I am sorry to hear about your experience with us. We have taken this feedback to heart and have changed our brunch reservation windows to make sure that we have time to seat and properly accommodate all of our guests. Thank you for sharing your feedback so that we have the opportunity to improve!
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Keith
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Geraldine’s for a Sunday Jazz Brunch. The meal,service, and jazz band were excellent.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Contact
(512) 476-4755
Website
https://www.hotelvanzandt.com/geraldines/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sergio Ledesma
Private party facilities
Host your next downtown Austin dinner or private event at Geraldine's inside Hotel Van Zandt. Executive Chef Sergio Ledesma's modern Mexican cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible private dining spaces create memorable experiences for corporate dinners, celebrations, and cocktail receptions.
Private party contact
Events Coordinator: (512) 960-8710

Location
605 Davis St., Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Davis and Red River, next to Rainey Street
Parking details
Guests who are dining at Geraldine’s can valet for $10 for up to 3 hours. After 3 hours, standard hourly rates apply.
Entertainment
Geraldine’s will have nightly music 7 days a week. From singer/songwriters to Blues and Americana music, our stage will host some of the finest Texas talent available. Our brunch will also include live Jazz and soul music every Sunday. Please visit our website or follow us on Facebook for the weekly lineup.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Geraldine’s mixes vibrant live-music energy with hotel-style dining, soulful and stylish with downtown views and regular live jazz; it can be calm for dinner before bands start and significantly louder once the music kicks in.

Casual dress, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Come hungry, multiple guests describe the portions as generous, with some calling them "huge" or "very generous."

Yes, Geraldine’s is family‑friendly, especially for brunch: guests report bringing children, servers accommodating kid requests, and little ones enjoying items like seasonal fruit and chicken fingers.

Yes, Geraldine's is a lovely choice for date night, with live music, cocktails, and several guests praising anniversary and date-night visits.

Yes, Geraldine’s offers a full drinks program: an extensive signature cocktail list, a wide selection of wines (sparkling, white, rosé, reds), and bottled and draft beers.

Yes, guests frequently mention a lively happy hour with discounted drinks and bites; one diner specifically noted a glass of wine was half‑price during happy hour.

Yes, guests report outdoor seating by the pool/patio, with parties seated outside to watch the sunset and others mentioning a few restaurant seats outdoors.

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, Geraldine's weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday) features live jazz and a dedicated brunch menu.

Yes, Geraldine's accepts private parties and can host private gatherings inside Hotel Van Zandt.

For a music-forward visit, Geraldine’s weekend jazz brunch (notably Sunday) is a favorite, guests praise the live jazz; for a quieter dinner, aim for an earlier seating before the band (music often starts around 10:00 pm).

Geraldine’s pairs its main indoor dining room and booths with a lively bar and some outdoor/pool‑side seating, plus overflow seating near the bar, the restaurant also accommodates private parties.

The PATO (21-day aged duck breast) stands out, it’s on Geraldine’s current menu and guests praise Chef Sergio Ledesma’s Pato as a tour de force.

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4.5

$31 to $50

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Downtown

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

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WEEKEND BRUNCH

SEASONAL FRUIT$14.00

FORK & KNIFE CINNAMON ROLLS$14.00

BISCUITS$8.00

OVERNIGHT OATS$12.00

PARFAIT$12.00

AVOCADO TOAST$20.00

MEDI BOWL SALAD$18.00

LITTLE GEM CAESAR$15.00

RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE$17.00

STANDARD$18.00

SOUTHERN BOWL$22.00

GERALDINE'S LOX BENEDICT$24.00

CHILAQUILES$20.00

LOADED OMELETTE$20.00

MOLE ENCHILADA EGGS$20.00

STEAK AND EGGS$34.00

G'S BRUNCH BURGER$22.00

PORK CARNITAS TORTA$20.00

CREOLE CHICKEN SANDWICH$20.00

BRUNCH SIDES

MUFFIN OF THE DAY$6.00

TOAST & SEASONAL JAM$5.00

BREAKFAST POTATOES$7.00

ENGLISH MUFFIN$4.00

SMOKED BACON$6.00

SAUSAGE$6.00

FRESH BERRIES$9.00

BRUNCH BEVERAGES

HOUSE-MADE JUICES - TROPIC THUNDER$8.00

HOUSE-MADE JUICES - STAY GOLDEN$8.00

ORANGE JUICE$5.00

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE$5.00

COFFEE$5.00

ESPRESSO$4.00

ESPRESSO DRINKS$6.00

BREAKFAST

SEASONAL FRUIT$14.00

BISCUITS$8.00

OVERNIGHT OATS$12.00

PARFAIT$12.00

AVOCADO TOAST$20.00

RICOTTA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE$17.00

STANDARD$18.00

GERALDINE'S LOX BENEDICT$24.00

CHILAQUILES$20.00

LOADED OMELETTE$20.00

MOLE ENCHILADA EGGS$20.00

STEAK AND EGGS$34.00

SIDES

BREAKFAST POTATOES$7.00

SMOKED BACON$6.00

MUFFIN OF THE DAY$6.00

SAUSAGE$6.00

FRESH BERRIES$9.00

TOAST & SEASONAL JAM$5.00

ENGLISH MUFFIN$4.00

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