Best Fun Restaurants in Midtown

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1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 204 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.

2. Uchiko Austin

4.8

Exceptional(6051)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Austin

Booked 51 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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3. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(290)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 42 times today

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.

4. Sushi Endo

4.9

Exceptional(75)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 13 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.

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5. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3736)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 79 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.

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6. Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2198)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 50 times today

Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.

7. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Edge Rooftop Bar is a fun spot for its wonderful ambiance and views of downtown Austin. Reviews rave about the delicious food, tasty cocktails, and excellent service. It's a place to enjoy intimate conversations, have a great time with friends, and enjoy a world-class experience. The chill vibe and beautiful views make it a favorite rooftop location.

8. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1451)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 94 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.

9. Powder Room

4.5

Awesome(128)

Price: Expensive

• Speakeasy • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Step into the secret world of Powder Room, an intimate cocktail lounge that exudes timeless energy. Here, guests are invited to indulge in crafted cocktails in the warmth of an intimate living room setting.Powder Room caters to individuals in search of refined experiences. Elevate your evenings with table-side mixology, complemented by the rhythmic melodies of live music and artistic performances that embody the essence of this hidden gem.

10. Space Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(290)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • East Austin

Booked 24 times today

Where robots serve, flavors rule, and good times reign. Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite. With love for cultures, and a heart for adventure we share a desire to bring a piece of the future to life.

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Carolina
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Got seated immediately by the most lovely people at the front! Although a packed house, we were served timely and had a great meal. Enjoyed the ambience! Can’t wait to try the sister location at the domain.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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MikeVIP
Nashville •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
There were 12 different kinds of oysters! Quality on every plate! Cocktails were tops!!
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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EricVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
My wife & I enjoyed Saturday brunch here. We absolutely want to come back during evening service. Homey Moon has a great looking patio, and the first stop once inside a super cool bar that looks like a speakeasy and a western saloon had a love child. I would have loved to have a few drinks and test the bartenders, but, well, brunch is a little early… The menu, like the restaurant itself, is eclectic; but unfamiliar; a really nice change from the same ‘ol same ‘ol. The service was on point, with everything arriving on time and at temperature. The room is a bit noisy, so a meal here is more fun and vibrant vs. quiet & romantic.
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Honey Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin
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4.8
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TristanVIP
Austin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
As usual the meal was phenomenal from start to finish. The drinks were on point, and the food was top notch. As someone who has traveled to Japan on 4-5 different occasions, this meal is as good as it gets.
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Sushi EndoPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Old West Austin
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4.9
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Karen
Austin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
We have loved Uchiko for years but this was the first time we ate off the Happy Hour menu, and our experience was fantastic in every way! The team always helps us enjoy a special celebration around our wedding anniversary (27 years so far)!
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Uchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin
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4.8

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166 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

2. Uchiko Austin

3. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4. Sushi Endo

5. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

6. Jeffrey's Restaurant

7. Edge Rooftop Bar

8. Sammie's Italian

9. Powder Room

10. Space Cowboy

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