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Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,956)Downtown - 2
Aba - Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,200)East Austin - 3
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(78)East Austin - 4
J Carver's
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,969)Downtown - 5
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,264)Downtown
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Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(238)East Austin - 2
Hestia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,922)Downtown - 3
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(9,578)Downtown - 4
Yamas Austin
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.6(1,085)Austin - 5
Aris
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(8)Austin
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Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(3,484)Downtown - 2
Josephine House
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,335)Central Austin - 3
Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(5,439)Downtown - 4
P6
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(1,126)Downtown - 5
Geraldine’s
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.7(2,353)Downtown
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- EEmma!Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined todayMy partner and I were celebrating an anniversary last night and had the absolute best time at Red Ash! We will not only be coming back for more celebrations but bringing our friends and family to make sure they get a taste of this great place!More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- MMayaVIPAustin •3 reviews4.0Dined todaySuch an awesome and unique place!!! Definitely need some culinary consulting though… Charcuterie board? Cheese plate? The basics to have and nowhere to be found on the menuMore infoHoney Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin•4.8
- LLisaHouston •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoElegant but comfortable with great food and wine. Everything down to the playlist is curated perfectly. Easily one of the two best places in Austin.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- NNikkiePhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI brought my mother here for a congratulatory dinner, and we loved everything we got! I recommend trying the Katsu Bao, hands down my favorite dish I received.More infoNoriPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old West Austin•4.8
- DDanielAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoMy wife and I had an incredible dining experience at Este. Everything was amazing – from the exceptional food to the attentive service and the beautiful ambiance. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. The fish tacos, ceviche, and margaritas were absolute standouts – I highly recommend them! The staff went above and beyond to ensure our evening was perfect. We truly loved everything about it and can’t recommend Este highly enough!More infoEstePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.8
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For a city with the motto “Keep Austin Weird,” it's not surprising that the area is home to an eclectic assortment of dishes. This is a part of the city where you can eat breakfast tacos in the morning, have barbecue from a food truck for lunch and end the day with a meal of pork jowl bibimbap. Have a group? Enjoy a hookah with expertly prepared Mediterranean cuisine or Shwarma seasoned to perfection. When it comes to dessert, central Austin is more than up to the task. From donuts adorned with cereal to fruit-filled kolache, you may be ruined for pastries and sweets from any other city. Naturally, you'll also find an assortment of coffee shops throughout the area, and you'll have the opportunity to try an almost endless variety of coffee, espresso and tea.
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Healthy restaurants located in Central Austin include Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Josephine House and The Peached Tortilla
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Austin are Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Austin, TX | Sonder at East 5th and Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Bottomless brunch in Central Austin is available at Josephine House, Foreign & Domestic - Austin and Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
The most romantic restaurant in Central Austin is Jeffrey's Restaurant