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Best Lunch Restaurants in South Austin

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A photo of Aba - Austin restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1129)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Austin
Booked 160 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.
A photo of Stella San Jac restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1551)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Elizabeth St Cafe restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(778)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Bouldin Creek
Booked 40 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
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3711)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 71 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.
A photo of Neighborhood Sushi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1070)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • South Austin
Booked 62 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.
A photo of June's All Day restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1038)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South Austin
Booked 49 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.
A photo of Café No Sé restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(422)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 21 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.
A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1793)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 41 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.
A photo of Josephine House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1299)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 56 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 Uchi Austin restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5424)
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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  • Maddie
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I would like to start by saying that the food was AMAZING. drinks were awesome and we got a variety. Everything was great but felt like the server was rushing us to leave. We went early on a Friday and no one was in the restaurant but felt like we were being pushed out. Checks were picked up while we were still there and not busy at all which seems odd to me.
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    Elizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek
    4.9
  • Jan
    Nebraska •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Server was so knowledgeable and helped us to navigate the menu. Food was outstanding and service was excellent!
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    Neighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin
    4.8
  • Susan
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Enjoyed the ambience and the food and service was great!
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    Stella San JacPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
    4.3
  • Jennifervip
    Austin •93 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Perla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.
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    Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
    4.9
  • Brad
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!
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    Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
    4.8
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