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Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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.

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8 Restaurants
Updated September 13, 2021
Restaurants:Dai Due, Olamaie, Vespaio Austin
Price Range:$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:American, Southern, Italian
Neighborhoods:East Austin, Central Austin, Downtown
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Dai Due

Price: Expensive
American
East Austin
4.8
2002 reviews
"Everything is procured from within a few miles radius of the restaurant. Chef Jesse and team make everything in-house and it's all cooked over an open fire. All dishes are perfectly executed and the breakfast menu is dynamic with something for everyone spanning many regions. They are truly a responsible, sustainable restaurant that is equally delicious." – Grae Nonas

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Olamaie

Price: Very Expensive
Southern
Central Austin
4.8
1847 reviews
"Great service, a wonderful take on Southern cuisine and a very beautiful restaurant." – Sarah Mcintosh

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Vespaio Austin

Price: Expensive
Italian
Downtown
4.6
1361 reviews
"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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June's All Day

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
South Austin
4.7
878 reviews
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye

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Uchiko Austin

Price: Very Expensive
Sushi
Central Austin
4.9
5814 reviews
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye

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Licha's Cantina

Price: Moderate
Mexican
East Austin
4.5
190 reviews
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club

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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Downtown
4.8
3325 reviews
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths

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Via 313 - East Side

Price: Moderate
Pizzeria
East Austin
0 reviews
"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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