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A photo of Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown restaurant
1. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown
4.8
Exceptional(5182)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 52 times today
Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.
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2. La Condesa
4.6
Exceptional(2250)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 45 times today
La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.
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3. Caroline
4.3
Awesome(1155)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 43 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.
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4. Wu Chow-Downtown
4.5
Awesome(2178)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery! Lunch Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm Dinner Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pmSunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pmWu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!
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5. Corner
4.6
Exceptional(999)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 46 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.
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6. Taverna - Downtown Austin
4.5
Awesome(1170)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 52 times today
Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.
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7. Ciclo
4.7
Exceptional(785)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Spanish for "cycle," Ciclo is a modern Texas kitchen featuring locally inspired flavors and ingredients with a Latin influence, all brought to life through a unique collaboration with world-renowned chef and restaurateur, Richard Sandoval. Ciclo's name reflects its focus on seasonal dishes, from grilled and smoked meats, ceviches and crudos to inventive craft cocktails. In addition to offering year-round outdoor dining, this downtown restaurant offers an ever-changing dinner menu, serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch year-round, with all menus providing gluten-free and vegan options.
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8. W Austin Restaurant & Lounge
4.2
Awesome(1440)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
W Austin Restaurant & Lounge is a sleek and sophisticated restaurant for hotel guests featuring the finest flavors of Central Texas sourced directly from the region's surrounding farms. Located on the Floor 2 of W Austin Hotel.
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9. ATX Cocina
4.8
Exceptional(2645)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 80 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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10. Sammie's Italian
4.8
Exceptional(1441)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 53 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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  • Robert
    Houston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and great cocktails. The ambiance was lovely and the service was knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive. The queso flameado with short rib mole was sumptuous and delightful. The seafood tostadas (atun and la vida vuelta) were light and delicious, perfectly balanced with piquant spice and velvety avocado. The tlacoyo is a must try. Happy hour cocktails are half price and are all excellent. We have been coming to La Condesa since it opened in 2009, the year we got married. We no longer live in Austin, but we come back to La Condesa for special occasions when we are back in town. Highly recommend.
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    La CondesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Laura
    Austin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had Christmas dinner here and it was really lovely! The service especially ✨
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    Wu Chow-DowntownPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Tara
    Austin •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    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
  • StacyVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was our first visit to Caroline and we all LOVED it. The food was amazing. The service was even MORE AMAZING. Tiana was the bomb! She was so kind and had the perfect balance of checking in on us to see if we needed anything. We all agreed this will become a regular restaurant for us.
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    CarolinePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.3
  • Marcus
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Excellent hostess, server and valet. Delicious crab claws, Trout Almondine, dusty porch(? a mescal drink) and my date insisted on a cheesecake which we shared. Lavish dinner and lavishly priced. The high life! Worth it.
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    Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin DowntownPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.8

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