Best Family Style Restaurants in Midtown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

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Austin

Areas

ArboretumAustinBouldin CreekCentral AustinDowntownEast Austin

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Comedor

4.7

Exceptional(67)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Comedor and award-winning Chef Philip Speer serve Michelin recommend, modern Mexican cuisine with Texas influences and a focus on sourcing organic and sustainable ingredients through Austin area farmers. Comedor won Best New Restaurant in Texas by Texas Monthly, Best New Restaurants in the United States by Esquire and Robb Report, has received Michelin recognition, and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Condé Naste Traveler. Comedor is also internationally recognized for its building architecture designed by world renowned architect Tom Kundig.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1239)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 130 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.

A photo of Jeffrey's Restaurant restaurant

3. Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2241)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 44 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.

4. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(2004)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

5. Canje

4.9

Exceptional(2177)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Caribbean • East Austin

Booked 77 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.

A photo of La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas restaurant

6. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

4.9

Exceptional(749)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle as groups convene over family-style platters, ceviches and table-top sizzling fajitas, with fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. The bar provides an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal as well as an assortment of outdoor-friendly snacks.

7. Eberly

4.7

Exceptional(1818)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 58 times today

Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking and thinking spaces. Austin has always been a gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers to connect and feed off each other’s energy and creativity. We’ve distilled that spirit into one distinctively authentic place. Within Eberly you’ll discover a beautiful dining room offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin, a welcoming study, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown, and our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar of Greenwich Village in New York City. From our artisan kitchen and bakery, Eberly will serve the highest quality fare using bold flavors and perfectly executed preparation with an emphasis on freshness, seasonality and local availability. Everything served out of Eberly’s kitchen will be made from scratch.

8. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(173)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

9. Geraldine’s

4.6

Exceptional(2368)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Geraldine's is named after the famed guinea fowl that once roamed Rainey Street. Respect for Austin's history and culture seeps into every part of the restaurant, from the local ingredients featured in our Chef's contemporary menu to the nightly concert lineup-because there is no Austin without live music. Take shelter from the Texas sun at our adjacent rooftop lounge, complete with private cabanas and outdoor seating.

A photo of Lamberts Downtown Barbecue restaurant

10. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2308)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.

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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
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4.9
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austin
San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was very good and our waitress was amazing as well thank you for a good night !
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ComedorPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.7
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Michael
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Expectations were high, because we’ve heard so much about it. However, expectations were exceeded. Everything was great. Great ambience lively energy. Amazing food great service. Not cheap but you get what you pay for Kelli was our waitress and she was awesome and there was a team backing her. I didn’t catch their names, but they were great as well
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J Carver'sPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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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
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4.8
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David
Austin •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a great Anniversary Dinner at Jeffrey’s. The service at the bar and with our server, Natalie, was outstanding and made for a great evening.
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Jeffrey's RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• American• Central Austin
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4.9

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