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1. Corner
4.6
Exceptional(1001)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Welcome to Corner Restaurant! Ideally located in downtown Austin, you’ll find modern Texas fare and local twists on classic recipes, all in a stunning location on the corner of 2nd and Congress. Whether you’re looking for local Austin flavors inspired by the 5 Corners of Texas, delicious cocktails, or the perfect boozy brunch, Corner’s patio bar & restaurant has it all.
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2. Ranch 616
4.6
Exceptional(1556)
Price: Expensive
• Southwest • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."
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3. Serenade American Brasserie
4.0
Excellent(30)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Serenade American Brasserie reimagines a classic brasserie through a Lone Star lens, creating one of Austin’s most central and relaxed dining destinations. Welcome to a place where the allure of French oak meets the draw of Texas smoke.Featuring locally-sourced dishes for all day dining, Serenade offers elevated comfort food in a setting that is both approachable and tranquil. The cocktails are bespoke and inventive, the wine list is globally curated, and the beer selection ranges from European specialties to local Austin brews. Serenade is led by Chef Johnny Ray Stinebaugh, with menu development overseen by W Austin’s Executive Chef Manuel Rodriguez.Located on the ground floor of W Austin, Serenade spans an inviting indoor-outdoor and day-to-evening space. In the dining room and at the large focal point bar, double-height ceilings enhance the soft, golden light, while avian motifs appear throughout.Reserve your table at Serenade, today.
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4. TLC Austin
4.4
Awesome(12)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • South Austin
Booked 13 times today
Inspired by iconic Texas beer halls, the indoor-outdoor spaces of TLC allow people to gather around hand-crafted food and drinks inspired by America’s back porches. It’s a comfortable gathering place where kids and adults can play games and enjoy authentic Texas hospitality. It’s a blend of warm Texas kindness and Austin originality.TLC is a place where you can enjoy food with friends like you’re on your back porch… Only you don’t have to cook or clean-up. You’ll visit for the food & drinks. You’ll come back for the memories.Flip flops or heels, wing tips or western wear. All y'all'r welcome.
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5. Emmer & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(3475)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin Green Star2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
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6. Maie Day
4.5
Awesome(424)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Bouldin Creek
Booked 22 times today
Maie Day is a comfort food paradise. Reviews rave about their delicious food, with standout dishes like mac and cheese, ribeye, and pork chop. The restaurant's ambiance is described as 'casual yet comfortable', perfect for a relaxing meal. Chef Michael Fojtasek's approachable menu ensures everyone will find something to love.
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7. Bar Peached
4.7
Exceptional(1506)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 28 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.
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8. Arlo Grey by Kristen Kish
4.5
Awesome(1721)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 11 times today
Arlo Grey is the LINE's lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host , and cookbook author Kristen Kish. At Arlo Grey, Kish and Executive Chef Alejandro Munoz dig deep into the bountiful ingredients of Central Texas to create a mix of dishes. The restaurant reflects Kristen's playful yet refined cuisine, pulling inspiration from her classical training as a well as nostalgic dishes that highlight her upbringing and love of travel. Come by for a casual, comfortable experience and a menu designed to nourish the soul. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet-parking is available for $10 for 3 hours with validation.
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9. Toasty Badger
4.7
Exceptional(94)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bouldin Creek
Booked 55 times today
Discover Toasty Badger Diner nestled on Austin’s iconic South Congress Avenue. Housed in what was the city's first Dairy Queen, our casual diner offers an inviting '70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. Embrace the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where the funky past meets the present moment.
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10. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(290)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Central Austin
Booked 41 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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  • Shelby
    Central Texas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was a wonderful dining experience. The food was exceptionally delicious with great recommendations from our bar tender. The level of service was top notch and made us feel extra special as we were celebrating an anniversary. I highly recommend Emmer & Rye because of their amazing food, attention to detail, ambiance, and out of this world service.
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    Emmer & RyePrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Hannah
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My favorite place to go when we’re in town! Great food, great service!
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    Ranch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Isleen
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great space for large group of friends since they have several big tables. Super chill spot to watch football games, and they even have specials. The drinks and the food are spot on too.
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    TLC AustinPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• South Austin
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    4.4
  • Tara
    Austin •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    Best adobo chicken dish ever and my husband loved his holiday smoked ham dish. Sides are plentiful and delicious. We will make this a tradition going forward for special occasions!
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    CornerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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    4.6
  • SOLOMON
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Dec 2024
    Disclaimer: Serenade is inside the W Austin, so don't get lost like we did. The Hostess NySha was so lovely and she took great care of us and got us to our Waitress Julia, who was absolutely amazing. They were a great team, both recommending must try items. It's out anniversary so they gave us some champagne 🥂 which was lovely. We got a Chevre Spread which is a must try, like the flavors are all unreal just mesh together. I got the Duck and my wife got the Chicken dish and they were both lovely. The duck is next level, like fall off the bone next level. All together we had a great time, they took photos of us for us and we took the rest of the fun into Downtown Austin.
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    Serenade American BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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