Best Lunch Restaurants in East Austin

138 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ma'Coco - East Austin

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

A fresh approach to Mexican cuisine. We emphasize scratch ingredients to serve colorful, tasty & traditional bites. From tacos & enchiladas to fresh fruit frescas & cocktails, you’ll find an antojito just for you!

2. Stella San Jac

4.4

Awesome(1553)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Stella San Jac, located in the heart of downtown Austin, offers a distinctive dining experience that combines modern Southern cuisine with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Our carefully crafted menu features locally-sourced ingredients and creative dishes that highlight the best of Austin’s culinary scene, from savory starters to mouthwatering main courses. Whether you're planning a special celebration, a business lunch, or simply looking for a memorable meal, we welcome you to join us. While reservations are recommended for the best experience, walk-ins are always welcome — just stop by and let our team take care of the rest.

3. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1134)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 176 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.

4. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 46 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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5. Uptown Sports Club

4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 16 times today

In 1949, Uptown Sports Club opened as a neighborhood spot for locals on the Eastside to drink, bet, watch the game and hold court.Uptown Sports Club has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin. Same building. Same neighborhood. Same soul. Just thoughtfully reimagined for the East Austin of today.Uptown is your home base for great food, coffee, cocktails and community. We keep East Austin hours. Serving up a Texan take on Louisiana homestyle brasserie fare and slinging classic cocktails from lunchtime ’til late-night. No rush. No fuss. Come as you are daily or nightly.For parties 12 and larger reach out to us directly. https://uptownsportsclub.tripleseat.com/party_request/36484

6. De Nada Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Austin

Booked 76 times today

De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos. East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.

7. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1303)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 75 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.

8. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1545)

Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

9. Caroline

4.5

Awesome(1134)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 41 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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10. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3714)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 65 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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Mariovip
Austin •31 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We enjoyed the food and the service was fantastic. We sat upstairs and felt warm on a cool morning, it was perfect!
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PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
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4.8
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quynh
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Atmosphere was amazing, the short rib hummus is a must try.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Fred
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great atmosphere, but the food was the star. Best wedge salad ever, the house-made ranch dressing was amazing. The ribeye was perfectly done and sliced. We finished with a slice of carrot cake that was delicious- moist and flavorful.
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Uptown Sports ClubPrice: Moderate• American• East Austin
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4.6
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Mattvip
Houston •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a great meal and great experience! I would definitely eat here again.
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Stella San JacPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.4
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Kendall
Dallas - Fort Worth •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
We had a great meal! Portions were big and well priced.
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Ma'Coco - East AustinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.7

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138 restaurants available nearby

1. Ma'Coco - East Austin

2. Stella San Jac

3. Aba - Austin

4. Paperboy

5. Uptown Sports Club

6. De Nada Cantina

7. Josephine House

8. Ranch 616

9. Caroline

10. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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