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Aba - Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(1,449)South Congress - 2
Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,409)Downtown - 3
Neighborhood Sushi
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.9(1,185)South Congress - 4
Paperboy - South Lamar
Price: Moderate•Breakfast•4.7(37)South Austin - 5
De Nada Cantina
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(628)East Austin
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Paperboy - East 11th
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(361)East Austin - 2
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(270)East Austin - 3
Sammie's Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,653)Downtown - 4
Yamas Austin
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.6(1,384)Northwest - 5
Nido
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.5(1,426)Bouldin Creek
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Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.8(5,491)Downtown - 2
Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(3,667)Downtown - 3
Josephine House
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,475)Clarksville - 4
Juniper
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(2,821)East Austin - 5
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.8(1,365)Downtown
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The Well - Westlake
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(66)The Well blends clean ingredients, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines eating well in Austin, Texas.Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(571)We’re Open for Dine-in and Delivery (3rd Parties)
We take reservations:
Tuesday-Thursday 11 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 5:45 PM & 8 PM - 10 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 10 PM
Outside patio tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not available for reservations.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House - Austin at Barton Creek
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(794)At Bob’s you are treated like family. When you arrive at your table, the famous pickles come standard and a fresh, hot loaf of bread is delivered almost immediately for you to enjoy while you order your drinks and your meal.
Known for our filets, Bob’s only serves prime cuts of beef. They have more marbling and flavor than the choice filets most other steak houses serve. Bob’s dinners have always included their iconic, larger than life, glazed carrot and your choice of potato. It’s a tradition and a great value they are proud to offer our guests. One carrot with one prime steak at a time totaling, about three tons of carrots each week. It may seem silly for a world-class steak house to tout its glazed carrot, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand.
We consider sleeveless shirts on men, flip flops, boldly logoed athletic attire/gym attire, beach/pool wear too casual. We also ask that ball caps be removed while in the restaurant. Business casual ok.
Reservations are recommended.Laurel
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.1(175)Located in Hotel Viata in the scenic neighborhood of West Lake Hills just outside of Austin, Laurel highlights authentic coastal Italian cuisine with seasonal and local ingredients. Each experience is complemented by an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails curated by expert sommeliers and mixologists.
Nestled in Texas Hill Country, Laurel offers the perfect blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch dining experiences. Unwind on the outdoor patio designed for al fresco dining, complete with a grand fireplace to warm your meal under the stars.
Join us for live music on Friday and Saturday nights or Happy Hour every day from 4pm to 6pm. Visit us and make Laurel Restaurant your go-to spot for unforgettable moments, unique culinary experiences, and satisfying libations.
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- AAdrienneVIPAtlanta •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a great experience! Amazing food and excellent service.More infoPerla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• South Congress•4.9
- LLoriSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEla was our server and she was Amazing! Super friendly, greeted us promptly upon being sat and had great menu recommendations. Ambiance was fun with a beautiful lake view. Food was really good and came out timely. Would definitely go back!!More infoQuince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Central Austin•4.3
- BBRENDAAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food was delicious and we had great service. I loved it!More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- SSophieVIPAustin •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food & great drinks! I do prefer their dinner menu as there are more options compared to lunch, but nonetheless, food is great every time. Ambience is beautiful and so much fun on the weekends.More infoYamas AustinPrice: Expensive• Greek• Northwest•4.6
- RRenukaVIPSan Antonio •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Amazing food!! Lot of vegetarian options. Thanks!More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South Congress•4.9
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The awesome places to eat in the Westlake is one of the reasons Austin is considered a Texas jewel. Authentic American food abounds in Westlake. You can find Southern fried chicken, several steakhouses, and barbecue restaurants. Austin is also known for great authentic Mexican food and local creole specialty houses. Although the area is known for its casual atmosphere, fine dining restaurants are still available for those wanting an eloquent white tablecloth setting. Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the smaller locations like Westlake where the diversity of options is great and delicious food is a truly big business.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in West Austin is The Well - Westlake
The best vegan restaurants in West Austin are The Well - Westlake, Sway Thai - Austin and Bob’s Steak & Chop House - Austin at Barton Creek
The best vegetarian restaurants in West Austin are The Well - Westlake, Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar and Sway Thai - Austin
The restaurants with the best service in West Austin are Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar, Saffron - South and The Well - Westlake
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Austin are The Well - Westlake, Sway Thai - Austin and Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar
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