Restaurants near Austin Nature and Science Center

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1. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4392)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 150 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.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1437)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South Congress

Booked 216 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

3. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1466)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 48 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.

A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant

4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3853)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

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.

5. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1648)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

6. Suerte

4.8

Exceptional(258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 62 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.

7. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2786)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 52 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.

8. Este

4.9

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 79 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!

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9. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1858)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Clarksville

Booked 48 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

10. Nido

4.5

Awesome(1414)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 43 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

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Jordan
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing place, amazing service, amazing food, amazing setting
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South Congress
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4.8
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JeniVIP
Austin •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Cocktails were good, snacks were delicious and Happy Hour prices were excellent
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Josephine HousePrice: Expensive• American• Central Austin
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4.8
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Riane
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our favorite restaurant in Austin for a special occasion!! The food is fantastic, the drinks are amazing and the service could not be better.
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Eric VIP
Austin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food is fantastic, the service was excellent and overall a good dinner.
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Thea
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had an exceptionally great server. He made our special afternoon just perfect.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8

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