Russell's Bistro

4.4 (112)

$30 and under

American

1601 W. 38th Street, Austin, TX 78731

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About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to Russell's Bistro. We invite you to join us for any one of our locally sourced dining services including, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or our legendary brunch. Our delicious & reliable culinary techniques set with our calming and cozy atmosphere, will create an experience second to none. Shop small, stay Texan.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Monday-Friday: 7:00am-11:00am Lunch: Monday-Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Dinner: Monday-Saturday: 5:00pm-9:30pm Brunch: Saturday- Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Website
http://www.russellsbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joe Petrick

Location
1601 W. 38th Street, Austin, TX 78731
Area
Old West Austin
Cross street
Jefferson
Parking Details
A private parking lot is available for our customers.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Prima Perla Prosecco MimosasUSD 6.00
Strawberry MimosaUSD 5.00
CoffeeUSD 1.75
Hot TeaUSD 2.00
MilkUSD 1.50
Fresh-squeezed Orange JuiceUSD 2.50
Café Au LaitUSD 2.30
Espresso, AmericanoUSD 1.95
CappuccinoUSD 3.00
LatteUSD 3.10
Mocha, BreveUSD 3.55
Hot Chocolate, SteamerUSD 2.65
Add a flavor shot, soy, whipped creamUSD 0.50
Iced teaUSD 2.00

Pastries & Sides

Feel free to make a visit to our pastry case or ask your server

Pancake SoloUSD 4.00
BaconUSD 3.50
Pork or Turkey SausageUSD 3.50
Add an Egg (actually 2)USD 3.00
Seasonal Fruit
- SmallUSD 3.00
- LargeUSD 5.00

Starters

Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crab cake served on mixed greens with citrus fruit beurre blanc and strawberry mango salsa
- SoloUSD 8.00
- DoubleUSD 14.00

Entrees

All plates below come with seasonal fruit. All plates below come with seasonal fruit, house potatoes, fresh warm croissant and strawberry butter

Banana Pecan PancakesUSD 9.00
Two of our banana pecan pancakes served with strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry butter and syrup and two eggs any style
Crème Brulee French ToastUSD 9.00
One of our croissants, soaked in a crème brulee batter with a splash of Brandy, then finished with carmelized sugar
Russell's MigasUSD 9.00
Eggs, tortillas, mild green chilies, tomatoes, tortillas, avocado, crema blanca and salsa on the side and house potatoes
Eggs Benedict
Two eggs poached in white wine, with Hollandaise on a toasted croissant
- With Canadian baconUSD 10.00
- With smoked salmonUSD 12.00
Crab Cakes BenedictUSD 15.00
Our house crab cakes with two eggs poached in white wine, with Hollandaise on a toasted croissant
Longhorn Eggs BenedictUSD 17.00
Our eggs benedict prepared with pan-seared filet medallions, white wine-poached eggs and a bernaise sauce
Lox OmeletUSD 10.00
Smoked salmon, tomatoes, feta and red onion
Bistro OmeletUSD 9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, cheddar, mozzarella, red onion and avocado
House BreakfastUSD 10.00
Three eggs any style, with rosemary potatoes and a choice of bacon or sausage

Lunch

Served after 11 am

Soup du Jour
- CupUSD 4.00
- BowlUSD 6.00
Chicken Salad SandwichUSD 7.00
The B.L.TUSD 8.00
Half Sandwich and SoupUSD 8.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Russell's Bistro.

4.4

(112)

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

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112 Reviews

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NancyW
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We took my Dad (93) there on Friday to celebrate Father’s Day. He wanted to go to a place that served Eggs Benedict and sit outside. His food was fair he said. I had a hot croissant and my husband had a cheeseburger... both excellent! It was a great place to go.
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Mike
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, we usually go here because it's the closest restaurant to work. However, the food is good, the service is efficient and they have a nice covered outdoor dining area that's not right on a major street. And it's right next to Andersen's Coffee.
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PercyN
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 May 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places in Austin. This in pure Austin atmosphere!
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Pattie
Austin17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 May 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The tables are sticky. Yuck
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Margarita Gold
Austin68 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Everything was fine except for when the waiter asked what we would like to have. We hesitated no knowing who was going first. No indication from him. He sarcastically said “well I can’t read you minds”. Also he offered a taste of wine and then never brought it.
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Cowgirlmil
Denver / Colorado22 reviews
2.0
Dined on 9 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I would really like to see Russell's succeed because we need a good, vibrant restaurant to succeed in West Austin. My husband and I enjoy going to Russell's for coffee. They serve Anderson coffee from next door, which is delicious. They have nice baked goods. The lunch menu is lacking and the service can be bad. We decided to give Russell's for dinner another try last night. I ordered 3 vegetable sides and they were all tasty. My husband ordered the pork. The waiter said it came with mashed potatoes and he could choose a second side. He chose the Brussel sprouts with blueberries. When his dinner came we were both taken back!! Chunks of pork were mixed into this mound of mashed potatoes and the blueberries from the side dish were rolling around. It truly looked like someone had already eaten the dinner the threw it up on the plate. Very unappetizing. I am giving up on Russell's.
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MandaR
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A neighborhood jewel. Never fails to disappoint!
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TennisPal
Austin12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sunday Brunch was wonderful. Food and service very good. Sat on patio that was enclosed. Definitely will go again!
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AshleyS
Austin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate several different appetizers and sides, and they were delicious. The salmon entree was good. The restaurant was quiet, so it was delightful that we could have a conversation easily without having to shout. We ate on the enclosed patio, so the chairs were outdoor chairs that were not especially comfortable, but that was fine (we had the option to eat inside where the chairs would have been different, but we preferred outside). Although they serve wine, we instead chose to pay their corking fee and bring our own wine, which is always our preferred option (and not available at many restaurants). The service was excellent. Our preference was to linger over the meal (we spent 2.5 hours at our meal), and they were happy to accommodate us and let us order our next round of food slowly. It was a very enjoyable meal, and we would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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ScottI
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Russell’s is always very very good. My gf was upset it was a fixed menu for valentines when we got there (she wanted her favorites), but as the food came out she absolutely loved it. Great experience, great food!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast: Monday-Friday: 7:00am-11:00am Lunch: Monday-Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Dinner: Monday-Saturday: 5:00pm-9:30pm Brunch: Saturday- Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Website
http://www.russellsbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joe Petrick

Location
1601 W. 38th Street, Austin, TX 78731
Area
Old West Austin
Cross street
Jefferson
Parking Details
A private parking lot is available for our customers.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Russell's Bistro

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Beverages

Prima Perla Prosecco MimosasUSD 6.00

Strawberry MimosaUSD 5.00

CoffeeUSD 1.75

Hot TeaUSD 2.00

MilkUSD 1.50

Fresh-squeezed Orange JuiceUSD 2.50

Café Au LaitUSD 2.30

Espresso, AmericanoUSD 1.95

CappuccinoUSD 3.00

LatteUSD 3.10

Mocha, BreveUSD 3.55

Hot Chocolate, SteamerUSD 2.65

Add a flavor shot, soy, whipped creamUSD 0.50

Iced teaUSD 2.00

Pastries & Sides

Pancake SoloUSD 4.00

BaconUSD 3.50

Pork or Turkey SausageUSD 3.50

Add an Egg (actually 2)USD 3.00

Seasonal Fruit

Starters

Crab Cakes

Entrees

Banana Pecan PancakesUSD 9.00

Crème Brulee French ToastUSD 9.00

Russell's MigasUSD 9.00

Eggs Benedict

Crab Cakes BenedictUSD 15.00

Longhorn Eggs BenedictUSD 17.00

Lox OmeletUSD 10.00

Bistro OmeletUSD 9.00

House BreakfastUSD 10.00

Lunch

Soup du Jour

Chicken Salad SandwichUSD 7.00

The B.L.TUSD 8.00

Half Sandwich and SoupUSD 8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable