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- ERErinRvipAustin •12 reviews5.0Dined todayAmazing food and atmosphere. Basically everything was above and beyond. My favorite restaurant!More infoThe WellPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- KSKayleeSExclusive •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI’m not sure what our servers name was but he basically had a twin. He was amazing last night! He was professional and funny. The whole table loved him. The food was the best out of all the times I’ve been to Perry’s!More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.7
- EEdagAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWhat a pleasant surprise Fixe was! We had never been, received a gift certificate for a birthday present, and decided to have brunch there. The wait staff was so attentive and pleasant. Our person was so much fun and provided us with so many surprises because, it was a birthday brunch!!! The food was great! This type of attention and service Fixe provided has made us fans and we will definitely not only return but, suggest to family and friends as well!! Way to go, Fixe!!!More infoFixePrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.8
- DADawnANashville •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoJohnny was fantastic! Made the best drinks! He was super nice and very knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions.More infoThe Roosevelt RoomPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown•4.8
- 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 ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.8
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Austin offers the best of all worlds. Creatives love its vibrant arts scene and tolerant vibe. Entrepreneurs appreciate its tech-heavy graduate pool from the University of Texas at Austin and other local schools. Those looking for savory food options are just as happy with what the Texas capital city has to offer. A diverse range of international, fusion, and standard American fare satisfies every appetite. But the city is especially well-known for its variety of breakfast tacos, known as migas tacos. As part of the Texas Barbecue Belt, Austin is home to a mind-boggling number of BBQ joints. The city's Central Texas barbecue style, influenced by the European immigrants who settled here, involves show-stopping portions of pecan- or oak-smoked ribs and brisket.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Austin is NO VA Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, True Food Kitchen - Austin and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, True Food Kitchen - Austin and The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Austin are Room 725, NO VA Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed and Clay Pit
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Austin are Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Clay Pit and Searsucker Austin
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