Best Restaurants for Birthdays in South Austin

64 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1129)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 157 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.

2. Tiki Tatsu-ya

5.0

Exceptional(2)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian • Bouldin Creek

Booked 46 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.

3. Nômade

4.6

Exceptional(436)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Austin

Booked 40 times today

Named number 4 best new restaurant in the South by YELP, top 15 restaurants in Austin by Fodors Travel and a 2024 Open Table Diners' Choice Award Winner. Be transported to the lush jungles of the Yucatán with subtle scents of copal and open-fire grills. We are a gluten-free restaurant and offer a plant based menu. We source seafood from the bounty of the Mexican gulf coast, farms of Quintana Roo. Our flavors are Yucatecan with global influences of Lebanese, Portuguese, and African flavors of the region. The cantina cocktail bar specializes in Agave offering unique and small batch mezcals and tequilas. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 4:30-6 PM and is offered throughout all areas of the restaurant.If reservations are full for the evening, we do offer wander in/walk in dining optionsWe offer different dining areas.. you can experience the Garden, Cabana, Terazza, Casita or Cantina dining areas for a special night out or booking one of the areas for a private dining event!

4. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1410)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 42 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(1793)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a favorite spot for birthday celebrations, as mentioned in several reviews. The fresh seafood, especially oysters, and great service make it a standout. The ambiance and cocktails are also highly praised. As one reviewer puts it, 'Fantastic birthday dinner celebration!'.

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6. The Guest House Austin

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

7. Eberly

4.8

Exceptional(1769)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 48 times today

Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking and thinking spaces. Austin has always been a gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers to connect and feed off each other’s energy and creativity. We’ve distilled that spirit into one distinctively authentic place. Within Eberly you’ll discover a beautiful dining room offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin, a welcoming study, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown, and our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar of Greenwich Village in New York City. From our artisan kitchen and bakery, Eberly will serve the highest quality fare using bold flavors and perfectly executed preparation with an emphasis on freshness, seasonality and local availability. Everything served out of Eberly’s kitchen will be made from scratch.

8. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1894)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 62 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

9. Emmer & Rye

4.7

Exceptional(3442)

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

10. Bar Peached

4.7

Exceptional(1499)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.

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Miriam
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience from start to finish! When I made the reservation, only outdoor tables were available so I left a comment requesting to be moved inside if anything opened up - and immediately on checking in, the hostess offered a table inside. The decor is classic and welcoming. Drinks were brought almost immediately after ordering them. Enough staff that someone was always attending to us. Food was delicious, especially the cacio e pepe. Highly recommend
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Rigo
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience and vibes! The food was also with the wait, and our server Alberto was great. He recommended us some options that we were awesome, and spent a great experience for our anniversary!
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NômadePrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Austin
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4.6
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Brad
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Philipvip
San Diego •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service. Went for happy hour. Half price martini and burger. Excellent broccolini and affogato dessert.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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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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64 restaurants available nearby

1. Aba - Austin

2. Tiki Tatsu-ya

3. Nômade

4. Sammie's Italian

5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

6. The Guest House Austin

7. Eberly

8. J Carver's

9. Emmer & Rye

10. Bar Peached

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