Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Austin

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A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant

1. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

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.

2. ATX Cocina

4.9

Exceptional(2625)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 71 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. June's All Day

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.

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4. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

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.

5. Lucky Robot

4.7

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bouldin Creek

Booked 46 times today

Lucky Robot is the first sushi restaurant in Texas to partner with the James Beard Foundation and Monterrey Bay Aquarium sustainability programs. We are committed to healthy oceans. Our kitchen is lead by two time Ora King Finalist Jay Huang. Our food is Modern Nikkei cuisine, a balance of Japanese cuisine accentuated with the fragrant chilies and aromatic spices of Latin America. Prime dry-aged fish is here. A tradition started over 200 years ago in Tokyo and now the first in Texas. Prime Dry Aged Fish will allow you to taste the fish in its purest form. Breaking down tissues and sugars allows new flavors and textures that bring the fish to its cleanest, most tender form. Age = Flavor. For parties of six or more, please see our Large Party Information under Contact at our website (https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/). Please note: Last seating for Omakase Experiences are 30 minutes prior to close

6. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2225)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 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.

7. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(211)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 27 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.

8. Emmer & Rye

4.7

Exceptional(3442)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin Green Star2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

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9. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1458)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 32 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.

10. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.7

Exceptional(492)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 32 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.

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Linde
Oklahoma City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always the fish was so fresh and delicious. Each dish was so creative and paired with seasonal fruits like fig and pear with gooseberries. Outstanding service as I was celebrating my birthday and the service could not have been any better. I cannot wait to return!
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Lucky RobotPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Bouldin Creek
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4.7
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Jamesvip
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding food and ambience, this is a gem! well worth a visit.
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June's All DayPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South Austin
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4.8
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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
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4.9
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Latrice
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This place was like a hidden gem! Maybe because I never looked into gluten free food options until I had to. But everything was incredible! The location is super cute, they have great mocktails (if you don’t drink) and the food is outstanding! I will definitely be back.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.9
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Philipvip
San Diego •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service. Went for happy hour. Half price martini and burger. Excellent broccolini and affogato dessert.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

2. ATX Cocina

3. June's All Day

4. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

5. Lucky Robot

6. La Condesa

7. Paperboy

8. Emmer & Rye

9. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

10. Edge Rooftop Bar

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