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4.7
Exceptional(287)
Price: Expensive
• French • Midtown
Booked 18 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.
A photo of Red Ash Italia restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3826)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 95 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 Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1793)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
Clark's Oyster Bar in Austin is a local gem, serving fresh, local seafood in an intimate setting. Reviews rave about the amazing oysters, lobster rolls, and cocktails. The restaurant is described as having great energy and understated elegance. One reviewer even said it's one of the highest quality restaurant experiences in Austin. Despite its small size, Clark's offers a fantastic dining experience, making it a neighborhood favorite.
A photo of Josephine House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1299)
Price: Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 50 times today
The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3711)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 68 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.
A photo of The Salty Sow restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3966)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • East Austin
Booked 68 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.
A photo of Nômade restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(436)
Price: Expensive
• Regional Mexican • Austin
Booked 42 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!
A photo of La Condesa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2225)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
La Condesa is a local favorite in Austin's 2nd Street District, known for its inventive, farm-to-table Mexican cuisine. It's praised for its excellent service, beautiful decor, and unique dishes. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'real gem in the 2nd area and a new favorite stop!', with others calling it 'one of the absolute best in all of Austin'.
A photo of Bureau de Poste at Tiny Grocer restaurant
4.5
Awesome(330)
Price: Moderate
• French • North Central
Booked 21 times today
Bureau de Poste at Tiny Grocer is a neighborhood gem in Austin's Hyde Park. It's a French bistro with a modern twist, offering a delightful mix of old favorites and new specialties. Reviewers rave about its delicious food, great service, and charming vibe, with many expressing a desire to return. The cute patio and indoor banquette seating add to the appeal. It's described as a great addition to the neighborhood and a place to visit over and over.
A photo of Emmer & Rye restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3442)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 49 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

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  • Cindyvip
    Austin •73 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was delicious as usual; our server Stevie was a doll, so personable and very attentive. We sat outside and it was perfect
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    Josephine HousePrice: Expensive• American• Central Austin
    4.8
  • 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
    4.9
  • Karivip
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food is out of this world and our server was attentive in the most balanced ways and knew the menu well! Ask for Vincenzo, he’s an amazing server! Its my #1 place to take guests who are in town, but you have to plan ahead!
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    Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.9
  • 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
    4.9
  • James
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    When you first enter Hopfields from Guadalupe street you’re in the bar / lounge. On the Friday night we were there it was bustling and I was a bit worried. But the space is much larger than just that first room, and after following the hall a bit we were seated in a room in the back where we could have a wonderful date night meal with just the right amount of separation from the other diners including those in the nearby large party seating areas. Anna was pleasant, knowledgeable, and just the right amount of attentive. The food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the French onion soup, beet and ricotta salad, duck wings a l’orange, and lamb shank. Can’t wait to go back and try several other dishes.
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    HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
    4.7

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Central Austin

Discover the charm of Central Austin's dining scene with our curated selection of neighborhood gems, each offering a unique and intimate dining experience. Central Austin boasts a vibrant culinary landscape that blends local flavors with innovative cooking styles, making it a prime destination for food lovers seeking hidden treasures in their neighborhood. These establishments are celebrated for their warm ambiance, exceptional service, and commitment to delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for the comforting embrace of Southern comfort food, the bold tastes of Tex-Mex cuisine, or something uniquely local, you'll find establishments that are deeply embedded in the fabric of Central Austin. They are praised for their delightful menus, which often feature seasonal specials and locally sourced ingredients. Each restaurant stands out for its beautifully designed spaces that provide both cozy indoor settings and inviting outdoor dining options. Ideal for both casual diners and culinary aficionados, these neighborhood gems in Central Austin are perfect spots to enjoy a meal that feels like home yet surprises with its culinary creativity. Join the community of locals and visitors alike who celebrate these spots not just for their food, but for the stories and experiences they offer.

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