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- CCarlaVIPNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFirst time: Made reservations about two months in advance— the place was packed! Everyone was either celebrating something or spending time with loved ones. A great atmosphere! The food was outstanding, a great selection of wines and liquors at the bar. Service was faster than expected, especially considering how busy the place was. Reasonable prices all-around and excellent experience from the staff and the atmosphere.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- DDeannaSeattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEverything lived up to the recommendations I heard that sent me to the restaurant. The environment, the food… it was all great.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- TTracyVIPAustin •4 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoI had made a reservation and we were seated and brought water and some amazing hush puppies very quickly. Then we waited 10 minutes for a server and no luck. Our waters were refilled by another server and I asked if she knew who who our server was. She said she didn't but then said she'd help us. We think our server realized our table mid meal and came over to see if she could clear some plates and if we needed anything else. Food was great! Service was a little lackluster for the quality of restaurant it is.More infoPerla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
- EEmmaDallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing food and wonderful service. A perfect special occasion restaurant.More infoNeighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin•4.8
- PPaulVIPAustin •29 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways a great experience! A few new items on the menu, the Sweet Potato is a HIT!! Awesome. Family in for Christmas, a must we told them and you hit the mark. See you again in a few weeks.More infoSuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.8
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South Austin is an older part of town that has rolling hills and lots of oak trees. Many restaurants offer open-air patio seating for dining and often feature live music. This area has a young, artistic vibe, so you'll easily find vegetarian fare, yet you'll also find plenty of Lone Star State barbecue staples. Tex-Mex foods featuring smoked meat and melted American cheese are on most menus in one form or another whether it's chili con queso with spicy ground beef or a giant chicken fried steak. Authentic Mexican food and Margaritas, upscale seafood and delightful French bakeries are also options.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South Austin is Pizzeria Sportiva
The best vegan restaurants in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley and El Naranjo - South Lamar
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, Cafe Malta and El Naranjo - South Lamar
The restaurants with the best service in South Austin are Pizzeria Sportiva, Vinaigrette - Austin and Red Lobster - Austin - Lamar Blvd.
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Austin are Pizzeria Sportiva, Vinaigrette - Austin and Easy Tiger South Lamar
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