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Prélude, Austin, TX

Prélude

4.7 (215)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
707 W 10th St, Austin, TX 78701-2033

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Mathew Peters, the first American to win the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in 2017, is bringing his culinary expertise to the heart of Austin with the opening of Prelude, an elevated cocktail bar and canapé lounge set in a historic home in West Austin. The space has a beautiful back lawn lounge with views of downtown Austin and private rooms throughout the house that can accommodate groups of 6-14 with private events options of groups up to 200 guests.

Prelude will offer a unique Austin experience, combining innovative cocktail creations with elevated small bites. The menu will feature a curated selection of small plates, designed to complement the bar programs signature cocktails and highlight Chef Peters' culinary artistry. Please note that our kitchen closes each evening at 10 pm.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Peters
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com

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    Austin’s newest COCKTAILS + CANAPÉS in a gorgeous historical building downtown ✨ (you’ll want to SAVE + SHARE this post! 🔖) The long-awaited cocktail + canapé lounge from acclaimed chef @chefmatthewpeters is FINALLY open! 🙏🏼 Nestled in this stunning three-story historic home just west of Downtown Austin, you will find a peaceful oasis that is @preludeaustin, exuding in sophistication on a whole another level 🕯️- perfect for date night or an intimate reunion, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rich conversation + daring artwork (some rare pieces here!) 🖼️ let’s talk about the canapés - hands down some of the tastiest bites I’ve had this year! the chawanmushi toast was buttery melt-in-your-mouth heaven while the parmesan tart was just too pretty to eat 😍 the sweet pea croquettes were divine & do I even need to start with the chicken nuggets? 🤪 they’ll be opening a tasting menu restaurant later next year but for now, you don’t want to miss this culinary delight! We grab a reservation on their secluded back lawn - perfect for sippin’ on their phenomenal cocktails during golden hour 🌅 our recommendations — 🧆 sweet pea croquettes 🍞 chawanmushi toast 🧀 parmesan tartlet 🍗 chicken nuggets 🍸 carrot + oat; strawberry + coconut; + chili morita + chocolate cocktails fun fact 👉🏼 @chefmatthewpeters’ better half is chef Loren of @getcookierich, the bakery located at @littlefieldsatx alongside @getgoldys! 👩🏼‍🍳 he is also the first American to win gold at @bocusedor! 🏆 Reservations available on @opentable 21 days out! 📆 📍@preludeaustin | 707 West 10th street . . . #austintexas #preludeaustin #atxnewopening #atxeats #atxthingstodo #atxeats #512eats #eateraustin #austinfoodie #austinfoodstagram #austinfoodblogger #austinfoodinfluencer #austincontentcreator #austinlocaleats #whattodoinatx #365thingsaustin #downtownaustin

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(215)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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215 Reviews
  1. Vincent Gold

    Austin76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Prélude was amazing. We were seated upstairs at a loveseat in front of a fireplace. We were brought two glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary which was very nice. We ordered drinks a bowl of their popcorn and the chicken skewers. Rachel was our waitress who was very attentive and took great care of us. We will definitely be back!!!

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  2. Ben Gold

    Austin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 January 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks, service and ambience are the reason we keep coming back to Prelude. We absolutely love starting our evenings with a cocktail here.

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  3. Mike Gold

    Austin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 December 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was great as was the food and drinks Very special evening and the chef made us some vegan options as well

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  4. Kelly

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about Prélude, from the delicious food, fun cocktails, amazing service and ambience. I can’t wait go back! Thank you Lorin for making sure our night was extra special 🫶.

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  5. Fred Gold

    Austin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 December 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience in historic downtown house with cool vibe and excellent craft cocktails. The chef inspired food offerings are essentially elevated appetizers to be shared and an expanded menu is planned in the future. Great views from back yard tented event space. A must see.

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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 November 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kaitlin was awesome and gave us great, accommodating service.

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  7. Amber Gold

    Austin16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 November 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love going to Prelude. The vibe is great, as are the cocktails. Just a stunning setting and wonderful staff. The new zodiac based drink menu is exciting and unique.

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  8. Carol Gold

    Austin144 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 November 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First timers …the experience was interesting, kind of a mixed bag. Seating hostess was very gracious. Ordered a cucumber martini and I must say, it was the tininiest martini I’ve ever had! Oysters were small but the marinade was superb! Overall. It’s a great place for a hen party but not a great date option

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  9. Megan Gold

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 November 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owners were there and made us feel so cared for. This really is a special place. The details and service (and martinis) make all the difference

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  10. Natalie

    Austin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 24 October 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reserved table for two was set up in the entry/waiting room. We were positioned to face everyone who entered and the people waiting for their tables were sitting right beside us. This fwlt awkward and was disruptive. Perhaps because of this placement, it took over 15 minutes to be greeted by our waiter. I think the host (who was right beside us) had to go get him. We would have gotten another drink but decided to leave after one due to the wait and had to ask a random worker to get the check and another random worker to take it back. I recommend not coming here for a reservation of 2 just in case you were to be sat there.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Peters
  • Private party facilities
    Prélude can accommodate large groups of 6-12 guests directly through OpenTable reservations or reach out to our host to book a private room for groups up to 18 guests. For private events for groups of 12-120 guests can reach out through our event portal on our website: prelude-austin.com

FAQs

Yes, Prélude offers a beautiful back lawn lounge with downtown views, and multiple guests mention enjoying meals and drinks on the outdoor lawn.

Prélude feels like an elevated cocktail lounge inside a restored historic home, guests praise its chandeliers, fireplaces, French pocket doors and luxurious finishes, calling the vibe moody, intimate, and ideal for a date night, with a roomy back lawn as an outdoor option.

Prélude occupies a historic home with multiple rooms: a swanky bar/lounge, upstairs dining rooms and loveseats by fireplaces, plus a beautiful back lawn and private rooms throughout the house.

Prélude focuses on French canapés and small plates, and several guests report that sampling multiple canapés (about seven items) left them feeling comfortably full.

Prélude is especially lovely for a late-night nightcap on the back lawn, guests note sitting outside around closing made it noticeably quieter; the restaurant is open Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm.

Yes, Prélude is a lovely choice for date night, set in a moody historic home with intimate rooms, handcrafted cocktails and multiple guests praising anniversary and romantic visits.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing without anything overly formal; it suits Prélude’s elegant cocktail‑lounge setting, where many guests visit for date nights.

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