Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Residence by Anthony Martin

4.9

4.9 (10)

$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.

Top review

AmyVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Fabulous experience! Highly recommend! Chef and team were inventive and provided a great dining experience.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Sushi Endo

5.0

5 (139)

$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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Ryan

Dined 4 days ago

Simply amazing, just try it. The Tuesday-Thursdays $99 per person deal is an absolute steal.

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4.9

4.9 (2360)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

How many of the great moments of your life were experienced at a table over a meal with friends and family? Dinner at wink is like coming to big dinner party where great food, quality ingredients, and Austin hospitality set the stage for yet another memorable experience at table. Wink happily embraces omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, pescetarians, and special dietary issues based on what we have in our larder! "The way we eat represents our most profound engagement with the natural world." - Michael Pollan

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LawrenceVIP

Dined 7 days ago

A treasured neighborhood spot. Food was exceptional and service was attentive. Fairly pricey but totally worth it!

Fabrik

5.0

5 (371)

$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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AnnemarieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service! A great place to celebrate a special occasion and is equally enjoyed by vegans and omnivores.

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Experience

Spring 7-Course Tasting | $95

Experience

Summer 8-Course Tasting | $105

Bitelo Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (222)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park

About the restaurant

Bitelo Brazilian Steakhouse offers a truly authentic Brazilian dining experience. The restaurant specializes in churrasco, a traditional Brazilian style of barbecue. You can expect a wide variety of succulent meats, including beef, chicken, pork, and lamb, which are expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The flavors and cooking techniques will transport you straight to Brazil

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Karla

Dined 5 days ago

This is a nice venue. Food was good, service was great. The staff is fantastic! Best service we’ve experienced in a while.

Sp Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (778)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA MEETS TEXAS HOSPITALITY

SP Brazilian Steakhouse serves an incredible combination of flavors from different cuts of delicious meat, all perfectly cooked to your liking. The service will make you feel like you're the only person in the whole place. With the incredible selection of delicious meats, salad bar, drinks and desserts, it is well worth the price! You are free to enjoy a wide combination of steak, lamb, ribs, chicken and as much as you could eat. That's why SP Brazilian Steakhouse is Lakeway's highest-rated restaurant on Yelp.

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JimVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is an excellent restaurant with exceptional food and service and you can find good wines at reasonable prices!!!

J Carver's

4.9

4.9 (2195)

$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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Sean

Dined 4 days ago

Always the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Popular dish

Beef Filet Steak Tartare

4.6

4.6 (1024)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Garrison features elevated New American Cuisine highlighting the best of Central Texas Terroir. Farm-to-table produce, Gulf seafood and ranch-raised beef are all enhanced by post oak live fire to create an authentic Austin experience.

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Creative preparation and presentation of excellent quality cuisine! Highly recommended!!

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Popular dish

Tater Tots

Popular dish

24oz Prime Porterhouse Steak

Popular dish

Hasselback Potato

LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

4.9

4.9 (14)

$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.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful gastronomic experience. The steak was perfectly cooked and tasted excellent.

Fogueira Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (756)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Arboretum

About the restaurant

Discover the ultimate dining experience at Fogueira Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, located in Austin, Texas. Fogueira Gaúcha an upscale churrascaria specializing in authentic Brazilian flavors and hospitality. Indulge in an endless array of perfectly grilled cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and sausage, carved tableside by our skilled gauchos. Complement your meal with our authentic Brazilian side dishes, including warm pão de queijo (cheese bread), crispy polenta, and caramelized bananas. Enhance your experience further with our Signature Salad Bar, featuring a vibrant selection of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, savory chicken salad, creamy potato salad, and more. Come savor the unique and unforgettable taste of Brazil!

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Nora

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Exceptional Service. Food was amazing! Pretty pricey though.

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