Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Edge Rooftop + Bar at the JW Marriott Austin serves cocktails over Congress for an evening lounge experience. Enjoy tasty small bites and craft cocktails atop a luxury hotel for views of downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.Please be advised that Christmas Day was the final day of our Snow Much Fun Christmas event.

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2. Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5

Awesome(1179)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.

3. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2252)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

4. RedFarm - Austin

4.4

Awesome(121)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

RedFarm brings a greenmarket sensibility to modern and inventive Chinese food and super-charged dim sum complemented by modern, rustic décor. Joe Ng’s menu takes a clean, fresh approach to Chinese food. Signature items include clever dim sum creations for which Ng is known and small plates: Pac Man dumplings; yuzu wasabi shrimp; mushroom spring rolls that evoke a chanterelle mushroom; and a sculptural chicken salad. Modern takes on classic main dishes includes remarkably tender marinated rib steak with steamed baby bok choy and spicy steamed sea bass.RedFarm is located at 201 West 3rd St., in Downtown Austin, at the corner of West 3rd and Colorado Streets.

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5. III Forks - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(4192)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

III Forks is an award-winning steakhouse, located on Lavaca Street at Cesar Chavez, in downtown Austin. Considered the Crown Jewel of American Dining, III Forks serves USDA Prime steaks, fresh fish and cold-water lobster. The steakhouse, finished in mahogany and marble, is designed to accommodate private parties of up to 60 guests. With four private rooms and over 500 different wines, III Forks is sure to provide the best food and service in town. Open Daily at 5:00 PM.

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6. Fogo de Chao - Austin

4.5

Awesome(2140)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

RECENTLY RELOCATED Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

7. Mexta

4.6

Exceptional(141)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Mexta extends an invitation to a realm in the heart of Austin where the enchantment of Mexican gastronomy unfolds. It’s a concept that celebrates the magic born when authenticity encounters innovation, where history and contemporary flair merge seamlessly.Mexta isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a destination for those who seek not merely a meal, but an indelible journey into the extraordinary.

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8. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2278)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.

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9. Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish

4.5

Awesome(1722)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Arlo Grey is the LINE's lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host , and cookbook author Kristen Kish. At Arlo Grey, Kish and Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz dig deep into the bountiful ingredients of Central Texas to create a mix of dishes. The restaurant reflects Kristen's playful yet refined cuisine, pulling inspiration from her classical training as a well as nostalgic dishes that highlight her upbringing and love of travel. Come by for a casual, comfortable experience and a menu designed to nourish the soul. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available for $10 for 3 hours with validation.

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10. Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

4.7

Exceptional(3507)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

The Roaring Fork offers bold American wood-fire cooking with fine dining atmosphere. We serve dinner nightly starting at 5pm and Happy Hour daily from 4pm - 6pm in our bar and lounge area only. Sorry, no reservations for Happy Hour. Our bar and lounge is always open seating. Reservations are always recommended for dinner. Thank you for your interest and we hope to serve you soon.

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Isabelle
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Mateo was very personable and hilarious! We were celebrating two birthdays and he totally made our night! Will be coming back.
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Taverna - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.5
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Miranda
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very lovely experience, celebrated getting newly engaged. The staff was extremely sweet and attentive. Food was amazing.
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III Forks - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown
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4.8
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Christiana
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our evening was wonderful from the service to the food. You could tell how much the staff cared about each detail and connecting with us too. The menu is beautifully crafted and you really cannot go wrong! I don’t think there was a single thing we ordered that everyone didn’t love! Fantastic!
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La CondesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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Andrea
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Went on the tail end of happy hour—whole dining area can enjoy happy hour (not just the bar!) and the value is good! I have a tougher allergy (citrus) but the waiter was amazing and wrote down everything I could have, and made accommodations when necessary which is so appreciated in a restaurant like this that’s sharing plates style. 5 of us ate and drank for under $300 before tip—and EVERYTHING was delicious, even after accommodations!
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RedFarm - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Downtown
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4.4
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Karina
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
It was a really nice experience. Love the place, love the atmosphere and drinks are good. Affordable price! Server were a little too much everywhere and no really paying attention to us.
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Edge Rooftop BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5

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97 restaurants available nearby

1. Edge Rooftop Bar

2. Taverna - Downtown Austin

3. La Condesa

4. RedFarm - Austin

5. III Forks - Austin

6. Fogo de Chao - Austin

7. Mexta

8. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

9. Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish

10. Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

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