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1. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
4.7
Exceptional(2269)
Price: Expensive
• Barbecue • Downtown
Booked 21 times today
BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.
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2. Verbena
4.5
Awesome(422)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Verbena is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of West 6th Street occupying the street side ground level of the award-winning Canopy by Hilton Hotel. The venue is comprised of a 36-seat bar and lounge, a 60-seat dining room with open kitchen, and wood-burning hearth, both which open to a lush open-air courtyard. Journey through Chef Paolo's gastronomic narrative where he pays homage to his contemporary Mexican roots. His menu is highly influenced with essences of French techniques and contains stories and flavors he's discovered throughout his travels. It is truly a memorable dining experience. Come grab a coffee and freshly baked pastry on your way to work or spend a Sunday morning over a bountiful brunch. Meet a friend for a vibrant patio lunch or gather with co-workers for drinks and dinner. You’re always welcome at Verbena.
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3. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3727)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 47 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.
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4. Juniper
4.6
Exceptional(2673)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Austin
Booked 14 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.
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5. Cannon+Belle
3.9
Excellent(142)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
With a menu as ambitious, inspired and unexpected as Austin itself, Cannon + Belle - a 2023 recipient of the OpenTable Diners' Choice award - captures the taste and the texture of the weird city everyone loves to love. From the Bourbon Bar Experience to fresh cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, Cannon + Belle's bar, indoor biergarten and dynamic (open-view) kitchen are Austin's answer to Texas-fresh.
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6. Vespaio Austin
4.7
Exceptional(1726)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
Vespaio Restaurant is one of the original South Congress eateries and remains one of Austin's favorite Italian go-to's among locals and visitors. This casual dinner venue is a popular choice for date nights or evenings out with friends, seating every day at 5pm. The interior of Vespaio Restaurant is decorated with ceiling tiles, ceiling plans, vintage pendant lighting, classic table seating, a plethora of wine racks and vibrant accent walls.In addition to a full bar menu, Vespaio Restaurant offers a lengthy selection of mouth-watering and flavorful authentic Italian dishes. Menu items include carpaccio, mixed seafood stew, lasagna, mussels, calamari, spaghetti carbonara, chocolate hazelnut cake, panna cotta and green pasta with shrimp. Everything on the menu is sourced locally and prepared in-house, including the pasta, bread and pastries.
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7. Cipollina
4.9
Exceptional(1205)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Cipollina is a beloved Italian restaurant in Clarksville, known for its dedication to fresh, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and other traditional Italian dishes, all made from scratch. Since 1999, we’ve been serving the Clarksville community with high-quality ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Cipollina is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Join us and taste why we’re a favorite spot for Italian food lovers in Clarksville.
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8. VERDAD True Modern Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(576)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Austin
Booked 32 times today
VERDAD pulls from traditions cultivated throughout Mexican history to authentically capture and appreciate the relationship between the past and the present – a focus that inspired the concept’s name VERDAD. VERDAD translates to “truth”. VERDAD will bring this promise to life with authentic, ingredients-focused Mexican dishes modernized through high-end cooking technique and innovative presentation, providing an elevated dining experience inspired by a steakhouse point-of-view. Follow the history as it unfolds through the VERDAD menu, robust collection of tequila, sweet treats and more!
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9. Carillon Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(941)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
The Carillon is a New American restaurant featuring familiar food with a refined twist. The Carillon provides a sophisticated and approachable dining experience for all occasions. Our culinary team masterfully creates dishes with local, fresh, and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins. The Carillon offers ‘a la Carte’ or 3-course dinner for $45 tasting menu, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines.Located at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Carillon delivers an impressive and memorable experience. Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage. Bring your ticket to be validated. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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10. Paul Martin's - Austin
4.6
Exceptional(2310)
Price: Expensive
• American • North Central
Booked 27 times today
Be it a succulent filet mignon or flavorful marinated skirt steak, Paul Martin’s American Grill in Austin is serving classic American cuisine set to a higher standard. Our premium beef, chicken and seafood are mesquite grilled over a live fire to ensure a perfect sear every time. Located in the Domain NORTHSIDE, our lively bar is the ideal venue to gather with friends and try a few of our extensive wines by the glass while sharing a plate of tacos.

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  • Kevin
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Juniper NEVER disappoints! Staff are always welcoming and attentive; food is delicious; ambience is relaxed chic!
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    JuniperPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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    4.6
  • GenevieveVIP
    Orange County •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Omg, best brisket in Austin. Holy cow this place is so damn good!! I cant say one bad thing about the food. Holy crap everything was hood. We had the biscuit appetizer, Burnt ends, collard greens, mac n cheese and the meat trio for dinner. I am absolutely stuffed and soooo happy!
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    Lamberts Downtown BarbecuePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Andres
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Dec 2024
    My girlfriend and I made a last-minute decision to visit Perla's, and we're pleasantly satisfied with just about everything. We ordered 3 appetizers: Octopus, crab cake, and tuna tostada. All of them are excellent in different ways. Individually: - Crab : great brightness from the (celery?) And green apple salad to compliment the fresh brightness and creamy sweet aroma of the crunchy cake. By far my favorite. - Octopus: the sauce it's served over has a nice subtle dimension without overpowering the octopus. Nice smoky spicy profile. - The tuna tostada is what you expect from a Tuna Tostada. Nothing special, but you get exactly what you pay for. The tostada integrity and texture and crunch was phenomenal. The tuna itself was of fantastic quality and generous portion. Wouldve preferred some sort of spicy ponzu instead of the typical habanero aioli. Seems played out, but maybe that's just my preference. Then, we finished with the lobster bucatini. Now, this was value! Super rich and creamy and filling. The lobster was stupendous. Only gripe is there was one claw that I couldn't pry open. Sadly, that was tossed out. Dining room was clean and beautiful but quite tame. Service was fast and intelligent. We had dinner in about 60 minutes and left full and extremely satisfied. Overall. Dishes were pretty and tasty. Everything was great. Will visit again Didn't get my servers name, but that man was obviously a seasoned server as he read the room perfectly and approached exactly at the right time and for the right amount of engagement. 5/5
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    Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Sheila
    Mississippi •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Dec 2024
    Great food, delicious and cooked perfectly. Nice quality and quantity
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    Cannon+BellePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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    3.9
  • Michele
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Dec 2024
    We had an engagement luncheon at the restaurant. It was the perfect setting with big windows and lots of light. The staff did a wonderful job serving all 12 of our party. Highly recommend!
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    VerbenaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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    4.5

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