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- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoTheir Brussels sprouts and hummus platter are still some of our favorite. Their pork belly was also great.More infoAba - Austin$$$$• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food is so good. We sat at a four top in the bar area? Which was a little strange since I made reservations over two months ago. Whatever- food and service were top notch. I had the 30 day aged filet and gnocchi. Best steak in the city. Meatballs were just ok - bread was amazing and the table lived the bone marrow.More infoRed Ash Italia$$$$• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinervipAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Alway the same when i go there… which i prefer cause i love consistency!!! Knowledgeable servers and a cool atmosphere!!More infoJosephine House$$$$• American• Central Austin•4.8
Restaurant experiences trending in Old West Austin
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Sylver Spoon Dinner TheaterNew Braunfels$15.00 per personReserve- Special menu
Animación at Ciclo, Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Animación at Ciclo, Four Seasons Hotel AustinDowntown$198.00 per personReserve - Special menu
Juniper Prix Fixe Menu
JuniperEast Austin$85.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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The Peached TortillaCentral Austin$15.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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1417 French BistroDowntown$95.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Fogo de Chao - AustinDowntown$95.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Gyu-Kaku - AustinCentral Austin$37.50 per personReserve - Special menu
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Estelle'sDowntown$50.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Goodall's KitchenDowntown$49.00 per personReserve - Special menu
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Dave & Buster's - AustinBee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis$29.99 per personReserve
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Central Austin include The Peached Tortilla, Colleen's Kitchen and Josephine House
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Austin are La Condesa, The Peached Tortilla and Uchiko Austin
Bottomless brunch in Central Austin is available at Colleen's Kitchen, Josephine House and The Peached Tortilla
The most romantic restaurant in Central Austin is Jeffrey's Restaurant
Restaurants in Central Austin with a great view include Colleen's Kitchen, Josephine House and Foreign & Domestic - Austin
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