Restaurants near Splash Into the Edwards Aquifer

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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. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2786)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 55 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.

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. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper restaurant

8. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill at Austin Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1362)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 56 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. 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. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(2209)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 56 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

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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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DaynaVIP
Austin •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our second time for HH in the bar. Exquisite perfection. The view, the ambiance, the food, the service was outstanding. Nothing else like it in Austin.
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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4.5
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JenniferVIP
Denver / Colorado •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food and service. Try the Queso and crudo. The cocktails are inventive. Definitely recommend.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• 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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