Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

4.7

4.7 (54)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701

Top review

Bishvesh

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Excellent high tea experience, loved the ambience, food and the service.

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Summer Spritz A-TEA-X

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The Hidden Flask

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (6233)

$50 and over

Steak

Northwest

About the restaurant

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is a 14,000 sq ft restaurant built in the hill country overlooking Lake Travis. We have three levels, four bars, and a large outdoor dining area with breathtaking views. All steaks are hand-selected Prime beef cuts, seasoned, broiled to order, and topped with our house butter blend with caramelized shallots and chives. It is the perfect destination any night of the week.

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Charles

Dined 3 days ago

I had the 8oz filet. My date had the salmon. Both cooked to perfection!

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The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Lakeway

4.6

4.6 (1111)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT: If Open Table does not offer you a choice to book an outside table it is because they have been booked already. If there are tables outside available you will have a choice between "Standard Seating" (meaning inside) or "Outside Table". We may have cancellations etc that could open something up so you are welcome to leave us a note that you would like to move outside if possible, but we cannot guarantee that.

We ask that all reservations up to 4 people respect a 90 minute seating time. Tables of 5-6 will be allotted 2 hours.

Since this location has limited protection from rain we could be forced to cancel outside reservations last minute. We will do everything we can to provide as much advance notice as possible.

Parties up to 6 people may be reserved online. For parties of 7-10 people please call our host staff to make a reservation at 512-263-2366.

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Sara

Dined 5 days ago

We had a party of 6 with gluten allergies. They provided excellent service & the food was great. Everything fried is gluten free! The views here a wonderful. They brought out a gluten free brownie to celebrate a birthday for us. Great experience and we continue to return.

Edge Rooftop Bar

4.6

4.6 (567)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Downtown

About the restaurant

Edge Rooftop + Bar at the JW Marriott Austin serves cocktails over Congress for an evening lounge experience. Enjoy tasty small bites and craft cocktails atop a luxury hotel for views of downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

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Eli

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible place to eat and enjoy drinks. The views are incredible and the hospitality is amazing!

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Experience

Sunday Scaries 🍸

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Live Music on the Terrace 🎵

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Sunset Sips | Happy Hour ✨

Zanzibar

4.6

4.6 (828)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Seven stories up and a world away above Austin, Zanzibar is an escape from the everyday – a lush tropical restaurant terrace and pool oasis with stunning views of downtown Austin, but a restaurant experience that couldn’t be further from it. Serving up Tiki cocktails and island inspired small plate bites, discover good times for every taste – whether in high spirits or looking to lay low – Zanzibar always happens to be happening.

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Leila

Dined 3 days ago

I really had a GREAT time Food and drinks were SO GOOD! Will definitely be back

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Experience

Tiki Tuesday 🌺

Nido

4.5

4.5 (1361)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Bouldin Creek

About the restaurant

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape.

Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.

Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.

For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

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CynthiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was unique and delicious. View of Austin is so lovely. Service was excellent.

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Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar

4.4

4.4 (433)

$31 to $50

American

West Austin / Westlake

About the restaurant

Seafood-centric restaurant with sweeping panoramic views of the Fazio Foothills Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Featuring a daily selection of freshly shucked oysters, fresh fish, and local “garden-to-table” fare curated by the culinary masterminds at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Delectable non-seafood selections include tender steaks and braised and grilled dishes. Enjoy creative hand-crafted cocktails from a garden-inspired menu at the bar or outdoor patio.

Planning a visit? We recommend making reservations to ensure a seamless dining experience. Simply drop us an email at blind.salamander@omnihotels.com or give us a call at 512.306.5885 for parties of six or more guests.

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SeanVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

Friday night dinner with my wife was great at the Blind Salamander. To get there you have to drive a few buildings down to the actual Omni resort. Of note they do complimentary valet if you are dining in. Valet employees were friendly and quick. The seating attendants upon entry were a bit awkward when they were trying to seat us but maybe it’s because they were young and not super experienced. Our server (Brett I think?) was fabulous. We sat outside and that was really nice as well as there was live music at the time for some other event they had. Food: we had the burrata which was excellent. We had the oysters as well and those were really clean and tasted pretty good. For main entree I had the king fish which was just okay to me. The texture was great but it could have been a bit more seasoned in my opinion. It tasted a bit bland. It was paired with maybe a polenta and a slaw and that too was okay. Nothing fantastic. My wife had the lamb picanha and that was pretty good. They seem to have done it medium rare to medium on default and that was decent enough. She mentioned her carrots and asparagus were really good as well and not too crunchy which she usually dislikes. The crab Mac and cheese was very good and worth getting in my opinion if you are super hungry and think the sides that come with the entree wouldn’t be enough. Overall decent experience bar the king fish and the awkwardness with the seating attendants. Waiter was very nice and made up for a lot of the aforementioned deficiencies.

Azul Rooftop Lounge

4.2

4.2 (109)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Azul Rooftop Lounge, the highest rooftop bar in Austin, TX, where stunning skyline views meet vibrant cocktails! While reservations are not required, we highly recommend booking in advance to guarantee your perfect spot.

As a 21+ rooftop bar and lounge, Azul is perched on the 20th floor of the Westin Austin Downtown. Simply take the elevator from the lobby after stopping by the front desk to get a key card for access.

We allow a 15-minute grace period for reservations, so please call us if you’re running a bit behind.

Weather Alert: In the event of extreme weather, please note that reservations may be subject to cancellation.

Top review

Carlos

Dined on May 24, 2025

Friendly staff, great food and awesome view of the city.

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Experience

Skyline Sips Happy Hour

Quince Lakehouse

4.2

4.2 (973)

$30 and under

International

Austin

About the restaurant

Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.

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TomVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love the location and overall vibe of Quince! Our waitress, Angelina, was attentive and fun! Highly recommend!

Limestone Rooftop

3.4

3.4 (42)

$50 and over

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Enjoy radiant rooftop vibes over Rainey Street in Downtown Austin.

Located on the 16th floor of the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, Limestone Rooftop offers unmatched views of the Austin skyline from floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace. Sip on specialty cocktails and taste our global-inspired menu to the soundtrack of Austin’s famous music scene. We offer small, sharable, tapas style plates.

We invite you to exude warmth and energy atop the city. Cool your palate among friends. Spark a connection as hot as the sun.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Marcus (Manager on duty and bar) and David took EXCELLENT care of me and my guests visiting town. There were 14 of us - they did not miss a Beat!! Larry in Valet was AWESOME and quick when I picked up my car!!! The food was Superb, we tried most items on the menu!!! The views whether dining on the rooftop or inside are serene and beautiful. I will definitely be a regular!

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Happy Hour 🍻 🍾

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