Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in East Austin

46 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Brutto

4.6

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 49 times today

Il Brutto is a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in East Austin with an emphasis on classic, multi-regional Italian dishes. The menu features fresh antipasti, daily home-made pastas, and pizzas baked in the restaurant’s Neapolitan wood-burning oven, in addition to house-made gelati, sorbets & desserts. The beverage program highlights an extensive selection of Italian wines from an on-site cellar, as well as local beers and handcrafted cocktails.

2. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(234)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 55 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.

3. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 8 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.Please be advised that Christmas Day was the final day of our Snow Much Fun Christmas event.

4. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2661)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 67 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.

5. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 87 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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6. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 78 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.

7. Emmer & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(3475)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 52 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

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8. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

A neighborhood gem! This family-run Italian restaurant offers a chic, rustic atmosphere in a downtown Austin landmark historic 1876 building. Enjoy outdoor sidewalk cafe dining just steps from the Texas State Capitol (dog friendly).We feature a wide variety of authentic Italian pastas, pizza, meats, seafood & unique daily specials. (GF and Veg options). Daily specials highlight the freshest and most seasonal offerings, such as Rigatoni Alla Norcina (sausage with truffle oil), house-made Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Whole Roasted Fish. Gelato, sorbets and desserts are delicious and made in-house. The cozy full-bar offers classic Italian cocktails and a sizable wine list representing Italy’s diverse regions.All breads and pizza are made daily using naturally leavened dough and an ancient fermentation process; this improves digestibility and creates a delicious flavor. Neapolitan pizzas are baked at 1000 degrees in a wood-fired brick oven. Your new Austin favorite.

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9. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 42 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.

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10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(5207)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 41 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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Marissa
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The entire staff were wonderful, especially our waitress Rebecca! She made the night an easy and fun experience. She explained all the dishes with ease, cared about our allergies and dietary restrictions the entire night, and made sure we were never in need of anything. Overall we can’t wait to go back!
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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DavidVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, excellent service and overall, an excellent experience…we will be back.
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Briam
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The staff was very welcoming, and the food was absolutely exceptional
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Il BruttoPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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4.6
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kerryVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Migas were yummy! Strong and hot coffee! Lovely server and I recommend this restaurant highly.
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PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
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4.8
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Karina
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
It was a really nice experience. Love the place, love the atmosphere and drinks are good. Affordable price! Server were a little too much everywhere and no really paying attention to us.
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Edge Rooftop BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Brutto

2. Paperboy

3. Edge Rooftop Bar

4. ATX Cocina

5. Sammie's Italian

6. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

7. Emmer & Rye

8. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

9. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

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