Restaurants near South Congress Avenue

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1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1386)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South Congress

Booked 154 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.

2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 119 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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3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3825)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 81 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.

4. Suerte

4.8

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 93 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.

5. Nômadé

4.7

Exceptional(597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Austin

Booked 33 times today

Located in the heart of the South 1st district, Nomade is a Yucatecan kitchen celebrating fresh coastal seafood, artisanal spices from Merida, and wood-fired cooking. From the team behind Lucky Robot, Chef Jay and restaurateur Adam Weisberg share their experiences in the region and hope to transport you to the lush jungles of the Yucatán.Heirloom masa, sustainably caught seafood, and artisanal spices are used to create traditional and contemporary Yucatecan dishes. Our bar features a collection of additive free agave spirits and a Latin inspired wine list. Additionally, we are a 100% gluten-free restaurant, seed oil free, and offer an extensive plant-based menu. #4 best new restaurant in the South by YELPTop 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner.

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6. Neighborhood Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(1170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 83 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

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7. La Wagyeria - Austin

4.6

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • South Austin

Booked 10 times today

Unforgettable Wagyu Nights at La Wagyeria Austin! 🥩🍽️Join us every Thursday to Saturday for a special Wagyu Experience in Austin! Savor delicious American Wagyu beef from our Texas ranch and meet our skilled butcher.Perfect for celebrations or fun nights out, create lasting memories with friends and family at La Wagyeria Austin. Reserve your table today and enjoy an exclusive dining adventure!

8. The Well

4.7

Exceptional(667)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 60 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. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1444)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 43 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.

10. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2765)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 86 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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DonaldVIP
Austin •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Lindy
San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Oysters are amazing. Tuna Tostadas are a favorite! Always well taken care of at Perlas.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Caroline
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Amanda
Connecticut •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing everything was great! Lady called Isabella was so great ❤️
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The WellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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TravisVIP
Austin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
everything was so incredible ! always feel incredibly impressed by the cuisine !
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SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8

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