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Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Austin

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated January 05, 2024
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
The Melting Pot - Austin - Northwest
4.7 (1667)
$31 to $50
Fondue
Northwest
Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Austin. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings.

Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight.
Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
Top review
Jodi
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service as always. Celebrated our son's birthday like we have for the past umpteen years, lol. There was a card & a chocolate covered pretzel waiting for him. During dessert they brought out 2 non alcoholic sparkling drinks and 1 champagne to toast. Thank you for another amazing meal
Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Austin. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings.

Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight.
Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
Top review
Jodi
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service as always. Celebrated our son's birthday like we have for the past umpteen years, lol. There was a card & a chocolate covered pretzel waiting for him. During dessert they brought out 2 non alcoholic sparkling drinks and 1 champagne to toast. Thank you for another amazing meal
El Alma Cafe y Cantina
4.7 (1017)
$30 and under
Mexican
Downtown
Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.

El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home.


"It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma
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Holly
Dined on May 3, 2025
Always great food and service! Love tres leche cake for my bday, thanks!!☺️
Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.

El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home.


"It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma
Top review
Holly
Dined on May 3, 2025
Always great food and service! Love tres leche cake for my bday, thanks!!☺️
Freda's Seafood Grille
4.5 (1997)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Northwest
Located in Northwest Austin near Lakeline Mall, Freda’s Seafood Grille is locally owned and operated. We offer exceptional Gulf Coast inspired cuisine at reasonable prices, without compromise to quality.

Our dining area is intimate and cozy, complete with a full bar. The spacious outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying our daily Happy Hour specials and live music. Whether you are here for a romantic dinner for two, lively gathering or business lunch, Freda's is perfect for all occasions.
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BillVIP
Dined on Sep 21, 2024
Shrimp and fish entrees were excellent. A number of large groups kept noise level higher than previous visits.
Located in Northwest Austin near Lakeline Mall, Freda’s Seafood Grille is locally owned and operated. We offer exceptional Gulf Coast inspired cuisine at reasonable prices, without compromise to quality.

Our dining area is intimate and cozy, complete with a full bar. The spacious outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying our daily Happy Hour specials and live music. Whether you are here for a romantic dinner for two, lively gathering or business lunch, Freda's is perfect for all occasions.
Top review
BillVIP
Dined on Sep 21, 2024
Shrimp and fish entrees were excellent. A number of large groups kept noise level higher than previous visits.
Foreign & Domestic - Austin
4.8 (2111)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Central Austin
We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.
Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest.
Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.
Top review
JannaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This place never disappoints! LOVE coming here and sitting at the counter. :)
We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.
Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest.
Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.
Top review
JannaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This place never disappoints! LOVE coming here and sitting at the counter. :)
Emmer & Rye
4.6 (3602)
$50 and over
American
Downtown
Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin Green Star
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
Top review
Courtney
Dined 1 day ago
The team at E&R are experts in the field of hospitality! Trey’s service was amazing, and the support staff that was dropping off food and drinks were so friendly and knowledgeable! All of the food was delicious, we had a great time! Thank you Chef Alexa and team!
Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.

We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.

2024 Michelin Green Star
2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
Top review
Courtney
Dined 1 day ago
The team at E&R are experts in the field of hospitality! Trey’s service was amazing, and the support staff that was dropping off food and drinks were so friendly and knowledgeable! All of the food was delicious, we had a great time! Thank you Chef Alexa and team!
Habana Restaurant - SoCo
4.6 (45)
$31 to $50
Cuban
South Austin
Habana Restaurant and Bar is a family owned and operated since 2001 that specializes in Caribbean cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner, this restaurant makes everything in house from scratch since day one. Habana Restaurant offers plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating (including our tropical Cabanas) and is good for families, small to large groups and other special occasions. Start with an appetizer like the Cuban nachos, papa rellena, croquettes, and empanadas. Feel like sharing? Get the tropical ceviche, sweet plantains (maduros) or the yucca fries. For the main course, try the world-famous Cuban sandwich, carne con pappa, chuleta fritas (fried pork chops), arroz con pollo, or the ropa vieja. Our full-service bar also serves the best mojitos and pina coladas in town along with a plethora of rum-based drinks.
Top review
JessicaVIP
Dined 7 days ago
We ordered Piña colado and Sangria. For appetizers we had beef empanada and shrimp empanada with chimichuri sauce on the side. For entrees we had Steak with Yellow rice & gandules (pigeon peas) and tostones (fried plantains), ropa vieja (shredded beef) with coconut rice and maduro (sweet plantains). Dessert we had flan. The food was delicious and the portion was a lot. I highly recommend and plan on coming back.
Habana Restaurant and Bar is a family owned and operated since 2001 that specializes in Caribbean cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner, this restaurant makes everything in house from scratch since day one. Habana Restaurant offers plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating (including our tropical Cabanas) and is good for families, small to large groups and other special occasions. Start with an appetizer like the Cuban nachos, papa rellena, croquettes, and empanadas. Feel like sharing? Get the tropical ceviche, sweet plantains (maduros) or the yucca fries. For the main course, try the world-famous Cuban sandwich, carne con pappa, chuleta fritas (fried pork chops), arroz con pollo, or the ropa vieja. Our full-service bar also serves the best mojitos and pina coladas in town along with a plethora of rum-based drinks.
Top review
JessicaVIP
Dined 7 days ago
We ordered Piña colado and Sangria. For appetizers we had beef empanada and shrimp empanada with chimichuri sauce on the side. For entrees we had Steak with Yellow rice & gandules (pigeon peas) and tostones (fried plantains), ropa vieja (shredded beef) with coconut rice and maduro (sweet plantains). Dessert we had flan. The food was delicious and the portion was a lot. I highly recommend and plan on coming back.
Justine's Brasserie
4.7 (823)
$31 to $50
French
East Austin
Bienvenue à Justine's!
Our art filled dining room and winter tent are all available for walk-ins. We only take reservations for parties of 6 or more.

Guests waiting for tables are invited to have a cocktail, indulge in a caviar bump from the raw bar & lounge beneath the blue neon of our garden pagoda and meet friends old and new.
If you think you've gone too far ... keep going!
Top review
SueVIP
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
Delicious food; accommodating service and sexy ambience. Love it!
Bienvenue à Justine's!
Our art filled dining room and winter tent are all available for walk-ins. We only take reservations for parties of 6 or more.

Guests waiting for tables are invited to have a cocktail, indulge in a caviar bump from the raw bar & lounge beneath the blue neon of our garden pagoda and meet friends old and new.
If you think you've gone too far ... keep going!
Top review
SueVIP
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
Delicious food; accommodating service and sexy ambience. Love it!
It's Italian Cucina
4.8 (927)
$31 to $50
Italian
South Austin
Northern Italian Cuisine, A True Piedmont Restaurant, Martini and Wine Bar, along with an Award winning Patio (il Cortile) Comfortable and cool in Summer with misting fans, and warm in winter with heaters.
Our philosophy - is one of Cucina Italiana! We cook for you as we do for our family with “Una Passione Grande” in a polished casual atmosphere.
Our focus on the menu, includes fresh handmade pasta, seafood, meats, cheese, and desserts, along with handmade craft cocktails and award winning wine list.
Top review
aspen
Dined today
The food takes a little long, but the flavor of it makes up for the wait! The service is very good, and they are extremely accommodating.
Northern Italian Cuisine, A True Piedmont Restaurant, Martini and Wine Bar, along with an Award winning Patio (il Cortile) Comfortable and cool in Summer with misting fans, and warm in winter with heaters.
Our philosophy - is one of Cucina Italiana! We cook for you as we do for our family with “Una Passione Grande” in a polished casual atmosphere.
Our focus on the menu, includes fresh handmade pasta, seafood, meats, cheese, and desserts, along with handmade craft cocktails and award winning wine list.
Top review
aspen
Dined today
The food takes a little long, but the flavor of it makes up for the wait! The service is very good, and they are extremely accommodating.
Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish
4.5 (1776)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown
Arlo Grey is the LINE's lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host , and cookbook author Kristen Kish. At Arlo Grey, Kish and Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz dig deep into the bountiful ingredients of Central Texas to create a mix of dishes. The restaurant reflects Kristen's playful yet refined cuisine, pulling inspiration from her classical training as a well as nostalgic dishes that highlight her upbringing and love of travel. Come by for a casual, comfortable experience and a menu designed to nourish the soul. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available for $12 for 3 hours with validation.
Top review
Ken
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
Simply amazing! Recently dined at Arlo Grey after it being on my list for a while. I will definitely return and try anything on the menu because I trust Chef Kish with any ingredient!
Arlo Grey is the LINE's lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host , and cookbook author Kristen Kish. At Arlo Grey, Kish and Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz dig deep into the bountiful ingredients of Central Texas to create a mix of dishes. The restaurant reflects Kristen's playful yet refined cuisine, pulling inspiration from her classical training as a well as nostalgic dishes that highlight her upbringing and love of travel. Come by for a casual, comfortable experience and a menu designed to nourish the soul. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available for $12 for 3 hours with validation.
Top review
Ken
Dined on Apr 26, 2025
Simply amazing! Recently dined at Arlo Grey after it being on my list for a while. I will definitely return and try anything on the menu because I trust Chef Kish with any ingredient!
Saffron - South
4.6 (55)
$31 to $50
Indian
West Austin / Westlake
Saffron serves an eclectic mixture of traditional Indian Cuisine punctuated by the flavors of the Himalayas. Our food stand true to its roots and origin while we source most of our produce locally. All dishes, sauces, naans and desserts are made in house from scratch. We are proud to be the first restaurant in Austin with a dedicated Nepalese menu. Nepal is a land of many flavors, while many of its dishes are indigenous and indicative of its culture and people, while few are inspired by its immediate neighbors, India and China. Our Nepalese menu is a thoughtful mix of both.
Top review
Karmaresh
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
Good vegetarian options are available here. I would say that it’s a Value for money restaurant. Jalapeño Naan, Nargeshi Malai Kofta, and Kurkuri Bhindi are highly recommended. I loved them!
Saffron serves an eclectic mixture of traditional Indian Cuisine punctuated by the flavors of the Himalayas. Our food stand true to its roots and origin while we source most of our produce locally. All dishes, sauces, naans and desserts are made in house from scratch. We are proud to be the first restaurant in Austin with a dedicated Nepalese menu. Nepal is a land of many flavors, while many of its dishes are indigenous and indicative of its culture and people, while few are inspired by its immediate neighbors, India and China. Our Nepalese menu is a thoughtful mix of both.
Top review
Karmaresh
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
Good vegetarian options are available here. I would say that it’s a Value for money restaurant. Jalapeño Naan, Nargeshi Malai Kofta, and Kurkuri Bhindi are highly recommended. I loved them!
1417 French Bistro
4.6 (1053)
$31 to $50
French
Downtown
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 27, 2024
Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday - the decor, staff, & food were all amazing! Happy hour plus Mon. steak frites night...great value.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on May 27, 2024
Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday - the decor, staff, & food were all amazing! Happy hour plus Mon. steak frites night...great value.
Simar Seafood Cocina
3.8 (127)
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican
Arboretum
Simar Seafood Cocina is Austin's premier Coastal Mexican seafood restaurant. We specialize in raw seafood delicacies like fresh oysters on a half shell, shrimp aguachiles and a variety of ceviche. Our chef signature dishes also include hot items like USDA Prime cut Ribeye steak, Scallops in a ancho chile burre blanc and Red Snapper ala Veracruz. Offering a fresh and family friendly atmosphere and patio seating. We are located in the Gateway Shopping Center and offer ample parking. It is our privilege to serve you and be part of the community.
Top review
David
Dined 1 day ago
David our server provided a great experience and service.
Simar Seafood Cocina is Austin's premier Coastal Mexican seafood restaurant. We specialize in raw seafood delicacies like fresh oysters on a half shell, shrimp aguachiles and a variety of ceviche. Our chef signature dishes also include hot items like USDA Prime cut Ribeye steak, Scallops in a ancho chile burre blanc and Red Snapper ala Veracruz. Offering a fresh and family friendly atmosphere and patio seating. We are located in the Gateway Shopping Center and offer ample parking. It is our privilege to serve you and be part of the community.
Top review
David
Dined 1 day ago
David our server provided a great experience and service.
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