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4.9
Exceptional(3834)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 113 times today
Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.
A photo of Taverna - Downtown Austin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1155)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.
A photo of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1639)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Austin is Chef Tim Love’s second location for his flagship restaurant. Open since 2015 it has become the go to place in Austin for wild game and creative dishes.In order to serve all our guests in a timely manner, we ask that you arrive on time. A 15 minute grace period will be given to all tables. Unfortunately we are unable to seat partial parties.
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4.8
Exceptional(151)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 32 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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4.7
Exceptional(1124)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek
Booked 44 times today
Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.
A photo of Prélude restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(136)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Chef Mathew Peters, the first American to win the prestigious Bocuse d'Or in 2017, is bringing his culinary expertise to the heart of Austin with the opening of Prelude, an elevated cocktail bar and canapé lounge set in a historic home in West Austin. The space has a beautiful back lawn lounge with views of downtown Austin and private rooms throughout the house that can accommodate groups of 6-18 with private events options of groups up to 120 guests.Prelude will offer a unique Austin experience, combining innovative cocktail creations with elevated small bites. The menu will feature a curated selection of small plates, designed to complement the bar programs signature cocktails and highlight Chef Peters' culinary artistry. Please note that our kitchen closes each evening at 10 pm. Join Prélude during Happy Hour Tuesday-Thursday from 4-6 pm for $2 oysters and drink specials.
A photo of L'Oca d'Oro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1538)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • North Central
Booked 10 times today
The dining room is open Tuesday - Sunday starting at 5:30PM, and the bar and patio are open starting at 4PM Tuesday - Sunday. We offer an a la carte menu as well as a multi-course menu made up of 7-8 dishes, including vegetarian options, for $75. Happy Hour in the bar and patio is from 4-6PM.All of our dishes are prepared with locally grown produce & meats—a reflection of a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to our handmade pastas, cheeses, salumi, breads, vinegars & liqueurs.L'Oca d'Oro believes in ONE FAIR WAGE in the belief that lovingly prepared food & thoughtful service are best nurtured by ensuring that we meet the basic needs of our staff. We apply a a 20% service charge as well as a credit card surcharge of 2.85% on all credit card transactions.
A photo of Uchiko Austin restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6036)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Central Austin
Booked 43 times today
:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchiko is the sister restaurant to Tyson Cole’s original Uchi. It matches that restaurant’s dedication to food, wine, and service, but it has a Japanese farmhouse aesthetic with crafted materials and warm finishes to round out a completely updated setting. The chef team at Uchiko has created a brand new selection of composed dishes and sushi, taken from ideas and plates created at Uchi. Uchiko is Uchi rede­fined. 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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4.7
Exceptional(2651)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 33 times today
Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas. Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special 6 course Pre Fixe Menu at $95 per person, which guests can pair with an optional 6 course wine tasting at $65 per person.Located on the 2nd floor of Juniper, our private event space can accommodates groups of all sizes. Perfect for holiday parties, networking events, corporate dinners, luncheons, birthday parties, and weddings. Select the Private Dining below to view additional information.
A photo of Foreign & Domestic - Austin restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2024)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Central Austin
Booked 19 times today
We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest. Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.

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  • Hannah
    New York City •52 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We ate here on a Monday evening and so it was difficult to rate the ambience here. But the steak was freakin excellent!
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    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    4.7
  • Antoinette
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.
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    Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.9
  • Victor
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our experience at Nido tonight was absolutely amazing! The service was excellent, and Holden went above and beyond to accommodate our friend’s dietary restrictions with thoughtful suggestions. The ambiance was perfect, setting the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. Watching the sunset added a magical touch to the atmosphere, making the night even more memorable. A big thank you to the team for creating such a delightful experience—we can’t wait to return!
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    NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
    4.7
  • Rodvip
    Austin •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had an outstanding meal and great service from Nico. My wife had a filet served with asparagus, baby carrots, and creamy mashed potatoes. The steak was high quality and cooked to perfection. I had the daily special, sautéed fresh snapper topped with lump crabmeat, lemon butter sauce, asparagus, and whipped potatoes. It was all cooked just right. While the restaurant is somewhat small and perhaps has a bit less ambiance than some higher end restaurants, the price and value were far superior.
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    Taverna - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.6
  • D.vip
    Austin •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Nov 2024
    Keeping it fun, fresh and cool HAI restaurant group always has the consistently freshest quality sushi you can find and the mix of flavors of each bite is like a party in my mouth Keep being cool!
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    Uchiba AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
    4.8
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