Best Family Style Restaurants in West Austin / Westlake

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1. Sway Thai - Austin

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Austin / Westlake

Booked 65 times today

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

2. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1121)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 64 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

3. Yamas Austin

4.5

Awesome(1012)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Austin

Booked 75 times today

For parties of 12 or more, please email reservations@yamasatx.com. We look forward to having you dine with us.

4. Eberly

4.8

Exceptional(1769)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 48 times today

Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking and thinking spaces. Austin has always been a gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers to connect and feed off each other’s energy and creativity. We’ve distilled that spirit into one distinctively authentic place. Within Eberly you’ll discover a beautiful dining room offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin, a welcoming study, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown, and our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar of Greenwich Village in New York City. From our artisan kitchen and bakery, Eberly will serve the highest quality fare using bold flavors and perfectly executed preparation with an emphasis on freshness, seasonality and local availability. Everything served out of Eberly’s kitchen will be made from scratch.

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5. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

4.8

Exceptional(709)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle as groups convene over family-style platters, ceviches and table-top sizzling fajitas, with fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. The bar provides an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal as well as an assortment of outdoor-friendly snacks.

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6. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1229)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

The Peacock, Austin Proper’s ground floor Mediterranean restaurant and lobby bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menus are inspired by the colorful culinary styles of Israeli and Turkish fare and include spit-roasted meats and vegetables grilled over the restaurant's wood-burning oven, flavorful tagines and hearty mezze platters and dips ideal for sharing. The sprawling bar provides a full dining experience throughout the lobby and outdoor lounge. Overlooking views of Shoal Creek can be taken in from the Peacock’s patio space and the private dining room balcony.Please note that a 4% wellness surcharge is added to all checks to assist in providing healthcare benefits for our colleagues. Thank you for supporting our staff.

7. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(150)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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8. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2258)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 43 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.

9. RedFarm - Austin

4.6

Exceptional(98)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

RedFarm brings a greenmarket sensibility to modern and inventive Chinese food and super-charged dim sum complemented by modern, rustic décor. Joe Ng’s menu takes a clean, fresh approach to Chinese food. Signature items include clever dim sum creations for which Ng is known and small plates: Pac Man dumplings; yuzu wasabi shrimp; mushroom spring rolls that evoke a chanterelle mushroom; and a sculptural chicken salad. Modern takes on classic main dishes includes remarkably tender marinated rib steak with steamed baby bok choy and spicy steamed sea bass.RedFarm is located at 201 West 3rd St., in Downtown Austin, at the corner of West 3rd and Colorado Streets.

10. Tomalo

3.9

Excellent(134)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Tomalo is a worldly Mexican inspired restaurant, created by UrbanSpace Hospitality, that draws influences from various regions of Mexico and beyond. Tomalo anchors the ground level of the 44 East Ave. Residences, the skyscraper on the banks of Lady Bird Lake where East Ave meets Rainey St. We source and utilize local ingredients and a focus on community. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed any day of the week (closed Mondays).

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Charlottevip
Austin •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great Happy Hour in the beautiful Cedar Tavern Bar! Really enjoyed the cheeseburger, a surprising spice that’s well received, and the martinis as well as fabulous wine selection!
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EberlyPrice: Expensive• American• Bouldin Creek
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4.8
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Marilynvip
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very pleasant patio. Server was nice, but didn't get too involved, or offer much info, we had to ask for a happy hour menu, etc. Food was delicious. We will return!
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Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
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4.5
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Justin
San Antonio •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience! Everything from our first appetizer to our dessert was a hit. Saying the fajitas are top notch would be an understatement!
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La Piscina Ceviches & FajitasPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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Andrew
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Came here for our 1 year anniversary. Excellent seating with a beautiful view, excellent service, and the food was off the charts. My wife and I were extremely happy dining here for our 1 year anniversary.
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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4.7
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Brandi
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really lovely restaurant and the food is delicious. The noise level is so loud that my party of 6 could barely hear each other unless we yelled. That’s the only bummer about Yamas.
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Yamas AustinPrice: Expensive• Greek• Austin
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4.5

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Sway Thai - Austin

2. Nido

3. Yamas Austin

4. Eberly

5. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

6. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

7. Uchiba Austin

8. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

9. RedFarm - Austin

10. Tomalo

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