Hudson's on the Bend
Austin, TX 78734
Phone: (512) 266-1369
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun-Mon 6pm-9pm
Message from Hudson's on the Bend
Specializing in Texas Hill Country Cuisine
- Visit Our Online Store
- Gift Certificates Available
- Check Out Our Cooking School
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Editorial Review for Hudson's on the Bend – by Susan Kirr
In Short
Set in an old cottage and nestled in a bend of the Colorado River, this place oozes warmth and intimacy. Bold paintings in a bright, fierce palette warm up the creamy white walls, while a fire blazes in the hearth. It is an excellent setting for festive, holiday meals as well as everyday celebrations. Inventive dishes abound, from a moist duck-tamale stuffing to the lovely pheasant in mole sauce to pecan-smoked kangaroo and ostrich.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe restaurant tends a voluptuous garden in summer, overflowing with herbs and flowers. In winter, a powerful heater warms the rustic stone patio.
The ExtrasInterested in becoming a culinary wizard like the folks at Hudson's? Call (512) 266-7655 to take part in classes, order special sauces or even buy a cookbook.
User Reviews for Hudson's on the Bend
06/19/2008 Posted by midcoaster08
I've had better service at diners where 10 people could dine for the cost of serving one here. Our "special occasion" dinner for 5 had the worst service I have experienced in 20 years. The waitress did nothing to explain or promote the menu, brought the wrong food and walked away despite our protests, never came back to check on us, and never apologized. The food itself was mediocre. She then awarded herself a tip of $95 under the restaurant's self-serving group gratuity policy. To add insult to injury, when I called the restaurant the next day to complain, the manager with whom I spoke volunteered to mail us a gift certificate to compensate for the experience, asked for my name and mailing address, and then did absolutely nothing. This restaurant may impress some with its Lance Armstrong yellow jersey on display, but there are dozens of better places in Austin.
Pros: None we could see
Cons: Price, service
06/12/2008 Posted by bobn44
Our first visit was the evening of May 24, along with some very good friends and we all abslutely loved it!! The restaurant had been recommended to us as one for serious diners who appreciate good food, wine and service. We had a near corner table which had the advantage as being great for people watching. Despite the restaurant being very busy that evening, the service was outstanding. Starters were very good, especially my scallops. My salmon wellington was delicious, as was my wife's lamb and the mixed grill that our friends had. The portions are Texas generous. We enjoyed a selection of white and red wines after cocktails. Next time we'll try to leave some room for one of the eye catching deserts on the menu. We recently purchased a property by the lake and we expect to become regulars at Hudsons. Our next step is to purchase the cook books for presents to friends who appreciate good cooking.
Cons: No telephone number in view outside the restaurant.
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