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Aba - Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1133)East Austin - 2
Red Ash Italia
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(3833)Downtown - 3
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(9482)Downtown - 4
Suerte
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.9(28)East Austin - 5
De Nada Cantina
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(537)East Austin
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Hestia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1874)Downtown - 2
Este
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(37)East Austin - 3
Paperboy
Price: Expensive•Breakfast•4.8(214)East Austin - 4
Sammie's Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1415)Downtown - 5
Nido
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.7(1124)Bouldin Creek
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Emmer & Rye
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.7(3446)Downtown - 2
Uchi Austin
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(5424)Downtown - 3
Geraldine’s
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.7(2331)Downtown - 4
La Condesa
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(2232)Downtown - 5
Group Therapy
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(585)Downtown
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- AAntoinetteAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined todayWe love coming to red Ash. The food in the service are always great. We had the pleasure of having Brandy serve us. She was the best.More infoRed Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- RRobinAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined todayMy friend and I both ate off the vegetarian menu and it was amazing. Our waiter was knowledgeable and the tequila and cocktail menu was lengthy. Worth noting that almost all seating is outside, which is great right now in the fall, but could be rough in the 8 months of summer that Austin gets!More infoNômadePrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Austin•4.6
- CCaseyPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAmbiance is really nice. Simple wood furniture with nice lighting. We sat at the sushi counter and had an amazing time. We ordered a spicy tuna roll, two king salmon nigiri, a salmon hand roll, a yellowtail roll, and edamame. Cocktails are amazing. We ordered the red dragon and a birds of paradise. The birds of paradise was AMAZING. Our server was great as well. Overall a really nice experience.More infoNeighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South Austin•4.8
- JJennifervipAustin •93 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoPerla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.More infoPerla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.9
- BBradChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 18, 2024We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!More infoAba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin•4.8
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South Austin is an older part of town that has rolling hills and lots of oak trees. Many restaurants offer open-air patio seating for dining and often feature live music. This area has a young, artistic vibe, so you'll easily find vegetarian fare, yet you'll also find plenty of Lone Star State barbecue staples. Tex-Mex foods featuring smoked meat and melted American cheese are on most menus in one form or another whether it's chili con queso with spicy ground beef or a giant chicken fried steak. Authentic Mexican food and Margaritas, upscale seafood and delightful French bakeries are also options.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South Austin is Pizzeria Sportiva
The best vegan restaurants in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, El Naranjo - South Lamar and CARVE American Grille - Barton Creek
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Austin are El Naranjo - South Lamar, El Raval and Neighborhood Sushi
The restaurants with the best service in South Austin are Pizzeria Sportiva, El Naranjo - South Lamar and Gangnam Korean BBQ
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Austin are Pizzeria Sportiva, Easy Tiger South Lamar and Vinaigrette - Austin
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