Best Fun Restaurants in Arboretum

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Melting Pot - Austin - Northwest

4.8

Exceptional(1677)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Northwest

Booked 23 times today

Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Austin. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings.Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight.Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

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2. Dave & Buster's - Austin

4.1

Excellent(75)

Price: Moderate

• American • Austin

Booked 3 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

3. Asadas Grill

3.4

Very Good(228)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • North Central

Booked 3 times today

Asada’s Grill started from a place of love and familiarity to celebrate & rejoice those special bonds and moments with friends, comrades, and family.Our talented Chef Manny Castillo from Cancun, MX and his team, created an elaborate ensemble of traditional flavors of North, Central, and South Mexico using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. By featuring unique offerings of roasted meats from the Northern Central, & Southern regions of Mexico & serving hand-selected Agave Spirits, your experience will resemble a family gathering coupled with the true flavors of Mexico.Your taste buds will experience elevated (real) mole, al carbon, and Pipian, all-encompassing the flavors from North to South while featuring fusions & crunchy textures from Central Mexico.When you come to Asadas, we want you to feel like you are at a family gathering enjoying the variety of flavor profiles enjoyed in Mexico from North to South. We truly believe in the heartfelt saying “Mi Casa, es su casa!"

4. Pinstack-Austin

3.4

Very Good(12)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Central

Booked 2 times today

Reservations are available in our full-service restaurant or climate-controlled patio. TO ENJOY LANE-SIDE SERVICE WHILE YOU BOWL, RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT https://pinstackbowl.com/reserve-lane/. PINSTACK is an upscale, one-of-a-kind entertainment and dining destination. Featuring dishes from pan-seared mahi mahi to our GIANT 36-inch KingPin Pizza, everyone will enjoy eating at PINSTACK. With two fully-stocked bars, PINSTACK is a favorite spot for adults. Choose from 24 draft beers, 12 keg wines, and an extensive list of bottled wine & craft cocktails. The PINSTACK experience doesn't end after dinner! Have fun on the bowling lanes or in the game room, featuring video games, rock climbing wall, high ropes course, laser tag or bumper cars. Weekly Specials: Happy Hour |M-F 4-7 pm | $3 Domestic Pints | $5 Craft Pints | $5 House Wine | $5 House Margaritas Bowl & Bite Mondays | 4-11 pm | 1/2 Price Apps | $3 Draft Beer Wine Down Wednesdays | ALL DAY | 50% off bottles of wine

5. Tiki Tatsu-ya

5.0

Exceptional(2)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 48 times today

You’ve never seen anything like this extravagantly decorated tiki-bar funhouse from TatsuAikawa and the team behind Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya and dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya.Recently named one of the 40 best bars in Austin by Statesman critic Matthew Odam, TikiTatsu-Ya is disguised by a fake travel company on the outside, but stepping in, you’reimmediately transported to another world. The riotous colors, sound effects and over-the-toptropical cocktails in custom mugs and glasses feel like an island vacation or 21+ Disneyland.Shareable drinks come with fire shows, and even the food far surpasses typical bar fare withmouthwatering dishes like Spam Musubi, Crab Lagoon, Kalua Pork and the Pu Pu Platter, whichshouldn’t be missed. Reservations are recommended.

6. Swim Club

4.3

Awesome(62)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

SWIM CLUBA historic pool turned social club, Swim Club is refreshingly fun. Indulge in the age-old adage: eat, drink, and be Downright. Grab a bite in the sunken dining room with submarine views of the adjacent pool, sip a refreshing cocktail on your poolside lounger, soak in the sun on The Lawn, and when the good-hearted and good-timing leaves you thirsty for more, enjoy late-night tunes in Rodeo Room.DINE AT SWIM CLUBDive in with cold-blended cocktails and brick-oven cooking. Vibrant cocktails with bright spices and citrus complement the dining room’s animated hues while the menu conjures memories of endless summers, highlighting local ingredients, backyard grilling favorites, roasted with the ferocity of the Texas sun. For groups of 12 or more please email ryan.hollowell@downrightaustin.com or visit us online at swimclubaustin.com for private dining requests. We also offer day passes for pool access only in person or through ResortPass.

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7. Uptown Sports Club

4.6

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 38 times today

In 1949, Uptown Sports Club opened as a neighborhood spot for locals on the Eastside to drink, bet, watch the game and hold court.Uptown Sports Club has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin. Same building. Same neighborhood. Same soul. Just thoughtfully reimagined for the East Austin of today.Uptown is your home base for great food, coffee, cocktails and community. We keep East Austin hours. Serving up a Texan take on Louisiana homestyle brasserie fare and slinging classic cocktails from lunchtime ’til late-night. No rush. No fuss. Come as you are daily or nightly.For parties 12 and larger reach out to us directly. https://uptownsportsclub.tripleseat.com/party_request/36484

8. Space Cowboy

4.6

Exceptional(282)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • East Austin

Booked 19 times today

Where robots serve, flavors rule, and good times reign. Modern kitchen redefining expectations by blending innovative service with elevated dining. Serving globally inspired, made from scratch plates and cocktails.Our journey began with a simple idea: to venture into uncharted territory, blending robotics with elevated dining to push the boundaries of what a dining experience can be. Our menu is crafted around a spirit of breaking boundaries since, in space, there are no bounds. Each dish and cocktail is an invitation to taste something unexpected—a fusion of cultures, and styles that feels both familiar and surprising.While our playful robot servers glide by, delivering your food and drinks with a wink toward the future, Space Cowboy is deeply human at heart. Our team is a collection of creators who infuse their own stories and passions into every sip and bite. With love for cultures, and a heart for adventure we share a desire to bring a piece of the future to life.

9. Bull & Bowl

5.0

Exceptional(56)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

***We are 21+ at all times, no exceptions***Bull & Bowl is the first duckpin bowling alley, full service restaurant, bar, and mechanical bull venue ever established.

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10. Cabanas at La Piscina

4.8

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina's Cabanas are perfectly situated poolside. Enjoy Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine and an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, and small-batch tequila & mezcal. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle while the cabanas provide an intimate gathering space for groups. Cabanas can be booked for 4-8 guests and are open for Sunset Sessions on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-10pm.

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Julie
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
We had a fantastic time! It was a lot of fun. Great food, service, drinks, and atmosphere. I highly recommend the experience. We’ll certainly be back for more fun!!
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Tiki Tatsu-yaPrice: Expensive• Hawaiian• Bouldin Creek
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Kriss
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Our waiter was the best! Food was great, near experience but expensive.
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The Melting Pot - Austin - NorthwestPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Northwest
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4.8
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Lee Anne
Cincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 20, 2024
Interior Mexican Food offerings that were very interesting and tasty. The portions are as robust as the creativity and flavors! My husband deemed the Mole one of the best he's had. Our waiter, Marcos, was great - very attentive and helpful with menu selections. Will definitely be back!
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Asadas GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• North Central
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3.4
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JordanB
Austin •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 10, 2024
Service felt a little slow, but it was an overall enjoyable experience.
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Dave & Buster's - AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Austin
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4.1
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Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 14, 2024
The kids love it. Great place to go with the whole family!
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Pinstack-AustinPrice: Moderate• American• North Central
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3.4

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. The Melting Pot - Austin - Northwest

2. Dave & Buster's - Austin

3. Asadas Grill

4. Pinstack-Austin

5. Tiki Tatsu-ya

6. Swim Club

7. Uptown Sports Club

8. Space Cowboy

9. Bull & Bowl

10. Cabanas at La Piscina

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