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1. Paperboy
4.9
Exceptional(322)
Price: Expensive
• Breakfast • East Austin
Booked 78 times today
Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.
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2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin
4.9
Exceptional(1839)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 48 times today
Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a local gem, serving fresh, local seafood in an intimate setting. Reviews rave about the amazing oysters, lobster rolls, and cocktails. The restaurant is described as having great energy and understated elegance. One reviewer even said it's one of the highest quality restaurant experiences in Austin. Despite its small size, Clark's offers a fantastic dining experience, making it a neighborhood favorite.
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3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
4.9
Exceptional(3801)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 88 times today
Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.
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4. The Salty Sow
4.8
Exceptional(4098)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • East Austin
Booked 49 times today
Love SWINE+Wine+BEER? From the creators of Eddie V's, Roaring Fork & Hopdoddy, Larry Foles & Guy Villavosa brings you Salty Sow. The culinary force of Chef Harold Marmulstein & Chef Nick Sheley are together at Austin's premier head to tail restaurant. Salty Sow serves modern farmhouse cuisine, combining new cooking techniques with old-world methods like braising, poaching, and stewing. Our signature cocktail ingredients come fresh out of the garden, featuring local and organic spirits. Founded by long-time food lovers, we take special care to prepare everything we serve from scratch and by hand daily.
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5. La Condesa
4.7
Exceptional(2309)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 66 times today
La Condesa is a local favorite in Austin's 2nd Street District, known for its inventive, farm-to-table Mexican cuisine. It's praised for its excellent service, beautiful decor, and unique dishes. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'real gem in the 2nd area and a new favorite stop!', with others calling it 'one of the absolute best in all of Austin'.
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6. Kemuri Tatsu-ya
4.6
Exceptional(127)
Price: Expensive
• Izakaya • Austin
Booked 38 times today
Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Guide and named one of the best restaurants in the U.S. by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, GQ and more! Japanese izakaya and Texas barbecue are arguably the two best cuisines to enjoy while imbibing. Kemuri Tatsu-ya offers a mash-up of the two, plus an excellent selection of booze—including a ‘whisky bible.’ Guests are welcomed into the space with an enthusiastic “irasshaimase!” from the staff. The experience only gets better from there with creative dishes like Taiyaki Cornbread, Brisket Tsukemen and Guaca-Poke. Bright, innovative cocktails, including super-chilled Toki highballs cranked out from a machine, arean essential part of the experience. Reserve a table today to get a taste of this iconic Austinrestaurant, brought to you by Tatsu Aikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya.
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7. Caroline
4.4
Awesome(1203)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.
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8. III Forks - Austin
4.8
Exceptional(4292)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 39 times today
III Forks is an award-winning steakhouse, located on Lavaca Street at Cesar Chavez, in downtown Austin. Considered the Crown Jewel of American Dining, III Forks serves USDA Prime steaks, fresh fish and cold-water lobster. The steakhouse, finished in mahogany and marble, is designed to accommodate private parties of up to 60 guests. With four private rooms and over 500 different wines, III Forks is sure to provide the best food and service in town. Open Daily at 5:00 PM.
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9. Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress
4.6
Exceptional(3577)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 34 times today
Roaring Fork is a neighborhood gem because it offers an exceptional dining experience. It's praised for its cozy, comfortable atmosphere and the exceptional service. The food is consistently great, with the wood-fire grilled items being a standout. It's located right in the heart of downtown, making it easy to access other venues. The reviews show that it's a favorite spot for special occasions and memorable meals.
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10. Lucky Robot
4.8
Exceptional(1270)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Bouldin Creek
Booked 45 times today
Lucky Robot is a neighborhood gem with its unique blend of Japanese and Latin American cuisine. The food is highly praised, with reviews calling it 'incredible', 'amazing', and 'delicious'. The ambiance is also often mentioned as 'beautiful', 'outstanding', and 'like being in Japan'. The service is consistently rated highly, with comments like 'best service ever' and 'considerate and careful'. The restaurant is also noted for its 'great little spot' and 'nice ambiance'.
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