Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Old West Austin

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchChinese

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Austin

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ArboretumAustinBouldin CreekCentral AustinDowntownEast Austin

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Hopfields

4.7

Exceptional(309)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 25 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

2. Corner

4.6

Exceptional(1011)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 75 times today

Welcome to Corner Restaurant! Ideally located in downtown Austin, you’ll find modern Texas fare and local twists on classic recipes, all in a stunning location on the corner of 2nd and Congress. Whether you’re looking for local Austin flavors inspired by the 5 Corners of Texas, delicious cocktails, or the perfect boozy brunch, Corner’s patio bar & restaurant has it all.

3. TLC Austin

4.5

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • South Austin

Booked 16 times today

Inspired by iconic Texas beer halls, the indoor-outdoor spaces of TLC allow people to gather around hand-crafted food and drinks inspired by America’s back porches. It’s a comfortable gathering place where kids and adults can play games and enjoy authentic Texas hospitality. It’s a blend of warm Texas kindness and Austin originality.TLC is a place where you can enjoy food with friends like you’re on your back porch… Only you don’t have to cook or clean-up. You’ll visit for the food & drinks. You’ll come back for the memories.Flip flops or heels, wing tips or western wear. All y'all'r welcome.

A photo of Honey Moon Spirit Lounge restaurant

4. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(306)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 24 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.

5. Limestone Rooftop

3.3

Good(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Enjoy radiant rooftop vibes over Rainey Street in Downtown Austin.Located on the 16th floor of the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, Limestone Rooftop offers unmatched views of the Austin skyline from floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace. Sip on specialty cocktails and taste our global-inspired menu to the soundtrack of Austin’s famous music scene. We offer small, sharable, tapas style plates. We invite you to exude warmth and energy atop the city. Cool your palate among friends. Spark a connection as hot as the sun.

6. Emmer & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(3526)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin Green Star2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

7. Ranch 616

4.7

Exceptional(1568)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

8. acre 41

4.5

Awesome(1006)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

We’re planting our roots as the only upscale contemporary steakhouse in Austin's Campus District. Our dressed-up classic menu goes the extra acre featuring locally sourced meats and other comfort food favorites at the highest quality that you can enjoy time and time again. Our modern art-deco bar and dining space is sure to impress with polished marble and tall golden flourishes. While possessing one of the most extensive whiskey and bourbon selections in town, we take pride in the creation of our creative craft cocktails that are thoughtfully crafted and executed. Make your reservation today!

9. Maie Day

4.4

Awesome(442)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek

Booked 23 times today

Maie Day is a comfort food paradise. Reviews rave about their delicious food, with standout dishes like mac and cheese, ribeye, and pork chop. The restaurant's ambiance is described as 'casual yet comfortable', perfect for a relaxing meal. Chef Michael Fojtasek's approachable menu ensures everyone will find something to love.

A photo of Serenade American Brasserie restaurant

10. Serenade American Brasserie

4.0

Excellent(44)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 9 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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Kelsey
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Spencer was an absolute gem! We had the best brunch and he checked in on us with coffee refills and even some special sauce for our fries - so kind. The food is always phenomenal and I love coming in. Thank y’all for another perfect brunch!
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Honey Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin
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4.8
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FranklinVIP
Los Angeles •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Not trying to be a pretentious ars here but we’ve eaten in France & New Orleans and have had a hard time matching those experiences. My wife, daughter, granddaughter and I had a Valentines dinner here tonight. I can say that the food and the experience were great. French Onion soup was quality, I tasted my daughter’s tequila martini & ordered one myself, lamb chops were perfect and the banana, nutella crepe was one of the best desserts I’ve had. Coming from a fat guy, that’s a compliment. First timer who will be back for more
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.7
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Errin
Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was *chef’s kiss.* The ambience in the outdoor seating area is great. Definitely coming back for another date night
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CornerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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4.6
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Alison
Austin •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
2/3 of us our gluten free. We were pleasantly surprised to find most of their items are gluten free! Bonus! Good selection of food and drink items. We’ll definitely be back.
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TLC AustinPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• South Austin
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4.5
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jeb
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Great chill place with a nice view! You don’t really need a reservation…it’s open seating when I went
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Limestone RooftopPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Downtown
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3.3

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