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1. Canje
4.9
Exceptional(2397)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • East Austin
Booked 94 times today
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.
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2. Il Brutto
4.5
Awesome(1716)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 24 times today
Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin with an emphasis on classic, multi-regional Italian dishes. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven, in addition to house-made gelati, sorbets & desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.
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3. Red Ash Italia
4.9
Exceptional(4410)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 144 times today
Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia. // We happily accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and cash. We are unfortunately not able to accept tap to pay.
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4. Casa Bianca
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 29 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!
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5. ATX Cocina
4.8
Exceptional(2791)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 73 times today
ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.
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6. Eddie V's - 5th Street
4.9
Exceptional(5913)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Eddie V's - 5th Street is the go-to spot for special occasions. Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant for its excellent service and food. The seafood and steaks are described as 'artistically prepared', and the wine list is a standout. Eddie V's goes the extra mile to make special occasions extra special, with decorated tables and personal touches like rose petals. The ambiance and music are also highly rated.
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7. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
4.9
Exceptional(3859)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • South Congress
Booked 80 times today
Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.
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8. POETA at Swoop House & Garden
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4.8
Exceptional(39)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 24 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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9. Juniper
4.7
Exceptional(2821)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 22 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.
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10. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin
4.9
Exceptional(1861)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Clarksville
Booked 58 times today
Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a top-notch spot for special occasions. Known for its fresh seafood, especially oysters, and top-notch service, it's a favorite for birthdays and other celebrations. Reviews rave about the 'great food, cocktails, wine, service and ambiance,' and one reviewer even called it 'the highest quality restaurant experiences in Austin.' So, if you're looking for a special dining experience, Clark's Oyster Bar is the place to be!

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Discover best special occasions restaurants in East Austin

Discover the perfect venues for special occasions in East Austin, an area known for its vibrant and eclectic dining scene. Whether you're planning a birthday, anniversary, or any celebratory event, East Austin offers a variety of restaurants that cater to making your special occasions memorable. These establishments are praised for their unique ambiance, exceptional service, and diverse culinary offerings, ensuring an experience that goes beyond just dining. Restaurants in this locale often feature curated dining areas and thoughtful touches like complimentary services, which enhance the celebratory atmosphere. Each venue reflects East Austin's distinctive character, combining urban flair with a warm, welcoming environment. Enjoy the convenience of exploring top-rated restaurants that specialize in creating moments worth celebrating, all situated in the heart of Austin's most dynamic neighborhood. Celebrate your special moments with confidence, knowing that you are experiencing some of the best that Austin has to offer.

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