Restaurants near DoubleTree by Hilton Austin-University Area

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1. Este

4.8

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 107 times today

Nestled between East Austin neighborhoods, Este celebrates fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. From the team behind the East 6th favorite, Suerte, Chef Fermin and restaurateur Sam Hellman-Mass are taking their love for masa coastal. In a location with a rich history, Este’s bright dining spaces, artisan decor and spacious outdoor deck bring the energy of seaside towns to East Austin. An extensive wine list and vibrant coastal-inspired cocktails are the perfect pairing for aguachiles, ceviches, oysters y otros mariscos!

2. Paperboy

4.9

Exceptional(280)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 65 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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3. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.6

Exceptional(9704)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 131 times today

Austin is known for its hip, urban core and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. So come enjoy one of our award-winning dishes on the patio or sip a handcrafted cocktail in Bar 79®!

4. The Salty Sow

4.8

Exceptional(4072)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • East Austin

Booked 48 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.

5. Poeta

4.8

Exceptional(409)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Poetry / like food / is meant to be shared.Our words can evoke, comfort, inspire, fulfill, provoke, ultimately adding meaning to our lives and nutrition to our souls. Like words on a page, bringing ingredients together on a dish is our poetry; the love of preparing and sharing food from the heart is what brings out the poet in us…For the same reasons behind revisiting the works of your favorite poet, we aim to offer a place that brings you back for food and atmosphere. Find familiar comfort, or experience and inspire new, with friends, family, and self. Poeta is nestled within The Frances Modern Inn located on historic 11th street, just minutes from downtown.Locally created and operated by award winning chefs, this neighborhood establishment welcomes everyone to partake in a meal, drinks, or dessert all day with breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy daily happy hour.

6. OKO

4.5

Awesome(29)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • East Austin

Booked 47 times today

OKO was born from the shared vision of FAM Hospitality and Trinity Concepts, blending Filipino and Southeast Asian culinary traditions with Austin’s energy. Led by Chef Harold Villarosa and FAM co-founder Paul Qui, OKO redefines Austin’s dining scene with a menu celebrating the Filipino diaspora and the rich, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia.

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7. Uptown Sports Club

4.6

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 30 times today

In 1949, Uptown Sports Club opened as a neighborhood spot for locals on the Eastside to drink, bet, watch the game and hold court.Uptown Sports Club has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin. Same building. Same neighborhood. Same soul. Just thoughtfully reimagined for the East Austin of today.Uptown is your home base for great food, coffee, cocktails and community. We keep East Austin hours. Serving up a Texan take on Louisiana homestyle brasserie fare and slinging classic cocktails from lunchtime ’til late-night. No rush. No fuss. Come as you are daily or nightly.For parties 12 and larger reach out to us directly. https://uptownsportsclub.tripleseat.com/party_request/36484

8. Fabrik

5.0

Exceptional(311)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • East Austin

Booked 18 times today

Winner of The Smart Green Guide's USA Discovery of The Year award, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the diversity of plant-based cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated setting. Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is focused on seasonality and sustainability, sourcing produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.We offer two fixed 7-course tastings at 6pm and 8:30pm Tues-Sat. With 4 distinct seasonal menus each year, our cuisine highlights Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated - we look forward to hosting you!

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9. Roaring Fork - Downtown, Congress

4.6

Exceptional(3557)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

The Roaring Fork offers bold American wood-fire cooking with fine dining atmosphere. We serve dinner nightly starting at 5pm and Happy Hour daily from 4pm - 6pm in our bar and lounge area only. Sorry, no reservations for Happy Hour. Our bar and lounge is always open seating. Reservations are always recommended for dinner. Thank you for your interest and we hope to serve you soon.

10. Hillside Farmacy

4.5

Awesome(399)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 31 times today

Something about Hillside Farmacy, weekend brunches, patio dinners, and cocktails just make you feel better. Perhaps that’s due to its historical landmark location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine. Weekend brunches are WALK-IN only.💚 Hillside Farmacy

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RogerVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Awesome experience. The wait staff were fantastic and the food was absolutely incredible
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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Samara
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Second time here at Aba, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Sandra was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food is amazing, but highly recommend the sweet potato spread! The entire restaurant is beautiful, but I love sitting outside here.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Paula
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing everything! Food was delicious, Server was on point, Tuesday half price Vino was superb! Great first visit and will be back!!
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EstePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8
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IngridD
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience good quality of the food and attention 👌
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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Jim
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food. Great service. Cool vibe. Excellent experience all around.
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SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.9

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