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1. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(361)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 21 times today

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.

2. Nori

4.8

Exceptional(409)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Old West Austin

Booked 43 times today

Plant-based Japanese Cuisine serving sushi, ramen and crafted cocktails. Cozy romantic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating available. Come try our best seller Volcano Roll and handmade Shiitake Gyozas.

3. Hopfields

4.6

Exceptional(338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 5 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

4. Aba - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1414)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South Congress

Booked 101 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.

5. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4353)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 122 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.

6. Este

4.9

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 63 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!

7. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6088)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 54 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi redefined. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

8. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1459)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 57 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.

9. Suerte

4.8

Exceptional(238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 74 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.

10. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1628)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 45 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.

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Gray
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Phenomenal experience, as always. Wonderful wine and food with lively, comfy atmosphere. Our server George was so great as well.
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Honey Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin
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4.9
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Danielle
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and outstanding service from Miles!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Cassandra
Austin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was delicious & the service was superb.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South Congress
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4.9
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Anne
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful time! Great cocktails, excellent waitress, delicious meal!
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.6
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Julia
Austin •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our waitress was so kind and gave us awesome suggestions. Your food is top notch and the chef gets all this complex flavors into one bite, IT IS AMAZING!
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NoriPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old West Austin
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