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Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,262)East Austin - 2
Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,113)Downtown - 3
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(130)East Austin - 4
De Nada Cantina
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(577)East Austin - 5
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(3,780)Downtown
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Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.9(279)East Austin - 2
ATX Cocina
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(2,704)Downtown - 3
Sammie's Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,530)Downtown - 4
Hestia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,962)Downtown - 5
Yamas Austin
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.5(1,189)Austin
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Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(5,452)Downtown - 2
Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(3,550)Downtown - 3
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,291)Downtown - 4
Geraldine’s
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.6(2,382)Downtown - 5
Fixe
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.8(3,134)Downtown
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Fabrik
Price: Very Expensive•Vegan•5(310)Winner of The Smart Green Guide's USA Discovery of The Year award, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the diversity of plant-based cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated setting.
Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is focused on seasonality and sustainability, sourcing produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.
We offer two fixed 7-course tastings at 6pm and 8:30pm Tues-Sat. With 4 distinct seasonal menus each year, our cuisine highlights Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated - we look forward to hosting you!Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.9(279)Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.
Justine's Brasserie
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(820)Bienvenue à Justine's!
Our art filled dining room and winter tent are all available for walk-ins. We only take reservations for parties of 6 or more.
Guests waiting for tables are invited to have a cocktail, indulge in a caviar bump from the raw bar & lounge beneath the blue neon of our garden pagoda and meet friends old and new.
If you think you've gone too far ... keep going!Full Goods Diner
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(35)Full Goods Diner is a classic all-day diner informed by the rich culinary heritage of San Antonio that serves seasonally-driven food for breakfast and lunch. Our menu consists of comforting, familiar, everyday food used to express the relationship of the restaurant to its central and South Texas roots.
Bar Toti Neighborhood Bistro
Price: Expensive•Bistro•4.9(22)Located in East Austin alongside sister restaurant Este, Bar Toti is a lively neighborhood bistro inspired by the bar cultures of Spain, France and Mexico. With a colorful handcrafted interior, a mix of communal and intimate seating, and a spacious tree-shaded patio, Bar Toti is perfect for any occasion- join us for drinks and snacks, or settle in for a full meal.
Bar Toti’s menu features produce grown in the half acre Este Garden right out back - we welcome you to take a stroll through the garden during your visit! A true neighborhood haven, Bar Toti invites you to relax and enjoy seven nights a week.Este
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(183)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!
Juniper
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(2,747)Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas.
Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special 6 course Pre Fixe Menu at $95 per person, which guests can pair with an optional 6 course wine tasting at $65 per person.
Located on the 2nd floor of Juniper, our private event space can accommodates groups of all sizes. Perfect for holiday parties, networking events, corporate dinners, luncheons, birthday parties, and weddings. Select the Private Dining below to view additional information.Intero
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,715)Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Intero, translating to “whole’’ in Italian, embraces this concept utilizing local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas.
Additionally, Intero provides an authentic nod to the sweet side of Italy offering specialty house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors.
Enjoy various Amari, select wines and craft cocktails indoors or out, set in Intero's modern casual atmosphere.
De Nada Cantina
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(577)De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos.
East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.The Salty Sow
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.8(4,072)Love SWINE+Wine+BEER? From the creators of Eddie V's, Roaring Fork & Hopdoddy, Larry Foles & Guy Villavosa brings you Salty Sow. The culinary force of Chef Harold Marmulstein & Chef Nick Sheley are together at Austin's premier head to tail restaurant. Salty Sow serves modern farmhouse cuisine, combining new cooking techniques with old-world methods like braising, poaching, and stewing. Our signature cocktail ingredients come fresh out of the garden, featuring local and organic spirits. Founded by long-time food lovers, we take special care to prepare everything we serve from scratch and by hand daily.
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- EEllieVIPAustin •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOne of the best restaurant experiences I have had recently! The food and wine was delicious but what truly made it special was Cora!! She was so amazing, knowledgeable, kind, and all around a super star. We will definitely be back and requested to sit with her:)More infoIl BruttoPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin•4.5
- JJimNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food. Great service. Cool vibe. Excellent experience all around.More infoSuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI’ve been multiple times and enjoy bringing friends and family visiting Austin here because the food and cocktails are consistently good. They were able to move my grandparents and I to a quieter section of the restaurant and were extremely accommodating overall. Great service and pleasant staff. It is on the pricy side ($110-130 per person), but the flavors are varied and unusual compared to other restaurants in the area.More infoCanjePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• East Austin•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 2, 2025Our Sunday 12:30 meal was great and our waitress was very sweet.More infoMa'Coco - East AustinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.2
- DDanielAtlanta •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 15, 2025Great food!!! Every dish was amazing and felt special.More infoSpace CowboyPrice: Very Expensive• American• East Austin•4.6
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Set against the serenity of Lady Bird Lake, East Austin has a rugged country vibe. Hidden inside the mural-adorned bodegas are many Tex-Mex favorites, like empanadas, tamales and huaraches with huitlacoche. Those looking for more upscale meals will want to consider patronizing the restaurants located along the East Seventh Street Corridor. Here, chefs are adding creative twists to favorite dishes from a variety of cuisines, including French, Mediterranean and Mexican-Indian fare. Numerous restaurants serving farm-to-table cuisine can be found along the Manor Road Corridor. The East Austin neighborhood has retained much of Austin's hippy vibe, making it a relaxing place to dine.
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