Red Ash
28 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most diners recommend Red Ash, and many praise the steak itself, with one diner calling it the best steak in Austin. The menu includes dry-aged steaks, a tomahawk and a New York strip. Reservations are hard to get, and several diners say so, though one suggests the bar as a way in. Two diners find it pricey, and one says the hype is overblown, with a steak that is only middling.
Address
Red Ash, Colorado Tower, 303 Colorado St #200, Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dry aged steak, Tomahawk, NY strip
- 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/jceeluxe in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Says the steak is great but seats are hard to get; suggests arriving at opening for a happy-hour bar seat.
- Recommendsu/TheyCallMeKP in r/austinfood · Jan 2024variety
Suggests looking into Red Ash as an Italian spot with steaks.
- Caveatu/Stock-Intern8884 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026price
Calls Red Ash an overpriced 'Italian' steakhouse, a negative value view.
- Recommendsu/OutrageousDeparture6 in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Calls Red Ash great but best for pasta, not steak.
- Recommendsu/Weak-Football3208 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Names Red Ash as an answer to the wood-smoked steak question.
- Recommendsu/kerrygoldd in r/austinfood · Sep 2026
Says they visited and loved it, and seeks a comparable steak-and-Caesar place with money no object.
- Recommendsu/erinmonday in r/austinfood · May 2024
Names Red Ashe as a suggested place for the solo steak question.
- Recommendsu/heavyhitter5 in r/austinfood · Sep 2026taste
Praises its steak as excellent, while separately advising against steakhouses in general.
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- Recommendsu/slow_cyclist512 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Calls it the best steak-and-pasta option in town, an Italian steakhouse; says they often eat at the bar without a reservation.
- Recommendsu/Turbulent_Mix2372 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Enjoyed their steak somewhat more than the other place, possibly because of live-fire cooking.
- Recommendsu/OrderingGuys in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Calls Red Ash's prime steak trimmings bruschetta epic and says the rest of the menu has many misses.
- Recommendsu/TeacherFrequent in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Names Red Ash as their steak recommendation.
- Recommendsu/irishguyatx in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste
Says the best steak they've had in Austin came from Red Ash.
- Recommendsu/Traditional_Bake_787 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025taste
Reports a great steak meal at the restaurant, with no further detail given.
- Recommendsu/atxJohnR in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Recommends Red Ash for tenderloin or a large tomahawk cut.
- Recommendsu/fiscalpolicy in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste
Says they had a great steak at Red Ash.
- Recommendsu/TexasAT4 in r/austinfood · Oct 2026variety
Suggests Red Ash as another option that offers both steaks and pasta, from the same group as J Carver.
- Recommendsu/rstraittt in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Says Red Ash's dry-aged steaks deserve more attention; enjoys taking clients there.
- Recommendsu/BoxEnvironmental1886 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Says it is expensive, yet rates the food as the best they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/caffeineTX in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Suggests it as a nicer restaurant expected to serve strong pasta and steak.
- Recommendsu/Highestfucker in r/austinfood · Jun 2025taste
Says the steak is pretty decent, though a reservation is needed.
- Recommendsu/One_Athlete3271 in r/austinfood · May 2025
Ranks Red Ash first among its steakhouse picks.
- Recommendsu/CaptainCubbers in r/austinfood · Dec 2024taste
Was greatly impressed by the NY strip at the restaurant.
- Recommendsu/Alone_Satisfaction17 in r/austinfood · Dec 2024
Lists Red Ash among its picks with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/AloneAbbreviations40 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Says the best steak they've had came from Red Ash, praising its wood-fired grill.
- Recommendsu/ccorke123 in r/austinfood · Jul 2024
Names Red Ash alongside J Carver Group as a top pick; gives no steak specifics.
- Mixedu/Green_Dragonfly5257 in r/austinfood · Jun 2024taste
Calls Red Ash overhyped, with overcooked pasta and merely decent steak.
- Recommendsu/Parking_Country_61 in r/austinfood · May 2024
Calls Red Ash amazing and praises a chef they personally know.
- Recommendsu/SlowFix4939 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Names this as the top choice for pasta and steak, and points to its sister restaurant as well.
- Recommendsu/mmalone1973 in r/austinfood · Jun 2024
Calls Red Ash the answer if a reservation can be secured.
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