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Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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by Phaidon
Updated December 15, 2023
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Austin. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Austin where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
4.8 (1823)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
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ken
Dined 2 days ago
Great space with really good food and excellent service.
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
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ken
Dined 2 days ago
Great space with really good food and excellent service.
4.8 (1090)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
South Austin
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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StevenVIP
Dined 7 days ago
I grabbed lunch with an old buddy and everything was wonderful. Our server, Neena was very nice, knowledgeable and did an amazing job with service. We’ll definitely be back!
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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StevenVIP
Dined 7 days ago
I grabbed lunch with an old buddy and everything was wonderful. Our server, Neena was very nice, knowledgeable and did an amazing job with service. We’ll definitely be back!
4.8 (6077)
$50 and over
Sushi
Central Austin
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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ChrisVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Our waiter was fantastic, excellent meal! Highly recommend!
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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ChrisVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Our waiter was fantastic, excellent meal! Highly recommend!
4.7 (318)
$30 and under
Mexican
East Austin
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
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Loretta
Dined 6 days ago
I love coming to Lichas Cantina. It’s always a pleasure.
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
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Loretta
Dined 6 days ago
I love coming to Lichas Cantina. It’s always a pleasure.
4.9 (3805)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
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KatieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
I love visiting Perla’s! Our waitress was so nice and brought us a birthday dessert on the house for my boyfriend’s birthday. The crab grits were so good, love the food as always.
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
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KatieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
I love visiting Perla’s! Our waitress was so nice and brought us a birthday dessert on the house for my boyfriend’s birthday. The crab grits were so good, love the food as always.
$30 and under
Pizzeria
East Austin
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
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