Best Date Night Restaurants in West Austin / Westlake

180 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1129)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 157 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3826)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 105 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

3. Quince Lakehouse

4.3

Awesome(785)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 62 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.

4. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1410)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 42 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.

5. Nômade

4.6

Exceptional(436)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Austin

Booked 41 times today

Named number 4 best new restaurant in the South by YELP, top 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel and a 2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner. Be transported to the lush jungles of the Yucatán with subtle scents of copal and open-fire grills. We are a gluten-free restaurant and offer a plant based menu. We source seafood from the bounty of the Mexican gulf coast, farms of Quintana Roo. Our flavors are Yucatecan with global influences of Lebanese, Portuguese, and African flavors of the region. The cantina cocktail bar specializes in Agave offering unique and small batch mezcals and tequilas. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 4:30-6 PM and is offered throughout all areas of the restaurant.If reservations are full for the evening, we do offer wander in/walk in dining optionsWe offer different dining areas.. you can experience the Garden, Cabana, Terazza, Casita or Cantina dining areas for a special night out or booking one of the areas for a private dining event!

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6. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.7

Exceptional(664)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Austin

Booked 71 times today

A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.

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7. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1793)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a prime date night spot, as suggested by several reviews. Customers have noted the 'cosy and small' atmosphere, 'great food and service' and 'next level' food and drinks. The 'lovely ambiance' and 'understated elegance' create a perfect setting for a romantic evening. As one reviewer said, 'Always great food, cocktails, wine, service and ambiance!!', Clark's Oyster Bar is a place where you can enjoy delicious seafood and fine dining.

8. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1894)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

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9. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3711)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 71 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.

10. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1121)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 62 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

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Great experience from start to finish! When I made the reservation, only outdoor tables were available so I left a comment requesting to be moved inside if anything opened up - and immediately on checking in, the hostess offered a table inside. The decor is classic and welcoming. Drinks were brought almost immediately after ordering them. Enough staff that someone was always attending to us. Food was delicious, especially the cacio e pepe. Highly recommend
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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Andrew
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Came here for our 1 year anniversary. Excellent seating with a beautiful view, excellent service, and the food was off the charts. My wife and I were extremely happy dining here for our 1 year anniversary.
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Karivip
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food is out of this world and our server was attentive in the most balanced ways and knew the menu well! Ask for Vincenzo, he’s an amazing server! Its my #1 place to take guests who are in town, but you have to plan ahead!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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Brad
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!
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4.8

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180 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

2. Red Ash Italia

3. Quince Lakehouse

4. Sammie's Italian

5. Nômade

6. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

7. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

8. J Carver's

9. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

10. Nido

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