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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