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1. Red Ash Italia
4.9
Exceptional(3841)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 134 times today
Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.
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2. Aba - Austin
4.8
Exceptional(1138)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Austin
Booked 180 times today
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.
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3. Uchiko Austin
4.8
Exceptional(6041)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Central Austin
Booked 47 times today
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi rede­fined. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
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4. Sammie's Italian
4.8
Exceptional(1419)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 73 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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5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin
4.9
Exceptional(1796)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 51 times today
Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a perfect spot for romantic dining. With rave reviews like 'great for date night or small intimate group of friends', it's clear that the cosy, small setting and beautiful atmosphere contribute to its romantic charm. Plus, who can resist fresh oysters and seafood? The attention to detail in food preparation and presentation also speaks to the thoughtful, intimate dining experience they aim to provide.
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6. Hestia
4.8
Exceptional(1880)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star
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7. Canje
4.9
Exceptional(2081)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • East Austin
Booked 69 times today
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.
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8. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(274)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Central Austin
Booked 12 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.
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9. Uchi Austin
4.9
Exceptional(5424)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 53 times today
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
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10. Jeffrey's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2174)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 45 times today
Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.
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  • Cam
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Our waiter, Zach was excellent. Incredibly welcoming, attentive, knowledgeable and made us feel special throughout the night as well as his colleagues. Highly recommend Sammie’s! Thank you Zach and to the entire staff!
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    Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Youngvip
    Austin •88 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Greeted by a lovely lady who welcomed us to a choice of tables! How sweet is that!!Price took care of everything just right! Loved everything about our dining experience. Bubbles, oysters… especially the Massachusetts Boomamoto… PEI’s couldn’t compare this time. Great little bread and butter radish treat, awesome wedge salad with the incredible lardon nuggets, red fish grilled to perfection and loved the red chimmichurri sauce, dahlin! And finally my all time favorite dessert, affogato!!! Yumm!!What a happy birthday it was! Thank you, Clarks! See you again soon! 🥂🙏🏻🥂
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    Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Steven
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful food, atmosphere, and the server was attentive and at the same time very down to earth and did not give us a feeling of being rushed. We've been To Aba a few times and the food is always spot on. Incredible flavors and presentation
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    Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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    4.8
  • Melissa
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The hosts where lovely and offered us the kitchen seating over the bar - such a cool experience! I Our server was attentive and the drinks came out quickly for all being craft cocktails! This was my partners first time here and after being sat for maybe ~ 10 minutes ~ we booked another reservation for next month! We got bone marrow, caesar salad, rigattoni, yukon potato's and the porterhouse! Our server did talk us out of the tomahawk which was smart, considering we have Turkey leftovers to eat but we WILL be trying it next month! Thank yall 🤍 Also a free desert and a card signed by all the staff for my partners birthday was such a cute touch! We'll see yall soon!
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    Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Nadia
    London •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were visiting for my husband's birthday and we had a fabulous time. The food was amazing as always but this was the first time we had a server who offered the server-led omakase menu. Her name was Ivy and we had such a joyful meal, telling her our preferences and chatting about ingredients. Uchiko has been one of our favorite places for special occasions, and we will be back again for sure!
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    Uchiko AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Central Austin
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    4.8

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