Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best value 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!

Fabrik

5.0

5 (333)

$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!

Top review

Cole

Dined 7 days ago

Always a wonderful experience. We love the food but the best thing about this place is the people.

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Experience

Spring 7-Course Tasting | $95

Carillon Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (950)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Carillon is a New American restaurant featuring familiar food with a refined twist. The Carillon provides a sophisticated and approachable dining experience for all occasions. Our culinary team masterfully creates dishes with local, fresh, and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins. The Carillon offers ‘a la Carte’ or 3-course dinner for $45 tasting menu, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines.

Located at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Carillon delivers an impressive and memorable experience. Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage. Bring your ticket to be validated. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Cathy G

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

This was a stunning dinner! Unfortunately, we had to hurry through it because we had a commitment. The wait staff were wonderfully helpful in getting us out the door in a timely manner! When we dine there again, which we WILL, I’ll make sure we have time to linger! Delicious & great service should be lingered over!

Sushi Endo

5.0

5 (124)

$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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Ashley

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Incredible! We had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary here for dinner. It was intimate, and the food was amazing. The staff was personable. Would hands down recommend! Can’t wait to go back!

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4.9

4.9 (257)

$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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NoraVIP

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

34th was a perfect spot for a business dinner and the food and service was excellent.

Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden

4.7

4.7 (87)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The name really says it all. With 202 beer taps and over 20 house-made sausages we have one of the largest selections in the country. We are equally committed to quality, serving up the most delicious sausages we can make and the best craft beers we can source. In addition to beer and sausage we also operate an onsite smokehouse with a variety of offerings centered on slow smoking and open fire cooking.

At the end of the day, Banger's is all about being a wonderful place to eat, drink and hangout. Not too rowdy, not too laid back, just a good old fashioned good time.

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Jim

Dined 5 days ago

A great dining experience with super bratwurst. Almost like Oktoberfest year round.

Sushi | Bar Austin Downtown

5.0

5 (30)

$50 and over

Sushi

East Austin

About the restaurant

Step into the extraordinary world of Sushi | Bar Austin Downtown, an intimate Omakase speakeasy that invites you to embark on a whimsical culinary journey presented through 17 exquisite courses.

In Downtown Austin's 2nd Street District, you'll discover a hidden gem featuring two intimate dining rooms, each boasting only 12 coveted seats. Positioned directly in front of our chefs' cutting boards, experience a free-spirited interpretation of the traditional sushi counter, where beloved standards receive unexpected and delightful riffs. Throughout your dining experience, our talented chefs will guide you through a captivating culinary journey, showcasing interpretive new takes on traditional nigiri sourced from both land and sea.

Reserve your seat today and unlock the extraordinary world of Sushi | Bar Austin, Austin's premier Omakase experience.

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Madeline

Dined on Feb 20, 2025

Great at accommodating allergies. I always have the best time!

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Experience

Chef's Counter Omakase

Sawyer & Co.

4.7

4.7 (579)

$30 and under

American

East Austin

About the restaurant

Finer diner blending comfort and sophistication, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu celebrates classic Southern favorites like fluffy, homemade biscuits with rich gravy, perfectly seasoned shrimp and grits, and hearty blue plate specials that change daily. Evening dining features elevated options, showcasing creative twists on regional staples with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're stopping in for a comforting breakfast or a refined dinner, this diner promises a heartfelt taste of Southern hospitality.

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HaroldVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Consistent East Side fare. Only drawback is I miss the Red Beans and Rice as a side once they opened Lil Easy and moved the N'Orleans menu there.... ;-)

Dos Olivos Market- Buda

4.6

4.6 (35)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Buda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dos Olivos Market, where our love for the Texas Hill Country, fine wine, and exquisite cuisine is at the heart of everything we do. Step into a world where Old World Tradition seamlessly blends with Texas Charm, creating a curated experience like no other.
At Dos Olivos, we take pride in our unparalleled selection of premium food and beverages. Whether you're seeking the perfect bottle of wine or the most delectable eats, we delight in offering the very best to our guests. Embracing the spirit of Texas, we proudly showcase artisanal products that celebrate our state's rich heritage, while also embracing international flavors. From the rolling hills of Texas to the vineyards of Spain and beyond, we've sourced exceptional products that embody the values of quality, family, and distinction.
Join us at Dos Olivos Market, where every sip and bite tells a story of craftsmanship, passion, and the timeless art of indulgence.

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RobinVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Great food. Casual atmosphere. Wonderful service. All six of us really enjoyed our meal. I will be back!

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Experience

Mother's Day Weekend - $15 Prosecco Bottles!

Cafe Malta

4.7

4.7 (1434)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

South Austin

About the restaurant

Cafe Malta is a neighborhood bistro serving Mediterranean-inspired fare. It combines a warm, relaxed atmosphere with a perpetually creative kitchen.

Named for the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Cafe Malta finds inspiration in the cuisines of Italy, southern France, Morocco, Greece and Spain, and in the Mediterranean tradition, Cafe Malta cooks seasonally and features a variety of local ingredients.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Apr 21, 2025

The Palestine menu was imaginative and delicious. Archer kept things well-paced at our table and, as always, we are already looking forward to the next TdF evening in early May -- Many thanks, once again -- mj

Foreign & Domestic - Austin

4.8

4.8 (2107)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Central Austin

About the restaurant

We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.
Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest.
Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.

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Dr. NeferiatitiVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

The flavors were on point!!! The oysters and pop overs were amazing! And the customer service was perfect! 👌 we will be back!

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