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Aquarelle
606 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
+1 512 479 8117
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#96 of 290 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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A converted neoclassical house with gilded mirrors, fresh flowers, tiny candle lamps flickering on the tables, strains of "La Vie en Rose" floating in the background -- you get the picture. Aquarelle is a haven for tradition and Frenchness. The food stays largely traditional, too, as Jacques Richard, the chef, doesn't believe in messing with success. The prix-fixe menus are always a good bet, but such dishes as the warm duck foie gras with red cherry-onion compote or loup de mer -- Mediterranean sea bass with sautéed squash and eggplant -- are worth going a la carte. Prepare to make an evening of dinner here in classic French fashion as you're likely to spend at least 3 hours slowly savoring the experience. Cap the night off with a chocolate soufflé cake with a molten center, and you're likely to keep savoring the memory days later. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Main courses $18-$28; prix fixe $60, $80 with wine,P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Hours

Tues-Thurs 6-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 6-10pm

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