Best Casual Restaurants in South Austin

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1. June's All Day

4.8

Exceptional(1038)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South Austin

Booked 30 times today

June’s All Day is a little bit of Paris in Austin—a neighborhood cafe and bar offering late breakfast, brunch, and an all day menu late into the evenings, along bustling South Congress Avenue.The bistro-style food menu (think Croque Madame, Steak Tartare & Frites, Grilled Chicken Paillard, & Steak au Poivre) is complemented by a frequently changing wine & bar program including unique bottles and classic cocktails The restaurant has a wraparound patio (open year round) and is ideal for people watching and hanging with your friends.

2. Elizabeth St Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(779)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 43 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

3. Nômade

4.6

Exceptional(443)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Austin

Booked 28 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!

4. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(151)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available 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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5. The Guest House Austin

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

6. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 41 times today

Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.

7. Maie Day

4.5

Awesome(413)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek

Booked 16 times today

Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek and a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Restaurant for 2024, the menu is everything you love about a steakhouse, designed to be approachable and great for groups, and is a celebration of all people and always a party.

8. Caroline

4.5

Awesome(1134)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.

9. Toasty Badger

4.6

Exceptional(83)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 15 times today

Discover Toasty Badger Diner nestled on Austin’s iconic South Congress Avenue. Housed in what was the city's first Dairy Queen, our casual diner offers an inviting '70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. Embrace the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where the funky past meets the present moment.

10. Pecan Square Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(522)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 21 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.

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Robin
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My friend and I both ate off the vegetarian menu and it was amazing. Our waiter was knowledgeable and the tequila and cocktail menu was lengthy. Worth noting that almost all seating is outside, which is great right now in the fall, but could be rough in the 8 months of summer that Austin gets!
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NômadePrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Austin
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4.6
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Amber
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My daughter and I had an amazing evening here, the food and drinks were excellent. We would absolutely go again.
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The Guest House AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Maddie
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I would like to start by saying that the food was AMAZING. drinks were awesome and we got a variety. Everything was great but felt like the server was rushing us to leave. We went early on a Friday and no one was in the restaurant but felt like we were being pushed out. Checks were picked up while we were still there and not busy at all which seems odd to me.
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Elizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek
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4.9
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Jamesvip
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding food and ambience, this is a gem! well worth a visit.
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June's All DayPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South Austin
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4.8
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D.vip
Austin •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
Keeping it fun, fresh and cool HAI restaurant group always has the consistently freshest quality sushi you can find and the mix of flavors of each bite is like a party in my mouth Keep being cool!
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Uchiba AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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4.8

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. June's All Day

2. Elizabeth St Cafe

3. Nômade

4. Uchiba Austin

5. The Guest House Austin

6. Paperboy

7. Maie Day

8. Caroline

9. Toasty Badger

10. Pecan Square Cafe

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