Best Lunch Restaurants in South Austin

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1. Stella San Jac

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 18 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.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1192)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 180 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. Elizabeth St Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(793)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 53 times today

Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com

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4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 75 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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5. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1090)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 60 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

6. June's All Day

4.8

Exceptional(1057)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South Austin

Booked 57 times today

June’s All Day is a little bit of Paris in Austin—a neighborhood cafe and bar offering late breakfast, brunch, and an all day menu late into the evenings, along bustling South Congress Avenue.The bistro-style food menu (think Croque Madame, Steak Tartare & Frites, Grilled Chicken Paillard, & Steak au Poivre) is complemented by a frequently changing wine & bar program including unique bottles and classic cocktails The restaurant has a wraparound patio (open year round) and is ideal for people watching and hanging with your friends.

7. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1330)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 59 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. Café No Sé

4.6

Exceptional(431)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Located in South Congress Hotel, Café No Sé is an all-day café featuring seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner fare, as well as weekend brunch.

9. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5436)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 35 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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10. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1262)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 101 times today

The Peacock, Austin Proper’s ground floor Mediterranean restaurant and lobby bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menus are inspired by the colorful culinary styles of Israeli and Turkish fare and include spit-roasted meats and vegetables grilled over the restaurant's wood-burning oven, flavorful tagines and hearty mezze platters and dips ideal for sharing. The sprawling bar provides a full dining experience throughout the lobby and outdoor lounge. Overlooking views of Shoal Creek can be taken in from the Peacock’s patio space and the private dining room balcony.Please note that a 4% wellness surcharge is added to all checks to assist in providing healthcare benefits for our colleagues. Thank you for supporting our staff.

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BrettVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the hostess to the waiter Oscar, and the food everything was excellent!!!
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Stella San JacPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.4
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Elizabeth
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Blakeney
Austin •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious! Melanie is an amazing! Great job by all.
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Neighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin
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4.8
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RobynAnnVIP
San Diego •86 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was our first visit to Perla’s and we will definitely be going back! Our drinks were wonderful and our food was spectacular! The vibe is so fun!
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Debbie
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
This is my favorite place in Austin. The food and drinks are wonderful. The staff is always great!
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Elizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek
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4.8

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120 restaurants available nearby

1. Stella San Jac

2. Aba - Austin

3. Elizabeth St Cafe

4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

5. Neighborhood Sushi

6. June's All Day

7. Josephine House

8. Café No Sé

9. Uchi Austin

10. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

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