Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Austin

Best Lunch Restaurants in East Austin

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Neighborhoods
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

144 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Ma'Coco - East Austin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(177)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin
Booked 2 times today
A fresh approach to Mexican cuisine. We emphasize scratch ingredients to serve colorful, tasty & traditional bites. From tacos & enchiladas to fresh fruit frescas & cocktails, you’ll find an antojito just for you!
A photo of Stella San Jac restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1557)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Stella San Jac, located in the heart of downtown Austin, offers a distinctive dining experience that combines modern Southern cuisine with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Our carefully crafted menu features locally-sourced ingredients and creative dishes that highlight the best of Austin’s culinary scene, from savory starters to mouthwatering main courses. Whether you're planning a special celebration, a business lunch, or simply looking for a memorable meal, we welcome you to join us. While reservations are recommended for the best experience, walk-ins are always welcome — just stop by and let our team take care of the rest.
A photo of Aba - Austin restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1163)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Austin
Booked 102 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.
A photo of Paperboy restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(223)
Price: Expensive
• Breakfast • East Austin
Booked 42 times today
Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.
A photo of Uptown Sports Club restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(78)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Austin
Booked 23 times today
​In 1949, Uptown Sports Club opened as a neighborhood spot for locals on the Eastside to drink, bet, watch the game and hold court.Uptown Sports Club has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin. Same building. Same neighborhood. Same soul. Just thoughtfully reimagined for the East Austin of today.Uptown is your home base for great food, coffee, cocktails and community. We keep East Austin hours. Serving up a Texan take on Louisiana homestyle brasserie fare and slinging classic cocktails from lunchtime ’til late-night. No rush. No fuss. Come as you are daily or nightly.For parties 12 and larger reach out to us directly. https://uptownsportsclub.tripleseat.com/party_request/36484
A photo of Josephine House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1315)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 64 times today
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.
A photo of Caroline restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1150)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.
A photo of De Nada Cantina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(539)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Austin
Booked 67 times today
De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos. East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.
A photo of Ranch 616 restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1547)
Price: Expensive
• Southwest • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3727)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 63 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.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Brandon
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I had high expectations and Aba still far exceeded them. Such unique menu items. The short rib hummus was phenomenal. Great service and ambiance.
    More info
    Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
    4.8
  • JosephVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We split the Halibut Ceviche (starter) and the Herb-crusted Halibut and Key Lime Pie (dessert). Portions are small, but adequate. Quality is exquisite. The restaurant is located in an area that is a bit seedy, but the restaurant is upscale. Curbside parking is limited, but there is ample public parking within a couple blocks. Highly recommended for ambience, great taste, and superb service.
    More info
    Stella San JacPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
    4.4
  • JodiVIP
    Austin •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Loved our visit and happy hour! We made plans for our next visit before we left. Everyone working there was super friendly with spot on service. The appetizers we tried were very good, especially the fried green tomatoes. We look forward to exploring more of the menu.
    More info
    Uptown Sports ClubPrice: Moderate• American• East Austin
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    So yummy! Our server was attentive and kind, the energy was great, and the food was even better! I loved being able to see into the kitchen! We were 12 minutes late to our reservation but it was not a problem. Our drinks and food both came quick and tasted fantastic. I’d definitely come back (if I can get another reservation!)
    More info
    PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
    4.9
  • Kendall
    Dallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 9, 2024
    We had a great meal! Portions were big and well priced.
    More info
    Ma'Coco - East AustinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
    4.6
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo