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1. Eberly
4.8
Exceptional(1769)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bouldin Creek
Booked 49 times today
Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking and thinking spaces. Austin has always been a gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers to connect and feed off each other’s energy and creativity. We’ve distilled that spirit into one distinctively authentic place. Within Eberly you’ll discover a beautiful dining room offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin, a welcoming study, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown, and our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar of Greenwich Village in New York City. From our artisan kitchen and bakery, Eberly will serve the highest quality fare using bold flavors and perfectly executed preparation with an emphasis on freshness, seasonality and local availability. Everything served out of Eberly’s kitchen will be made from scratch.
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2. Nido
4.7
Exceptional(1121)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek
Booked 60 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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3. Canje
4.9
Exceptional(2073)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • East Austin
Booked 56 times today
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.
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4. El Raval
4.7
Exceptional(459)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • South Austin
Booked 49 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").
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5. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas
4.8
Exceptional(709)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle as groups convene over family-style platters, ceviches and table-top sizzling fajitas, with fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. The bar provides an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal as well as an assortment of outdoor-friendly snacks.
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6. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1229)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 68 times today
The Peacock, Austin Proper’s ground floor Mediterranean restaurant and lobby bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menus are inspired by the colorful culinary styles of Israeli and Turkish fare and include spit-roasted meats and vegetables grilled over the restaurant's wood-burning oven, flavorful tagines and hearty mezze platters and dips ideal for sharing. The sprawling bar provides a full dining experience throughout the lobby and outdoor lounge. Overlooking views of Shoal Creek can be taken in from the Peacock’s patio space and the private dining room balcony.Please note that a 4% wellness surcharge is added to all checks to assist in providing healthcare benefits for our colleagues. Thank you for supporting our staff. 
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7. Maie Day
4.5
Awesome(413)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek
Booked 25 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.
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8. Uchiba Austin
4.8
Exceptional(151)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
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9. Tomalo
3.9
Excellent(134)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Tomalo is a worldly Mexican inspired restaurant, created by UrbanSpace Hospitality, that draws influences from various regions of Mexico and beyond. Tomalo anchors the ground level of the 44 East Ave. Residences, the skyscraper on the banks of Lady Bird Lake where East Ave meets Rainey St. We source and utilize local ingredients and a focus on community. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed any day of the week (closed Mondays).
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10. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
4.7
Exceptional(2258)
Price: Expensive
• Barbecue • Downtown
Booked 48 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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