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The best restaurants in Austin

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Caroline4.8· 14kRestaurant · Downtown

    1. Caroline

    Cozy Austin café with crafted coffee, approachable shareable plates and relaxed vibe.
  2. Zanzibar4.8· 8.0kRestaurant · Rainey Street Historic District

    2. Zanzibar

    Lively lounge with craft cocktails, shareable plates, and a social downtown vibe.
  3. Otopia Rooftop Lounge4.9· 1.0kRestaurant · The Drag

    3. Otopia Rooftop Lounge

    Trendy rooftop with craft cocktails, shareable plates, and skyline views.
  4. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ4.8· 4.0kJapanese · East Sixth

    4. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Interactive tabletop yakiniku with premium meats, lively vibe, extensive drinks selection
  5. Acre 414.8· 2.1kRestaurant · The Drag

    5. Acre 41

    Trendy courtyard spot serving Tex-Mex driven plates and creative cocktails near campus.
  6. Franklin Barbecue4.7· 6.9kBarbecue · Swede Hill

    6. Franklin Barbecue

    Iconic spot for legendary brisket and soulful sides; casual, communal barbecue experience.
  7. Aba Austin4.7· 6.3kMediterranean · South River City

    7. Aba Austin

    Trendy Mediterranean spot with inventive cocktails, communal plates, and cozy outdoor seating.
  8. Bouldin Creek Cafe4.7· 4.6kVegetarian · LaPrelle Place

    8. Bouldin Creek Cafe

    Laid-back vegetarian cafe with inventive vegan dishes, strong coffee, and relaxed seating.
  9. Odd Duck4.7· 3.5kNew American · Evergreen Heights

    9. Odd Duck

    Cozy, seasonal small plates and inventive cocktails in a relaxed, trendy setting.
  10. Uchiko Austin4.7· 3.3kSushi · Alta Vista

    10. Uchiko Austin

    Elevated sushi and omakase with craft cocktails in an intimate, refined setting.
  11. Eddie V's Prime Seafood4.7· 2.6kSeafood · Downtown

    11. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Upscale seafood and steaks, extensive wine and cocktails, live jazz—perfect for celebrations.
  12. Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar4.7· 2.6kRestaurant · Downtown

    12. Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar

    Lively sports bar with pub-style plates, extensive beers, and big-game viewing.
  13. Red Ash4.7· 2.3kItalian · Warehouse District

    13. Red Ash

    Upscale Italian with wood-fired pizzas, house pastas, and a curated wine list.
  14. Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab4.7· 1.9kSeafood · Warehouse District

    14. Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab

    Upscale seafood and crab, premium steaks, extensive wine list, refined service.
  15. Barley Swine4.7· 1.4kRestaurant · Allandale

    15. Barley Swine

    Inventive farm-to-table small plates, seasonal tasting menu, craft cocktails, convivial vibe.
  16. Dai Due4.7· 1.3kRestaurant · Blackland

    16. Dai Due

    Locally focused Texas meats and seasonal cocktails in a lively, casual setting.
  17. Intero Restaurant4.7· 1.1kItalian · Holly

    17. Intero Restaurant

    Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, focused Italian wines — cozy, trendy vibe.
  18. Verbena Food & Drink4.7· 1.1kRestaurant · West Sixth

    18. Verbena Food & Drink

    Relaxed lounge with crafted cocktails, seasonal small plates, and live music.

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