Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

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AllandaleAustinBouldin CreekCentral AustinDowntownEast Austin

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1. Stella San Jac

4.3

Awesome(1603)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Stella San Jac, located in the heart of downtown Austin, offers a distinctive dining experience that combines modern Southern cuisine with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Our carefully crafted menu features locally-sourced ingredients and creative dishes that highlight the best of Austin’s culinary scene, from savory starters to mouthwatering main courses. Whether you're planning a special celebration, a business lunch, or simply looking for a memorable meal, we welcome you to join us. While reservations are recommended for the best experience, walk-ins are always welcome — just stop by and let our team take care of the rest.

A photo of Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish restaurant

2. Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish

4.5

Awesome(1776)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Arlo Grey is the LINE's lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host , and cookbook author Kristen Kish. At Arlo Grey, Kish and Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz dig deep into the bountiful ingredients of Central Texas to create a mix of dishes. The restaurant reflects Kristen's playful yet refined cuisine, pulling inspiration from her classical training as a well as nostalgic dishes that highlight her upbringing and love of travel. Come by for a casual, comfortable experience and a menu designed to nourish the soul. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available for $12 for 3 hours with validation.

3. Ciclo

4.8

Exceptional(816)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Spanish for "cycle," Ciclo is a modern Texas steakhouse featuring locally-inspired dishes with a Latin influence, all brought to life through a unique collaboration with world-renowned chef and restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo's name reflects its focus on seasonal dishes, from grilled and smoked meats, ceviches and crudos to inventive craft cocktails. In addition to offering year-round outdoor dining, this downtown restaurant (overlooking Lady Bird Lake) offers an ever-changing dinner menu, serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch year-round, with all menus providing gluten-free and vegan options.

4. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(2046)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 43 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

5. Juniper

4.6

Exceptional(2775)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 21 times today

Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas. Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special 6 course Tasting Menu at $110 per person, which guests can pair with an optional 6 course wine tasting at $65 per person.Located on the 2nd floor of Juniper, our private event space can accommodates groups of all sizes. Perfect for holiday parties, networking events, corporate dinners, luncheons, birthday parties, and weddings. Select the Private Dining below to view additional information.

A photo of La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas restaurant

6. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

4.8

Exceptional(779)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

Located on the 5th floor of Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas offers a vibrant, open-air dining experience overlooking the energy of downtown. Specializing in Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine, the menu features fresh ceviches, wood-grilled seafood, and sizzling fajitas served family-style with house-made tortillas from our open comal.Relax poolside with refreshing frozen margaritas, premium Mexican spirits, and small-batch tequilas and mezcals. Whether you're here for a casual lunch, sunset cocktails, or a lively group gathering, La Piscina delivers bold flavors and a spirited atmosphere, crafted with clean, wholesome ingredients and prepared entirely without seed oils.

7. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(206)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

8. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5466)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

9. Este

4.9

Exceptional(266)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 68 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

10. Ranch 616

4.7

Exceptional(1594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 28 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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ThomasVIP
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This place is fantastic! Go before they close in June and ask for Olivia. She was the best ever. They are going to reconfigure to an oyster and seafood place, and they have all of their all-time favorites from the past on the menu this month. I had the lamb meatballs and the blackened redfish, and it was excellent. It’s probably the best redfish I’ve ever ever had. Don’t let this slip by!
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Stella San JacPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.3
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JillVIP
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Impeccable service, outstanding presentation, excellent quality
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HestiaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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christineVIP
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
The food was amazing . The staff were super friendly and accommodating.
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JuniperPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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4.6
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MarisolVIP
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 28, 2025
Our dining experience was outdoors… beautiful, serene ambience, gorgeous views of the garden and trees… our server Karlos was beyond outstanding! He exceeded all our expectations!
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CicloPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8
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Ken
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
Simply amazing! Recently dined at Arlo Grey after it being on my list for a while. I will definitely return and try anything on the menu because I trust Chef Kish with any ingredient!
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Arlo Grey by Kristen KishPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.5

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