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Juniper, Austin, TX

Juniper

4.8 (3076)
$31 to $50
Italian
2400 East Cesar Chavez St, Unit 304, Austin, TX 78702

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Juniper

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
East Austin

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Consistently ranked among Austin’s top restaurants, Juniper pairs seasonal, locally sourced Texas ingredients with old-world Italian technique to create dishes that are both refined and comforting—rooted in Northern Italy and shaped by a Central Texas perspective.


Our bar program features a thoughtfully curated wine list and expertly crafted cocktails, earning Juniper recognition as an “Official Drink of Austin” winner.


Juniper also offers a private second-floor event space, ideal for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. For private event inquiries, please visit our website.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Contact
    (512) 220-9421
  • Website
    https://www.juniperaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Sterling Ridings
  • Private party facilities
    Whether hosting a corporate outing, entertaining guests, or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, Juniper can accommodate all your event needs. Our private dining room can accommodate groups up to 60 guests seated, and 75+ guests reception style.
  • Location
    2400 East Cesar Chavez St, Unit 304, Austin, TX 78702
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    Pedernales
  • Parking details
    Valet offered ($12). For self parking, our parking entrance is located off Cesar Chavez, just west of the restaurant. It is the Holly Commons self-pay parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter at Juniper

    $120.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Sep 9, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
    An intimate front-row seat to the creative pulse of Juniper's kitchen, led by Executive Chef Sterling Ridings. Reserved for just six guests, this exclusive six-course tasting menu unveils ephemeral, off-menu creations crafted specifically for the Chef's Counter. Each course unfolds in real time — guided by the rhythm of the kitchen, peak seasonality, and the team behind one of Austin's most celebrated dining rooms. Enhance your experience with a wine pairing, thoughtfully curated to elevate every course. ***We currently offer vegetarian and pescatarian menus and can accommodate nut and shellfish allergies. We are unable to offer vegan, keto, or gluten-free menus, or to remove onion, garlic, tomato, alliums, or nightshades. For all other allergies, please contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to discuss options.***
    Chef's Counter at Juniper Photo

  • New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu 2026

    $150.00 per person

    1 - 10 people

    Dec 31, 2026 only
    Celebrate NYE at Juniper with our special five course prix fixe menu to make your last meal of the year something truly outstanding!
    New Years Eve Prix Fixe Menu 2026 Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Juniper.

4.8

4.8
(3076)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Juniper offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "epic pasta," "beautiful atmosphere," and standout servers like Oscar and Marcus. The creative menu, featuring dishes like "puffy potatoes" and "Rigatoni alla Vodka," ensures memorable meals. Perfect for special occasions and date nights.
3,076 Reviews

  1. Stephanie Gold

    Austin11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved seats at the bar. We had an early reservation at 5:30 because we were going to a 7:30 show at Bass. Our biggest problem with Juniper was the lack (or education of) where to park. My spouse dropped me off at the restaurant and I went into restaurant to ask receptionist where were we to park (BTW- an adjacent lot was handing out parking tickets for illegal parks). So, my husband parked in the loading zone in front of Juniper, and went to ask receptionist where to park. It took my spouse 15 minutes to find a place to park. Not acceptable. Our previous visits to Juniper, they had a valet attendant so parking not an issue. However, last night, November 4th, no valet and parking was a HUGE inconvenience. That inconvenience alone will prevent us from ever visiting Juniper in the future. We’re done….. That said, our food was an incredible excellent experience and the wait staff was superb. Cannot say enough good things, once we were inside the restaurant and somewhere our car was parked. Folks, you have a really great restaurant on 2400 E Casar Chavez. Figure out your parking problem!!!. Put it on the web, educate your people to tell where folks to park. Get a valet!! Educate people who reserve on open table, etc.

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  2. Kyle

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Marcus was wonderful. Thoughtfully curated menu in an absolutely gorgeous atmosphere.

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  3. Douglas

    Dallas19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our very favorite places to go for a date night! Even celebrating 44 years is special in this setting. Excellent food, prepared and presented well. Oscar was a great server with just the right attitude and balance of attentiveness vs privacy.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Danielle

    Orlando15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta is epic, really no need to order anything else. Parking, easy. Jake is great we’ve been helped by him a few times! Thanks Juniper, I’ll be back!

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  5. Averi Gold

    Memphis/West TN3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got my boyfriend to get me the Lumache and a dessert to go. Food was just as good at home. He even told me the wait staff remembered him. Juniper has my heart (and wallet).

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  6. Josh Gold

    Wisconsin23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jake was an excellent waiter. He recommended his favorites and he was spot on from beginning to end. He forgot to bring back our leftover Cacio e Peppe wife’s leftovers so we didn’t notice until it was too late, but we were all engulfed in conversation and probably took him off track. Either way, leaving the 27th back north US. Highly recommend this venue. One wouldn’t expect such a nice venue as we drove into the area. I was nervous to park but it all turned out to be safe.

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  7. Annette

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmósfera , beautiful restaurant , excellent communication from the restaurant checking the reserva , the staff very friendly and the food so delicious we recomended Juniper a 100%

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  8. JIm

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aside from the extremely knowledgeable yet friendly service staff, the food was incredibly delicious and thoughtful. Really made me wonder why it had been so long since I had last dined there. Best Italian in town??

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  9. Tim

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good quality. Not sure the chicken earned its $50 price tag or the one bit appetizer earned its $10 price tag, but it was overall an excellent experience.

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  10. Ellen

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Marcus was an amazing server, and the food was absolutely outstanding!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Contact
    (512) 220-9421
  • Website
    https://www.juniperaustin.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Sterling Ridings
  • Private party facilities
    Whether hosting a corporate outing, entertaining guests, or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, Juniper can accommodate all your event needs. Our private dining room can accommodate groups up to 60 guests seated, and 75+ guests reception style.
  • Location
    2400 East Cesar Chavez St, Unit 304, Austin, TX 78702
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    Pedernales
  • Parking details
    Valet offered ($12). For self parking, our parking entrance is located off Cesar Chavez, just west of the restaurant. It is the Holly Commons self-pay parking lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Juniper serves dinner daily from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; happy hour runs Monday–Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

For evenings with specials, Juniper's happy hour/apertivo is offered Monday–Thursday and Sunday from 5:00–7:00 pm, and guests note the apperitivo hour as a great time to visit.

Yes, Juniper is frequently chosen for anniversaries and date nights, with guests praising its intimate atmosphere, attentive service, and memorable celebratory visits.

For an early, social visit try Juniper’s happy hour, it runs Monday–Thursday and Sunday from 5:00–7:00 pm and guests enjoy the apéritivo-style window; Sunday evenings are also noted as a quieter night.

One family found Juniper welcoming for a child’s celebration, they celebrated a daughter’s birthday, were seated outside, and the staff brought a thoughtful birthday gift.

Yes, Juniper offers outdoor seating; guests describe being seated outside on the porch and enjoying alfresco meals.

Juniper feels intimate and polished, guests praise its moody lighting, the open kitchen and chef’s counter, and a cozy dining room where conversation is easy and evenings can be quiet.

Smart casual is the guide at Juniper, polished but relaxed, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

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Juniper

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
East Austin

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
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