Best Casual Restaurants in Old West Austin

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1. Sushi Endo

4.9

Exceptional(69)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 3 times today

For only $150 a seat for a limited time, experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Chef Endo Yasuhiro's 20-course omakase at our establishment, a collaboration with the renowned Sushi Nakazawa of Washington D.C. and New York City fame. Indulge in a culinary journey meticulously curated by Chef Endo, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.Enhancing your dining experience, our custom bar features an impressive selection of rare Japanese whiskies, top-rated sake, and artisanal beers sourced from both local and Japanese breweries. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Japan as you savor each sip and bite.To further entice your palate, please note that our menu changes daily, ensuring that you experience the freshest and most seasonal offerings handpicked by Chef Endo himself. Join us and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

2. Hopfields

4.7

Exceptional(293)

Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 11 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

3. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1433)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 45 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

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4. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

5. Quince Lakehouse

4.4

Awesome(794)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 56 times today

Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.

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6. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(284)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 23 times today

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.

7. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1313)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 73 times today

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

8. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(525)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Edge Rooftop + Bar at the JW Marriott Austin serves cocktails over Congress for an evening lounge experience. Enjoy tasty small bites and craft cocktails atop a luxury hotel for views of downtown Austin, the Texas State Capitol and Lady Bird Lake.

9. Bar Peached

4.7

Exceptional(1503)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Bar Peached is the newest restaurant concept from the team that brought you The Peached Tortilla, the Asian and Southern inspired food truck turned brick and mortar. Located at 1315 W. 6th Street, Bar Peached is a bar focused restaurant concept that features a range of small plates, comfort food shareables, and both small and large format tacos, all with an Asian twist. Beverage Director Kevin Kok's bar menu boasts a variety of draft cocktails and "to order" cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a spectrum of draft, bottled and canned beers. Any cancellations to reservations of 6+ people in less than 24 hour notice will result in a $25 per person cancellation fee.

10. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2637)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

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RickVIP
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was excellent. Service was excellent; there when you needed them and not when you didn’t. The Caesar Alla Tommy salad is definitely a must.
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Leonid
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great ambience, views, food and overall value. Definitely recommend for casual night out or a date
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Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
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4.4
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Bryana
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great time. Food and service are excellent and consistent.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Annalee
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing oysters and everything perfect! I got the moules frites but everyone at the table was very pleased with their dishes! Creme brûlée always a must!
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.7
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Grace
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Chef Endo and his staff were so amazing. Everything was perfect, fun, and tasty. Super accommodating for celiac as well as other preferences. 10/10! You have got to try
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Sushi EndoPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Old West Austin
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4.9

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98 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Endo

2. Hopfields

3. Sammie's Italian

4. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

5. Quince Lakehouse

6. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

7. Josephine House

8. Edge Rooftop Bar

9. Bar Peached

10. ATX Cocina

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