The Emerald - Austin

Price fixed Valentine's Day menu was delicious, but not mentioned anywhere on the open table website. due to my experience with another restaurant on a holiday, I guess it is difficult for restaurants to consider special menus or hours. the prix fixe menu was the only option tonight. I enjoyed it and it was not important to pay the high price for a multilingual dinner. but 2 tables after the reception of her brotes, and I suspect it was because the price surprised her.

About 45 minutes later, a woman named Emerald called me back. She explained that she had taken a quick break, thinking she would return before we arrived. But honestly, how many restaurants operate with just one person on duty each night?! Her explanation didn't make much sense to us. I’m sure there could have been someone else there. It felt like a ghost town; there were absolutely no customers in sight! Emerald's used to be a reliable choice, but it has really gone downhill. We won't be returning again.

We ordered a bottle of wine, which took over 30 minutes to arrive, and when it was finally opened, it tasted off. The cork was completely dried out, indicating poor storage. As for the food, each dish took about 30 minutes to come out. I ordered the Irish cut, which they're known for, specifically a filet mignon. However, when the main course arrived, it was clearly frozen and not the filet mignon as advertised. I ended up not eating it. To make things even stranger, within just 10 minutes of serving the main course, the server came by to clear the table, which felt odd. The whole experience took around two hours, and we were the only customers there. For $200, I definitely don’t think it was worth it. I would recommend staying away from this place.

Outstanding in every aspect! The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent!

A truly unique experience! You feel like you went back in time eating in an authentic Irish cottage. The service is exceptional and the food is sumptuous. The onion soup is the best I've ever eaten and the duck was mouth watering delicious. It is definitely worth the price. We save The Emerald for special occasions and date nights.