Best Casual Restaurants in Midtown

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1. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 101 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.

2. Quince Lakehouse

4.4

Awesome(813)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 28 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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3. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.6

Exceptional(738)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Austin

Booked 63 times today

A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.

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4. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(293)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Austin

Booked 25 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.

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5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1813)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 49 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.

6. Hopfields

4.8

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 13 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.

7. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 7 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.Please be advised that Christmas Day was the final day of our Snow Much Fun Christmas event.

8. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1330)

Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 58 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.

9. Sushi Endo

4.9

Exceptional(77)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 10 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.

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10. Taverna - Downtown Austin

4.6

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Taverna is a restaurant utilizing authentic Italian flavors to create memorable dishes. This restaurant is designed from the ground up to be a neighborhood bistro. Taverna is meant to be the kind of restaurant that guests can bring their family for either a casual meal or to celebrate special occasions. While the inside of the restaurant is cozy, the best place to enjoy the great food is out on the wraparound patio.Taverna is open for lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on the weekends. During lunch and dinner service, guests will find a large variety of menu items available. Pasta, soups, salads and pizza are all popular choices. Taverna is also known for their risotto, as an entire section of the menu is devoted to the "risotteria". The signature risotto topped with a simple blend of parmesan cheese and black truffle cream sauce.

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MarkVIP
Austin •84 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Food was wonderful. Drinks were great. Alex was a very good server
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CARVE American Grille – Central AustinPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Austin
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4.6
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Arlene
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This place has great happy hour with half off cocktails and wine. Really cool decor and atmosphere.
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Honey Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin
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4.8
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DavidVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, excellent service and overall, an excellent experience…we will be back.
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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ChristineVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Outstanding service, food and ambience. The server was friendly, professional and helped to customize the dining experience with great suggestions. The octopus, oysters, crab cake, desserts… five stars
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Adam
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Server was proactive, attentive without being overly so, and the view was very enjoyable. Got slightly loud when the doors to the exterior came down, but nothing unusual for a Saturday night. Busy without being too crowded. Staff was pleasant from start to finish.
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Quince LakehousePrice: Moderate• International• Austin
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4.4

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97 restaurants available nearby

1. Sammie's Italian

2. Quince Lakehouse

3. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

6. Hopfields

7. Edge Rooftop Bar

8. Josephine House

9. Sushi Endo

10. Taverna - Downtown Austin

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