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- DDianeAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a really nice time. A great lunch! The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was very comfortable. The prices were very reasonableMore infoFixePrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.8
- AAshleyvipNew York City •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWhat an amazing experience! Top notch service that is rare here in Austin. Incredible food. Coming from a large city with some of the best restaurants in the world we are not easily impressed. For us Boa is a stand out among a city full of mediocre establishments.More infoBoa Steakhouse - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown•4.8
- JJohnCentral Kentucky •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time at Perry’s and we were blown away by the service, atmosphere and especially the quality of the menu. Our server, Robert, was excellent. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great steak dinner and experience in downtown AustinMore infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerPhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe just stopped by for drinks. The server was really attentive and even double checked with bartenders about my allergies. Our drinks were incredible. Well balanced and beautifully crafted. I will definitely be back!!More infoThe Roosevelt RoomPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown•4.8
- BBeccaNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on 16 Nov 2024Such a cool spot. Ambience was great and food was incredible. Special shoutout to the quail. Best quail I’ve hadMore infoRanch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown•4.6
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Discover Austin
As Texas' state capital and center of culture, Austin has thriving arts and music scene that attracts millions of visitors a year. Austin also boasts a wide array of cuisine choices. If you have a craving, chances are good that you can get it sated here. You might not expect to find Hawaiian fare in the heart of Texas, but you can savor a chicken katsu spread over a bed of white rice and macaroni and garnished with carrot and cilantro. Elsewhere, you can order the Ethiopian national dish. This spicy chicken stew is slow-simmered in berbere sauce and served with several hard-boiled eggs. No trip to Texas is complete without sampling the barbecue, and Austin has numerous eateries serving up smoked ribs, brisket, pork and homemade sausage. Bring an appetite when you come to Austin.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Austin include The Well, Foreign & Domestic - Austin and Aba - Austin
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Austin are The Well, ATX Cocina and Bulevar Mexican Kitchen
Bottomless brunch in Austin is available at Chez Zee, Whiskey Cake - Round Rock and Foreign & Domestic - Austin
The most romantic restaurant in Austin is J Carver's
Restaurants in Austin with a great view include Roaring Fork - North Austin, Stonelake, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and Nido