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1. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4180)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 182 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.

2. Yamas Austin

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Austin

Booked 74 times today

For parties of 12 or more, please email reservations@yamasatx.com. We look forward to having you dine with us.

3. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1393)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 119 times today

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

4. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1566)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 69 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.

5. Este

4.8

Exceptional(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 122 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

A photo of VERDAD True Modern Mexican restaurant

6. VERDAD True Modern Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Austin

Booked 43 times today

VERDAD pulls from traditions cultivated throughout Mexican history to authentically capture and appreciate the relationship between the past and the present – a focus that inspired the concept’s name VERDAD. VERDAD translates to “truth”. VERDAD will bring this promise to life with authentic, ingredients-focused Mexican dishes modernized through high-end cooking technique and innovative presentation, providing an elevated dining experience inspired by a steakhouse point-of-view. Follow the history as it unfolds through the VERDAD menu, robust collection of tequila, sweet treats and more!

A photo of CARVE American Grille – Central Austin restaurant

7. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.6

Exceptional(829)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Austin

Booked 35 times today

A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.

8. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2725)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 102 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. Quince Lakehouse

4.3

Awesome(905)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 77 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.

10. Nido

4.6

Exceptional(1296)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 71 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.

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Updated on 4/7/2025

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Mike
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing! Our server Miles was awesome! Great service was very helpful with his food suggestions! Will return soon!!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Michele WVIP
Austin •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a very enjoyable lunch at Yamas. The dining room is a feast for the eyes. Very lovely. A little cool for outside seating today but it looks very comfortable. Service was great as was the food. We enjoyed the Pikilia assortment, marouli salad and spanikopita. The spanikopita was delicious but looked like two very large egg rolls!
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Yamas AustinPrice: Expensive• Greek• Austin
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4.6
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Malcolm
South Carolina •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Among the best breakfast dining experiences I have had, and one of the best meals we experienced in Austin overall. Pro move: no matter what you order, throw in a specialty scone to share with the table.
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Josephine HousePrice: Expensive• American• Central Austin
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4.8
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Maricela
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food, nice ambience! I loved the Este ceviche and the super big chips. Also the grilled shrimp were amazing, definitely would come back for those!
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EstePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8
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Kadin
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was some of the best Italian we’ve ever had and easily top 3 in Austin. Highly recommend!
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8

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