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Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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by Phaidon
Updated December 15, 2023
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Austin. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Austin where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
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4.7
4.7 (1730)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
Top review
TomVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was great just too noisy A few loud tables and everyone else has to follow
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4.8
4.8 (1053)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
South Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
Top review
Michael
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service was excellent. We love to visit this restaurant.
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4.8
4.8 (6048)
$50 and over
Sushi
Central Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
Top review
Karen
Dined 3 days ago
We have loved Uchiko for years but this was the first time we ate off the Happy Hour menu, and our experience was fantastic in every way! The team always helps us enjoy a special celebration around our wedding anniversary (27 years so far)!
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4.7
4.7 (285)
$30 and under
Mexican
East Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
Top review
Jana
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food, in a beautiful environment. If I lived in Austin, Licha's would be in my regular rotation. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas eve/my brother's birthday. A big thank you to all the staff. Licha's is an all around gem!
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4.8
4.8 (3731)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
Top review
TroyVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience for the day after Christmas. Great service, great food, incredible atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.
A photo of Via 313 - East Side restaurant
$30 and under
Pizzeria
East Austin
About the restaurant
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
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