Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Austin

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ArboretumAustinBee Caves / Lakeway / Lake TravisBouldin CreekCentral AustinCherrywood/Upper Boggy Creek

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1. Eberly

4.7

Exceptional(1843)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 60 times today

Nestled within Eberly, you’ll find a stunning dining room serving contemporary American cuisine—a seamless blend of timeless classics reimagined with a modern twist. The Study, our garden-inspired atrium, is perfect for grand seated dinners and unforgettable events. Unwind on our climate-controlled covered patio, where communal seating fosters a relaxed, casual vibe. All spaces can be booked privately, but the Cannon Room and Rooftop Terrace, overlooking downtown, are exclusive to private reservations.Our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar from New York’s Greenwich Village, debuts a unique menu separate from Eberly’s on April 10, 2025. This iconic space welcomes walk-ins only, accommodating both intimate gatherings and larger groups with ease.Eberly and Cedar Tavern deliver exceptional fare with bold flavors, masterful preparation, and a commitment to fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. We look forward to being your hosts.

2. P6

4.6

Exceptional(1149)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

Once home to a parking garage in the 1960s, P6 has been transformed into an intimate rooftop garden lounge space for open-air dining and drinks with sweeping views of Town Lake and the lush South Austin skyline.The menu of Contemporary American small plates and inventive seasonal cocktails pairs well with technicolor Texas sunsets.Open every evening and on weekends for brunch. See you on 6.Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available in the hotel parking lot for $12 for 3 hours. Please see host for discount.Service pets ONLY allowed in outdoor space

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3. Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

4.6

Exceptional(1511)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • East Austin

Booked 26 times today

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile is a Transparent, Value Driven, Vertically Integrated, Ranch-to-Table dining experience located on East Austin on the Colorado River. We are family operated with simple, southern and rustic roots. We look forward to sharing our family with yours.

4. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5456)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1828)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

6. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1386)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 69 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.

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin restaurant

7. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.5

Awesome(9716)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 127 times today

Austin is known for its hip, urban core and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. So come enjoy one of our award-winning dishes on the patio or sip a handcrafted cocktail in Bar 79®!

8. Aris

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Austin

Booked 55 times today

Discover Austin’s newest dining gem, Aris, brought to you by Sof Hospitality. Located in opulent Clarksville, Aris blends modern Mediterranean cuisine with stunning design. Enjoy prime dry-aged steaks, fresh fish, and vegetable-forward dishes in a lively, terracotta-accented space. With a curated wine and cocktail program, and an inviting atmosphere, Aris is the perfect spot to gather, celebrate, and unwind. Open daily at 4:30 pm for Happy Hour!

9. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2717)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 89 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.

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10. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3788)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 108 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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Caitlin
Kansas City / Kansas •9 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Eberly was a wonderful experience! Great food, great drinks, and great service. The Texas Wagyu Strip and Spaghettini were amazing. The Page Six drink is very fresh and sweet! Lauren was an excellent waitress and very friendly.
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EberlyPrice: Expensive• American• Bouldin Creek
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4.7
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Becky
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was a great view and great drink and food prices. Music was a bit loud.
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P6Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.6
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MoniqueVIP
Austin •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It’s our go to for celebrations and special occasions it’s always a guaranteed amazing meal
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Uchi AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.9
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Teal
Austin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
The food and service was amazing. We were celebrating my son's 16th birthday.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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MichelleWVIP
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 14, 2025
Food was fabulous, and the ambiance was just as great as always -- super charming. Our waiter, Pedro, was just the best! Will be back again soon.
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Jacoby's Restaurant & MercantilePrice: Expensive• American• East Austin
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4.6

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