The 12 best restaurants to dine outdoors in Austin
by Alexandra Richmond, Claudia Alarcón
Updated 29 May 2024
Austinites love the outdoors—residents flock to Zilker Park, the Lady Bird Lake trail, or Barton Springs the minute the sun is out. So it’s only fitting that the city is known for some phenomenal outdoor restaurants.
A modern live-fire grill house tucked among Austin’s newest skyscrapers has spectacular Shoal Creek views. At an Asian fusion gem, a 100-year-old oak tree anchors the pretty outdoor dining area. An inviting Parisian spot serves bistro classics on a light-strung patio surrounded by jasmine flowers.
There are plenty of warm and welcoming alfresco restaurants in Austin. Read on for a guide to the city’s 12 best outdoor dining setups to book now.
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