Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Central Austin

54 restaurants available nearby

1. ATX Cocina

4.9

Exceptional(2625)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 72 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.

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2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1793)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

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3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3711)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

4. Paperboy

4.8

Exceptional(211)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 27 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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5. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1458)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

A neighborhood gem! This family-run Italian restaurant offers a chic, rustic atmosphere in a downtown Austin landmark historic 1876 building. Enjoy outdoor sidewalk cafe dining just steps from the Texas State Capitol (dog friendly).We feature a wide variety of authentic Italian pastas, pizza, meats, seafood & unique daily specials. (GF and Veg options). Daily specials highlight the freshest and most seasonal offerings, such as Rigatoni Alla Norcina (sausage with truffle oil), house-made Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Whole Roasted Fish. Gelato, sorbets and desserts are delicious and made in-house. The cozy full-bar offers classic Italian cocktails and a sizable wine list representing Italy’s diverse regions.All breads and pizza are made daily using naturally leavened dough and an ancient fermentation process; this improves digestibility and creates a delicious flavor. Neapolitan pizzas are baked at 1000 degrees in a wood-fired brick oven. Your new Austin favorite.

6. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2225)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

7. The Salty Sow

4.8

Exceptional(3966)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • East Austin

Booked 61 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.

8. Caroline

4.5

Awesome(1132)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 71 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.

9. Wu Chow-Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(2162)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery! Lunch Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm Dinner Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pmSunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pmWu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!

10. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.7

Exceptional(492)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Edge Rooftop + Bar at the JW Marriott Austin serves cocktails over Congress for an evening lounge experience. Enjoy tasty small bites and craft cocktails atop a luxury hotel for views of downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

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Harriet
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was delicious. Simple classic Italian fare. The staff were friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about allergies and ingredients. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed.
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Quattro Gatti Ristorante e PizzeriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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Jennifervip
Austin •93 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Perla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Latrice
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This place was like a hidden gem! Maybe because I never looked into gluten free food options until I had to. But everything was incredible! The location is super cute, they have great mocktails (if you don’t drink) and the food is outstanding! I will definitely be back.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.9
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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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Ryanvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food great staff. Visiting from pittsburgh highly reccomend.
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PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
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4.8

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. ATX Cocina

2. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4. Paperboy

5. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

6. La Condesa

7. The Salty Sow

8. Caroline

9. Wu Chow-Downtown

10. Edge Rooftop Bar

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