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Vintage House Restaurant at Messina Hof
4.6
864 reviews
American$$$$Bryan
Booked 14 times today
In Contrada Vineyard + Kitchen
4.8
35 reviews
Winery$$$$Timberwood Park / Bulverde
Booked 12 times today

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Ask an Austin resident what they love about their city, and they’ll probably mention the laid-back vibe, friendly people, music, and warm weather. And pretty soon they’ll shift the focus to food. Whether arguing over who slings the best breakfast tacos in the city, where to go for the most delicious barbecue, or which food truck is the greatest of them all, Austinites are seriously invested in their culinary scene. That’s because Austin’s got it all: old-guard institutions that have been around forever, cutting-edge chef-driven fine dining, some of the country’s most beloved Tex Mex, biscuits that win James Beard Awards, a family-run ranch-to-table restaurant that sources from the home ranch, and more. It’s undeniable that the Texan capital’s gastronomy is cause for celebration. So honor it by visiting the city’s greatest restaurants in a city teeming with them. These are the restaurants that make Austin dining great.
Hard to Get Reservations in Austin
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The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Austin
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Austin’s 11 Best Outdoor Dining Spots
With year-round sunshine and residents who love to soak it all in, outdoor dining is a favorite Austin pastime. Fortunately, the city’s restaurants offer plenty of shade, fans, and cool drinks to keep diners comfortable on a plethora of patios to suit any budget or craving. Whether you prefer your fresh air with a side of chips and queso or patatas bravas, here are some of Austin’s best patios for outdoor dining.
9 of Austin’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions
Austin loves a party. Whether you’re marking a birthday, professional achievement, a victory in your fantasy league, or even your pup’s adoptaversary, Bat City offers a special setting for every toast. There’s a swanky new steakhouse downtown, complete with caviar service. Other restaurants are celebration-worthy for their transportive powers: an hacienda-style retreat in North Loop serves regional Mexican fare or an Ethiopian place in North Central offers the ultimate family-style experience. Special occasions are as varied as the people who honor them in Austin. So book a table at one of these 9 hotspots to celebrate now.
4 Must-Try Restaurants in Austin Right Now
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Austin’s 10 Best Burgers
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8 Gameday Tables to Book in Austin This Fall
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Austin Diners' Choice Winners

Austin's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews

1. Frog & The Bull

4.1

Excellent(22)

$$$$

• Spanish • Austin

Booked 9 times today

This Classy-Sexy Iberian Inspired Restaurant is Sure to Have Your Mouth Watering with Dishes Created in the Traditions of Spain & Portugal Along with Subtle Influences from Texas Sneaking in Here & There. Voted a Top 5 Steak House in Austin by "Austin Chronicle" Readers for 2022. Live Music Every Friday & Saturday Night Contribute to an Eclectically Energetic Upscale-Casual Ambiance. Covered Patio, Temperature Controlled Year-Round and Pet Friendly to Well Behaved Dogs. Full Bar Offers Sports Viewing in an Upscale-Casual Gastropub Like Style. Former Navy SEAL Owner is a Huge Fan of MMA and Shows Almost All the UFC Fights. Restaurant Hosts Private Events Up to 125 persons, which Include Full Restaurant Bookings for Any Occasion with Modest to Exclusive Splendor Depending on the Desires of the Guests of Honor.A Phenomenal Brunch Buffet Every Saturday & Sunday from 11 AM - 2 PM, which Includes $5 Bloody Mary's & $3 Mimosas Will Leave You Very Well Satisfied!

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Austin’s Finest Bars: Where to Drink in Bat City

Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

20 Restaurants That Make Austin Dining Great

Hard to Get Reservations in Austin

Favorite Local Restaurants in Austin

The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Austin

Austin’s 11 Best Outdoor Dining Spots

9 of Austin’s outstanding spots for celebrating special occasions

4 Must-Try Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Austin’s 10 Best Burgers

8 Gameday Tables to Book in Austin This Fall

Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Austin

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