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1. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

Exceptional(1023)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home."It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma

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2. Terry Black's Barbecue

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Bouldin Creek

Booked 1 time today

Terry Black's BBQ is your home for legendary Texas BBQ in the heart of Central Austin. A casual market-style barbecue restaurant that features easy online ordering and classic merchandise. Now with locations in Austin, Dallas & Lockhart!

3. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1389)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South Congress

Booked 127 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.

4. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4307)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 135 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.

5. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 46 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. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(2172)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

7. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2766)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 77 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. The Well

4.7

Exceptional(668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 55 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.

9. Nido

4.5

Awesome(1376)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 94 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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10. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3827)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 77 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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Nick
West Palm Beach •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a real cool place. The menu isn’t real big everyone just got steak frites around us but it was a great vibe and we enjoyed it a lot. Probably would come back
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The WellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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DonaldVIP
Austin •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
great service, tasty food. great ambience. Jessica’s an efficient and very personable server.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South Congress
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4.8
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Caroline
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was amazing! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Tony
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
We love this place! The food and drinks are excellent, and the staff is appropriately attentive.
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El Alma Cafe y CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.7
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ChristopherVIP
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
Thomas and front desk were great. Food was really good. As part of vip tour we were given a tour of the pit area, given a very large serving of everything on the menu, 2 free drinks each and then 2 shirts and 2 hats. VIP reservation is best suited for busier times when the line is longer
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Terry Black's BarbecuePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Bouldin Creek
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5

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