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34th Street Cafe


1005 W. 34th
Austin, 78705-2008
512/371-3400
www.34thstreetcafe.com
Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Sat., 11am-4pm; Dinner: Fri.-Thu., 5:30-9:30pm, Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10pm; Happy Hour: Mon.-Fri., 5-7pm
This place has enjoyed neighborhood success and beyond for 16 years now. New chef Jason Tallent has revitalized the dinner menu, but continues the tradition of exquisite food presented simply. Among the standards are some delicious jewels, such as Strube Ranch Wagyu flat iron steak, and baby greens with shaved persimmon.

chronicle reviews

  • 34th Street Cafe

    34th Street Cafe adds new Tallent

    Kate Thornberry, 2011-11-10

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2012: Critics Best Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake
  • 1998: Critics Best Fresh-Cut French Fries
  • 1997: Critics Best Classy Lunch Counter
  • 1996: Critics Best Pizza

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