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1. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(545)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 28 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. Wu Chow-Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(2205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery! Lunch Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm Dinner Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pmSunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pmWu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!

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3. Caroline

4.3

Awesome(1172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 50 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.

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4. Corner

4.6

Exceptional(1011)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

Welcome to Corner Restaurant! Ideally located in downtown Austin, you’ll find modern Texas fare and local twists on classic recipes, all in a stunning location on the corner of 2nd and Congress. Whether you’re looking for local Austin flavors inspired by the 5 Corners of Texas, delicious cocktails, or the perfect boozy brunch, Corner’s patio bar & restaurant has it all.

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5. Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.5

Awesome(1200)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 66 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.

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6. Fogo de Chao - Austin

4.6

Exceptional(2159)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 67 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.

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7. Ciclo

4.7

Exceptional(794)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Spanish for "cycle," Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, all brought to life through a unique collaboration with world-renowned chef and restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo's name reflects its focus on seasonal dishes, from grilled and smoked meats, ceviches and crudos to inventive craft cocktails. In addition to offering year-round outdoor dining, this downtown restaurant offers an ever-changing dinner menu, serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch year-round, with all menus providing gluten-free and vegan options.

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8. W Austin Restaurant & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(1438)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

W Austin Restaurant & Lounge is a sleek and sophisticated restaurant for hotel guests featuring the finest flavors of Central Texas sourced directly from the region's surrounding farms. Located on the Floor 2 of W Austin Hotel.

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9. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2691)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 76 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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10. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 72 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.

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ErickaVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Rico made our dining experience an exceptional. The food was fresh and fantastic. This location in Austin has such a cool vibe. The music was just the right volume and the staff were extremely attentive. We will definitely return.
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Taverna - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.5
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Lori
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance and view is amazing! Our server was on par.
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Edge Rooftop BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5
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Don
New York City •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, great cocktails, and we really enjoyed the dessert. The apps were very good and the entrees were also very good.
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CarolinePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.3
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Amy
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had such a great experience at Wu Chow! The atmosphere was stylish yet inviting, and the service was excellent. The pork belly dumplings were incredible, perfectly tender with so much flavor in every bite. The Sichuan Deep-Fried Chicken had the perfect amount of crunch and just the right level of spice. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and the cocktails were a great complement to the meal. I’d definitely go back for another delicious night out!
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Wu Chow-DowntownPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Downtown
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4.6
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Errin
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was *chef’s kiss.* The ambience in the outdoor seating area is great. Definitely coming back for another date night
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CornerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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4.6

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