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- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat experience. Everything was amazing as soon as we walked in. We will be back :)More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- MMyriamAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was amazing and the restaurant is clean and beautiful. Our server was so beautiful, kind and helpful. It was my son's birthday and she really made it special! I am really looking forward to my next visit.More infoNoriPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old West Austin•4.8
- JJoeAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWhile the food was amazing—truly exceeding my expectations—the seating left us a bit disappointed. Every dish was crafted perfectly, with the sauce and texture executed beautifully and never overpowering the main ingredients. It was all done just right. However, we were seated in the bar area, which took away from the overall experience. Despite having an advanced reservation, we couldn’t enjoy the true atmosphere of the main dining room. It dampened what could have been a more immersive dining experience. Overall, while the food and service were top-tier, the seating arrangement affected our ability to fully enjoy the ambiance.More infoUchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin•4.9
- PPhilvipSt. Louis •25 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFun place for dinner and drinks - service was great!More infoHoney Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin•4.8
- EElenavipAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoOur server was amazing! The food was incredible, as always!More infoHopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown•4.6
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For a city with the motto “Keep Austin Weird,” it's not surprising that the area is home to an eclectic assortment of dishes. This is a part of the city where you can eat breakfast tacos in the morning, have barbecue from a food truck for lunch and end the day with a meal of pork jowl bibimbap. Have a group? Enjoy a hookah with expertly prepared Mediterranean cuisine or Shwarma seasoned to perfection. When it comes to dessert, central Austin is more than up to the task. From donuts adorned with cereal to fruit-filled kolache, you may be ruined for pastries and sweets from any other city. Naturally, you'll also find an assortment of coffee shops throughout the area, and you'll have the opportunity to try an almost endless variety of coffee, espresso and tea.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Central Austin include Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Jeffrey's Restaurant and Uchiko Austin
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Austin are Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Jeffrey's Restaurant and The Peached Tortilla
Bottomless brunch in Central Austin is available at Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Josephine House and Colleen's Kitchen
The most romantic restaurant in Central Austin is Jeffrey's Restaurant
Restaurants in Central Austin with a great view include Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Josephine House and Colleen's Kitchen