Best Casual Restaurants in South Austin

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AllandaleArboretumAustinBouldin CreekCentral AustinDowntown

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1. Maie Day

4.3

Awesome(492)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek

Booked 24 times today

Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek and a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2024, the menu is everything you love about a steakhouse, designed to be approachable and great for groups, and is a celebration of all people and always a party.

2. Café No Sé

4.5

Awesome(458)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Located in South Congress Hotel, Café No Sé is an all-day café featuring seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner fare, as well as weekend brunch. Join us for Rosé and Fries Happy Hour - every day from 3pm-close - and get half-off bottles of rosé, $8 bottomless fries and $5 off cocktails.

3. De Nada Cantina

4.7

Exceptional(608)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Austin

Booked 152 times today

De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos. East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.

4. Le Calamar

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4.6

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Bouldin Creek

Booked 21 times today

Le Calamar is a modern French bistro with Texan sensibilities from acclaimed hospitality partners Claudia Lee, Richard Hargreave, and Chef Casey Wall. An intimate dining experience where refined technique meets unpretentious hospitality. Featuring a distinctive beverage program highlighting wines from France, Mexico, and Texas, alongside signature cocktails focused on martinis, manhattans, and mezcal, Le Calamar offers guests a transportive take on the modern bistro.

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5. The Guest House Austin

4.6

Exceptional(255)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

6. P6

4.5

Awesome(1189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Once a 1960s parking garage, P6 has been transformed into a rooftop oasis showcasing breathtaking panoramic views of Lady Bird Lake for open-air dining and drinks.Our menu features coastal small plates that celebrate Mediterranean traditions with local Texas ingredients, alongside signature cocktails - perfect for enjoying while watching the spectacular sunset bat flights.Open every evening and on weekends for brunch. Happy Hour available on weekdays.Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available in the hotel parking lot for $12 for 3 hours. Please see host for discount.Service pets ONLY allowed in outdoor space.

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7. Summer House on Music Lane

4.5

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Summer House on Music Lane is inspired by the casual sophistication that defines a lake house weekend and is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a lively weekend brunch.The menu features seasonal, honest cooking that balances old-school hospitality with a decidedly unpretentious, Austin sensibility. Executive Chef Nick Erven focuses on local ingredients and live-fire cooking techniques, offering hearty proteins, housemade pastas, and elevated snacks. Summer House on Music Lane is located in the heart of South Congress at Hotel Magdalena, part of Bunkhouse Hotels. To learn more, visit bunkhousehotels.com.

8. The Greek Bar

4.3

Awesome(68)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • South Austin

Booked 27 times today

At The Greek Bar, we blend classic Greek flavors with a modern twist in a relaxed setting. Enjoy fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with many locally sourced ingredients, from lamb chops to vibrant mezze and craft cocktails. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special occasion, every meal is a celebration of flavor.Join us for an unforgettable taste of Greece.

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9. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.

10. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

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Lyssa
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Great vibes and delicious food! Wonderful for sharing, great wine recommendation, will definitely be back!
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Le CalamarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Bouldin Creek
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4.6
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Brendan
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was great but we had to move outside because the music was blasting inside and we could barely hear each other. Birria Quesadillas are delicious and the margs are great
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De Nada CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Austin
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4.7
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Anne
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The staff were so attentive and considerate to our group Especially as we are from Ireland and not used to American menus. But all of the staff were so kind and helpful. The restaurant was very hot with the open ovens which would be very welcome in Ireland but I was struggling with the temperature in the Texas heat. The staff recognized this straight away and made sure to look after us. We really appreciated the kind gesture and the food was delicious .
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Maie DayPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bouldin Creek
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4.3
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Holly
1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
Beautiful place, good food & portions, but very loud for a dinner- felt like we were in a nightclub at times because of how loud the music was
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The Guest House AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.6
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VeronicaVIP
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
Cute, bright and delicious spot! Great drinks as well.
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Café No SéPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.5

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