Best Fun Restaurants in West Austin / Westlake

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1. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Edge Rooftop Bar is a fun spot for its wonderful ambiance and views of downtown Austin. Reviews rave about the delicious food, tasty cocktails, and excellent service. It's a place to enjoy intimate conversations, have a great time with friends, and enjoy a world-class experience. The chill vibe and beautiful views make it a favorite rooftop location.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 186 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.

3. Quince Lakehouse

4.4

Awesome(812)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 30 times today

Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.

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4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3735)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 97 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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5. Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2197)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 52 times today

Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.

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6. Sway Thai - Austin

4.5

Awesome(1087)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Austin / Westlake

Booked 31 times today

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

7. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1448)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 92 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.

8. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2653)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 56 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.

9. Powder Room

4.5

Awesome(126)

Price: Expensive

• Speakeasy • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Step into the secret world of Powder Room, an intimate cocktail lounge that exudes timeless energy. Here, guests are invited to indulge in crafted cocktails in the warmth of an intimate living room setting.Powder Room caters to individuals in search of refined experiences. Elevate your evenings with table-side mixology, complemented by the rhythmic melodies of live music and artistic performances that embody the essence of this hidden gem.

10. Yamas Austin

4.6

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Austin

Booked 43 times today

Yamas Austin is a lively Greek restaurant with a fun atmosphere. It's perfect for celebrations and special occasions, as one reviewer mentioned a 'fun and lively atmosphere inside'. Another highlighted a surprise magician performance. The food and service are consistently praised, making it a top Austin restaurant for Greek/Mediterranean cuisine.

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daniel
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always a delight when in Austin! Can’t make any wrong choices when it comes to the menu. Service is outstanding and the flow of this gem runs like a triple Michelin rate establishment.
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Jeffrey's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• American• Central Austin
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4.9
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Allyson
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great dinner reservation for outside. Had 2 heaters so it was perfect and not cold! Enjoyed the service and the food!
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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MikeVIP
Nashville •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
There were 12 different kinds of oysters! Quality on every plate! Cocktails were tops!!
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Karina
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Adam
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Server was proactive, attentive without being overly so, and the view was very enjoyable. Got slightly loud when the doors to the exterior came down, but nothing unusual for a Saturday night. Busy without being too crowded. Staff was pleasant from start to finish.
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Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
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4.4

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203 restaurants available nearby

1. Edge Rooftop Bar

2. Aba - Austin

3. Quince Lakehouse

4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

5. Jeffrey's Restaurant

6. Sway Thai - Austin

7. Sammie's Italian

8. ATX Cocina

9. Powder Room

10. Yamas Austin

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