Restaurants near Mabel Davis District Park

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1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1258)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 221 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.

2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4108)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 134 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.

3. Suerte

4.9

Exceptional(128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 116 times today

Suerte is a restaurant inspired by the people, cooking techniques, and flavors of Mexico. Nationally acclaimed Chef Fermin Nunez and his team pride themselves on the use of local ingredients from our beloved farmers to achieve something delicious and uniquely East Austin.

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4. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 73 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

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5. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3777)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 121 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.

6. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1265)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 73 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.

7. Nômade

4.7

Exceptional(518)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Austin

Booked 49 times today

Located in the heart of the South 1st district, Nomade is a Yucatecan kitchen celebrating fresh coastal seafood, artisanal spices from Merida, and wood-fired cooking. From the team behind Lucky Robot, Chef Jay and restaurateur Adam Weisberg share their experiences in the region and hope to transport you to the lush jungles of the Yucatán.Heirloom masa, sustainably caught seafood, and artisanal spices are used to create traditional and contemporary Yucatecan dishes. Our bar features a collection of additive free agave spirits and an Latin inspired wine list. Additionally, we are a 100% gluten-free restaurant, seed oil free, and offer an extensive plant-based menu. #4 best new restaurant in the South by YELPTop 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner.

8. Canje

4.8

Exceptional(2218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • East Austin

Booked 83 times today

Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.

9. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1528)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 84 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.

10. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2704)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 100 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.

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Sweety331166
Phoenix / Arizona •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a great experience! From service to phenomenal food! Thank you for making my birthday outstanding!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Diane
Adelaide •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great day on the patio! Everything is so fresh and perfectly prepared - fantastic ambiance and service
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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ParkersVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was impeccable and the happy hour specials were such a great value.
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SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.9
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Dr. Neferiatiti
Austin •240 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
The food and service was impressive! I loved the service by Ally!
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Rebeca
1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
A true gem. We went on a Monday for lunch (outdoor patio) and it was a delight. The indoor was beautiful too! First time and what a treat! Excellent service and fresh food!
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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4.7

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