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Hestia, Austin, TX
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Hestia

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin One Star

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Kevin Fink

From the OpenTable editors: When the MICHELIN Guide rolled into Texas in 2024, Hestia, from the famed Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, scored a coveted Star. Locals have long known it's a gem. To start, a 20-foot grill crackles with live fire in the center of the charcoal-toned dining room, where you can do a 12-course tasting with dry-aged Texas wagyu or choose from a la carte options like scallop in beef tallow. Or keep it casual at the bar with a wagyu burger, and pair it with a killer martini or a pick from the 400-bottle-strong wine list.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 333-0737
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your group with us at Hestia. Our semi private dining room seats up to 26 guests, and we also offer garden and full restaurant buy-outs for larger groups. Please visit the events tab on our website and someone from our events team will reach out to you.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Nueces Street
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Friday and Saturday for $10. Parking is free for the first 2 hours in the Third and Shoal garage in our building, bring your ticket in for validation. Otherwise, street parking throughout the area.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Hestia Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    This reservation is for our 12 course Tasting Menu priced at $195 per person. We offer an optional Wine Pairing at $150 per person. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diets as well as dairy and soy allergies.
  • Valentine’s Day @ Hestia

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us for a special evening to celebrate your Valentine. Experience a multi-course dinner with special offerings, a curated optional wine pairing and featured cocktails. Tickets for dinner are $215 per person, with a wine pairing of $135. Show your Valentine your appreciation by indulging them with a night at Hestia. All checks will include a gratuity of 20%. If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. Less than 24 hour notice may result in a $75 cancellation fee per person. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions.

What 1,933 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Contemporary American

  • Austin

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hestia offers an "absolute must-visit" dining experience with standout dishes like the smoky rice and scallops. "Exceptional service" complements the "creative wine list" and unique cocktails. The ambiance is welcoming, and the menu is "creative and innovative." Some dishes may be salty, but the overall experience is "unforgettable" and "highly recommended."

1,933 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly tasty overpriced food. Hestia deserves its Michelin Star. There should be an option: when you like your bite (I mean this literally ) order a second one for half of the prize. :-) I would have ordered the mushroom entree 4 more times...and I actually think, when i would have one more meal...and it would be my last: i would say give me Hestia's mushrooms....mounted on a plate....we won't be back because it was a splurge for us...but want that you check it out. just eat sth before you go...plates are rather small

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  2. Becca

    VIP

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Hestia for the first time after seeing it get its Michelin star, so we had expectations for the level of food and service already. Well - the Hestia team blew us away! We would compare it more to other 2 stars, as the presentation, level of attention from the chefs and hosts, and general execution of concept to flavors for the food were excellent. Highlights for us were the scallop with beef tallow, the celery multiple ways, and the mesquite bread.

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  3. Robert

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hestia offers a refined dining experience with beautifully composed dishes that highlight umami in a thoughtful way. However, given its Michelin-star status, we expected a higher level of service and attention to detail. Our evening started at the bar, where the bartender lacked enthusiasm and engagement—something that sets the tone for the meal and could be improved. Once seated, multiple team members greeted us, making it unclear who our main server was. While our designated server was excellent, other staff members who described dishes, refilled water, or presented wine often spoke too softly or too quickly, making it difficult to follow along. One staff member’s overgrown mustache and beard further muffled his voice. Additionally, plates and cutlery were not replaced between courses, and wine glasses were left empty before being refilled—missing an opportunity for a seamless experience (and even an additional bottle sale). On the culinary side, the dishes were well-executed and flavorful. However, the scallop dish, while delicious, felt too small for its category and might be better suited as a bite rather than a plated course. Overall, Hestia delivers on food but has room to refine its service to match the high expectations that come with its Michelin recognition.

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  4. Christopher

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing with nice size portions, the wait staff was excellent and very knowledgeable about the entire menu. We chose 6 to 8 different items and two desserts, tried 4 to 6 different cocktails, and enjoyed every item that was served to us . The staff, drinks, food, and overall experience made it worth every penny.

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  5. Raphael

    VIP

    Austin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It feels like the overall quality of the dishes has decreased over the last couple years rather than increased with the award of the Michelin star. The halibut dish used to be to die for, but it is no longer cooked quite as well, and the accompaniments are not as tasty as they used to be. We also tried a new small vegetable dish based on sweet potato, and it was unfortunately at disappointment, the cocktails and the desserts remain very strong.

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  6. Vernon

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tasting food. Sourdough and scallops are among the better you will find anywhere. The only negative of the evening was the weak cocktails. I told the waiter that everything was great and that we had tipped well. I told him politely, i thought the drinks were too weak, for this caliber of restaurant. He replied that was not possible because they measure precisely the liquor. Well sir, that may be why they are too weak. Highly recommend Hestia.

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    Austin

    110 reviews

    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Hestia was very good. Light dinner before play at Zach..

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  8. Elise

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. We were there for a birthday and they made us feel very celebrated. Scallops were other worldly!!

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  9. Alexandra

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional. We had a team or waiters that made the experience more enjoyable. The food was delicious and filling. We chose to do the full tasting menu experience and it did not disappoint. Our favorite was the oyster, beef tongue, and dessert!

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  10. Stefan

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experience in a restaurant in Austin. I’m happy that they got a Michelin star.. is well deserved. Staff is really attentive (very hard to find that kind of service in Austin), chef’s menu with pairing is incredible well balanced and it really takes you on a journey of taste. Well done!!

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FAQs

Hestia is rated 4.7 stars by 1933 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hestia

607 W 3rd St., Suite 105, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nueces Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available Friday and Saturday for $10. Parking is free for the first 2 hours in the Third and Shoal garage in our building, bring your ticket in for validation. Otherwise, street parking throughout the area.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (512) 333-0737
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love to host your group with us at Hestia. Our semi private dining room seats up to 26 guests, and we also offer garden and full restaurant buy-outs for larger groups. Please visit the events tab on our website and someone from our events team will reach out to you.
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