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1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1134)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 190 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.

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2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3833)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 112 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

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3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3714)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 73 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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4. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1071)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 66 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.

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5. Nômade

4.6

Exceptional(443)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Austin

Booked 25 times today

Named number 4 best new restaurant in the South by YELP, top 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel and a 2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner. Be transported to the lush jungles of the Yucatán with subtle scents of copal and open-fire grills. We are a gluten-free restaurant and offer a plant based menu. We source seafood from the bounty of the Mexican gulf coast, farms of Quintana Roo. Our flavors are Yucatecan with global influences of Lebanese, Portuguese, and African flavors of the region. The cantina cocktail bar specializes in Agave offering unique and small batch mezcals and tequilas. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 4:30-6 PM and is offered throughout all areas of the restaurant.If reservations are full for the evening, we do offer wander in/walk in dining optionsWe offer different dining areas.. you can experience the Garden, Cabana, Terazza, Casita or Cantina dining areas for a special night out or booking one of the areas for a private dining event!

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6. ATX Cocina

4.9

Exceptional(2626)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 58 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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7. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5424)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 37 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!

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8. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 61 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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9. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1124)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 43 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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10. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1899)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 66 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Patriciavip
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
A great place to celebrate a special occasion. We picked J Carvers for my partner's bday dinner. They gave us a beautiful table with a signed card welcoming the guest of honor. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and we can't wait to go back.
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J Carver'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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Antoinette
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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quynh
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Atmosphere was amazing, the short rib hummus is a must try.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Casey
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Ambiance is really nice. Simple wood furniture with nice lighting. We sat at the sushi counter and had an amazing time. We ordered a spicy tuna roll, two king salmon nigiri, a salmon hand roll, a yellowtail roll, and edamame. Cocktails are amazing. We ordered the red dragon and a birds of paradise. The birds of paradise was AMAZING. Our server was great as well. Overall a really nice experience.
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Neighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin
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4.8
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Latrice
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
This place was like a hidden gem! Maybe because I never looked into gluten free food options until I had to. But everything was incredible! The location is super cute, they have great mocktails (if you don’t drink) and the food is outstanding! I will definitely be back.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.9

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