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4.7
Exceptional(288)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • East Austin
Booked 31 times today
Where robots serve, flavors rule, and good times reign. Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite. With love for cultures, and a heart for adventure we share a desire to bring a piece of the future to life.
A photo of Ma'Coco - East Austin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(177)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin
Booked 4 times today
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!
A photo of Aba - Austin restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1170)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Austin
Booked 181 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(1505)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.
A photo of La Condesa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2250)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 45 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.
A photo of Elizabeth St Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(788)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Bouldin Creek
Booked 82 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 Juniper restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2674)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 36 times today
Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas. Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special 6 course Pre Fixe Menu at $95 per person, which guests can pair with an optional 6 course wine tasting at $65 per person.Located on the 2nd floor of Juniper, our private event space can accommodates groups of all sizes. Perfect for holiday parties, networking events, corporate dinners, luncheons, birthday parties, and weddings. Select the Private Dining below to view additional information.
A photo of Hestia restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1905)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3730)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 105 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 Emmer & Rye restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3462)
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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  • Beverly
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! I believe this was our 9th visit to Sway over the years and it surely won't be our last. Simply fantastic!
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    Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
    4.5
  • scott
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We loved the food and atmosphere! We sat outside. Service was fantastic and food was great! We shared sushi and rolls and got a few apps.
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    Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
    4.4
  • LouiseVIP
    Austin •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Just really tasty yummy food!! And cute place with attentive staff.
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    Bar PeachedPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown
    4.7
  • David
    Austin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 19, 2024
    Excellent. Staff, especially our waitperson - “Dace”? was personable, professional and respective of our requests.
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    Las Palomas Restaurant-BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Austin / Westlake
    4.8
  • JohnVIP
    London •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    Underdog has been named Austin’s Best New Restaurant 2023 and one of Austin’s best restaurants — but it’s still underrated, in my humble opinion. It’s that good. Underdog should be named the the best in Texas, the Southwest, the U.S. Underdog’s food keeps getting better and better. Underdog’s wine program is top notch. Co-owner Richard Hargreave is among the country’s best wine professionals. I’ve been around the block a few times in this department and Richard shows me something new every time I go. All I say is “hey Rich — what should I get?” Spot on. And Underdog’s service team is so sweet. Most have been there since the start — which says a lot about the place. Go now.
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    UnderdogPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Bouldin Creek
    4.6
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