Best Seasonal Restaurants in Central Austin

89 restaurants available nearby

1. Hopfields

4.8

Exceptional(297)

Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 16 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1170)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 170 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.

3. Sushi Endo

4.9

Exceptional(72)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 5 times today

For only $150 a seat for a limited time, experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Chef Endo Yasuhiro's 20-course omakase at our establishment, a collaboration with the renowned Sushi Nakazawa of Washington D.C. and New York City fame. Indulge in a culinary journey meticulously curated by Chef Endo, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.Enhancing your dining experience, our custom bar features an impressive selection of rare Japanese whiskies, top-rated sake, and artisanal beers sourced from both local and Japanese breweries. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Japan as you savor each sip and bite.To further entice your palate, please note that our menu changes daily, ensuring that you experience the freshest and most seasonal offerings handpicked by Chef Endo himself. Join us and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

4. Fabrik

5.0

Exceptional(255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • East Austin

Booked 4 times today

Note: Opentable is up-to-date with our availability. Select "show next available" to see future openings.Fabrik is the intersect of fine dining and mom & pop restaurant hosted in an intimate micro restaurant space. We offer a 5 and 7-Course tasting at 6pm, and a 7-Course tasting at 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Fabrik's current menu focuses on Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated.Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the seasonality and diversity of plant-based cuisine in an upscale, sophisticated setting. With sustainability as a priority in our approach, we source produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.

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5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.7

Exceptional(9552)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 118 times today

Austin is known for its hip, urban core and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. So come enjoy one of our award-winning dishes on the patio or sip a handcrafted cocktail in Bar 79®!

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6. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.6

Exceptional(719)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Austin

Booked 66 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. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3730)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 108 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.

8. Pecan Square Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(534)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Pecan Square Café, located in the heart of Clarksville, serves simple, seasonal food inspired by our home in Austin. With a focus on market driven ingredients and an evolving roster of dishes, the menu is straightforward but elevated. The beverage program delivers dynamic variations on classic cocktails, with an approachable and sophisticated wine selection. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Service is easygoing, warm, and casually elegant.

9. Quince Lakehouse

4.4

Awesome(804)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 76 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.

10. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 72 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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MichaelVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •12 reviews
4.0
Dined today
I like this place and staff was great too, but my steak and frites came out both cold, barely warm. It was still tasty though but not what I expected for the cost. I really didn’t have time to send it back just pushed through cold meat and frites lol
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.8
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Deanna
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything lived up to the recommendations I heard that sent me to the restaurant. The environment, the food… it was all great.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Robert
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
🌟✨ Perry's Steakhouse in Downtown Austin exceeded all expectations for our Christmas Eve dinner! 🎄🍽️ From the incredible selection to the amazing wait staff who were not only knowledgeable but also patient, attentive, and engaging, every moment was a delight. A surprise visit from Santa Claus added an extra touch of magic to our evening, making it truly unforgettable. The holiday atmosphere was enchanting, and then there was the food... 😋🥩 From a mouthwatering pork chop medley to steaks that were downright criminal in their deliciousness, every dish was a masterpiece. And let's not forget the dessert lineup - pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate crunch that redefine decadence! Perry's is a must for any occasion where food plays a starring role in your celebration. Highly recommend for an exceptional dining experience in Austin! 🌟🍷🍴 #PerrysSteakhouse #ChristmasDinner #FineDiningExperience #AustinEats 🎉👌
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.7
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schlafi
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I'm so happy I got a reservation when I was on a biz trip and found this gem of a restaurant. The food was incredible and creative, the staff was wonderful, the atmosphere great. I will be back for sure!
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FabrikPrice: Very Expensive• Vegan• East Austin
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5
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Adam
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
wonderful time. so worth the time and money. want to go back
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Sushi EndoPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Old West Austin
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4.9

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89 restaurants available nearby

1. Hopfields

2. Aba - Austin

3. Sushi Endo

4. Fabrik

5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

6. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

7. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8. Pecan Square Cafe

9. Quince Lakehouse

10. Nido

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