Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in North Central

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AllandaleAustinCentral AustinDowntownEast AustinNorth Central

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1. Asadas Grill

4.2

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • North Central

Booked 6 times today

Asada’s Grill started from a place of love and familiarity to celebrate & rejoice those special bonds and moments with friends, comrades, and family.Our talented Chef Manny Castillo from Cancun, MX and his team, created an elaborate ensemble of traditional flavors of North, Central, and South Mexico using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. By featuring unique offerings of roasted meats from the Northern Central, & Southern regions of Mexico & serving hand-selected Agave Spirits, your experience will resemble a family gathering coupled with the true flavors of Mexico.Your taste buds will experience elevated (real) mole, al carbon, and Pipian, all-encompassing the flavors from North to South while featuring fusions & crunchy textures from Central Mexico.When you come to Asadas, we want you to feel like you are at a family gathering enjoying the variety of flavor profiles enjoyed in Mexico from North to South. We truly believe in the heartfelt saying “Mi Casa, es su casa!"

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2. dipdipdip Tatsu-ya

4.5

Awesome(47)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Allandale

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya, a celebration of shabu-shabu and other Japanese nabemono hot pot traditions curated by Chef Tatsu Aikawa and the Tatsu-Ya Family. Enjoy the interactive ritual of shabu-shabu—cooking thinly sliced meats and fresh vegetables in simmering broth at your table, paired with delightful dipping sauces. OR explore our variety of nabemono hot pots, each filled with wholesome ingredients and served with flavorful dips, rice, or noodles.

3. Sazan

4.9

Exceptional(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Allandale

Booked 4 times today

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.”

4. Hestia

4.7

Exceptional(2110)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 36 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. Uchiko Austin

4.9

Exceptional(6088)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 29 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi redefined. 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!

6. Uchiba Austin

4.7

Exceptional(226)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 25 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!

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7. Foreign & Domestic - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(2137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 19 times today

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.

8. Ember Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(377)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Ember is proud to introduce Austin's premier Josper oven experience. Our menu showcases bold, Latin flavors, with impactful dishes cooked over live embers.

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9. Whiskey Cake - Round Rock

4.8

Exceptional(1436)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Round Rock

Booked 50 times today

Our menus are all about bold, seasonal flavors, using ingredients from the best local farmers, ranchers, and growers—because fresh just hits different. Behind the bar, we’re mixing up garden-to-glass cocktails with house-made syrups and fresh juices, plus a barrel select whiskey program that’s all about the good stuff. Whiskey Cake is where great food and good company always come together.

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10. POETA at Swoop House & Garden

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4.9

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 8 times today

Escape to the heart of Central East Austin, where a hidden gem awaits at Poeta... This captivating Italian inspired restaurant offers a new Chef's Tasting-Menu each month, crafted by award-winning chefs with seasonality and approachable in mind. Re-established in 2025, and embraced within the inviting, 1930’s historic bungalow “Swoop House”, Poeta exudes rustic charm combined with modern sophistication. From dinner to happy hour, specialty brunches and events, Poeta provides an unforgettable dining experience. Wander through the garden space for extended evening drinks and dessert...Poetry / like food / is meant to be shared. Our words can evoke, comfort, inspire, fulfill, provoke, ultimately adding meaning to our lives and nutrition to our souls. Akin to putting words on a page, bringing ingredients together on a dish is our poetry; the love of preparing and sharing food from the heart is what brings out the poet in us…

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Lisa
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a great experience!! Food had exceptional flavor, service was great, very friendly and inviting staff
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HestiaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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ShannonVIP
Austin •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a really wonderful experience for a celebration dinner. The food and cocktails were great, but the service really set the experience apart from many other restaurants. Staff were so incredibly kind and attentive. They really went out of their way to make sure we had a special evening. We can't wait to go back.
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dipdipdip Tatsu-yaPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Allandale
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4.5
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Uchiko is hands down our favorite restaurant in Austin. Food is delicious, service is impeccable, vibe is elite.
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Uchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin
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4.9
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Matthew
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very good. The panuchos were delicious and the barbacoa literally melts in your mouth. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
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Asadas GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Central
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4.2
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Graziela
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Sazan never disappoints. It’s a favorite at our house.
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SazanPrice: Moderate• Asian• Allandale
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4.9

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