Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Midtown

47 restaurants available nearby

1. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 80 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.

2. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2661)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 66 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.

3. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 63 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.

4. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Edge Rooftop + Bar at the JW Marriott Austin serves cocktails over Congress for an evening lounge experience. Enjoy tasty small bites and craft cocktails atop a luxury hotel for views of downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.Please be advised that Christmas Day was the final day of our Snow Much Fun Christmas event.

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5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 45 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.

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6. 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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7. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

A neighborhood gem! This family-run Italian restaurant offers a chic, rustic atmosphere in a downtown Austin landmark historic 1876 building. Enjoy outdoor sidewalk cafe dining just steps from the Texas State Capitol (dog friendly).We feature a wide variety of authentic Italian pastas, pizza, meats, seafood & unique daily specials. (GF and Veg options). Daily specials highlight the freshest and most seasonal offerings, such as Rigatoni Alla Norcina (sausage with truffle oil), house-made Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Whole Roasted Fish. Gelato, sorbets and desserts are delicious and made in-house. The cozy full-bar offers classic Italian cocktails and a sizable wine list representing Italy’s diverse regions.All breads and pizza are made daily using naturally leavened dough and an ancient fermentation process; this improves digestibility and creates a delicious flavor. Neapolitan pizzas are baked at 1000 degrees in a wood-fired brick oven. Your new Austin favorite.

8. The Salty Sow

4.8

Exceptional(4007)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • East Austin

Booked 42 times today

Love SWINE+Wine+BEER? From the creators of Eddie V's, Roaring Fork & Hopdoddy, Larry Foles & Guy Villavosa brings you Salty Sow. The culinary force of Chef Harold Marmulstein & Chef Nick Sheley are together at Austin's premier head to tail restaurant. Salty Sow serves modern farmhouse cuisine, combining new cooking techniques with old-world methods like braising, poaching, and stewing. Our signature cocktail ingredients come fresh out of the garden, featuring local and organic spirits. Founded by long-time food lovers, we take special care to prepare everything we serve from scratch and by hand daily.

9. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2254)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

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10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(5207)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Marissa
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The entire staff were wonderful, especially our waitress Rebecca! She made the night an easy and fun experience. She explained all the dishes with ease, cared about our allergies and dietary restrictions the entire night, and made sure we were never in need of anything. Overall we can’t wait to go back!
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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DavidVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, excellent service and overall, an excellent experience…we will be back.
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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ChristineVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Outstanding service, food and ambience. The server was friendly, professional and helped to customize the dining experience with great suggestions. The octopus, oysters, crab cake, desserts… five stars
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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kerryVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Migas were yummy! Strong and hot coffee! Lovely server and I recommend this restaurant highly.
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PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
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4.8
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Karina
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
It was a really nice experience. Love the place, love the atmosphere and drinks are good. Affordable price! Server were a little too much everywhere and no really paying attention to us.
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Edge Rooftop BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5

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47 restaurants available nearby

1. Sammie's Italian

2. ATX Cocina

3. Paperboy

4. Edge Rooftop Bar

5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

6. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

7. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

8. The Salty Sow

9. La Condesa

10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

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