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A photo of Sammie's Italian restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1415)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.
A photo of Elizabeth St Cafe restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(779)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Bouldin Creek
Booked 50 times today
Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3714)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.
A photo of Maie Day restaurant
4.5
Awesome(413)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek
Booked 15 times today
Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek and a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2024, the menu is everything you love about a steakhouse, designed to be approachable and great for groups, and is a celebration of all people and always a party.
A photo of El Raval restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(465)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • South Austin
Booked 30 times today
El Raval restaurant and tapas bar celebrates the diverse cultural influences of Barcelona's iconic El Raval neighborhood. Grounded in Spanish cuisine, our menu incorporates the bold flavors and fragrant spices of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, paired with an award-winning wine-by-the-glass selection, recognized by Wine Enthusiast in 2024, or savor world-class cocktails crafted in collaboration with Two Schmucks (ranked No. 7 on the "World's 50 Best Bars 2022").
A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1793)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.
A photo of Neighborhood Sushi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1071)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • South Austin
Booked 67 times today
Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.
A photo of Quince Lakehouse restaurant
4.3
Awesome(787)
Price: Moderate
• International • Austin
Booked 29 times today
Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.
A photo of June's All Day restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1038)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South Austin
Booked 29 times today
June’s All Day is a little bit of Paris in Austin—a neighborhood cafe and bar offering late breakfast, brunch, and an all day menu late into the evenings, along bustling South Congress Avenue.The bistro-style food menu (think Croque Madame, Steak Tartare & Frites, Grilled Chicken Paillard, & Steak au Poivre) is complemented by a frequently changing wine & bar program including unique bottles and classic cocktails The restaurant has a wraparound patio (open year round) and is ideal for people watching and hanging with your friends.
A photo of ATX Cocina restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2626)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

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  • Tyler
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I could not be happier with our many experiences at Sammie’s. The food is consistently fantastic, the service is incredible and the atmosphere is so fun! It’s always a treat to come here and cannot wait to come back!
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    Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.8
  • Silvia
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As we are ourselves from Spain and we know very much El Raval in Barcelona,we wanted give it a try. Not disappointed,we liked the food (the bravas were just like home)and the rest very Spanish inspired,overall tasty food. Also they have vermut;)! The staff was friendly and polite and the ambiance in a Saturday lively and yes,loud! I also like the decor it made us remember our beloved city. We will come back ,for sure!
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    El RavalPrice: Expensive• Spanish• South Austin
    4.7
  • Maddie
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I would like to start by saying that the food was AMAZING. drinks were awesome and we got a variety. Everything was great but felt like the server was rushing us to leave. We went early on a Friday and no one was in the restaurant but felt like we were being pushed out. Checks were picked up while we were still there and not busy at all which seems odd to me.
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    Elizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek
    4.9
  • Geno
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Decided to give it a try after an advertisement for their Friday rib special came through my algorithm. Very solid deal. I will be returning soon!
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    Maie DayPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bouldin Creek
    4.5
  • Jennifervip
    Austin •93 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Perla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.
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    Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
    4.9
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