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1. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3826)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 105 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

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2. The Guest House Austin

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

3. 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.

4. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1545)

Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Ranch 616 is a fun spot because of its unique, eclectic vibe. Reviews mention a 'funky and lively atmosphere' and 'great menu, great drinks, great ambiance.' The 'creative menu' and 'impressive variety of original dishes' are a hit with guests. Plus, the 'cool' and 'eclectic old Austin vibe' adds to the fun. The 'fun atmosphere' and 'great staff' make it a place where you can 'hang out' and enjoy 'great food.'

5. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(150)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available 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!

6. RedFarm - Austin

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

RedFarm brings a greenmarket sensibility to modern and inventive Chinese food and super-charged dim sum complemented by modern, rustic décor. Joe Ng’s menu takes a clean, fresh approach to Chinese food. Signature items include clever dim sum creations for which Ng is known and small plates: Pac Man dumplings; yuzu wasabi shrimp; mushroom spring rolls that evoke a chanterelle mushroom; and a sculptural chicken salad. Modern takes on classic main dishes includes remarkably tender marinated rib steak with steamed baby bok choy and spicy steamed sea bass.RedFarm is located at 201 West 3rd St., in Downtown Austin, at the corner of West 3rd and Colorado Streets.

7. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1894)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

8. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2225)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

La Condesa is a fun, vibrant spot with a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. It's highly praised for its attentive service, unique dishes, and great atmosphere. One reviewer described it as 'an absolute best in all of Austin' with its 'excellent' food and 'incredible vibe'. The menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a renowned bar program with a vast collection of tequila and mezcal. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual night out.

9. Hestia

4.8

Exceptional(1871)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 33 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

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10. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1289)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 56 times today

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse with Italian expression serving up prime cuts of beef including Texas and Japanese A5 Wagyu, as well as authentic house-made pasta, a raw bar and market-fresh seafood. Enjoy a generous weekday happy hour on The Veranda at Dean's - the distinct corner space with patio seating from 5 to 6:30pm. At Dean’s Austin, you'll experience an innovative passion for deep-rooted hospitality.

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D.vip
Austin •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Keeping it fun, fresh and cool HAI restaurant group always has the consistently freshest quality sushi you can find and the mix of flavors of each bite is like a party in my mouth Keep being cool!
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Uchiba AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.8
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Karivip
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food is out of this world and our server was attentive in the most balanced ways and knew the menu well! Ask for Vincenzo, he’s an amazing server! Its my #1 place to take guests who are in town, but you have to plan ahead!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• 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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Alexavip
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous! I went there with my girlfriends, mom, & her friend and we had a fabulous time! It’s very trendy, popular, and new so there’s a few kinks in the service area that need work but the food and atmosphere was AMAZING!! We had such a good time! Our server was so great! We did get some things like silverware and drinks out late but overall I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!
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The Guest House AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.6
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Becca
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Such a cool spot. Ambience was great and food was incredible. Special shoutout to the quail. Best quail I’ve had
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Ranch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown
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4.6

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196 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Ash Italia

2. The Guest House Austin

3. ATX Cocina

4. Ranch 616

5. Uchiba Austin

6. RedFarm - Austin

7. J Carver's

8. La Condesa

9. Hestia

10. Dean's Italian Steakhouse

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