Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Austin

35 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant

1. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3729)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 103 times today

Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

2. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2643)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

3. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1440)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

4. June's All Day

4.8

Exceptional(1052)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South Austin

Booked 67 times today

June’s All Day is a little bit of Paris in Austin—a neighborhood cafe and bar offering late breakfast, brunch, and an all day menu late into the evenings, along bustling South Congress Avenue.The bistro-style food menu (think Croque Madame, Steak Tartare & Frites, Grilled Chicken Paillard, & Steak au Poivre) is complemented by a frequently changing wine & bar program including unique bottles and classic cocktails The restaurant has a wraparound patio (open year round) and is ideal for people watching and hanging with your friends.

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5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1808)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

6. Lucky Robot

4.7

Exceptional(1193)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bouldin Creek

Booked 40 times today

Lucky Robot is the first sushi restaurant in Texas to partner with the James Beard Foundation and Monterrey Bay Aquarium sustainability programs. We are committed to healthy oceans. Our kitchen is lead by two time Ora King Finalist Jay Huang. Our food is Modern Nikkei cuisine, a balance of Japanese cuisine accentuated with the fragrant chilies and aromatic spices of Latin America. Prime dry-aged fish is here. A tradition started over 200 years ago in Tokyo and now the first in Texas. Prime Dry Aged Fish will allow you to taste the fish in its purest form. Breaking down tissues and sugars allows new flavors and textures that bring the fish to its cleanest, most tender form. Age = Flavor. For parties of six or more, please see our Large Party Information under Contact at our website (https://www.luckyrobotatx.com/). Please note: Last seating for Omakase Experiences are 30 minutes prior to close

7. Paperboy

4.9

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 73 times today

Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.

8. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2249)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

9. Emmer & Rye

4.7

Exceptional(3461)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 63 times today

Emmer & Rye is a restaurant designed around the farmer’s haul, featuring a menu that changes daily with a focus on seasonal and local cuisine. Heirloom grains are milled fresh for house made pastas, breads, and desserts, whole animal butchery is done on site, and an extensive in house fermentation program captures flavors at their peak and preserves them for the off season.We accept reservations 60 days in advance. For event inquiries, please visit our website.2024 Michelin Green Star2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand

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10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(5181)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

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Michael
Austin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service was excellent. We love to visit this restaurant.
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June's All DayPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South Austin
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4.8
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BrettVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My brother suggested ATX Cocina. Our meal was outstanding. And the service was next level great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menus and the cocktails. She made great suggestions. The restaurant is very concerned about diners that have allergies. Highly recommend.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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TroyVIP
Austin •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience for the day after Christmas. Great service, great food, incredible atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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ElizabethVIP
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Sammie’s is always the perfect spot for that special occasion!
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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YoungVIP
Austin •89 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Price took such good care to be sure we had everything we wanted. The food was great! Such a special place for us! The fruits de mer was very good and so were the dressed oysters and of course the mussels and clams sauce was out of this world!!! The snapper and grits was also superb!! Cocktails not quite as snazzy as they used to be. Not super cold as a good shaken or stirred drink should be. No frost! Loved the little lime twirl on my cosmo though! But we still had a fabulous time!! ! Thank you!!!!
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

2. ATX Cocina

3. Sammie's Italian

4. June's All Day

5. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

6. Lucky Robot

7. Paperboy

8. La Condesa

9. Emmer & Rye

10. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

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