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Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,427)South Congress - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,371)Downtown - 3
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Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(355)East Austin - 2
Nido
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.5(1,402)Bouldin Creek - 3
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Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(246)East Austin - 4
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Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,641)Downtown - 5
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Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.7(618)Austin
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Elizabeth St Cafe
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.8(871)Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.
Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.
Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.comToasty Badger
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(158)Discover Toasty Badger Diner nestled on Austin’s iconic South Congress Avenue. Housed in what was the city's first Dairy Queen, our casual diner offers an inviting '70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. Embrace the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where the funky past meets the present moment.
Le Calamar
Price: Expensive•Bistro•4.7(33)Le Calamar is a modern French bistro with Texan sensibilities from acclaimed hospitality partners Claudia Lee, Richard Hargreave, and Chef Casey Wall. An intimate dining experience where refined technique meets unpretentious hospitality. Featuring a distinctive beverage program highlighting wines from France, Mexico, and Texas, alongside signature cocktails focused on martinis, manhattans, and mezcal, Le Calamar offers guests a transportive take on the modern bistro.Tiki Tatsu-ya
Price: Expensive•Pacific Rim•4.5(117)You’ve never seen anything like this extravagantly decorated tiki-bar funhouse from Tatsu
Aikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya and dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya.
Recently named one of the 40 best bars in Austin by Statesman critic Matthew Odam, Tiki
Tatsu-Ya is disguised by a fake travel company on the outside, but stepping in, you’re
immediately transported to another world. The riotous colors, sound effects and over-the-top
tropical cocktails in custom mugs and glasses feel like an island vacation or 21+ Disneyland.
Shareable drinks come with fire shows, and even the food far surpasses typical bar fare with
mouthwatering dishes like Spam Musubi, Crab Lagoon, Kalua Pork and the Pu Pu Platter, which
shouldn’t be missed. Reservations are recommended.
Nido
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.5(1,402)Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape.
Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.
Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.
For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.Maie Day
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(497)Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek and a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2024, the menu is everything you love about a steakhouse, designed to be approachable and great for groups, and is a celebration of all people and always a party.
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- MMandyAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had an amazing time and excellent food! I loved the cocktails and wine.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- JJeffVIPAustin •112 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBrand new place in our neighborhood.. Love French Bistro... A very good beginning. We'll be back...........More infoLe CalamarPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Bouldin Creek•4.7
- RRobynLondon •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWow what an amazing experience! Everything GF and delicious and such good valueMore infoNômadéPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Austin•4.7
- GSGregSVIPAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 3, 2025Food is always so delicious. The waitstaff, Alexis, Casey and Reyna are amazing and attentive.More infoElizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined on May 27, 2024Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday - the decor, staff, & food were all amazing! Happy hour plus Mon. steak frites night...great value.More info1417 French BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown•4.6
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Bouldin Creek include Nido, Lucky Robot and Eberly
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Bouldin Creek are Lucky Robot, Nido and Elizabeth St Cafe
Bottomless brunch in Bouldin Creek is available at Toasty Badger, Nido and Elizabeth St Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Bouldin Creek is Nido
Restaurants in Bouldin Creek with a great view include Nido, Eberly and Lucky Robot
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