Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in West Austin / Westlake

47 restaurants available nearby

1. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2645)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

2. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1441)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Sammie’s is a little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. It celebrates the great ‘red sauce’ institution—inspired by old school, legendary Italian-American restaurants. The menu offers classic dishes in a casual but sophisticated, retro-designed space that is both lively and comfortable, capturing the essence of a night out at your favorite neighborhood joint. The space consists of a central dining room overlooking Shoal Creek and 6th Street, polished wood bar, Mildred’s Room (a private dining/wine room), and wraparound patio dining area. Please note that patio seating is weather contingent. The menu offers riffs on standards including Housemade Mozzarella Sticks, Clams Casino, and Caesar Salad a la Tommy; timeless pastas like Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Linguine Vongole; and Sammie’s Classics: big portions of iconic plates like Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana, Veal Marsala, and Baked Manicotti.

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3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4.9

Exceptional(1808)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Clark's features classic American seafood with an emphasis on freshness, local products, simple preparation, attention to detail, and clean presentation. Classic coastal cooking from the Texas Gulf to the Northeastern Seaboard influences Clark's menu. A large portion of the concept is devoted to oysters, raw bar, seafood, and caviar. We procure the freshest oysters from small harvesters around North America and serve cold seafood platters featuring super fresh daily specials.Learn more about MML Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

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4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3731)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 111 times today

Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

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5. Sway Thai - Austin

4.5

Awesome(1081)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • West Austin / Westlake

Booked 62 times today

Sway is an award-winning modern Thai restaurant serving dinner and happy hour, led by Executive Chef Frank Harris.Named one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants in America” in 2013, Sway was also most recently voted “Best Happy Hour in Austin” by readers of Austin Monthly as well as “2019 Best Thai Food” by the Austin-American Statesman.Sway West Lake Hills' location boasts a rooftop bar with skyline views of downtown, courtyard and full bar.

6. Paperboy

4.9

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • East Austin

Booked 65 times today

Paperboy is a breakfast and lunch spot, known for its thoughtfully curated menu and comfortable atmosphere. We use simple, quality ingredients in our dishes, with bread, juices, sauces and preserves made in-house. Whether you grab a pastry and coffee to go or sit and enjoy a meal with your friends, we put just as much thought and care into the Paperboy experience as the food itself.

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7. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1477)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

A neighborhood gem! This family-run Italian restaurant offers a chic, rustic atmosphere in a downtown Austin landmark historic 1876 building. Enjoy outdoor sidewalk cafe dining just steps from the Texas State Capitol (dog friendly).We feature a wide variety of authentic Italian pastas, pizza, meats, seafood & unique daily specials. (GF and Veg options). Daily specials highlight the freshest and most seasonal offerings, such as Rigatoni Alla Norcina (sausage with truffle oil), house-made Gnocchi Sorrentina, and Whole Roasted Fish. Gelato, sorbets and desserts are delicious and made in-house. The cozy full-bar offers classic Italian cocktails and a sizable wine list representing Italy’s diverse regions.All breads and pizza are made daily using naturally leavened dough and an ancient fermentation process; this improves digestibility and creates a delicious flavor. Neapolitan pizzas are baked at 1000 degrees in a wood-fired brick oven. Your new Austin favorite.

8. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2250)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

La Condesa is a two-times James Beard-nominated modern Mexican restaurant located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District. Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa’s menu features interior Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus a renowned bar program with one of the largest collections of tequila, mezcal and other Mexican spirits in the city.

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9. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(5182)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Truluck's, a premier dining destination since 1992, offers high-quality seafood and exceptional service with a commitment to sustainability. Renowned for its Florida Stone Crab, Truluck's ensures this delicacy goes from trap to table in 24 hours during its October to May season. Under Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Dritsas, the menu features fresh seafood and prime steaks, complemented by an extensive beverage program. Adhering to Ocean Conservancy guidelines, Truluck's supports sustainable practices and community initiatives. With 12 locations and a dedicated team, Truluck's creates remarkable dining experiences. Reservations can be made online or via OpenTable.

10. Wu Chow-Downtown

4.5

Awesome(2178)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

We are now open for Dine-in, Patio Service, Curbside, and Delivery! Lunch Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm Dinner Monday – Thursday 5pm–10pm | Friday – Saturday 5pm–11pmSunday Dim Sum 11am–3pm Happy Hour | Monday -- Friday (Cocktail Area & Patio Only) 5pm–6pmWu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine, as well as Dim Sum service on Sunday's -- dine-in or to go!

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Perry
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food! The crab omelet with the fennel and butter lettuce salad was amazing. The fried oysters were also excellent.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.8
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Xavier
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service, great food, great vibes, overall great experience
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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BrettVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My brother suggested ATX Cocina. Our meal was outstanding. And the service was next level great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menus and the cocktails. She made great suggestions. The restaurant is very concerned about diners that have allergies. Highly recommend.
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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Beverly
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always wonderful food, drinks and atmosphere! I believe this was our 9th visit to Sway over the years and it surely won't be our last. Simply fantastic!
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Sway Thai - AustinPrice: Expensive• Asian• West Austin / Westlake
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4.5
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YoungVIP
Austin •89 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Price took such good care to be sure we had everything we wanted. The food was great! Such a special place for us! The fruits de mer was very good and so were the dressed oysters and of course the mussels and clams sauce was out of this world!!! The snapper and grits was also superb!! Cocktails not quite as snazzy as they used to be. Not super cold as a good shaken or stirred drink should be. No frost! Loved the little lime twirl on my cosmo though! But we still had a fabulous time!! ! Thank you!!!!
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Clark's Oyster Bar - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9

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47 restaurants available nearby

1. ATX Cocina

2. Sammie's Italian

3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Austin

4. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

5. Sway Thai - Austin

6. Paperboy

7. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria

8. La Condesa

9. Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

10. Wu Chow-Downtown

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