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Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Downtown

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A photo of Swift's Attic restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1281)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Swift's Attic is offering weekday happy hour and nightly dinner every day. We also have spaces suited for intimate dining experiences or full buyout celebrations. Food you’ve had, like you’ve never had before. Familiarly strange, strangely familiar.Nestled upstairs off of one of the busiest streets in Austin, the lure of our funky twist on classics pulls patrons into our hidden attic for a journey into an eccentric and eclectic culinary world serving modern, whimsical shared plates.
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4.3
Awesome(1174)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.
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4.7
Exceptional(2272)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 52 times today
La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.
A photo of Punch Bowl Social - Austin Downtown restaurant
3.7
Very Good(48)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.
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4.6
Exceptional(1523)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Rules & Regs restaurant
4.5
Awesome(284)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Rules & Regs is currently accommodating private event bookings and and will re-open to the public in February.
A photo of Joann's Fine Foods restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(510)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
Joann’s Fine Foods is a lively Tex Mex Diner & Patio Restaurant located in the iconic Austin Motel, along busy South Congress. The vibe is laid back but bustling with comfortable indoor booths, shady patio seating and a popular palapa bar. The vintage diner has been restored and updated with mahogany wood paneling, Mid-century furniture and photos of famous Texans.The menu features Tex Mex and diner classics cooked over our mesquite burning grill. Joann’s is perfect for brunch, lunch or a classic Austin dinner when strolling the iconic avenue. Favorites include Wood-Grilled Fajitas with tortillas made in-house daily, Joann’s Queso, Avocado & Tuna Tartare, Tacos and Quesadillas, Enchilada Plates and diner specialties including Stone Ground Blue Corn Pancakes, Patty Melt, and Club Sandwich.The bar is stocked with an extensive tequila and mezcal selection and Joann’s serves one of Austin’s best frozen margaritas.All Ways Welcome. So Close Yet So Far Out
A photo of Ma'Coco - East Austin restaurant
4.2
Awesome(183)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin
Booked 6 times today
A fresh approach to Mexican cuisine. We emphasize scratch ingredients to serve colorful, tasty & traditional bites. From tacos & enchiladas to fresh fruit frescas & cocktails, you’ll find an antojito just for you!

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  • SarahVIP
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My goodness, this place is incredible! From the really interesting mural on the wall (it's made from pieces of Mexican billboards and touched up regularly from the artist, a local from Austin), to the food, to the tequila, to the very informed and chill waiter - nothing fell short. Here are a few tips I want to share to make your experience top notch. 1.) Get the chicken tacos. You get three and they are small and perfectly Devine with homemade corn tortillas. We had them as an appetizer. It's a must do!! 2.) If you are into tequila, take a look at the epic list and discuss with your wait staff. The staff get educated regularly on different ones. I asked our guy to chose one for me - it was fully women owned and made. Omg - Devine! I sipped it over ice for dessert. Was so smooth and a perfect end to my meal. 3.) We don't like super spicy food so we opted for the chicken dish and ordered green beans as the side. You cut the chicken and use tortillas to made little tacos. We clearly missed that if it was written on the menu. There's fresh cilantro and onion which you can fold in. We also accidentally got the corn dish which we happily accepted and added to the tacos. The big differentiator here was the waiter. He properly informed us of every dish we inquired about. We avoided a few spicy land mines as a result and landed the "perfectly selected food plane"! We were recommended this place by a friend who lived in Austin. Take the locals recommendation! Yum yum yum!
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    La CondesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
    4.7
  • ShilaVIP
    Austin •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server, Walter, was attentive and friendly. I always like coming here before a show at the Paramount.
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    CarolinePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.3
  • LuisVIP
    Austin •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Though I’ve been in Austin since 2009, this day after Valentine’s Day visit was my first time dining at Swift’s Attic. And I’ll be back ASAP. The service was amazing. The V-Day prix fixe menu was seafood-heavy and delightful, particularly the redfish entree. While a large table halfway through the meal was rowdier than I would have liked, the quaint vibe and dark decor added to a very special evening. Thank you.
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    Swift's AtticPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown
    4.4
  • HeatherVIP
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Went for their Valentines Day special and it was very reasonably priced at $60pp for 3 courses. Excellent food and service as always!!
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    Bar PeachedPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Vanessa
    New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Jan 2025
    Fantastic Sunday brunch experience! The food was amazing and we bowled for an hour. Highly recommend!
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    Punch Bowl Social - Austin DowntownPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    3.7
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