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  • MarieVIP
    Central Texas •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always delicious, wonderful attentive waitress too. My friend and I decided today it will be our monthly lunch spot moving forward! Thank you for such a great experience.
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    Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
    4.8
  • Justin
    Dallas - Fort Worth •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent food and atmosphere. It was lively, if not a little loud. We had four items, including the ceviche, brisket tacos, flautas, and sweet potatoes. I would recommend all. They were all super flavorful. The balance of potatoes and duck in the flautas was a little off (too much potato) which made it a little bland, but the mole sauce hit the mark and helped round out the flavor. We would definitely return and try other items.
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    SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
    4.9
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    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had not been back to Red Ash since before the Pandemic. Shame on us! Now we certainly will make a new reservation as soon as possible, which will probably be a few months from now. Red Ash is so popular that it is that difficult to get a table. But the wait is certainly worth it. This evening we tried the Octopus a la Plancha at our server, Emma's suggestion. Octopus for our first time. It was wonderfully delicious and tender. For dinner we split Frutti di Mare, a wonderful selection of seafood laid on a bed of the best black and white sphagettini. Cooked perfectly! Emma was the perfect hostess and we were able to reconnect with Brand Favata, our favorite server from six years ago. It seems that very few few employees leave Red Ash. It is such a wonderful restaurant!! We'll be back very soon.
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    Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.9
  • KathrynVIP
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything is always amazing here! The food, the service, the vibes. Hands down one of the best in Austin. Gabby was one of the best servers we've ever had. She mentioned she's new, but you'd think she'd been at Perla's for years. Her dessert recommendation for the Key Lime ice cream with blackberries was literally amazing. Would come back just for her service alone!
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    Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
    4.9
  • BELLAVIP
    Austin •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Neighborhood Sushi is one of my favorite spots in Austin, you will not be disappointed!
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    Neighborhood SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• South 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 Cuba512

The best vegan restaurants in South Austin are Neighborhood Sushi, Cafe Malta and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley

The best vegetarian restaurants in South Austin are Cafe Malta, Neighborhood Sushi and El Raval

The restaurants with the best service in South Austin are The Greek Bar, Red Lobster - Austin - Lamar Blvd. and El Alma South

The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Austin are The Greek Bar, Red Lobster - Austin - Lamar Blvd. and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Sunset Valley

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