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Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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by Phaidon
Updated December 15, 2023
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Austin. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Austin where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
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4.7
4.7 (1723)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
Top review
CooperVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience! Staff was helpful and food was amazing. An Austin gem
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4.8
4.8 (1047)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
South Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
Top review
Allison
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great time! Lovely ambience and the food was delicious.
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4.8
4.8 (6046)
$50 and over
Sushi
Central Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
Top review
GinaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful food, as usual, first time at this location and the noise level is definitely better than Uchi!!
A photo of Licha's Cantina restaurant
4.7
4.7 (282)
$30 and under
Mexican
East Austin
About the restaurant
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
Top review
Dan
Dined 3 days ago
Authentic food coked perfectly and served by an outstanding staff. What more could anyone want.
A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3726)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
About the restaurant
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
Top review
Will
Dined 3 days ago
Great meal and service with a friendly and knowledgeable staff
A photo of Via 313 - East Side restaurant
$30 and under
Pizzeria
East Austin
About the restaurant
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
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