Best Fun Restaurants in Midtown

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6041)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 47 times today

Uchiko Austin is a fun restaurant because it offers an exceptional dining experience. Reviewers rave about the incredible food and attentive service. The ambiance is praised for being sweet and fabulous, making it a favorite sushi spot to visit on repeat. It's also a great place for celebration with a unique and varied menu. As one reviewer said, 'Everything we ate was AMAZING!' So, if you're looking for a fun, enjoyable evening with outstanding food and service, Uchiko Austin is your place!

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2. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3715)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 91 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.

3. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1546)

Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Ranch 616 is a fun spot because of its unique, eclectic vibe. Reviews mention a 'funky and lively atmosphere' and 'great menu, great drinks, great ambiance.' The 'creative menu' and 'impressive variety of original dishes' are a hit with guests. Plus, the 'cool' and 'eclectic old Austin vibe' adds to the fun. The 'fun atmosphere' and 'great staff' make it a place where you can 'hang out' and enjoy 'great food.'

4. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5424)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar 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!

5. Swim Club

4.3

Awesome(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

SWIM CLUBA historic pool turned social club, Swim Club is refreshingly fun. Indulge in the age-old adage: eat, drink, and be Downright. Grab a bite in the sunken dining room with submarine views of the adjacent pool, sip a refreshing cocktail on your poolside lounger, soak in the sun on The Lawn, and when the good-hearted and good-timing leaves you thirsty for more, enjoy late-night tunes in Rodeo Room.DINE AT SWIM CLUBDive in with cold-blended cocktails and brick-oven cooking. Vibrant cocktails with bright spices and citrus complement the dining room’s animated hues while the menu conjures memories of endless summers, highlighting local ingredients, backyard grilling favorites, roasted with the ferocity of the Texas sun. For groups of 12 or more please email ryan.hollowell@downrightaustin.com or visit us online at swimclubaustin.com for private dining requests. We also offer day passes for pool access only in person or through ResortPass.

6. Elizabeth St Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(780)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 51 times today

Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì served on house baked baguettes, fresh spring rolls, Kronenberg on tap, steaming bowls of pho, spicy curries, house cocktails, a fun kids menu, and flavorful macarons.Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com

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7. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 61 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

8. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2233)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

La Condesa is a fun, vibrant spot with a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. It's highly praised for its attentive service, unique dishes, and great atmosphere. One reviewer described it as 'an absolute best in all of Austin' with its 'excellent' food and 'incredible vibe'. The menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a renowned bar program with a vast collection of tequila and mezcal. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual night out.

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9. The Peached Tortilla

4.7

Exceptional(1921)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Central Austin

Booked 11 times today

Located at 5520 Burnet Rd. (Ste. 100), The Peached Tortilla specializes in Asian comfort food with a Southern twist. While the restaurant has brought some of the trucks’ street food favorites to the restaurant including its famous tacos and JapaJam burger, it boasts a number of new menu items influenced by Chef Eric Silverstein's childhood growing up in Asia. Highlights include the Southern Fun (stir fried wide rice noodles with brisket, kale, onions and herbs), Dan Dan Noodles and the Malaysian Laksa bowl. The restaurant also features a full bar with craft cocktails, six draught beers and numerous wines. The Peached Tortilla also features a Sunday brunch program from 10:30am-2:30pm.

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10. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

Exceptional(977)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home."It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma

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Katie
Utah •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love ranch 616! Fried oysters and calamari appetizers = chef’s kiss! The live music on the patio was also wonderful. Incredible vibes, strong drinks, great food. Can’t wait for our next visit!
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Ranch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown
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4.6
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Tamara
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fun place to go for dinner! Great ambience! Service was outstanding! Food was very good!
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Swim ClubPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.3
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Nadia
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were visiting for my husband's birthday and we had a fabulous time. The food was amazing as always but this was the first time we had a server who offered the server-led omakase menu. Her name was Ivy and we had such a joyful meal, telling her our preferences and chatting about ingredients. Uchiko has been one of our favorite places for special occasions, and we will be back again for sure!
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Uchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin
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4.8
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Jan
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Whenever I go to Austin UCHI is always on the radar, it is the BEST SUSHI!!! Not to mention, the staff is so dialed, I just let them order for me and my guests and no one ever leaves without being extremely happy and impressed. THE BEST SUSHI EVER!!!!
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Uchi AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.9
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Jennifervip
Austin •94 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Perla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Uchiko Austin

2. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

3. Ranch 616

4. Uchi Austin

5. Swim Club

6. Elizabeth St Cafe

7. Neighborhood Sushi

8. La Condesa

9. The Peached Tortilla

10. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

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