Best Authentic Restaurants in Old West Austin

70 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Endo

5.0

Exceptional(63)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 6 times today

For only $150 a seat for a limited time, experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Chef Endo Yasuhiro's 20-course omakase at our establishment, a collaboration with the renowned Sushi Nakazawa of Washington D.C. and New York City fame. Indulge in a culinary journey meticulously curated by Chef Endo, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.Enhancing your dining experience, our custom bar features an impressive selection of rare Japanese whiskies, top-rated sake, and artisanal beers sourced from both local and Japanese breweries. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Japan as you savor each sip and bite.To further entice your palate, please note that our menu changes daily, ensuring that you experience the freshest and most seasonal offerings handpicked by Chef Endo himself. Join us and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

2. Hopfields

4.7

Exceptional(290)

Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 12 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

3. Yamas Austin

4.5

Awesome(1016)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Austin

Booked 54 times today

For parties of 12 or more, please email reservations@yamasatx.com. We look forward to having you dine with us.

4. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 66 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.

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5. The Guest House Austin

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

6. Licha's Cantina

4.7

Exceptional(276)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Austin

Booked 20 times today

BIENVENIDO A LICHA’S…Located in the heart of East 6th Street, Licha’s has become a niche restaurant for Austinites craving a bite of interior México. The restaurant is named after owner, Daniel Brooks’ mother, Alicia “Licha” Rivera, The atmosphere at Licha’s is casual and familiar. When you are here, you are in our home and we want to cater to you. Inspired by the Mexican soulfood cooking that we were raised with, our menu is prepared by a team of passionate cooks. All of our masa products are made fresh and daily in-house and our proteins are thoughtfully brined and braised with a medley of herbs and spices. If you’re interested in distilled agave products, Licha’s offers a large range of tequilas, mescales, bacanoras and sotoles. Lichas’ friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help should you have any questions about any of our dishes or menu options.

7. The Well

4.7

Exceptional(510)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 28 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.

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8. VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(548)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Austin

Booked 35 times today

VERDAD pulls from traditions cultivated throughout Mexican history to authentically capture and appreciate the relationship between the past and the present – a focus that inspired the concept’s name VERDAD. VERDAD translates to “truth”. VERDAD will bring this promise to life with authentic, ingredients-focused Mexican dishes modernized through high-end cooking technique and innovative presentation, providing an elevated dining experience inspired by a steakhouse point-of-view. Follow the history as it unfolds through the VERDAD menu, robust collection of tequila, sweet treats and more!

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9. El Naranjo - South Lamar

4.9

Exceptional(1192)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Mexican • South Austin

El Naranjo is an Austin, TX restaurant that is proud to serve up high quality, fresh Mexican cuisine that has an authentic traditional favor. You can always find something interesting on the menu and those who visit often will find that it changes regularly. Some of the typical items you will find on the menu at El Naranjo include guacamole, empanadas, ceviche. In addition, you can enjoy the homemade moles, all of which are made from scratch. El Naranjo is the place to dine for authentic flavor.

10. Wu Chow-Downtown

4.5

Awesome(2166)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery! Lunch Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm Dinner Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pmSunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pmWu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!

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Tyler
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I could not be happier with our many experiences at Sammie’s. The food is consistently fantastic, the service is incredible and the atmosphere is so fun! It’s always a treat to come here and cannot wait to come back!
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Mistivip
Houston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nice Sunday afternoon vibe when I visited. Music was more like a DJ spinning tunes but I didn’t see one if there was. We were seated near the bar at a nice table for two. Server was friendly and knowledgeable, and our food arrived quickly. Everything was delicious! There were two birthday tables seated next to me and we were happy to join in when the waitstaff sang to them. I feel like we were there during a shift change because around 4:00 the music went into a very contemplative and somber tune and our server disappeared. Another server closed our ticket so no worries there. In all, it was a good atmosphere and excellent food so I will return.
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Yamas AustinPrice: Expensive• Greek• Austin
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4.5
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Amber
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My daughter and I had an amazing evening here, the food and drinks were excellent. We would absolutely go again.
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The Guest House AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Karen
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Some unusual different/combinations - e.g. duck reuben sandwich. Good food - good service Out of homemade sorbet :(
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.7
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Lessette
Texas Panhandle •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Trust me, do it! Chef Endo and team do an amazing job explaining everything throughout the night. This was my first time experiencing this so I appreciate that very much. Don’t be afraid to go solo like me. I met wonderful people.
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Sushi EndoPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Old West Austin
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70 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Endo

2. Hopfields

3. Yamas Austin

4. Sammie's Italian

5. The Guest House Austin

6. Licha's Cantina

7. The Well

8. VERDAD True Modern Mexican

9. El Naranjo - South Lamar

10. Wu Chow-Downtown

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