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Texas Culinary Academy

11400 Burnet Road, Suite 2100
Austin, TX 78758
(888) 559-7222
tca.edu
4.5 star rating based on 9 reviews
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Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-1:30pm; 5:30pm-9pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (888) 559-7222

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tel: (512) 833-6336

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tel: (888) 559-7222

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At the Texas Culinary Academy.
Posted by starved on June 07, 2009

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Ventana is the new fine-dining restaurant at the Texas Culinary Academy. Unlike traditional restaurants, Ventana is actually a classroom. We offer full-service classical cuisine at a fantastic value. Our students are eager to provide you with a wonderful experience. Please join us for this learning experience. We request reservations. 512-339-3850.
Posted by austin360 on August 19, 2007

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Gourmet food at reasonable prices, served by a friendly staff of Texas Culinary Academy students.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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From the reasonably priced wine list, try full-bodied Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Tuesdays are the beginning of Ventana's week after the weekend off, and student staff is less in the groove. But occasional awkward service is a small price to pay for creative, beautifully presented cuisine.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Gourmet food at reasonable prices, served by a friendly staff of Texas Culinary Academy students.

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In Short Located on the grounds of TCA, students do rotations at the upscale-dining restaurant as part of their education. White tablecloths, crystal glasses and sleek wood furniture make for a lovely evening. Asian-influenced gray and pale-yellow paper shades provide soft lighting. Fresh rosemary-infused rolls are elegantly served with tongs. The mixed brochette appetizer includes... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 20, 2006)

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Mediocre service, alright food, lacking ambience

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Of course you can't expect it to be like a restaurant, don't get me wrong. But the waitstaff was really fussy... every single time they brought something out, bread, appetizer, soup, entree, and dessert we switched plates forks knives spoons whatever was appropriate. They didn't know how to give you space. The food was pretty good... portions larger than another fine dining establishment. For... more
Posted by habitez on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 14, 2006)

Try to cut them some slack...

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I went there expecting to be dazzled by chefs who have been in the trade for years... I forgot that they were students and I graded them as professionals. I started with the beef carpaccio which was probably the best item I had. The seasoning was spot on and the herb salad was a refreshing addition. I had the potato crusted tuna with seasonal vegetables and broth as an entree... It was slightly... more
Posted by chrissys873531 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 18, 2006)

Watch out old players !

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If you hav'nt been to Ventana LATELY DO YOURSELF A FAVOR.
Have dinner there, an all new chef instructor team will dazzle your palate and make you not even think twice about going to the few " great " restaurants in town.
Students or not you will be amazed how great it is, and not have to co-sign for over worked food and indifferent service.
Lunch also rocks, no fast food though !

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Posted by chefx on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 29, 2004)
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