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1. Edge Rooftop Bar
4.7
Exceptional(494)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown
Booked 80 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.
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2. J-Prime Steakhouse Austin
4.8
Exceptional(811)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
Welcome to J Prime Steakhouse, reservations are ready to make, choose a day and time and we will be ready for your arrival. Don’t forget to let us know if you’re celebrating a special occasion, we want to ensure a memorable night! See you soon.
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3. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
4.7
Exceptional(2259)
Price: Expensive
• Barbecue • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.
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4. Eddie V's - 5th Street
4.9
Exceptional(5750)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 53 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
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5. Serenade American Brasserie
new
4.0
Excellent(17)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Serenade American Brasserie reimagines a classic brasserie through a Lone Star lens, creating one of Austin’s most central and relaxed dining destinations. Welcome to a place where the allure of French oak meets the draw of Texas smoke.Featuring locally-sourced dishes for all day dining, Serenade offers elevated comfort food in a setting that is both approachable and tranquil. The cocktails are bespoke and inventive, the wine list is globally curated, and the beer selection ranges from European specialties to local Austin brews. Serenade is led by Chef Johnny Ray Stinebaugh, with menu development overseen by W Austin’s Executive Chef Manuel Rodriguez.Located on the ground floor of W Austin, Serenade spans an inviting indoor-outdoor and day-to-evening space. In the dining room and at the large focal point bar, double-height ceilings enhance the soft, golden light, while avian motifs appear throughout.Reserve your table at Serenade, today.
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6. Four Seasons Hotel Austin
4.4
Awesome(41)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Four Seasons Hotel Austin98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
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7. Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown
3.6
Very Good(42)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.
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8. The Royale Room
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Oyster Bar • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
The Royale Room is where elegance and a touch of glam converge. This stylish martini bar serves classic beverage options, modern martini twists alongside the finest selection of American tavern fare- oysters, juicy, flavorful burgers, piled-high wedge salads and chicken tenders with hand cut fries, crisped just right. Come for the shaken, stirred, shucked, smashed or for the vibe and good times. However you take it, we raise the bar, royally.
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9. W Austin Restaurant & Lounge
4.2
Awesome(1441)
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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10. Geraldine’s
4.7
Exceptional(2331)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
Geraldine's is named after the famed guinea fowl that once roamed Rainey Street. Respect for Austin's history and culture seeps into every part of the restaurant, from the local ingredients featured in our Chef's contemporary menu to the nightly concert lineup-because there is no Austin without live music. Take shelter from the Texas sun at our adjacent rooftop lounge, complete with private cabanas and outdoor seating.

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