Restaurants near Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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1. CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek

4.7

Exceptional(3586)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • South Austin

Booked 99 times today

Our butcher is carving the freshest cuts. Our gardener tends our Farmshelf full of herbs. Our chefs prove how wood, live-fire, and smoke—with hand-craftmanship—can harmoniously meld every ingredient into an unforgettable creation. Our mixologists stand ready to serve innovation in a glass from classic to inspired. Our bartender pours wine from tap or bottle. And our pastry specialist smokes your sweet ending. Your daily celebration is here—at CARVE® American Grille. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual Friday lunch, or weekend family brunch, CARVE® up some time in this amazingly modern-rustic dining room complete with a vibrant bar and patio with hill country views. Everything about CARVE® is inspired by fresh and eclectic ingredients, with every dish reinventing the American grille experience. Come share in our heritage of flavor – your experience awaits!

2. Cafe Malta

4.8

Exceptional(1424)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • South Austin

Booked 21 times today

Cafe Malta is a neighborhood bistro serving Mediterranean-inspired fare. It combines a warm, relaxed atmosphere with a perpetually creative kitchen.Named for the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Cafe Malta finds inspiration in the cuisines of Italy, southern France, Morocco, Greece and Spain, and in the Mediterranean tradition, Cafe Malta cooks seasonally and features a variety of local ingredients.

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3. Manchaca Sports Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sports Bar • Manchaca

Cupid's Corner is our Valentines Pop Bar available through the end of February. Join us for our exclusive VIP treatment. If you're looking for a quieter more intimate experience, then Cupid's Corner is the place to be. We offer craft cocktails with a private bartender to cater to your needs.

4. Cuba512

4.4

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • South Austin

Booked 1 time today

Cuba512 is a place of discovery. A genuine, Cuban restaurant and bar, Cuba512 offers traditional Cuban dishes, all freshly prepared with hand-picked ingredients and served alongside island fresh cocktails and tropical smoothies. Cuba512 promises you a highly authentic Cuban experience by catering to all your senses. Its talented staff, decor, music, food, and beverage bring the ambiance of Cuba directly to Austin. We especially invite you to try our signature, hand crafted, Caribbean mojitos.

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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley

4.3

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Austin

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

6. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1263)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 154 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.

7. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4114)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 114 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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8. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3781)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 99 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.

9. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1268)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 85 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

10. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1531)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 49 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.

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OpenTable DinerVIP
Houston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful decor, great food. Will definitely be back
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CARVE American Grille - Barton CreekPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• South Austin
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4.7
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Karen
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Malta is a favorite place to dine. The food is superb and the ambience is cozy. The staff are very friendly and accommodating! I went for my birthday and was very encouraged!
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Cafe MaltaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• South Austin
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4.8
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MichaelVIP
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
It’s all good……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• South Austin
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4.3
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Paul
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
One of the best pop ups I I’ve ever been to. Only thing like this in south Austin! The drinks are great and customer care is service is absolutely amazing!
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Manchaca Sports BarPrice: Expensive• Sports Bar• Manchaca
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5
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Kim
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 10, 2024
What a delicious gem hidden in a South Austin strip mall! Food was absolutely delicious! Prices were more than fair, especially for drinks, happy hour pricing, although we weren’t there for happy hour, was noted as EVEN better! We had a bit of trouble with English language barrier with our server, but got everything we wanted and done correctly, and there were a few pestering flies throughout the meal but overall a truly well done restaurant that is completely deserving of your patronage. We will be back!
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Cuba512Price: Moderate• Cuban• South Austin
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4.4

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