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4.9
Exceptional(4059)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 147 times today
Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.
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4.8
Exceptional(1239)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • East Austin
Booked 129 times today
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.
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4.8
Exceptional(1498)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 73 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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4.9
Exceptional(2177)
Price: Expensive
• Caribbean • East Austin
Booked 78 times today
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group. Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.
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4.9
Exceptional(258)
Price: Expensive
• Breakfast • East Austin
Booked 66 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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4.8
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin
Booked 115 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!
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4.6
Exceptional(1148)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Austin
Booked 62 times today
For parties of 12 or more, please email reservations@yamasatx.com. We look forward to having you dine with us.
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4.7
Exceptional(1942)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a modern live-fire grill house. Dishes find inspiration from a custom 20-ft hearth which anchors the kitchen and dining room. Our menus offers an opportunity to explore and showcase techniques that highlight the role of fire in food. You may choose to order from our a la carte menu or experience our chef curated tasting menu.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin One Star
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4.5
Awesome(216)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 64 times today
An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted
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4.9
Exceptional(2241)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Central Austin
Booked 45 times today
Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.

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  • AndrewVIP
    Columbus •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service by Eva during a busy valentines weekend dinner. Each course was better than the last and our wine service was amazing.
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    Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.8
  • KristiKVIP
    Austin •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Belated Anniversary weekend - this was our second time dining at Canje. It was absolutely delicious. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. There was not one bite that did not please the palate. Yum! Yum! Yum!
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    CanjePrice: Expensive• Caribbean• East Austin
    4.9
  • Chantal
    Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time in Austin and first meal in and it was an amazing meal to start to our trip. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Accommodating outside even with not the best weather.
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    Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
    4.8
  • Hope
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    If you only have time to eat at one place while visiting Austin, eat at Paperboy!!!!!!! The food was amazing (damn that secret sauce 🤌🏼✨) BUT S/O the staff, everyone was so nice & great vibes all around!
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    PaperboyPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• East Austin
    4.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We had not been back to Red Ash since before the Pandemic. Shame on us! Now we certainly will make a new reservation as soon as possible, which will probably be a few months from now. Red Ash is so popular that it is that difficult to get a table. But the wait is certainly worth it. This evening we tried the Octopus a la Plancha at our server, Emma's suggestion. Octopus for our first time. It was wonderfully delicious and tender. For dinner we split Frutti di Mare, a wonderful selection of seafood laid on a bed of the best black and white sphagettini. Cooked perfectly! Emma was the perfect hostess and we were able to reconnect with Brand Favata, our favorite server from six years ago. It seems that very few few employees leave Red Ash. It is such a wonderful restaurant!! We'll be back very soon.
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    Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.9
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