Best Comfort Food Restaurants in West Austin / Westlake

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Corner

4.6

Exceptional(1001)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 45 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.

2. TLC Austin

4.4

Awesome(12)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • South Austin

Booked 8 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.

3. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1557)

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."

4. Emmer & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(3475)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 56 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

5. Maie Day

4.5

Awesome(427)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek

Booked 24 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.

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6. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(293)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 29 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.

7. Bar Peached

4.7

Exceptional(1506)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.

8. Toasty Badger

4.7

Exceptional(95)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 32 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.

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9. Serenade American Brasserie

4.0

Excellent(33)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 10 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.

10. acre 41

4.5

Awesome(986)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 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!

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BenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent and being able to sit in front of the kitchen and watch food being prepared was also a fun treat.
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Emmer & RyePrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.6
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Michael
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our dining experience was excellent. Our server in particular was terrific. He was friendly, kind, knowledgable and attentive.
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Maie DayPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bouldin Creek
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4.5
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Hannah
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My favorite place to go when we’re in town! Great food, great service!
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Ranch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown
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4.6
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Isleen
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Great space for large group of friends since they have several big tables. Super chill spot to watch football games, and they even have specials. The drinks and the food are spot on too.
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TLC AustinPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• South Austin
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4.4
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Tara
Austin •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Best adobo chicken dish ever and my husband loved his holiday smoked ham dish. Sides are plentiful and delicious. We will make this a tradition going forward for special occasions!
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CornerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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4.6

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Corner

2. TLC Austin

3. Ranch 616

4. Emmer & Rye

5. Maie Day

6. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

7. Bar Peached

8. Toasty Badger

9. Serenade American Brasserie

10. acre 41

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