Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

Updated June 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!

Sushi Endo

5.0

5 (137)

$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.

Top review

Rebecca

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had a great experience. Food was excellent and Chef Endo is a delight.

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4.9

4.9 (14)

$30 and under

Asian

Allandale

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE SAZAN RAMEN!

“The skill behind ramen is a practiced art and I wanted the interiors to reflect the craft that goes into the creation of a perfect bowl. The aesthetic of the space takes Japanese modern interiors with a nod to Scandinavian hygge and French architecture to create an inviting space. An aside cocktail bar gives the space intimacy and a comfortable area for diners to relax before being seated.”

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Graziela

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

Sazan never disappoints. It’s a favorite at our house.

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Experience

Rollies

Fabrik

5.0

5 (368)

$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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MadisonVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

One of our favorite restaurants in Austin - beautiful and intimate setting, incredibly delicious and gorgeously plated food, it’s 100% vegan, and our server Mary was absolutely amazing! We even got a complimentary anniversary toast. Perfect place for a special night!!

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Experience

Spring 7-Course Tasting | $95

Experience

Summer 8-Course Tasting | $105

LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

4.9

4.9 (12)

$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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AngelicaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I highly recommend the steak night experience so that you can skip the wait, sample as many items as possible (even those that sell out), have a reserved table, and hear the history behind the restaurant. The BBQ was amazing. I am not a huge steak person and like my meat medium well, so I could have skipped the steak itself, but like I said, it's worth every penny to have the perks of the experience. Our waiter was also amazing, very knowledgeable, and hospitable. The pit tour was also great. The guide answered all our questions and to hear the vision and history behind the restaurant was very insightful. Mr. Evan Leroy himself actually cut our steak for us, which was a cool gesture and part of the experience.

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.9

4.9 (359)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Central Austin

About the restaurant

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.

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Jen

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

The drinks and food at happy hour are always excellent, and best mocktails in town! Love the biscuits!

Llama Queen

4.9

4.9 (68)

$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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DanielVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food. We really enjoyed everything-the Lomo Saltado, Leche de Tigre, fried Yuca and the Suspiro de Limeña dessert. Super friendly service and an attractive place. The only downside is that there are only a few tables inside, so if the weather is poor that could be a problem.

Nori

4.8

4.8 (409)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Old West Austin

About the restaurant

Plant-based Japanese Cuisine serving sushi, ramen and crafted cocktails. Cozy romantic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating available. Come try our best seller Volcano Roll and handmade Shiitake Gyozas.

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Julia

Dined 3 days ago

Our waitress was so kind and gave us awesome suggestions. Your food is top notch and the chef gets all this complex flavors into one bite, IT IS AMAZING!

Intero

4.9

4.9 (1787)

$31 to $50

Italian

East Austin

About the restaurant

Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Intero, translating to “whole’’ in Italian, embraces this concept utilizing local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.

Additionally, Intero provides an authentic nod to the sweet side of Italy offering specialty house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.

Enjoy various Amari, select wines and craft cocktails indoors or out, set in Intero's modern casual atmosphere.

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JodiVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic dining experience. The sourdough focaccacia with whipped ricotra, the waygu ribeye steak, and chocolates were the favorites! Everything was great and all plates were empty, along with the great bottle of wine recommended by Riley, our server. And shout out to perfect service and timing. Just a glorious evening.

It's Italian Cucina

4.9

4.9 (939)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Austin

About the restaurant

Northern Italian Cuisine, A True Piedmont Restaurant, Martini and Wine Bar, along with an Award winning Patio (il Cortile) Comfortable and cool in Summer with misting fans, and warm in winter with heaters.
Our philosophy - is one of Cucina Italiana! We cook for you as we do for our family with “Una Passione Grande” in a polished casual atmosphere.
Our focus on the menu, includes fresh handmade pasta, seafood, meats, cheese, and desserts, along with handmade craft cocktails and award winning wine list.

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MonikaVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Italian Cucina is our go-to Friday night spot! We love coming here for happy hour and dinner—the food is always incredible, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service never disappoints. It’s a great value for the quality, and consistently one of our favorites in Austin. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Half Prices Bottles of Wines Wednesday

Experience

Happy Hour Tues-Fri in Bar & Patio Only 5-6:30 PM

Experience

Complimentary Wine Tasting Thursday

Forthright

4.6

4.6 (27)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Downtown

About the restaurant

Hello there!

Forthright is a cafe with a leafy patio just south of Cesar Chavez and Brazos; between The Line hotel and the Four Seasons hotel: a quiet cul-de-sac by Ladybird Lake where the street ends. We offer surface parking on the east and west side of the building on a first come first serve basis.

We make honest food from scratch, prepared well, using quality ingredients. In the morning we pour locally sourced Tiny House roasters coffee, we also offer a full-bar with drink specials to kick off your brunch! Enjoy avocado toast with poached eggs, the best French Toast you have ever experienced, or pastrami hash and chicken and waffles for brunch. We are here to serve all of your brunch needs.

Tall windows, natural light, a comfortable patio, plenty of shade... a place for a small brunch with friends or a celebration. We’re from here, we felt like downtown Austin deserved something ‘easy’ again.

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heatherVIP

Dined on Feb 2, 2025

The best gluten free waffles!! Not advertised on menu but they have them :)

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