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1. Josephine House
4.8
Exceptional(1451)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 53 times today
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.
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2. La Piscina at Austin Proper
4.8
Exceptional(789)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Downtown
Booked 60 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.
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3. The Salty Sow
4.8
Exceptional(4123)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • East Austin
Booked 49 times today
Love SWINE+Wine+BEER? From the creators of Eddie V's, Roaring Fork & Hopdoddy, Larry Foles & Guy Villavosa brings you Salty Sow. The culinary force of Chef Harold Marmulstein & Chef Nick Sheley are together at Austin's premier head to tail restaurant. Salty Sow serves modern farmhouse cuisine, combining new cooking techniques with old-world methods like braising, poaching, and stewing. Our signature cocktail ingredients come fresh out of the garden, featuring local and organic spirits. Founded by long-time food lovers, we take special care to prepare everything we serve from scratch and by hand daily.
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4. De Nada Cantina
4.7
Exceptional(611)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Austin
Booked 87 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.
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5. Quince Lakehouse
4.2
Awesome(993)
Price: Moderate
• International • Austin
Booked 90 times today
Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.
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6. The Well
4.7
Exceptional(671)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 50 times today
Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.
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7. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin
4.6
Exceptional(888)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Austin
Booked 37 times today
A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.
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8. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper
4.8
Exceptional(1342)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 89 times today
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill is Austin Proper Hotel's ground floor restaurant and lobby bar, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in-room dining. The menu draws inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine, featuring colorful, shareable dishes that are wholesome, vibrant, and full of flavor. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared without seed oils, creating a lighter, more nourishing dining experience that supports wellness without compromise.
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9. P6
4.5
Awesome(1192)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 42 times today
P6 is a hot spot due to its unique charm, fantastic food, and stunning views. Customers rave about the 'ambient place to hang out', 'great food and atmosphere', 'beautiful spot with great vibes', and 'outdoor patio' that make it a hit. The menu of Mediterranean small plates and inventive seasonal cocktails is highly praised, as are the quick and friendly service. It's the perfect place to watch the sunset, have a drink and enjoy the lounge vibe.
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10. The Guest House Austin
4.6
Exceptional(258)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 26 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.
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