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A photo of Sammie's Italian restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1433)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 54 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.
A photo of Elizabeth St Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(787)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Bouldin Creek
Booked 63 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
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3727)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 62 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.
A photo of Maie Day restaurant
4.5
Awesome(421)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek
Booked 19 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.
A photo of El Raval restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(483)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • South Austin
Booked 26 times today
El Raval restaurant and tapas bar celebrates the diverse cultural influences of Barcelona's iconic El Raval neighborhood. Grounded in Spanish cuisine, our menu incorporates the bold flavors and fragrant spices of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, paired with an award-winning wine-by-the-glass selection, recognized by Wine Enthusiast in 2024, or savor world-class cocktails crafted in collaboration with Two Schmucks (ranked No. 7 on the "World's 50 Best Bars 2022").
A photo of Quince Lakehouse restaurant
4.4
Awesome(798)
Price: Moderate
• International • Austin
Booked 61 times today
Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.
A photo of Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1806)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.
A photo of Neighborhood Sushi restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1082)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • South Austin
Booked 68 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.
A photo of Edge Rooftop Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(529)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown
Booked 17 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.
A photo of June's All Day restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1051)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South Austin
Booked 51 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.

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  • Mihir
    Austin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything we ordered was excellent! Few more vegetarian options without fish sauce would make this a killer destination! Our favorites were the steamed rice rolls and the fried rice.. Beignets with Homemade Jam was a super hit!
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    Elizabeth St CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Bouldin Creek
    4.8
  • Stephanie
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great time at our recent dinner. We did the tasting wine with wine pairing. It was great! The oysters were fresh. The seafood was delicious. The portions were perfect
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    El RavalPrice: Expensive• Spanish• South Austin
    4.7
  • RickVIP
    Austin •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food was excellent. Service was excellent; there when you needed them and not when you didn’t.  The Caesar Alla Tommy salad is definitely a must.
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    Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.8
  • Andres
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My girlfriend and I made a last-minute decision to visit Perla's, and we're pleasantly satisfied with just about everything. We ordered 3 appetizers: Octopus, crab cake, and tuna tostada. All of them are excellent in different ways. Individually: - Crab : great brightness from the (celery?) And green apple salad to compliment the fresh brightness and creamy sweet aroma of the crunchy cake. By far my favorite. - Octopus: the sauce it's served over has a nice subtle dimension without overpowering the octopus. Nice smoky spicy profile. - The tuna tostada is what you expect from a Tuna Tostada. Nothing special, but you get exactly what you pay for. The tostada integrity and texture and crunch was phenomenal. The tuna itself was of fantastic quality and generous portion. Wouldve preferred some sort of spicy ponzu instead of the typical habanero aioli. Seems played out, but maybe that's just my preference. Then, we finished with the lobster bucatini. Now, this was value! Super rich and creamy and filling. The lobster was stupendous. Only gripe is there was one claw that I couldn't pry open. Sadly, that was tossed out. Dining room was clean and beautiful but quite tame. Service was fast and intelligent. We had dinner in about 60 minutes and left full and extremely satisfied. Overall. Dishes were pretty and tasty. Everything was great. Will visit again Didn't get my servers name, but that man was obviously a seasoned server as he read the room perfectly and approached exactly at the right time and for the right amount of engagement. 5/5
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    Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
    4.8
  • Heather
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    I had one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. I cannot get over the crab claws and ribeye. I've been dreaming about both every day since. I also love their gluten-free orange cake. It was lovely to have this as an option. Andreis, our server, was phenomenal.
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    Maie DayPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bouldin Creek
    4.5
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