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Hudson's on the Bend

3509 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-1369
Ranked #21 of 1,548 restaurants in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: Steakhouse, American, Barbecue
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Located in the hill country just west of Austin, Hudson's On The Bend, offers axis venison, wild boar, pheasant, quail, as well as trout, lobster, shrimp and Black Angus beef medallions topped with smoked lobster...and way too many wines.
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Houston, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We had dinner at Hudson's last weekend, after my son's graduation from UT -- we won't bother going back. The food was OK but not great -- at the prices that Hudson's charges (maybe 30% over what we pay in Houston for comparable cooking), the food should be exquisite, which it is not. Admittedly, the carnivores in our group were... More

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Austin, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The food is really good, but the prices keep me from going back. There is a trailer on South Congress that serves food from the. I frequent it often. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We had Mother's Day dinner here. The food quality was poor and overly priced. The starter I order was an iceberg head of lettuce wedge and a special goat cheese dressing and avocado. What I received were three leaves of lettuce and thee thin spices of avocado. Price $15.95. My entree was the Mother's Day special of heirloom tomato stuffed... More

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Austin, TX
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Worth the drive, Hudson's always pleases. Chef is always taking new spins on the menu. A destination, romantic treat. More

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See 20 more reviews by moykl for Austin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I hate making lists, but here goes: Great Rustic Setting (Old house, set in the trees) Great Service Excellent and modestly priced wine list Excellently prepared meats and game (try the mixed grill) Keep your eye open for AARP or Groupon opportunities. You won't be disappointed. More

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See 9 more reviews by Ray2k for Austin
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Went for our anniversary with a "Groupon" it was worth twice the price. We wil definitely go again. Try the elk, it is outstanding! More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This was the third trip in about 15 months. The food, service, and atmosphere are always consistently excellent. Definetely on the pricey side, but occassionally they offer Groupons which make the endeavor very worthwhile. The menu is uniquely Texas Hill Country always offering a variety of local game, seafood, and steaks. Excellent wine list with a large selection and price... More

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Austin, TX
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Setting, food, service are all good. A bit over priced, IMHO and wine pours aren't so great considering the prices. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We were in Austin for a conference and looking for somewhere unique and out of the way. We definitely found it at Hudson's On the Bend. Great food, wonderful setting and a delightful drive west out of Austin to get there. The crab cake was exceptionally good. We tried the rattlesnake starter and decided it was better to eat one... More

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Athens, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Entering the parking lot was a slight challenge. The restaurant was an older home turned restaurant but was nicely decorated. I had the three course chef's menu and the other members of my party had the seafood salad, wild boar quesadillas, and the Hudson mixed grill. Everything was excellent except the chocolate dessert I had was very hard and I... More

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