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4.7
Exceptional(291)
Price: Expensive
• French • Midtown
Booked 10 times today
Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.
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4.8
Exceptional(217)
Price: Expensive
• Breakfast • East Austin
Booked 54 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.
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4.4
Awesome(1145)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 28 times today
Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.
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4.3
Awesome(788)
Price: Moderate
• International • Austin
Booked 38 times today
Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.
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4.9
Exceptional(523)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Pecan Square Café, located in the heart of Clarksville, serves simple, seasonal food inspired by our home in Austin. With a focus on market driven ingredients and an evolving roster of dishes, the menu is straightforward but elevated. The beverage program delivers dynamic variations on classic cocktails, with an approachable and sophisticated wine selection. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Service is easygoing, warm, and casually elegant.
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4.8
Exceptional(152)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 34 times today
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. 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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4.8
Exceptional(46)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin
Booked 94 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!
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4.6
Exceptional(178)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 25 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.
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4.5
Awesome(779)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
Seven stories up and a world away above Austin, Zanzibar is an escape from the everyday – a lush tropical restaurant terrace and pool oasis with stunning views of downtown Austin, but a restaurant experience that couldn’t be further from it. Serving up Tiki cocktails and island inspired small plate bites, discover good times for every taste – whether in high spirits or looking to lay low – Zanzibar always happens to be happening.
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4.8
Exceptional(538)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Austin
Booked 61 times today
De Nada Cantina. Tacos y margs y menos. East Austin’s loveliest little taco spot. Handmade tortillas pressed and cooked on the comal, slow-braised meats, and traditional handcrafted margaritas served in a greenhouse.

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  • Meganvip
    Austin •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I will be dreaming about this place for the next few WEEKS! Made a reservation in advance, definitely recommend this as usually they are reservation only or sometimes I think they do bar seating on a walk in basis if they can accommodate. And they are sticklers, if your entire party is not there, don’t expect to be sat! And sometimes you may lose a reservation if you’re too far past. Also, pro tip they have parking on the street and a small lot. My favorite accommodation is the walk up window. You can order brunch cocktails and coffees to enjoy while you wait, or your entire meal to go which is a nice add on. They have seating both indoor and outdoor as well as an indoor bar top area. Inside is super chic and modern, the staff is all very helpful and friendly. We ordered the cinnamon toast to start which was delectable. Tasted like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch bite but amplified. Was big enough to serve three of us! For mains my friends ordered the chicken and biscuit and I had the bacon sandwich (BEC). The flavors were amazing. The bacon cooked to perfection, the eggs similarly. The BEC had pimento cheese and jalapeño jam which was seriously nothing like I’ve ever tasted before. Beverage wise the salted caramel in any coffee is incredible. Not too sweet either which is hard to find. They have a mimosa pitcher for the table, or singles if you’re looking for brunch cocktails. Phenomenal food and experience. Already booked another reservation for the new year.
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    PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
    4.8
  • Cindavip
    Austin •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    One of my favorite restaurants. The menu has interesting combinations. The ambiance is light and attractive.
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    Pecan Square CafePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.9
  • Nora Roxana
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The place met our expectations. The food, place and service was very good. Edward was very kind and attentive. Thanks for everything. We spent a nice thanksgiving dinner
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    CarolinePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.4
  • celestevip
    Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Nov 2024
    First time in Austin decided to try Quince; amazing cocktails & food, service was outstanding as well, hostess are really nice ! :) The view is gorgeous will definitely come back whenever we visit Austin again!
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    Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
    4.3
  • Karen
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Nov 2024
    Some unusual different/combinations - e.g. duck reuben sandwich. Good food - good service Out of homemade sorbet :(
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    HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
    4.7
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