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Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Downtown

32 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.

What people say, in short

Many commenters recommend Eddie V's across its Austin outlets; those who name one mention the downtown spot or the Arboretum one. Several diners praise its steaks, and one reports no bad steak there. A couple of people say the downtown bar has live music. Dissent includes one commenter who finds its steaks not as good as Jeffrey's, and one diner who says the room looks a bit worn but doesn't mind.

Address

Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 301 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701

At a glance

Signature dishes
Ribeye
Best for
Groups
Opinions divided
Yes

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The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

  • Recommendsu/Stunning_Nothing in r/austinfood · Mar 2026

    Recommends the jazz bar at Eddie V's as the answer for solo bar dining.

  • Recommendsu/BigManWAGun in r/austinfood · Aug 2026

    Calls Eddie V's a longtime favorite that stayed good through its ownership change.

  • Recommendsu/RoleModelsinBlood31 in r/austinfood · May 2024consistency

    Would pick Eddie V's bar for a well-cooked steak; visited dozens of times without problems.

  • Recommendsu/fartyyhole in r/austinfood · Nov 2026

    Recommends the Arboretum Eddie V's while questioning whether live music suits a classic steakhouse.

  • Recommendsu/jacox200 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024

    Describes Eddie V's as a long-running favorite.

  • Recommendsu/xlBoardmanlx in r/austinfood · Apr 2024

    Agrees with the parent's Eddie V's pick and adds a vote for it.

  • Recommendsu/remonious in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste

    Praises the food and view at this location and says the servers go out of their way for special nights.

  • Recommendsu/Agitated-South7011 in r/austinfood · Dec 2024

    Names Eddie V's as its steakhouse pick.

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  • Recommendsu/Lightningstruckagain in r/austinfood · May 2024taste

    Says this restaurant can deliver the Pittsburgh blue style a steak-seeker was asking for.

  • Recommendsu/lizapat26 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026

    Calls Eddie V's a top-tier spot for steak and seafood where diners are well looked after.

  • Recommendsu/Fo5rep in r/austinfood · Aug 2026

    Offers Eddie V's as one of two steak choices.

  • Mixedu/stevendaedelus in r/austinfood · Nov 2024ambience

    Says the place looks dated and a bit worn, though they don't see that as a flaw.

  • Recommendsu/leggoooooooooo in r/austinfood · Jul 2024

    Named as a steak option for the group's Saturday dinner, with the commenter noting it is not the top price tier.

  • Recommendsu/-pichael_ in r/austinfood · May 2024

    Says Eddie V's is good.

  • Recommendsu/FlabbyLabby in r/austinfood · Oct 2026

    Names Eddie V's as a direct answer to the dinner question, with no further detail.

  • Recommendsu/l3randon_x in r/austinfood · Nov 2026

    Also suggests Eddie V's as its pick for the request.

  • Recommendsu/Starbright108 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026taste

    Calls it chill and swanky, with steak, seafood and standout sides; likes the drinks and service; suggests avoiding crowds at one branch.

  • Caveatu/coffeeandbags in r/austinfood · Jul 2026taste

    Says Eddie V's is far below Jeffrey's and that its steaks are not as good.

  • Recommendsu/atx78701 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025

    Suggests Eddie V's; doubts it lists grilled shrimp but thinks it could grill it; notes chain status.

  • Recommendsu/Gen_Ecks in r/austinfood · May 2025consistency

    Calls Eddie V's the steadiest pick, while saying high-end steakhouses rarely justify their cost.

  • Recommendsu/kosherhalfsourpickle in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste

    Prefers its downtown location for steak, liking the ribeye and strip cuts.

  • Recommendsu/Prestigious-Ad-9552 in r/austinfood · May 2024

    Says Eddie V's bar suits dining alone well.

  • Recommendsu/icesa in r/austinfood · May 2024taste

    Praises loaded au gratin potatoes and urges trying the dessert.

  • Recommendsu/ZHPpilot in r/austinfood · Mar 2026

    Agrees with the Eddie V's jazz bar suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/Eldritch-banana-3102 in r/austinfood · Jan 2026

    Lists Eddie V's among three tartare picks.

  • Recommendsu/twe2809 in r/austinfood · Dec 2025

    Suggests Eddie V's and says to request grilled shrimp as a custom order.

  • Recommendsu/Traditional_Bake_787 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025

    Calls Eddie V's a classic steakhouse, good for happy hour.

  • Recommendsu/krusman in r/austinfood · May 2024

    Names this as a downtown option that would work for the group and calls it a personal favorite.

  • Recommendsu/Atxxxguy_12345 in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste

    Would return to Eddie V's, saying they've had no poor steak there.

  • Recommendsu/KaykayLaPaypay in r/austinfood · Feb 2024taste

    Known mainly for seafood, but says it also serves strong steak.

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