Olivia vs Jeffrey's Restaurant
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Jeffrey's Restaurant ranks slightly higher than Olivia. Jeffrey's Restaurant is ranked #7 in Austin with recommendations from 9 sources such as Austin Chronicle, Not For Tourists and BlackBook.
Olivia
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2043 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
From $15 /night
Fodor's
"The appealing Italian-inspired menu is also a culinary gauntlet that challenges diners to expand their flavor palates with dishes such as the plump and savory lamb's tongue fricassee."
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Frommer's
"Olivia is far and away the brightest newcomer to Austin's fine dining scene."
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Zagat
4.0
"A "lovely" modern space with "good buzz", this South Lamar spot boasts an "innovative" French-Italian menu that may "change your mind about sweetbreads, lamb tongue and other oddities"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Owner-chef James Holmes, who did stints in France and at Picholine and Craft in NYC, has crafted a fine blend of sophisticated French and Italian cuisines with down-home Texas products."
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Austin Chronicle
"I could write pages of praise for chef Petty’s meltingly tender Wagyu Tri-Tip with roasted marrow mixed with butter."
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Jeffrey's Restaurant
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W Lynn at W 12th, Austin, TX 78703
From $50 /night
Concierge
"The food is hard to categorize, with elements of Latin, Southwestern, and Continental cuisine. Some have called it "New Texan," but we simply call it tasty."
Frommer's
"This little bistro in the old Clarksville neighborhood west of downtown has been a destination for food lovers for over 25 years."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located in the quiet Clarksville neighborhood, this upscale New American restaurant is a longtime favorite of visiting celebrities and dignitaries."
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Zagat
"The pricey re-envisioned menu is protein-heavy, with steaks and old-school sides, and the classy interior reminds customers that it’s a special occasion."
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BlackBook
"Service is paramount at this understated exemplar of fine dining."