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1. El Alma South

4.8

Exceptional(226)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • South Austin

Booked 24 times today

El Alma's menu is a vibrant take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico, that also features local ingredients like redfish, lamb, and Texas quail. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas approaches the food as if you were a guest dining in her own home.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1317)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 104 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

3. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4213)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 111 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

4. Nido

4.6

Exceptional(1318)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 80 times today

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.

A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant

5. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3798)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 83 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.

6. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

7. Nômadé

4.8

Exceptional(558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Austin

Booked 64 times today

Located in the heart of the South 1st district, Nomade is a Yucatecan kitchen celebrating fresh coastal seafood, artisanal spices from Merida, and wood-fired cooking. From the team behind Lucky Robot, Chef Jay and restaurateur Adam Weisberg share their experiences in the region and hope to transport you to the lush jungles of the Yucatán.Heirloom masa, sustainably caught seafood, and artisanal spices are used to create traditional and contemporary Yucatecan dishes. Our bar features a collection of additive free agave spirits and a Latin inspired wine list. Additionally, we are a 100% gluten-free restaurant, seed oil free, and offer an extensive plant-based menu. #4 best new restaurant in the South by YELPTop 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner.

8. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2735)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

9. The Well

4.8

Exceptional(630)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 81 times today

Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

10. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1409)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 84 times today

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

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Katie
Montana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
so good and fun!! the vibes were great, food and drinks were amazing, and wonderful service.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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Sandy
Houston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
For the price, the food was ok, not great. Could do better and happy to give as much technical detail and leadership would like from one epicurean to another. Feel free to reach out to me anytime.
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Christine
Austin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love Aba! The food is incredible and the ambience, lighting, indoor/outdoor feel is so different than other other restaurant in Austin. It’s a beautiful restaurant and the food never disappoints. Highly recommend!! 10/10
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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MarkVIP
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very nice experience, the drinks were creative, the food was all very good from the salad to our mains (branzino, scallops, fillet), the environment was pretty with amazing downtown view and service was great. Will be going back soon!
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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4.6
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Saul
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
Great food and service!!
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El Alma SouthPrice: Moderate• Mexican• South Austin
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4.8

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