Are you planning to visit Austin, Texas? Are you a new resident of Austin? Have you been in the area for ions and are looking for some incredible dining experiences?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, check out our list of great restaurants in Austin. Please note, no restaurant was intentionally left off the list. There were too many wonderful possibilities to list them all. Enjoy!
Bufalina Due
$$ | (512) 215-8662 | WEBSITE
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Do you want a unique twist on pizza? This restaurant features every kind of pizza under the sun as well as traditional style. Each one of them is delicious.
Make sure to leave room for dessert. Enjoy a nice bottle of wine with your meal in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The Peached Tortilla
$$ | (512) 330-4439 | WEBSITE
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For a truly unique dining experience, try this Southern Asian style restaurant. This is an upscale restaurant, borne out of a local popular food truck, feast your eyes on the kimchi arancini balls and tasty Hainan chicken.
Odd Duck
$$ | (512) 433-6521 | WEBSITE
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Do you want an elegant restaurant for that special date? How about an important group event? The Odd Duck restaurant should be your choice.
Savor meals like grilled quail, redfish ceviche, and more. Reservations are suggested. Please note: this restaurant is only open in the evenings.
Rosen’s Bagel Co
$ | (512) 487-5027 | WEBSITE
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Bagels anyone? Whether you want a snack or a meal, Rosen’s Bagel Co has it. Try one in a sandwich with their house cured lox or an everything bagel.
Available in bulk mixed orders. This much-loved bagel nosh has limited hours. Please visit their website for days and times they are open.
Roaring Fork
$$$ | (512) 583-0000 | WEBSITE
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Located in The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, this fabulous restaurant is famous for its slow-roasted pork and wood fired steaks.
Enjoy cocktails and dessert while you relax in style at this place. They do allow takeout but do not offer delivery. That is okay because you will love the ambience as much as their food.
Fixe Southern House
$$$ | (512) 888-9133 | WEBSITE
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Savor some fine southern eatery food here. Dishes include biscuits, grits, steak, and seafood offerings in an elegant atmosphere.
Located in the IBC bank plaza, this restaurant will impress the fussiest of diners. Please take note, they are only open during dinner hours. Carry out and delivery are options here.
Salty Sow
$$ | (512) 391-2337 | WEBSITE
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Sample incredibly good American dishes such as stews, roasted and braised meats, and fresh salads. Their menu is probably more suited to adults than children.
This wonderful restaurant is only open for dinner. Carry out and delivery are available as well.
Seoulju Korean Kitchen and Bar
$$ | (512) 382-1858 | WEBSITE
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Get a taste of Korea right in Austin, Texas when you come here. Some of the superb plates include Korean fried chicken, a variety of rice-oriented dishes, and seafood pancakes.
Reservations not accepted, but you may place your name on their wait list prior to your arrival. This place is worth every minute of your time.
Foreign & Domestic
$$ | (512) 459-1010 | WEBSITE
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This is an absolutely delightful restaurant with their New American menu. Specific items differ from season to season, but you will always find something fabulous.
They offer fresh meats and veggies in recipes like venison tartare and leek risoto. Treat the kids to something different, they are sure to love it too.
Cypress Grill
$$ | (512) 358-7474 | WEBSITE
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Terrific restaurant offering the best in Cajun and Creole food, along with seafood and good old American food and hospitality.
Check their website for information on their incredibly good Louisiana Crawfish as their boil platter. These are extremely popular, so pre-ordering your food is highly recommended.
Gourdough’s Big Fat Donuts
$ | (512) 912-9070 | WEBSITE
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Don’t let the inexpensive prices fool you. This is THE place to go in Austin for either breakfast or dessert. Bring the whole family.
Treat yourselves to items like donuts and fresh fruit. This place will have you clamoring for breakfast every day, that is how good they are.
Cuantos Tacos
$ | (512) 903-3918 | WEBSITE
Come to this restaurant, and you will feel like you are in the middle of Mexico. With menu items such as a wide array of tacos you will have to keep coming back to try them all.
Each one is scrumptious and full of healthy ingredients. Bring the kids and their friends and treat them to a taco party. They also offer catering services.
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
$$$ | (512) 472-0220 | WEBSITE
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People, bring your appetites when you come to this place. They have a huge salad bar that is so good, you might get full just on that.
Then comes the all-you-can-eat meat portion, Brazilian style. The food is out of this world and the ambience equally nice in Austin, Texas’ location of this upscale chain.
Jack Allen’s Kitchen Oak Hill
$$ | (512) 852-8558 | WEBSITE
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Come to this cozy and warm restaurant and get the best in local Texas food. Taste the wonderful varieties of seafood salad or their unique and tongue-tantalizing appetizers.
Cap it off with a selection of fine wines or spirits. Moderately priced, so you can bring the family or your buddies.
Moonshine Grill
$$ | (512) 236-9599 | WEBSITE
Is it time for a night out with your best friends? How about an office luncheon? Then come to the Moonshine Grill for some good old fashioned comfort food and cocktails.
The spacious, yet warm and friendly atmosphere are as good as the food. Make sure you are not in a hurry because you might never want to leave here.
Barlata
$$ | (512) 473-2211 | WEBSITE
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Come into Barlata’s for a taste of Spain in the heart of Austin. This family-owned jewel features delicious food plus a vast array of cocktail options.
Perfect for that romantic getaway for you and your partner or a business lunch with a special client. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Jeffrey’s
$$$$ | (512) 477-5584 | WEBSITE
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Reservations required to enter this posh dining icon in Austin. Open 7 days per week for dinner only. Choose from finely prepared seafood, steaks, and chops.
Leave plenty of room for the luscious desserts. Enjoy a nice glass of wine or some spirits while you are in this elegant restaurant.
Quality Seafood Market
$$ | (512) 452-3820 | WEBSITE
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Are you in the mood for some fresh seafood or fish? Would you like to top it off with a marvelous salad? Then come to the Quality Seafood Market.
Moderately priced, so the whole family can enjoy it. After your meal, stop into the market to purchase recently caught fish and seafood to prepare yourself at home. You will love this place.
Otherside Deli
$ | (512) 407-9702 | WEBSITE
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How would you like a fantastic sandwich? Perhaps with fresh pastrami, special mustard on top of rye bread? What about a patty melt or a hot turkey sandwich?
This is the place to get those items. The prices are so great you can bring the entire family. Carry out orders available but must be placed online.
Hoover’s Cooking
$$ | (512) 479-5006 | WEBSITE
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Treat yourself and your pals to southern cooking and hospitality when you come here. Choose the charbroiled catfish or the chicken breast.
Each meal is served with freshly-baked hot bread. This restaurant also offers catering services. You cannot lose with any of the items on the menu. They are all delicious.
Franklin Barbecue
$$ | (512) 653-1187 | WEBSITE
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Come in for some fine old Texas barbecue style food such as ribs, pulled port, or brisket. Enjoy some beer or spirits while dining.
This is a great place to entertain a group of your co-workers or best buddies. This superb restaurant is closed on Mondays. Open the rest of the week for lunch and dinner.
Hestia Austin
$$$ | (512) 333-0737 | WEBSITE
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Reservations recommended for this fine upscale restaurant in the heart of Austin. Dine on Texas wagyu beef tartare or NY strip.
The roast beef or the halibut are equally fabulous, as are the desserts. A vast array of spirits also awaits you at Hestia. Great place for that anniversary dinner with your spouse or that special business client.
Joe’s Bakery
$$ | (512) 472-0017 | WEBSITE
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This is an excellent place to bring the family or join your best friend for breakfast. With choices like Huevos a La Mexicana, Migas Plate, pancake plate, you will think you have gone to Heaven.
Children’s plates available too. This restaurant is NOT open for dinner. It is certain to become one of your favorites.
Daniela Hall lives in Berkley, California. She’s a graduate of Fine Arts. At Birch Restaurant, she layout each page and provides excellent graphic visuals to make our food blog appealing to everyone. Daniela spends most of her free time getting the most out of every food experience.
