Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Austin

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Updated 05 June 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Josephine House

4.9

4.9 (1682)

$31 to $50

American

Clarksville

About the restaurant

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 MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

Top review

KirstenGold

Dined 5 days ago

As usual, just terrific in all departments! The food is always excellent. It is a charming delightful restaurant.

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Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden

4.9

4.9 (126)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

At the end of the day, Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is all about being a wonderful place to eat, drink and hangout. Not too rowdy, not too laid back, just a good old fashioned good time.

As our name says we are a sausage house (with over 20 house made varieties), a beer garden (with over 200 taps) but much more than that too. We are a culinary compound of sorts. We operate a smokehouse serving up a variety of BBQ and live fire dishes. We operate arguably the best sub shop in the city making all of our meats right here in house.

Outside of food and drink we have a dedication to live music and our own brand of Texas authenticity that has a heavy dose of Austin oddity mixed in with the traditional. On top of all that our hospitality is second to none. We are on your side and are here to ensure you have a fantastic time.

We are more than a restaurant, we are a destination and a full blown experience. We look forward to meeting you and we’ll see you when you get here!

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Kevin

Dined on 31 May 2026

Bangers was AWESOME!!! I hosted my birthday brunch there and the service was incredible! Got a birthday beer with a candle, food was great and service was top tier! Handsome stached tall guy was our server was amazing and then someone else took over (curly hair) great energy too! Both attentive to me and my friends! Highly recommend!!!

Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2714)

$50 and over

American

Clarksville

About the restaurant

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.

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ElenitaGold

Dined 3 days ago

The food and service are consistently outstanding. Can highly recommended the Halibut, the ribeye and the chocolate soufflé. One of the best restaurants in Austin.

Sawyer & Co.

4.8

4.8 (664)

$30 and under

American

East Austin

About the restaurant

Finer diner blending comfort and sophistication, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu celebrates classic Southern favorites like fluffy, homemade biscuits with rich gravy, perfectly seasoned shrimp and grits, and hearty blue plate specials that change daily. Evening dining features elevated options, showcasing creative twists on regional staples with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're stopping in for a comforting breakfast or a refined dinner, this diner promises a heartfelt taste of Southern hospitality.

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David

Dined on 31 May 2026

Sawyer & Co. delivered and excellent experience as I expected and as it always does. Food was great, service and representatives were great with a smile, and price was right. And I helped make the experience perfect with the guest I brought with me!

Murray's Tavern

4.8

4.8 (205)

$30 and under

American

East Austin

About the restaurant

Delicious food, great drinks, and welcoming staff in a laid-back tavern style atmosphere!
Join us for Steak Frites Night every Wednesday starting at 5pm (Voted Best Steak Night In Austin By Infatuation) & Three Martini Lunch every Friday from 12-3pm.
All Day Happy Hour every Monday featuring $5 Guinness & $2 Oysters - open to close!
Lots of patio seating available & walk ins are always welcome!

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samantha

Dined 2 days ago

Good never disappoints, and neither do the cocktails! Perfectly boozy and yummy

The Driskill Grill

4.8

4.8 (20)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Since 1886, The Driskill has stood at the heart of Austin's story — welcoming legends, shaping the soul of the city, and defining a distinctly Texan standard of intentional hospitality. Now, reimagined by MML Hospitality in 2026, The Driskill Grill returns as a classic American steakhouse worthy of that legacy.

Under the creative direction of MML Chef April Bloomfield, Executive Chef Nick Erven brings a bold new vision to an iconic room—where dry-aged steaks, chilled martinis, and old world service meet the grandeur of Austin's most storied dining room.

This is not just a new chapter. It's a homecoming.

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CathyGold

Dined 6 days ago

Bartenders are true professionals, my lemon drop martini was delicious. Great waiter during dinner. We had oysters (make sure you get the homemade crackers with them), 6 ounce dry-aged filet that was exquisite and perfectly cooked (that was the best steak I have eaten in years). The sommelier recommended a Blason D'Issan Margaux that was so good, we took a picture of the bottle to buy later for our own wine collection. Twice baked potato, baked alaska and a fresh brewed coffee. What an incredible night, we will definitely be back! Thanks Driskill Grill you knocked it out of the park!

Bull & Bowl

4.8

4.8 (82)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

***We are 21+ at all times, no exceptions***

Bull & Bowl is the first duckpin bowling alley, full service restaurant, bar, and mechanical bull venue ever established.

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sharmon

Dined on 24 May 2026

Very laid-back but fun place food was good. Bottomless mimosas were amazing. The service was a little slow, even though it wasn’t that busy.

Lutie's

4.8

4.8 (1219)

$50 and over

American

North Central

About the restaurant

Lutie's Garden Restaurant features ingredient-forward fare prepared with an elevated approach, influenced by our head chef's experiences cooking in acclaimed restaurants around the world. The ever-changing, seasonal menus of Texas heritage cuisine spotlight local farmers and ranchers and reflect the chefs’ celebration of ingredients prepared with an understated simplicity.

Located on the storied architectural landmark, Commodore Perry Estate, the restaurant's name is a nod to the estate matriarch Nannie Lewette “Lutie” Perry. The experience melds warm hospitality with the convivial spirit of the property’s Jazz Age legacy, transporting guests to a contemporary garden retreat overlooking lush estate grounds.

Walk In's Welcome.

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Charles

Dined 1 day ago

Best crab cakes I have ever had! Special mention to the pancakes as well 👌

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Experience

Lutie's Monday Social Hour

Experience

Lutie's Social Hour

Chez Zee

4.7

4.7 (4700)

$31 to $50

American

Northwest

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chez Zee American Bistro, where Parisian bakery charm meets casual American bistro flair. This iconic Austin original offers a captivating dining experience for a range of occasions, from intimate date nights and business lunches to lively parties, happy hours, and indulgent weekend brunches. We also understand the demands of the modern world, providing convenient online ordering. All that, and we serve the most divine desserts in Austin. Planning a celebration? Our private banquet party room is designed for special occasions or join us for happy hour, perfect for unwinding after a long day or catching up with friends. The weekend is for relaxation, and our brunch menu is the epitome of laid-back indulgence. Share laughter with loved ones over delightful dishes, mimosas, and, of course, our irresistible desserts. Chez Zee American Bistro is more than a restaurant; it's a place where culinary excellence meets unforgettable experiences. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Jennifer

Dined 5 days ago

Always wonderful to be at Chez Zee! Consistent food and service all the time. Love that birthdays are celebrated as special!

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Experience

Special Occassion Celebration

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

4.7

4.7 (1608)

$31 to $50

American

East Austin

About the restaurant

Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile is a Transparent, Value Driven, Vertically Integrated, Ranch-to-Table dining experience located on East Austin on the Colorado River. We are family operated with simple, southern and rustic roots. We look forward to sharing our family with yours.

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Stacey

Dined on 31 May 2026

The food was AMAZING! We split 3 appetizers just so we could taste them all.

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