Austin · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Restaurants in Austin

Discover the best restaurants in Austin. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best restaurants in Austin

texas/austin/restaurant/hula-hut

Hula Hut

Discover Hula Hut: A vibrant Tex-Mex restaurant on Lake Austin offering flavorful dishes in a tropical lakeside setting.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
4.2 Very Good 7,069 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/salty-sow

Salty Sow

Discover Salty Sow: where modern American cuisine meets a cozy farmhouse atmosphere in vibrant East Austin.

1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
4.6 Excellent 2,868 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/moonshine-grill

Moonshine Grill

Experience the best Southern cuisine at Moonshine Grill in Downtown Austin – where flavor meets Southern hospitality.

303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
4.6 Excellent 6,444 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/odd-duck

Odd Duck

Experience innovative New American cuisine at Odd Duck in Austin - where local ingredients meet culinary creativity.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
4.7 Excellent 3,035 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/kemuri-tatsu-ya

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

Discover Kemuri Tatsu-Ya in East Austin – where Japanese izakaya meets Texas barbecue in an unforgettable culinary adventure.

2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702
4.4 Very Good 2,013 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/culinary-dropout

Culinary Dropout

Experience the vibrant flavors of Culinary Dropout in Austin - where American cuisine meets live music in a stylish setting.

11721 Rock Rose Ave #100, Austin, TX 78758
4.3 Very Good 5,057 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/barley-swine

Barley Swine

Experience innovative American cuisine at Barley Swine in Austin—where local ingredients meet exceptional culinary artistry.

6555 Burnet Rd #400, Austin, TX 78757
4.7 Excellent 1,146 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/emmer-rye

Emmer & Rye

Discover innovative American cuisine at Emmer & Rye in Downtown Austin, where seasonal ingredients meet vibrant flavors for an unforgettable dining experience.

SkyHouse, 51 Rainey St UNIT 110, Austin, TX 78701
4.4 Very Good 1,469 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/red-ash

Red Ash

Experience authentic Italian cuisine at Red Ash in Downtown Austin - where tradition meets modern elegance.

Colorado Tower, 303 Colorado St #200, Austin, TX 78701
4.6 Excellent 1,816 reviews
texas/austin/restaurant/launderette

Launderette

Experience culinary excellence at Launderette in East Austin, where innovative American cuisine meets vibrant local culture.

2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702
4.6 Excellent 1,876 reviews

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