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- SSethAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAlways been one of our favorite restaurants in town. There is nothing in the menu that is bad, everything is exceptional and of the highest quality. Enjoy.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- LLindsayvipHawaii •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing service and outstanding food and such an incredible price point too. Some of the best food I’ve ever had!More infoCarillon RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.9
- CCharlesAustin •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoOur server Monte was simply amazing. Expertly professional, attentive, personable, and knowledgeable. As comfortable explaining some semi complicated menu questions as he was just having a real conversation with us. The food was excellent, lovely atmosphere. My wife and I have already decided to book a weekend for our next anniversary and visit acre 41 likely each evening.More infoacre 41Price: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerAustin •1 review5.0Dined on May 12, 2024Staff was amazing! Made our graduation experience complete. Perfect for pictures and great ambience.More infoOtopia RooftopPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown•4.3
- GGabbieAustin •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 9, 2020Joey, the bartender, was amazing and took care of everything!More infoBar ACPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown•4.4
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Austin’s booming dining scene is one of the many reasons the vibrant capital of Texas tops just about every “best of” list that comes out. Over the last decade, Austin has made waves in industries from music and tech to filmmaking and—you guessed it—food. Speaking of food, forget any notions about Austin’s culinary scene being solely Tex-Mex, barbecue, and breakfast tacos. While all those things are still here (and delicious as ever), the food scene is brimming with energy, creativity, and new concepts. A new wave of coffee roasteries, sushi fusion restaurants, stylish eateries and juiceries have opened their doors, adding dynamism to a city on the rise.
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, Bulevar Mexican Kitchen and The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Northwest Hills
Bottomless brunch in Austin is available at Chez Zee, Whiskey Cake - Round Rock and Foreign & Domestic - Austin
The most romantic restaurant in Austin is Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Restaurants in Austin with a great view include Roaring Fork - North Austin, Stonelake, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and Nido
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