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- KKelleyAustin •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI loved the lobster tails, scampi style & thought the pasta was a wonderful accompaniment. Also the chopped salad was crisp & had the perfect amount of salad dressing. The only downer was the red fish crudo. The main flavor was an overwhelming lime taste. It would've been much better in a "tears of the tiger" sauce or with some wasabi to make it more sushi-like. Serving it with crackers would help also and the avocados were unsalted. I've tried almost the whole Red Ash menu - the crudo is my least favorite dish. Try any of the other appetizers instead!More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- LLorenzoChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoGenuinely, one of the best restaurants I have been to in a while! Make sure to order a variety of dishes to taste what Suerte has to offer. I highly recommend the Suadero Tacos.More infoSuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin•4.8
- EElizabethAustin •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThis is a fantastic venue for a work lunch. The atmosphere is elegant, and the attention to detail is evident in everything, from the ambient candles in the bathroom to the beautifully presented mocktails we enjoyed. I have two minor suggestions for improvement: first, our table for four felt a bit cramped given the size of the plates, and second, while we ordered three dips, we felt that the pita was not replenished as frequently as we would have liked. Overall, however, I would rate the experience a solid 10/10. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to returning in the future.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- BBlakeneyAustin •19 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food was delicious! Melanie is an amazing! Great job by all.More infoNeighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin•4.8
- RRobynAnnVIPSan Diego •86 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoIt was our first visit to Perla’s and we will definitely be going back! Our drinks were wonderful and our food was spectacular! The vibe is so fun!More infoPerla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
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South Austin is an older part of town that has rolling hills and lots of oak trees. Many restaurants offer open-air patio seating for dining and often feature live music. This area has a young, artistic vibe, so you'll easily find vegetarian fare, yet you'll also find plenty of Lone Star State barbecue staples. Tex-Mex foods featuring smoked meat and melted American cheese are on most menus in one form or another whether it's chili con queso with spicy ground beef or a giant chicken fried steak. Authentic Mexican food and Margaritas, upscale seafood and delightful French bakeries are also options.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South Austin is Pizzeria Sportiva
The best vegan restaurants in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, Cafe Malta and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Austin are Cafe Malta, Neighborhood Sushi and El Alma South
The restaurants with the best service in South Austin are Pizzeria Sportiva, Red Lobster - Austin - Lamar Blvd. and It's Italian Cucina
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Austin are BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley, Pizzeria Sportiva and Easy Tiger South Lamar
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