Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Austin in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Austin restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Austin
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Austin Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Austin restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Midwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Austin
The best Austin Italian restaurants would be:
- Andiamo Italiano at 2521 Rutland Dr
- Gusto Italian Kitchen at 4800 Burnet Rd
- Enoteca Vespaio at 1610 S Congress Ave S
- Il Brutto at 1601 E 6th St
- Taverna at 258 W 2nd St
- Gino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza at 1701 S Mays St, Round Rock
- Mandola’s Italian Kitchen at 12100 W Parmer Ln #200, Cedar Park
- Tony And Luigi’s at 1201 S Church St, Georgetown
- Bella Sera of Leander at 1913 S Hwy 183, #301a, Leander
- CraigO’s Lakeway at 2501 Ranch Rd 620 S, Lakeway
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Austin Land & Cattle at 1205 N Lamar Blvd
- Vince Young Steakhouse at 301 San Jacinto Blvd
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at 114 W 7th St
- Steiner Ranch Steakhouse at 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd
- Fogueira Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse at 2000 S, I-35 #D1, Round Rock
- LongHorn Steakhouse at 1469 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
- City Post Chophouse at 113 E 8th St, Georgetown
- SP Brazilian SteakHouse at 900 Ranch Rd 620 S #B108, Lakeway
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- La Condesa at 400 W 2nd St A
- Veracruz All Natural at 1704 E Cesar Chavez St
- Suerte at 1800 E 6th St
- El Meson at 2038 S Lamar Blvd
- Taquerias Arandinas at 1205 Round Rock Ave #133, Round Rock
- La Margarita Restaurante at 1530 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock
- Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant at 4501 183A Toll Rd, Cedar Park
- Dos Salsas at 1104 S Main St, Georgetown
- Jardin Del Rey at 703 US-183 Hwy, Leander
- Torchy’s Tacos at 1945 Medical Dr #100, Lakeway
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Twin Panda at 9231 W Parmer Ln #101
- Thai Lada at 8701 W Parmer Ln #1125
- Wu Chow at 500 W 5th St #168
- Din Ho Chinese BBQ at 8557 Research Blvd #116
- Pho Saigon at 10901 N Lamar Blvd A108
- Miso Restaurant at 2400 S I-35 Frontage Rd #150, Round Rock
- Chada Thai Traditional Taste at 1335 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
- Kyoto Asian Cuisine at 1103 Rivery Blvd #210, Georgetown
- Woks It 2 U at 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd Bldg B230, Leander
- Sakura Sushi & Bar at 1945 Medical Dr #500, Lakeway
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Komé at 5301 Airport Blvd #100
- Tomodachi at 4101 W Parmer Ln
- Umi Sushi Bar at 5510 I-35 400
- Eurasia Sushi at 7101 State Hwy 71 c13
- Midori Sushi at 13435 US-183 Hwy #301
- Kura at 6929 Airport Blvd # 125
- Sushi NiNi at 117 Louis Henna Blvd #160, Round Rock
- Soto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar at 11066 Pecan Park Blvd #402, Cedar Park
- Misu Sushi at 600 N Austin Ave #101, Georgetown
- Kai Sushi at 1805 US-183 Hwy #400, Leander
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Jaipur Palace at 9900 SIH 35 Frontage Rd #P900
- Asiana Indian Cuisine at 801 E William Cannon Dr #205
- Biryani & Co at 11150 Research Blvd #210
- Bombay to Kathmandu Kitchen at 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd #406
- Bombay Dhaba at 1207 S 1st St
- Rock N Grill Indian Cuisine & Bar at 1702 N Mays St #A, Round Rock
- Tarka Indian Kitchen at 11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Cedar Park
- Lali Son: Nepalese & Indian Food at 12201 Hero Way W, Leander
- Zest Indian Kitchen + Bar at 2011 Main St #400, Lakeway
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Moonshine Grill at 303 Red River St
- Jack Allen’s Kitchen at 7720 Hwy 71 W
- Texas Chili Parlor at 1409 Lavaca St
- Hoover’s Cooking at 2002 Manor Rd
- Swift’s Attic at 315 Congress Ave
- COVER 3 Round Rock at 2800 N Interstate Hwy 35 #200, Round Rock
- Mouton’s Bistro & Bar at 1821 S Lakeline Blvd #104, Cedar Park
- Willie’s Grill & Icehouse at 1301 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown
- Sundancer Grill at 16410 Stewart Rd, Lakeway
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ at 11500 Menchaca Rd
- La Barbecue at 2401 E Cesar Chavez St
- Franklin Barbecue at 900 E 11th St
- Rollin Smoke BBQ at 1108 E 12th St
- Stiles Switch BBQ at 6610 N Lamar Blvd
- Salt Lick at 3350 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
- J&J BBQ & Burgers at 300 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
- Hello Sweetie BBQ at 2200 S Austin Ave #101, Georgetown
- Smokey Mo’s BBQ at 11880 Hero Way W #101, Leander
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Le Politique at 110 San Antonio St
- Epicerie at 2307 Hancock Dr
- Justine’s Brasserie at 4710 E 5th St
- Péché at 208 W 4th St
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Arpeggio Grill at 6619 Airport Blvd
- MezzeMe Mediterranean Kitchen at 4700 W Guadalupe St
- Santorini Cafe at 11800 N Lamar Blvd
- Troy at 8105 Mesa Dr #A
- Zorba Greek Restaurant at 2601 S I-35 Frontage Rd # B500, Round Rock
- Levant Cafe & Grill at 1320 Cypress Creek Rd #105, Cedar Park
- Plaka Greek Café at 115 I-35, Georgetown
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Garbo’s at 12709 N Mopac Expy
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood at 9400 B Arboretum Blvd
- Truluck’s at 400 Colorado St
- Quality Seafood at 5621 Airport Blvd
- Salt Traders Coastal Cooking at 2850 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock
- C.R. Surf & Turf Restaurant at 601 E Whitestone Blvd #200, Cedar Park
- Catfish Parlour at 4159 Williams Dr, Georgetown
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Austin are:
- The Parlor at 4301 Guadalupe St
- Home Slice Pizza at 1415 S Congress Ave
- Numero28 Austin at 452 W 2nd St
- Little Deli & Pizzeria at 7101 Woodrow Ave #A
- DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana at 8000 Burnet Rd
- Slapbox Round Rock at 201 E Main St, Round Rock
- Rosati’s Pizza at 800 W Whitestone Blvd B-1, Cedar Park
- 600 Degrees Pizzeria at 124 E 8th St, Georgetown
- Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria at 3550 Lakeline Blvd, Leander
- Mangieri’s Pizza Café at 2133 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Top Notch at 7525 Burnet Rd
- Dan’s Hamburgers at 5602 N Lamar Blvd
- Jewboy Burgers at 5111 Airport Blvd
- Sandy’s Hamburgers at 603 Barton Springs Rd
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar at 1400 S Congress Ave #A190
- Hat Creek Burger Company at 3700 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
- Mighty Fine Burgers at 1335 E Whitestone Blvd #100, Cedar Park
- Whataburger at 202 S Interstate 35, Georgetown
- Sharks Burger at 12681 Hero Wy W, Leander
- Sandeez Hamburger Hut at 113 Ranch Rd 620 N, Lakeway
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets near you is a good way to get variety:
- East Buffet at 6425 S I-35 Frontage Rd #165
- Buffet Palace at 4608 W Gate Blvd #1411
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 12509 N Lamar Blvd
- Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet at 12636 Research Blvd
- Simmer Down Café at 4701-1 Williams Dr, Georgetown
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Austin vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Bouldin Creek Café at 1900 S 1st St
- Counter Culture at 2337 E Cesar Chavez St
- The Vegan Nom at 2324 E Cesar Chavez St
- The Vegan Yacht at 2000 Southern Oaks Dr
- Citizen Eatery at 5011 Burnet Rd
- The Beer Plant at 3110 Windsor Rd
- Vittle Vibes at 2301 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- The Steeping Room at 4400 N Lamar Blvd
- Picnik at 4801 Burnet Rd
- True Food at 222 W Ave # HR100
- Flower Child at 500 W 2nd St
- Conscious Cravings at1311 S 1st St
- Kale Me Crazy at 8300 N FM 620
- Galaxy Cafe Austin at 1000 W Lynn
- Nancy’s Sky Garden Round Rock at 1105 S Mays St #300, Round Rock
- Vitality Bowls Cedar Park at 1310 Cypress Creek Rd # 115, Cedar Park
- Poke Fit at 2701 S Hwy 183, Leander
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- 24 Diner at 600 N Lamar Blvd #200
- Forthright at 35 Brazos St
- The Omelettry at 4631 Airport Blvd #131A
- Tacodeli at 301 Congress Ave
- Paperboy at 1203 E 11th
- Waffle Love at 1300 Gattis School Rd #100, Round Rock
- Jack Allen’s Kitchen at 2500 Hoppe Trl, Round Rock
- 1431 Cafй at 601 E Whitestone Blvd #300, Cedar Park
- Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill at 700 E Whitestone Blvd #204, Cedar Park
- Laurie’s Cafй at 612 Main St, Georgetown
- Eat My Biscuits at 3309 W State Hwy 29, Georgetown
- Mouton’s Southern Bistro at 309 N Hwy 183, Leander
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Austin bakeries:
- Paper Route at 1010 E Cesar Chavez St D
- Sweet Treets at 6705 US-290 #601
- Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop at 1905 S 1st St
- 85°C Bakery Cafe at 6929 Airport Blvd #197
- Bakery Lorraine at 11600 Rock Rose Ave #100
- Paige’s Bakehouse at 110 E Anderson Ave, Round Rock
- Sugar Shaker Bakery at 251 N Bell Blvd #114b, Cedar Park
- Crumbl Cookies at 1013 W Univ Ave #130, Georgetown
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- Gourdough’s at 1503 S 1st St
- Round Rock Donuts at 106 W Liberty St
- Angel Donuts & Treats at 8300 N FM 620 Bldg A #200
- Combo Donuts at 1509 S Lamar Blvd #200
- Voodoo Doughnut at 212 E 6th St
- Grand Donuts at 2011 Little Elm Trl, Cedar Park
- Donuts Crown at 1201 Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Dolce Neve Gelato at 1713 S 1st St
- Fresa’s at 915 N Lamar Blvd
- Amy’s Ice Creams at 3500 Guadalupe St
- Gelateria Gemelli at 1009 E 6th St
- Michoacana Natural Ice Cream at 9426 Parkfield Dr
- Luv Fats at 4209 Airport Blvd
- Menchie’s at 1000 E 41st St #255
- Orange Leaf at 9600 S I-35 #B-200
- Dolce Bacio Gelato at 6900 Ranch Rd, N 620
- Yogurt Planet at 4601 N Lamar Blvd #502
- Pinkberry at 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy Barton Creek Mall
- Dipdipdip Ice Cream at 7301 Burnet Rd #101
- Lick Honest Ice Creams at 1100 S Lamar Blvd #1135
- Yo So Cool at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1290
- TCBY at 303 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Epoch Coffee at 221 W N Loop Blvd
- Manana at 1603 S Congress Ave
- Patika at 2159 S Lamar Blvd
- Fleet Coffee at 2427 Webberville Rd
- Mi Mundo at 106 S Mays St, Round Rock
- PJ’s Coffee at 3800 E Palm Valley Blvd #100, Round Rock
- Black Sugar Caffe at 1310 Cypress Creek Rd #100, Cedar Park
- Rivery Coffeehouse & Desserts at 1500 Rivery Blvd #2155, Georgetown
- Cafй Lago at 1200 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Daily Juice Cafй at 8620 Burnet Rd # 132
- Nekter Juice Bar at 222 W Ave
- JuiceLand at 1625 Barton Springs Rd
- Smoothie King at 2250 E Palm Valley Blvd #210, Round Rock
- GTX Nutrition at 4112 Williams Dr # 101, Georgetown
- Hydrate at 2502C Williams Dr, Georgetown
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- Drink Well at 207 E 53rd St
- The White Horse at 500 Comal St
- The Roosevelt Room at 307 W 5th St
- Nickel City at 1133 E 11th St
- Midnight Cowboy at 313 E 6th St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Hops & Grain at 507 Calles St
- St. Elmo Brewing at 440 E St Elmo Rd
- Austin Beerworks at 3001 Industrial Terrace
- 8 Track at 2805 Manor Rd
- Celis Brewery at 10001 Metric Blvd
- Friends and Allies at 979 Springdale Rd #124
- Backspin at 165 Hargraves Dr p100
- BD Riley’s at 1905 Aldrich St # 130
- Lavaca Street Bar at 3121 S Lamar Blvd
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- Eating Locally In Dallas & Ft Worth
- Eating Locally In Houston
- Eating Locally In San Antonio
- Eating Locally In El Paso
Enjoy Eating at the Best Austin Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Austin!