Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Downtown

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1. P6

4.5

Awesome(1189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 55 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.

2. Suerte

4.8

Exceptional(210)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 110 times today

Suerte is a restaurant inspired by the people, cooking techniques, and flavors of Mexico. Nationally acclaimed Chef Fermin Nunez and his team pride themselves on the use of local ingredients from our beloved farmers to achieve something delicious and uniquely East Austin.

3. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(2089)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star

4. Geraldine’s

4.6

Exceptional(2409)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Offering a bat's-eye-view of Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline, Geraldine's is named after the famed guinea fowl that once roamed Rainey Street. Respect for Austin's history and culture seeps into every part of the restaurant, from the local ingredients featured in our Chef's contemporary menu to the nightly concert lineup-because there is no Austin without live music. Take shelter from the Texas sun at our adjacent rooftop lounge, complete with private cabanas and outdoor seating.

5. Casa Bianca

4.6

Exceptional(106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 42 times today

Named one of Austin Monthly's 2024 Best New Restaurants, Casa Bianca is a full service restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on high quality seafood, handmade pastas, and local ingredients. Executive Chef/Owner Joseph Zoccoli's maximalist take on contemporary Italian-American cuisine presents a new and exciting addition to the Austin culinary landscape. While the flavors and names of Chef Zoccoli's dishes come from his family’s origin in Italy, the forms and techniques he employs are informed by a decade of experience cooking Japanese cuisine. Sporting Bauhaus and Art Deco influenced interior design and centrally located just east of Downtown Austin, Casa Bianca offers reservations for bar, dining room, and al fresco patio dining. *Note for Happy Hour: we have a limited quantity of oysters available for happy hour each day and they are first come first serve until we sell out!

6. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 46 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."

7. Eberly

4.7

Exceptional(1894)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 60 times today

Nestled within Eberly, you’ll find a stunning dining room serving contemporary American cuisine—a seamless blend of timeless classics reimagined with a modern twist. The Study, our garden-inspired atrium, is perfect for grand seated dinners and unforgettable events. Unwind on our climate-controlled covered patio, where communal seating fosters a relaxed, casual vibe. All spaces can be booked privately, but the Cannon Room and Rooftop Terrace, overlooking downtown, are exclusive to private reservations.Our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar from New York’s Greenwich Village, debuts a unique menu separate from Eberly’s on April 10, 2025. This iconic space welcomes walk-ins only, accommodating both intimate gatherings and larger groups with ease.Eberly and Cedar Tavern deliver exceptional fare with bold flavors, masterful preparation, and a commitment to fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. We look forward to being your hosts.

8. Intero

4.8

Exceptional(1779)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 82 times today

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.

9. Tomalo

3.8

Excellent(157)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Tomalo is a worldly Mexican inspired restaurant, created by UrbanSpace Hospitality, that draws influences from various regions of Mexico and beyond. Tomalo anchors the ground level of the 44 East Ave. Residences, the skyscraper on the banks of Lady Bird Lake where East Ave meets Rainey St. We source and utilize local ingredients and a focus on community. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed any day of the week (closed Mondays).

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10. Summer House on Music Lane

4.5

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 40 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.

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Erika
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The suadero tacos are popular for a reason! They're so delicious 😋
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SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8
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ChristineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always an exceptional dining experience—delicious, beautifully presented dishes, delivered by warm & hospitable staff.
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HestiaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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MikaylaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect happy hour spot!!! 10/10 recommend- great views, bites, & drinks!
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P6Price: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.5
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KirbyVIP
Austin •69 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
This was my second time eating here and I hosted a going away party with six coworkers. We ordered every pasta, main and dessert. All shareable and delicious. We arrived in time for their happy hour and the $1 oysters and focaccia apps were awesome! Loved everything about our meal and the service was perfection as well! I got a ton of compliments for picking Casa Bianca and I can’t wait to go back again!
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Casa BiancaPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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4.6
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Jordan
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
Kyle was an amazing server and we will definitely be back once again because of him and the manager Jay! They took great care of us!
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Geraldine’sPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.6

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