Restaurants near Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

208 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3833)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 104 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.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 167 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.

3. Este

4.8

Exceptional(37)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 84 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

4. The Salty Sow

4.8

Exceptional(3966)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • East Austin

Booked 41 times today

Love SWINE+Wine+BEER? From the creators of Eddie V's, Roaring Fork & Hopdoddy, Larry Foles & Guy Villavosa brings you Salty Sow. The culinary force of Chef Harold Marmulstein & Chef Nick Sheley are together at Austin's premier head to tail restaurant. Salty Sow serves modern farmhouse cuisine, combining new cooking techniques with old-world methods like braising, poaching, and stewing. Our signature cocktail ingredients come fresh out of the garden, featuring local and organic spirits. Founded by long-time food lovers, we take special care to prepare everything we serve from scratch and by hand daily.

5. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 41 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.

6. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1415)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 56 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.

7. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1899)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

8. ATX Cocina

4.9

Exceptional(2626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 64 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.

9. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1303)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 66 times today

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

10. Hestia

4.8

Exceptional(1874)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 39 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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Wonderful place and vibe…so beautiful. Food and service were amazing!
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Patriciavip
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
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A great place to celebrate a special occasion. We picked J Carvers for my partner's bday dinner. They gave us a beautiful table with a signed card welcoming the guest of honor. The food was delicious, the service impeccable and we can't wait to go back.
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Austin •2 reviews
5.0
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We love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.
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Williamvip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
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Wonderful dinner as always. Amazing setting and atmosphere.
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Josephine HousePrice: Expensive• American• Central Austin
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Tyler
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I could not be happier with our many experiences at Sammie’s. The food is consistently fantastic, the service is incredible and the atmosphere is so fun! It’s always a treat to come here and cannot wait to come back!
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208 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Ash Italia

2. Aba - Austin

3. Este

4. The Salty Sow

5. Paperboy

6. Sammie's Italian

7. J Carver's

8. ATX Cocina

9. Josephine House

10. Hestia

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