Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Austin

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

5.0

5 (10)

$50 and over

Barbecue

Austin

About the restaurant

Join us for a Special Steak Dinner Experience featuring a locally grown Steak, butchered and aged in house. Steaks will be selected by our team prior to your experience based on your party size and our current inventory. Steaks are $60 per pound and on average are 2.5-3.5 pounds each. Guests will be offered a tour of the BBQ pit to watch their steak be smoked and then grilled to the temperature they desire and served family style. Our servers can customize your experience at the time of your arrival with appetizers, BBQ meats, sides, dinner menu entrees, and desserts for an additional cost based on availability.

Wines by the glass, Special Wine Bottles, Local Beers and Cocktails can be ordered at the bar or from your server and are priced on the menu accordingly. We do NOT allow BYOB of any kind.

Top review

Marnie

Dined on May 22, 2025

First time to Austin. This was already our second BBQ meal! Was worried it was going to be overkill. Happily, it was not. The steak was delicious! The arugula salad and onion rings great! Could have skipped the miso carrots, but got gifted a banana tiramisu to go!!!

Sushi Endo

4.9

4.9 (129)

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

Old West Austin

About the restaurant

For only $150 a seat for a limited time, experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Chef Endo Yasuhiro's 20-course omakase at our establishment, a collaboration with the renowned Sushi Nakazawa of Washington D.C. and New York City fame. Indulge in a culinary journey meticulously curated by Chef Endo, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.

Enhancing your dining experience, our custom bar features an impressive selection of rare Japanese whiskies, top-rated sake, and artisanal beers sourced from both local and Japanese breweries. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Japan as you savor each sip and bite.

To further entice your palate, please note that our menu changes daily, ensuring that you experience the freshest and most seasonal offerings handpicked by Chef Endo himself. Join us and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

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Miko

Dined on May 30, 2025

The food was excellent, and the chef and his staff were amazing. It was a wonderful evening! We’ll definitely come back when we’re back in Austin.

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4.9

4.9 (357)

$50 and over

Vegan

East Austin

About the restaurant

Winner of The Smart Green Guide's USA Discovery of The Year award, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the diversity of plant-based cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated setting.

Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is focused on seasonality and sustainability, sourcing produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.

We offer two fixed 7-course tastings at 6pm and 8:30pm Tues-Sat. With 4 distinct seasonal menus each year, our cuisine highlights Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated - we look forward to hosting you!

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ShellyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This is hands down the best restaurant in Austin. My husband and I waited for a long time to get into Fabrik, and the dinner experience was so worth the wait. We are really into healthy eats, and love and appreciate gourmet, high-quality cuisine. Fabrik is truly a one-of-a-kind experience- nothing like anything in Austin. The restaurant is very small and intimate, which added to the experience for my husband and I. It is the perfect date night spot. The staff are all so wonderful. You are greeted by Mary, who is the kindest woman, and who goes out of her way to make sure your night is beyond expectation. Our waitress (and sommelier!), Mariah, was amazing, too. She was so knowledgeable about not just the taste profile of the wines, but of the backstory and why it was important to Fabrik. We chose the wine pairing to go along with the food tasting menu, and loved everything. Really- there was nothing we did not like. They select all their ingredients with purpose and it really shows when you taste it. I loved the homemade breads (TWO of them- parker house rolls and focaccia with 3 different dips), the pea pasta and the desserts. I cannot even pick a favorite- that's how great everything was. We learned this restaurant is run by a duo (who prepare everything personally), and opened Fabrik because of their love of vegan cuisine. You can always tell when someone is creating food to just sell you food, or when someone truly cares about the process and what they serve you. It is a big difference. We are so excited and ready to go back. I could eat here every weekend. It truly is that wonderful and delicious.

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Experience

Summer 8-Course Tasting | $105

Experience

Spring 7-Course Tasting | $95

34th Street Cafe

5.0

5 (258)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Central Austin

About the restaurant

A local, cozy restaurant, 29 years in the making! We pride ourselves on being a neighborhood staple with great food, great service, and great wine.

Lunch is served daily from 11am to 3 pm with counter service. Dinner begins daily at 5:00pm and is full table service. We are closed on Sundays.

House favorites include our Chinese Hack Chicken Salad and the famous Chicken Picatta .

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WillVIP

Dined on May 17, 2025

We are big fans of 34th Street. We’ve been customers for years, and it never disappoints. Our most recent meal was exceptional and the atmosphere was pleasant and allowed us to easily visit with our friends.

J Carver's

4.9

4.9 (2166)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.

In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows
2 people - 2 hours
3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes
4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes
6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes
8+ people - 3 hours

Please reach out to our reservationist for private dining.
We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Ryan

Dined 7 days ago

Food was wonderful, drinks were wonderful, Chris out waiter was fantastic. Thank you for a fabulous dinning experience

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Popular dish

Beef Filet Steak Tartare

4.9

4.9 (66)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

East Austin

About the restaurant

Peruvian restaurant, Llama Queen, re-opened in Austin fall of 2023. The restaurant is found at 4620 East Cesar Chavez Street in the Govalle neighborhood and its aiming to become the best Peruvian restaurant in Central Texas.

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Michael

Dined on May 10, 2025

An amazing Peruvian restaurant in Austin with a beautiful atmosphere and great service.

The Roosevelt Room

4.9

4.9 (1358)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Roosevelt Room is Austin's most awarded cocktail bar, offering a seated experience with table service provided by its knowledgeable bar staff to guide guests through its expansive menu of classic and original cocktails, craft beer, wine, and epicurean bar food.

The Roosevelt Room has received the following accolades: Top Four Best American Cocktail Bar 2022 by the Spirited Awards, Top Four Best American Bar Team 2022 by the Spirited Awards, Top Five Best Cocktail Bar 2022 by Liquor.com's Liquor Awards, Austin's Best New Cocktail Bar 2015 by Thrillist, & Bar of the Year 2017 by TimeOut Austin.

RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Walk-ins are welcome, but please note that there may be a short wait for the next available table. If your reservation details change, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate last-minute alterations, but we cannot guarantee immediate seating for any additional guests. For reservations of 11+, click the "Book an Event" tab on our website.

Top review

RossVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great cocktails, knowledgeable staff, and the unexpected superior cheesecake makes it a consistent excellent experience.

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4.8

4.8 (64)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Serving up cocktails, coffee, and serious design - without taking itself too seriously.

The brain child of Urbanspace's Kevin Burns, CEO and Merrill Alley, Principal - Codependent is a conceptual cocktail and coffee bar inspired by Italian luxury, aperitivo culture and the belief that beautiful design should be enjoyed by all. Think of it as a high-end design showroom meets Austin hospitality.

Located on the ground floor of the Independent condo tower, Codependent is designed for duality. Where day meets night. Dark meets light. And iconic Italian furniture is best appreciated with a glass of wine.

We welcome design aficionados and cocktail connoisseurs, the local and the far flung, friends and neighbors to come for sustenance, fun, and for a bit of the unexpected.

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BrittonVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Diana & Gabe were amazing!! Will definitely ne going back to visit them

Residence by Anthony Martin

4.9

4.9 (7)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

East Austin

About the restaurant

Adept Hospitality is bringing another concept to the location of their original popup, Sushi | Bar ATX.

Chef Anthony Martin, who received 2 Stars from the Michelin Guide as the Executive Chef of Tru in Chicago, invites just 10 guests at a time into a converted East Austin Craftsman home for an elevated dinner party. Anthony's refined take on approachable cuisine will be prepared directly in front of his guests seated exclusively around the Chef's counter.

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MicheleVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Outstanding! An excellent experience! Amazing food! Excellent service. Love to go back. Hoping Chef stays in Austin.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Uchi Austin

4.9

4.9 (5464)

$50 and over

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE ::

Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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Terri

Dined on May 22, 2025

We did the 10 course tasting and it was amazing!! Had great service too

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