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Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,955)Downtown - 2
Aba - Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,199)East Austin - 3
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(76)East Austin - 4
J Carver's
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,965)Downtown - 5
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,264)Downtown
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Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(238)East Austin - 2
Hestia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,921)Downtown - 3
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(9,578)Downtown - 4
Yamas Austin
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.6(1,085)Austin - 5
Aris
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(8)Austin
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Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(3,484)Downtown - 2
Josephine House
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,333)Central Austin - 3
Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(5,438)Downtown - 4
P6
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(1,126)Downtown - 5
Geraldine’s
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.7(2,352)Downtown
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- BBeckyVIPAustin •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was outstanding as usual however the service was a little lacking. Our server only came by 1 time once our meal was served and never asked if we wanted desert or anything. We had to ask the manager for our check and we never saw Sherry again, although there were about 15 servers standing around, waiting for customers to show up for their reservation (they definitely were not busy). I’m glad the food was amazing but next time we are downtown, we will try somewhere else.More infoIII Forks - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown•4.8
- EErubeyLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoTook my girlfriend here for her birthday and had overall amazing experience. Server was very knowledgeable on the food menu and drink list. Also made our night with a sparkling wine toast and kept checking in consistently.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- LLoganAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGarret the waiter is great! He did a great job explaining the menu and choosing a wine for us to enjoy with our meal.More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.6
- LLukasMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025Our waiter Hunter recommended to start with the bone marrow, and for Main we Shared the 44 ounce tomahawk stake with crispy truffle fries and grilled vegetables. Manuel ensured we were looked after from the moment we walked in the doors, he also help pair Wine with our food selection, was very kind to us! The overall experience at J prime steak house Austin was top notch, and we look forward to our return here ASAPMore infoJ-Prime Steakhouse AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
- LLuisAustin •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 6, 2025Toby and TK took care of us with great suggestions all around. I had the Pescado Tacos and that salsa verde was so delicious. Great time as always thank you Comedor.More infoComedorPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Downtown•4.6
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown Austin is Otopia Rooftop
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, True Food Kitchen - Austin and Wu Chow-Downtown
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown Austin are The Well, The Peacock Mediterranean Grill and True Food Kitchen - Austin
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown Austin are 1417 French Bistro, Cabanas at La Piscina and Parkside
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown Austin are The Royale Room, Otopia Rooftop and 1417 French Bistro
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