Best Fun Restaurants in Northwest

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AmericanMexicanBurgersFondueSwissAsian

Regions

Austin

Areas

AustinDowntownLago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar ParkNorth CentralNorthwest

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Melting Pot - Austin - Northwest

4.7

Exceptional(1681)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Northwest

Booked 30 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(77)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Austin

Booked 5 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. Spare Birdie

4.3

Awesome(162)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park

Booked 14 times today

Spare Birdie Public House is Cedar Park’s destination for upscale entertainment. Conveniently located right off of 183 and featuring a full-service restaurant and bar, bowling, virtual golf, and live music, Spare Birdie aims to be your local hot spot for feast and folly.

4. Bull & Bowl

4.5

Awesome(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 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.

5. Swim Club

4.4

Awesome(73)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 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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6. The Peached Tortilla - Cedar Park

4.7

Exceptional(166)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park

Booked 13 times today

The Peached Tortilla has created a unique Austin dining experience that features the best of modern Asian comfort food with a Southern twist. Over the years, we have grown from a single food truck to multiple brick and mortar restaurants, a full-service catering company, a venue space, and an airport unit. We are proud to offer a unique dining experience at our newest restaurant in Cedar Park. Some of our most popular menu items include the Charred Brussels (tossed in a sichuan peppercorn peach glaze), Southern Fun (wok fried wide rice noodles tossed with brisket & bean sprouts), Dan Dan Noodles (five spice pork in a sichuan peanut sauce) and Taco Trio (paying homage to our food truck roots). Our location in Cedar Park features a large bar, booth & banquette seating, and a patio that is conditioned for the winter & summer.

7. Pinstack-Austin

3.5

Very Good(14)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • North Central

Booked 1 time 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

8. Asadas Grill

4.2

Awesome(232)

$$$$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!"

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9. Cabanas at La Piscina

4.8

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

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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From verified diners like you

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Jennifer
Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was a great experience. All the way around. Will go again.
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The Melting Pot - Austin - NorthwestPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Northwest
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4.7
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AudreyH
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Great experience at Swim Club. No one was swimming as the weather was bad but the food was great, our server very helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was chill and fun.
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Swim ClubPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.4
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Anthony
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Feb 2025
Would have been nice to be told what the market price for the oysters were before ordering, but other than that it was a perfect experience! Crab cakes were phenomenal and the pork chop was fantastic! Definitely be back to rent one of the bays to do the virtual sports and have food. Oh and after we found out that oysters are a dollar on Sundays, it's going to definitely require another visit. 🤙 Annabelle was our server and she was amazing!
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Spare BirdiePrice: Expensive• American• Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park
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4.3
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Willie
1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
Me and my wifey had so much fun. We was there from 10pm to 130 am. We had a blast!!!
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Dave & Buster's - AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Austin
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4.1
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OpenTable Diner
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
My server was amazing I don’t remember her name but she had a nose ring and she took compete care of my family and I for my mom’s birthday. My mom had the best day and we were all able to enjoy ourselves. We LOVE bull and bowl!<3 🫶🏽🥰
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Bull & BowlPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.5

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