Ranch 616

American (Traditional)

lunch

for lunch, ranch 616 offers an array of sandwiches, burgers & plates including gulf fish tacos & fried quail. the lunch menu also offers the award-winning gulf oysters, served on focaccia bread w/ field greens, tomatoes & chili-lime aioli.

appetizers‎

quesadilla of the day

stuffed w/ meat of the day, roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, & ranch cheese served w/ tomatillo crema
$8.95

fried or grilled frog legs

served‎ over roasted poblano mashed potatoes w/ house dipping sauce & shredded iceberg garnish!
$10.00

calamari

buttermilk battered calamari w/ chipotle tartar sauce, green goddess, & baby mixed field green garnish
$10.00

crispy oysters

named by southern living magazine as “the best oysters in the south,” crispy gulf oysters served w/ chipotle tartar & green goddess w/ a baby mixed field green garnish
$12.95

don combo

half dozen of crispy oysters, half crispy calamari, chipotle tartar & green goddess
$11.00

texas gulf coast crab & fish cake

served over bed of shredded iceberg, cold corn relish, w/ baby shrimp & homemade thousand island
$8.95

chili lime grilled tiger shrimp

six chili lime grilled tiger shrimp served over a bed of mixed field greens w/ house dressing
$8.95

salads & soup‎

ranch slice of ice

1/4 wedge of iceberg served w/ ranch dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, & a parmesan grit cake
$7.50

lupita’s salad

mixed field greens w/ texas pecans, button mushrooms, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, our house dressing, & a parmesan grit cake
$0.00

caesar salad

1/2 heart of romaine w/ chipotle caesar dressing, fresh shaved parmesan, & a parmesan grit cake
$0.00

negra modelo marinated beef “vacio” salad

mixed field greens, mandarin oranges, vacio, & fresh mozzarella balls w/ a mandarin serrano vinaigrette
$0.00

the slice w/ tempura prawns

1/4 wedge of iceberg lettuce w/ tempura battered prawns, cherry tomatoes, & jalapeno ranch dressing
$0.00

citrus glazed chicken salad

mixed field greens w/ grilled citrus glazed chicken breast, crispy jalapenos, & citrus vinaigrette
$0.00

blackened salmon salad

1/2 heart of romaine, a filet of blackened salmon, & cherry tomatoes w/ homemade thousand island
$0.00

baby spinach salad w/ tiger shrimp

baby spinach, chili lime grilled tiger shrimp, smoked bacon, red onion, feta, egg, & balsamic vinaigrette
$0.00

caldo de pollo

translates to “chicken stew.” hearty chunks of chicken breast, fresh vegetables in steaming broth & tomatillo salsa, topped w/ cilantro & a lime wedge
$0.00

sides‎

616 parmesan truffle fries

$0.00

ranch cheese & bacon mashed potatoes

$0.00

goat cheese mashed potatoes

$0.00

616 tobacco onion rings

$0.00

buttermilk battered fried jalapenos

$0.00

side salad

$0.00

sandwiches & burgers‎

grilled vegetable sandwich

grilled‎ zucchini, squash, black bean relish, portobello mushrooms, & pico de gallo topped w/ ranch cheese
$0.00

crispy oyster sandwich

our famous crispy oysters w/ mixed field greens, tomatoes, onions & chipotle tartar
$0.00

the steak sandwich

7oz ribeye topped w/ caramelized onions & peppers, lettuce, onions, & tomatoes
$0.00

the daddy o

as‎ incredible as our famous friend bob “ daddy o” wade, served w/ chipotle tartar sauce & steak fries market price
$0.00

rogers favorite chicken sandwich

grilled chicken breast topped w/ fresh guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, & onions w/ a mixed field green salad
$0.00

the framed burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty stuffed w/ fresh ingredients of the day!
$0.00

the 616 burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty
$0.00

the frito pie burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty topped w/ 616 frito pie, pico de gallo, ranch cheese, & tomatillo crema
$0.00

the bleu cheese bacon burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty topped w/ bleu cheese crumbles & smoked bacon
$0.00

the jalapeno mushroom burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty w/ sauteed button mushrooms & fresh sauteed jalapenos
$0.00

the guacamole sprouts burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty topped w/ 616 guacamole & fresh sprouts
$0.00

the “dirty birdy”

8oz texas black angus beef patty w/ ranch chili, ranch cheese, fried jalapenos, & a fried egg
$0.00

the mexi-burger

8oz texas black angus beef patty w/ an enchilada of the day, tomatillo sauce, ranch cheese, & a fried egg
$0.00

entrees‎

enchilada plate

three enchiladas of the day, topped w/ ranch cheese, served w/ borracho beans, spanish rice, & ranchero or tomatillo sauce
$0.00

cowboy enchiladas

three enchiladas of the day, topped w/ ranch cheese & 616 chili sauce, served w/ spanish & borracho beans
$0.00

wilmer’s homemade tamales

two‎ banana leaf wrapped tamales of the day served w/ spanish rice, borracho beans, & tomatillo crema
$0.00

fish tacos

two soft flour tacos w/ crispy fish, shredded cabbage, lettuce, chili lime aioli, & tobacco jalapeno onion rings
$0.00

shrimp tacos

two soft flour tacos w/ crispy shrimp, shredded cabbage, lettuce, chili lime aioli, & tobacco jalapeno onion rings
$0.00

tony’s beef vacio tacos

two negra modelo lime & scallion marinated beef steak tacos, served w/ guacamole & caramelized onions & peppers in soft flour tortillas, w/ sides of borracho beans & spanish rice
$0.00

grilled or fried quail

ranch 616 famous sugar cured whole grilled or chicken fried quail w/ a nest of poblano mashed potatoes & borracho beans topped w/ ranch cheese
$0.00

jalapeno maize trout

a 4oz trout filet encrusted w/ corn tortilla chips, sauteed w/ jalapenos, garlic, & cilantro, topped w/ chipotle tartar, served w/ borracho beans & spanish rice
$0.00

jalapeno maize chicken

a 4oz chicken breast encrusted w/ corn tortilla chips, sauteed w/ jalapenos, garlic, trout & cilantro, topped w/ chipotle tartar, served w/ borracho beans & spanish rice
$0.00

tampiquena

special‎ of the day topped w/ caramelized onions, peppers, tomatoes, served over an enchilada of the day, w/ tomatillo sauce & borracho beans topped w/ ranch cheese
$0.00

miguel’s ribeye & shrimp dish

7oz black angus ribeye steak served w/ three chili lime grilled tiger shrimp, grilled zucchini, squash, & your choice of ranch steak fries or poblano mashed potatoes
$0.00

supper

For dinner, chef Kevin Williamson & chef Antonio Vidal create inspired dishes such as the savory jalapeno maiz chicken or trout, which are crusted in tortilla chips, sauteed w/ jalapenos & cilantro & topped w/ mango chipotle tartar sauce. the chefs do not waste their starches on typical steak & potato dishes. instead, the menu features cuts of meat, like Texas black angus rib-eye, paired w/ enchiladas or house made tamales.

appetizers‎

quesadilla of the day

stuffed w/ meat of the day, roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, & ranch cheese served w/ tomatillo crema
$9.95

fried or grilled frog legs

served‎ over roasted poblano mashed potatoes w/ house dipping sauce & shredded iceberg garnish
$11.00

calamari

buttermilk battered calamari w/ chipotle tartar sauce, green goddess, & baby mixed field green garnish
$9.95

crispy oysters

named by southern living magazine as “the best oysters in the south,” crispy gulf oysters served w/ chipotle tartar & green goddess w/ a baby mixed field green garnish
$15.95

texas gulf coast crab & fish cake

served over bed of shredded iceberg, cold corn relish, w/ baby shrimp & homemade thousand island
$9.95

camarones rellenos

apple wood smoked bacon wrapped shrimp, stuffed w/ cilantro & serrano jack cheese
$11.95

chili lime grilled prawns

five chili lime grilled prawns served w/ mixed field greens & house dressing
$18.00

the don combo

half dozen of crispy oysters, half crispy calamari, chipotle tartar & green goddess, & pico de gallo salad
$12.95

prince edward black mussels

mussels steamed & served in a fire roasted tomatillo garlic sauce
$12.00

salads & soups‎

ranch slice of ice

1/4 wedge of iceberg served w/ ranch dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, candied diced red onion, & a parmesan grit cake
$7.50

lupita’s salad

Mixed field greens w/ Texas pecans, button mushrooms, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, our house dressing, & a parmesan grit cake
$7.50

caesar salad

1/2 heart of romaine w/ chipotle caesar dressing, fresh shaved parmesan, & a parmesan grit cake
$7.50

arugula salad

baby arugula w/ texas olive oil & vinegar marinated mozzarella balls, fresh shaved parmesan, gold & red cherry tomatoes, & candied red onion w/ our house balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.00

caldo de pollo

translates to “chicken stew.” hearty chunks of chicken breast, fresh vegetables in steaming broth & tomatillo salsa, topped w/ cilantro & a lime wedge
$0.00

sides‎

616 parmesan truffle fries

$9.00

ranch cheese & bacon mashed potatoes

$6.00

sauteed spinach w/ pico de gallo

$6.00

spicy thai green beans w/ crumbled bleu cheese

$7.00

goat cheese mashed potatoes

$6.00

616 tobacco onion rings

$6.00

buttermilk battered fried jalapenos

$6.00

baked stuffed tomato w/ arugula, brie, & boursin cheese

$5.00

crispy fried asparagus

$8.00

entrees‎

divorced quail

award-winning quail, one buttermilk battered & fried w/ ranchero, one sugar cured & grilled w/ tomatillo, separated by herbed boursin cheese mashers & sauteed mixed vegetables
$22.95

jalapeno maize chicken

8oz breast of chicken encrusted w/ tortilla chips & sauteed w/ jalapenos, garlic, & cilantro, topped w/ chipotle tartar sauce, served w/ sauteed spinach & mixed vegetables.
$16.95

pork tenderloin 616

ancho‎ honey glazed pork tenderloin medallions served w/ roasted poblano mashers, topped w/ roasted corn pieces, portabello mushrooms & pico de gallo
$17.95

texas black angus ribeye

grilled black angus ribeye topped w/ our house demi-glaze & bleu cheese crumbles, served over two enchiladas of the day, along w/ spanish rice & borracho beans on the side
$34.95

texas black angus tenderloin & crab

Texas filet topped w/ sweet Tasmanian crab & lobster meat over four cheese au gratin potatoes w/ lemon grilled asparagus
$46.95

chicken fried "petite beef shoulder" tenderloin

Petite‎ beef shoulder tenderloin medallions buttermilk battered & chicken fried, served over bacon & ranch cheese mashers, w/ three garlic seared tiger shrimp, sauteed French green beans & tomatillo sauce
$22.95

chipotle honey glazed lamb

Australian lamb chops rosemary grilled & glazed in chipotle honey over goat cheese mashed potatoes w/ Thai spiced green beans
$32.95

divorced trout

two filets of rainbow trout, one grilled & one fried, separated by spanish rice & served individually w/ ranchero & tomatillo sauce, & sauteed vegetables
$16.95

jalapeno maize trout

two trout filet encrusted w/ tortilla chips, sauteed w/ jalapenos, garlic, & cilantro, topped w/ chipotle tartar, served w/ borracho beans & spanish rice & sauteed vegetables
$18.95

fish tacos

two soft flour tacos w/ crispy fish, shredded cabbage, lettuce, chili lime aioli, & tobacco jalapeno onion rings
$15.25

shrimp tacos

two soft flour tacos w/ crispy shrimp, shredded cabbage, lettuce, chili lime aioli, & tobacco jalapeno onion rings
$16.25

tilapia tiger

a cilantro basil pesto baked filet of tilapia topped w/ pineapple pico, served over poblano mashers w/ four crispy tiger shrimp, tomatillo sauce, & sauteed vegetables
$18.00

vegetable tower

garlic sauteed asparagus, sauteed portabello mushroom, roasted poblano mashers, sauteed mixed vegetables, & texas ratatouille
$16.95

vegetable quesadilla

quesadilla w/ sauteed mixed vegetables, roasted corn, pico de gallo, black beans, ranch cheese & your choice of two sides
$15.95

dinner specials

Every day, Chefs Antonio Vidal & Kevin Williamson pull fresh game & seafood from the market to our restaurant, creating seasonally & daily inspired dishes reflecting the cuisine of Texas culture.

nightly specials‎

pork empanadas

Pork Guisada & monterrey jack empanadas topped w/ queso fresco & served w/ chipotle tartar
$0.00

grilled melon tuna tartar

Fresh‎ ahi, watermelon, Cantaloupe, & green melon tartare w/ spicy crackers & sliced avocado
$0.00

south texas mixed grill

chicken fried venison tenderloin, jalapeno beef sausage, & sugar cured grilled quail served over poblano mashers w/ sauteed veggies.
$0.00

seafood mixed grill

Black & white sesame seared tuna, grilled Atlantic salmon, & bang bang tiger shrimp over basil pesto mashers w/ sauteed vegetables.
$0.00

black peppercorn encrusted texas black angus ribeye

topped w/ lemon pink peppercorn compound butter & served w/ crispy rock shrimp, chipotle honey mashers, & sauteed vegetables.
$0.00

chilean sea bass w/ crab & lobster

Mojo de Ajo chilean sea bass over coconut rice & lemon grilled asparagus, topped w/ Tasmanian crab & lobster & citrus buerre blanc
$0.00

margaritas‎

the silver coin

a top-shelf rita w/ herradura silver, cointreau, & fresh squeezed lime juice.
$10.00

the skinny rita

dulce‎ vida blanco 100 proof w/ fresh squeezed lime juice & a splash of agave nectar
$10.00

the ava rita

A sophisticated mix of Chinaco blanco, cointreau & fresh squeezed lime juice
$11.00

the mexican martini

el jimador silver, patron citronge & lime juice w/ a splash of olive juice. shaken & served up
$10.00

the big daddy-o

It’s big! made w/ hornitos reposado, citronge & di Amore Quattro! then finished w/ ranch’s fresh lime juice, & served in a pint glass
$14.00

the ranch water

Hornitos reposado, citronge & lime juice on the rocks served w/ a Topo Chico mineral water. Que Bueno!
$11.00

the house rita

100% agave sauza 100 Anos silver tequila, di Amore Quattro, & fresh lime juice on the rocks. Sub cointreau (add $2) to make it a house coin
$7.00

the smoky rita

100% agave sauza 100 anos silver tequila, di Amore Quattro, & fresh lime juice w/ a floater of agave de cortes mezcal
$9.00

paula’s rita

Espolon reposado, Paula’s tx orange, & fresh lime juice
$0.00

the ranch rita

100% agave sauza 100 anos silver tequila, di Amore Quattro, & fresh lime juice w/ prickly pear puree on the rocks. Perfect on a hot day!
$8.00

the frozen rita

616’s frosty sensation; try it w/ a floater of sangria, cointreau, paula’s texas orange, or el jimador silver
$6.00

the cactus

the frozen rita w/ a swirl of prickly pear puree. delicious!
$7.00

the patio

a rotating frozen concoction. ask your server for details
$7.00

ranch specialties‎

fire in the hole

The official shot of Austin 2009 starts w/ a freshly-cored jalapeno filled w/ tito’s vodka, Paula’s orange & fresh lime juice w/ a lone star or coronita chaser.
$6.00

the brush fire

Equal parts Tito’s vodka, Paula’s tx orange, & fresh lime juice shaken & served in a chilled chili-salted martini glass w/ fresh jalapeno slices
$10.00

autumn water

Ketel one vodka, cranberry juice, & a splash of lime served on the rocks & topped w/ Topo Chico mineral water
$11.00

616 sangria

a‎ house mix of red & white wine, citronge, brandy, & fresh juices. served on the rocks
$9.00

the michelada negra

A negra modelo (or the Mexican Cerveza of your choice) served on the rocks in a chili-salted glass w/ a blend of spices & a healthy splash of lime
$5.00

the pink taco

ketel one vodka & fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice shaken on the rocks & served up ice cold w/ a cherry.
$12.00

the cosmopolitan

a‎ classic cosmo w/ 616 flair. absolut citron & citronge shaken w/ cranberry juice & a splash of lime; served up w/ a twist!
$11.00

the conchita

milagro reposado blended w/ ruby red grapefruit & a splash of lime & soda. served on the rocks in a salted collins glass w/ a lemon wedge.
$9.00

the matador

tenneyson absinthe, ilegal mezcal joven; served up w/ a splash of grapefruit, agave, lime, & a floater of sparkling wine.
$13.00

mezcal mule

agave de cortes reposado, on the rocks w/ a splash of lime, ginger beer, & chili salt
$10.00

ricky’s ting

Your choice of Tito’s vodka or milagro silver w/ citronge & Ricky’s fresh-squeezed lime juice topped off w/ pink ting soda.
$9.00

the bloody maria

She’s just the cure for what ails ya! our signature bloody mix spiked w/ espolon silver. Her sister mary is also popular, try subbing Tito’s vodka.
$8.00

tito’s coin

A silver coin flipped w/ Tito’s vodka, cointreau, & fresh-squeezed lime juice.
$10.00

the ranch hand

Austin’s own Tito’s handmade vodka shaken & served up “Texas-style” w/ jalapeno-stuffed olives.
$10.00

the yellow rose of texas

Absolut citron, Paula’s Texas orange, & lemon juice served w/ a sugar rim.
$10.00

cerveza‎ - domestic

bud

$3.00

bud light

$3.00

coors light

$3.00

miller lite

$3.00

lone star

$3.00

tecate

$3.00

sol

$3.00

becks na

$3.00

cerveza‎ - mexican and craft

pacifico claro

$4.00

dos equis

$4.00

corona

$4.00

corona light

$4.00

negra modelo

$4.00

carta blanca

$4.00

modelo especial

$4.00

shiner bock

$4.00

real ale rio blanco

$4.00

real ale fireman’s

$4.00

cerveza‎ - imports

stella artois

$5.00

heineken

$5.00

bohemia

$5.00

victoria

$5.00

tequila‎

centenario reposado

produced w/ a process called seleccion suave
$0.00

gran centenario anejo

aged‎ up to 3 years in limousine oak
$0.00

chinaco blanco

clean & light w/ a peppery finish
$9.00

chinaco reposado

earthy agave & spiced w/ chamomile & citrus
$10.00

chinaco anejo

up to 4 years in oak, made 550 miles due south in tamaulipas
$11.00

don julio blanco

pure agave nose w/ pepper, grass, & citrus
$8.00

don julio reposado

cinnamon & honey smoke w/ cocoa notes
$10.00

don julio anejo

aged in white oak for 18 months; honey, vanilla & smoke
$11.00

dulce vida blanco

100% agave! 100% organic! 100 proof!
$10.00

dulce vida reposado

100% organic! aged 11 months in American oak
$11.00

dulce vida anejo

Dulce vida anejo aged 2 years in American oak kentucky whiskey barrels
$12.00

el jimador blanco

100% agave, smooth, & zesty; no oak
$5.00

espolon blanco

rich roasted agave w/ a long spicy finish
$7.00

espolon reposado

a rich taste w/ a hint of caramel fudge
$8.00

herradura silver

aged in oak for 40 days, citrus w/ a hint of pepper
$7.00

herradura reposado

one of the standards, rested 12 months in oak
$8.00

herradura anejo

aged‎ 25 months. savor it like a fine whiskey
$10.00

hornitos reposado

rested in large oak vats for smoothness; a perfect mixer
$6.00

milagro silver

triple distilled in small batches. crisp & clear
$7.00

milagro reposado

triple‎ distilled in small batches. aged 6 months
$8.00

patron silver

smooth w/ a hint of oak & white pepper; long finish
$9.00

patron reposado

fresh clean taste w/ a hint of oak
$10.00

patron anejo

a blend of tequilas aged in white oak for at least a year
$12.00

don julio 1942

aged 30 months; nuts, chocolate, cinnamon, caramel & fruit
$20.00

el tesoro paradiso

aged 5 years in cognac barrels, worthy of it’s name
$25.00

casa dragones

handcrafted in small batches, sipping tequila at it’s best
$40.00

avion silver

$0.00

avion reposado

$0.00

avion anejo

$0.00

blue nectar silver

$0.00

blue nectar reposado

$0.00

blue nectar anejo

$0.00

milagro silver reserve

$0.00

milagro reposado reserve

$0.00

milagro anejo reserve

$0.00

mastro dobel

$0.00

siembra azul blanco

$0.00

siembra azul reposado

$0.00

tequila cabeza

$0.00

casa sauza extra anejo

$0.00

clase azul reposado

$0.00

mezcal "sip it... don't shoot it."‎

ilegal mezcal joven

notes of smoke, agave, & pepper
$10.00

ilegal mezcal reposado

aged five months in oak barrels; smooth finish
$14.00

del maguey crema de mezcal

agave-syrup-laced mezcal
$8.00

del maguey minero

produced in a clay-and-bamboo still; smoke, & figs
$10.00

del maguey tobala

made in very small batches w/ the “truffle” of oaxaca
$16.00

del maguey pechuga

distilled‎ w/ fruits, nuts & a whole chicken in the still
$30.00

del maguey vida

$0.00

sparkles‎

cupcake prosecco, italy

$0.00

gloria ferrer blanc de blanc nv, carneros, ca

$40.00

bouvet brut rose

$0.00

piper-heidsieck brut

$0.00

veuve clicquot brut

$120.00

perrier jouet fleur de champagne

$260.00

dom perignon

$300.00

whites‎

aveleda vinho verde, portugal

$0.00

ramspeck pinot grigio, italy

$0.00

attems pinot grigio, collio, italy

$0.00

longboat sauvignon blanc, marlborough, new zealand

$0.00

frog’s leap sauvignon blanc, sonoma, ca

$45.00

la yunta torrontes, la rioja, argentina

$0.00

k vintners viognier, columbia valley, wa

$0.00

hess shirttail creek chardonnay, monterey, ca

$0.00

reata chardonnay, carneros, ca

$0.00

mason louis jadot pouilly-fuisse, burgandy, france

$59.00

beringer private reserve chardonnay, napa, ca

$55.00

robert mondovi reserve chardonnay, napa valley, ca

$69.00

reds‎

domaine drouhin laforet pinot noir, burgandy, france

$0.00

belle glos meiomi pinot noir, central coast, ca

$0.00

sonoma cutrer pinot noir, russian river valley, ca

$75.00

charles smith boom boom syrah, washington

$0.00

badenhorst secateurs, south africa

$0.00

becker claret, fredricksburg, texas

$0.00

sebastiani merlot, sonoma, ca

$0.00

killka malbec, mendoza, argentina

$0.00

tamari malbec, mendoza, argentina

$38.00

achaval ferrer malbec, mendoza, argentina

$50.00

camino de navaherreros, spain

$0.00

peachy canyon westside zinfandel, paso robles, ca

$0.00

joel gott 815 cabernet sauvignon, california

$0.00

chateau smith cabernet sauvignon, columbia valley, wa

$0.00

bernaneleva navaherreros garnacha, spain

$56.00

orin swift saldo, northern california

$0.00

orin swift the prisoner, napa, ca

$88.00

reserves‎

nickel & nickel “truchard” chardonnay, carneros, ca

$80.00

far niente chardonnay, napa valley, ca

$120.00

blackbird “arise”, napa valley, ca

$89.00

terrazas de los andes "cheval des andes", mendoza, argentina

$102.00

joseph phelps cabernet sauvignon, napa valley, ca

$115.00

trinchero central park west petit verdot 2007, st. helena, nappa

$130.00

celani family vineyards tenacious red 2008, napa valley, ca

$130.00

caymus cabernet sauvignon, napa valley, ca

$149.00

far niente cabernet sauvignon, napa valley, ca

$180.00