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- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined todayImmediately walking in the door the moody lighting and ambience was perfect. Every single staff member who greeted and served us from the time we got there until we left had a great attitude and friendly demeanor. The food was obviously the highlight of the visit, absolutely incredible. Such great quality fish it melted in your mouth and the combination of flavors to excite your palate is unmatched. Could not recommend this place more and can’t wait to return.More infoNeighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoABA, the Mediterranean oasis where even your taste buds take a vacation! The blackberry gin and tonic is like a flavor fiesta in a glass – it’s so good it should come with a warning label: ‘May cause addiction to Mediterranean bliss.’ As for the food, let’s just say ABA knows its way around a kitchen . My taste buds are considering permanent residency.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- M1MangiamoPortland / Oregon •15 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur server Elle, was fantastic. She provided several suggestions for our first visit. She was professional and engaging. The entire staff was very attentive. The food was awesome, we had Ceaser salad (one of best/unique ever), warm burrata, mushroom pasta, and chicken parm. All very good. The ambiance was 'perfect rat pack italian'.More infoSammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.8
- KAKristaAvipNashville •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food was so good. All the flavors were balanced perfectly. The oysters and cocktails were also top notch.More infoPerla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerNew Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023First date for the New Year 2023 with my daughter!! We enjoyed the BrunchMore info1417 French BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown•4.6
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Dining in South Austin at a glance
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South Austin is an older part of town that has rolling hills and lots of oak trees. Many restaurants offer open-air patio seating for dining and often feature live music. This area has a young, artistic vibe, so you'll easily find vegetarian fare, yet you'll also find plenty of Lone Star State barbecue staples. Tex-Mex foods featuring smoked meat and melted American cheese are on most menus in one form or another whether it's chili con queso with spicy ground beef or a giant chicken fried steak. Authentic Mexican food and Margaritas, upscale seafood and delightful French bakeries are also options.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South Austin is Cuba512
The best vegan restaurants in South Austin are CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek, Cafe Malta and El Naranjo - South Lamar
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Austin are El Naranjo - South Lamar, CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek and El Raval
The restaurants with the best service in South Austin are Aviary Wine & Kitchen, It's Italian Cucina and Neighborhood Sushi
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, It's Italian Cucina and Aviary Wine & Kitchen
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