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Aba - Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,265)East Austin - 2
Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,116)Downtown - 3
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(130)East Austin - 4
De Nada Cantina
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(577)East Austin - 5
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(3,782)Downtown
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Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.9(281)East Austin - 2
ATX Cocina
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(2,708)Downtown - 3
Sammie's Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,531)Downtown - 4
Hestia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,966)Downtown - 5
Yamas Austin
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.5(1,190)Austin
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Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(5,451)Downtown - 2
Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.6(3,550)Downtown - 3
The Peacock Mediterranean Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,291)Downtown - 4
Fixe
Price: Expensive•Regional American (Southern)•4.8(3,135)Downtown - 5
Geraldine’s
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.6(2,382)Downtown
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Jeffrey's Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(2,273)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.Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(319)Honey Moon Spirit Lounge is a vintage-chic restaurant/speakeasy with a well curated menu of elevated comfort food and modern American share plates. The menu includes a craft cocktail list emphasizing fresh juices and classic ingredients, and an extensive and diverse wine list featuring varietals from around the world with a selection of beers and ciders, and a tap of local craft brews.
Josephine House
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,380)The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.
Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.Foreign & Domestic - Austin
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,089)We are a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the heart of north loop. We are one of Austins oldest farm to table concepts. Our menu is foreign in style, while domestically sourced. Our menus change with the season, farm availability, & on chefs whim. Join us for our nose to tail tasting menu nightly if you appreciate whole animal usage. Our wine program is aimed toward biodynamic natural small production wines. If you'd like to have pre or post dinner cocktails, our awesome neighbors include the tigress bar & drink.well.
Please note that we have a 15 minute grace period on reservation arrival times. Should you find yourself running late, please give us a call or the table may be released to a waiting guest.
Tables of 1-2 guests will be reserved for 1.5 hours, tables of 3-4 will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tables of 6+ will be reserved for 2 hours. These times reflect standard dining times of our guests. Should you feel that you need additional time, please notate this.
Colleen's Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Regional American (Southern)•4.8(992)Colleen's Kitchen is a southern inspired restaurant delivering refined, yet uncomplicated fare. Dishes reminiscent of your favorite family recipes served in a down-home Austin environment. We keep our approach and offerings simple, but well executed. Looking forward to serving y'all soon!El Chile Cafe Manor
Price: Moderate•Tex-Mex•4.7(560)Welcome to El Chile. El Chile Cafe y Cantina offers a combination of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisine. We will hold all reservations for 10 minutes past reserved time. We run seasonal specials and have a great brunch menu for the weekends! Come sit at our bar to enjoy a game or just relax having some of our great drinks options we offer! We do apologize, but our patio is not pet friendly. Service animals are welcome. We appreciate your patronage.
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- JJeffVIPAustin •10 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food! Great service! We always enjoy Nori!More infoNoriPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old West Austin•4.8
- AAriannHouston •23 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing food, great recommendations from our server. I had the charred cabbage and he had the burger and fries. All the food was delicious. Especially those fries. The cabbage melts in your mouth! We will definitely come back for brunch.More infoHoney Moon Spirit LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Austin•4.8
- SSamaraAustin •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoSecond time here at Aba, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Sandra was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food is amazing, but highly recommend the sweet potato spread! The entire restaurant is beautiful, but I love sitting outside here.More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
- IDIngridDAustin •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing experience good quality of the food and attention 👌More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- LLauraAustin •16 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAlways fun quirky delish. Back tables much quieter than front bar which is also awesome, just 2 different kinds of experiencesMore infoHopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown•4.7
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Central Austin include Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Jeffrey's Restaurant and Josephine House
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Austin are Foreign & Domestic - Austin, El Chile Cafe Manor and Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Bottomless brunch in Central Austin is available at Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Josephine House and Colleen's Kitchen
The most romantic restaurant in Central Austin is The Peached Tortilla
Restaurants in Central Austin with a great view include Foreign & Domestic - Austin, Josephine House and Honey Moon Spirit Lounge