Best Seasonal Restaurants in Central Austin

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1. Hopfields

4.7

Exceptional(291)

Price: Expensive

• French • Midtown

Booked 12 times today

Hopfields specializes in French-fusion locally focused cuisine, 40 tap craft beer wall, a thoughtfully curated wine list and full bar. Boasting a warm inviting atmosphere with cozy nooks to venture into. Often praised for it's elevated but approachable style. The scratch-made menu offers food ranging from upscale specials, a finger-food bar menu, traditional-fusion French comforts and our Pascal Burger that has won Best Burger in Austin 6 years in a row.Hopfields has tableside service reservable for dinner in our dining room and patio, as well as a walk-in bar service, so you can customize the experience you want and always find a seat. Our lunch is a bar-service style that features traditional French sandwiches, salads and snacks. Brunch has a special menu reservable for tableside service or casual bar-style service; all in a 'not your average too-busy-to-book restaurant' setting. A few brunch classics, but many twists that make the menu scrumptious for everyone.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1138)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 179 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

3. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1419)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 76 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.

4. Sushi Endo

5.0

Exceptional(66)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Old West Austin

Booked 7 times today

For only $150 a seat for a limited time, experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Chef Endo Yasuhiro's 20-course omakase at our establishment, a collaboration with the renowned Sushi Nakazawa of Washington D.C. and New York City fame. Indulge in a culinary journey meticulously curated by Chef Endo, showcasing the finest ingredients and traditional techniques.Enhancing your dining experience, our custom bar features an impressive selection of rare Japanese whiskies, top-rated sake, and artisanal beers sourced from both local and Japanese breweries. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Japan as you savor each sip and bite.To further entice your palate, please note that our menu changes daily, ensuring that you experience the freshest and most seasonal offerings handpicked by Chef Endo himself. Join us and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

5. Pecan Square Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(523)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Pecan Square Café, located in the heart of Clarksville, serves simple, seasonal food inspired by our home in Austin. With a focus on market driven ingredients and an evolving roster of dishes, the menu is straightforward but elevated. The beverage program delivers dynamic variations on classic cocktails, with an approachable and sophisticated wine selection. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner seven days a week. Service is easygoing, warm, and casually elegant.

6. Fabrik

5.0

Exceptional(241)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • East Austin

Booked 6 times today

Note: Opentable is up-to-date with our availability. Select "show next available" to see future openings.Fabrik is the intersect of fine dining and mom & pop restaurant hosted in an intimate micro restaurant space. We offer a 5 and 7-Course tasting at 6pm, and a 7-Course tasting at 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Fabrik's current menu focuses on Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated.Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the seasonality and diversity of plant-based cuisine in an upscale, sophisticated setting. With sustainability as a priority in our approach, we source produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.

7. Quince Lakehouse

4.3

Awesome(788)

Price: Moderate

• International • Austin

Booked 45 times today

Quince is an upscale casual, indoor/outdoor restaurant where all demographics and generations come together and enjoy a dining experience beyond normal expectations. People may initially visit for the terraces with exceptional views, but the food and the overall “Quince Experience” is what keeps them coming back. The "crave-worthy" and "global collective" menus & the team’s attentive and personal service are mixed with carefully-curated happy tunes which altogether create a positive-energy experience rarely found in a restaurant. This is how Quince in San Miguel de Allende (SMA), MX became rated top of its class and is the “# 1 rooftop restaurant in the world.” and the "#1 rooftop destination in the world" by Robb Magazine.

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8. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3716)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 90 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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9. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.7

Exceptional(9498)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Austin is known for its hip, urban core and delicious food, and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® is the perfect combination of the three, with an upscale flair. Located downtown in the historic Norwood Tower, it’s within walking distance of the Capital Complex and other downtown landmarks. So come enjoy one of our award-winning dishes on the patio or sip a handcrafted cocktail in Bar 79®!

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10. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

4.7

Exceptional(679)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Austin

Booked 34 times today

A dynamic mixed-use community located at 45th and Bull Creek in the heart of Central Austin. Whether it’s a date night dinner, a casual lunch, or a weekend brunch — let our chefs prove how live-fire, smoke and hand craftsmanship are reinventing your American Grille favorites featured in our modern-rustic dining room, four private dining spaces, or patio spaces. Even signature salads, desserts and cocktail options deliver a delicious and memorable smoky experience. The expansive bar at CARVE will open to patio dining and feature hand-crafted mixology, non-alcoholic moxology and wines on tap along with bar bites and our full menu breaming with fresh, eclectic ingredients in every cocktail and taste.

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Cam
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our waiter, Zach was excellent. Incredibly welcoming, attentive, knowledgeable and made us feel special throughout the night as well as his colleagues. Highly recommend Sammie’s! Thank you Zach and to the entire staff!
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Sammie's ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Cindavip
Austin •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of my favorite restaurants. The menu has interesting combinations. The ambiance is light and attractive.
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Pecan Square CafePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.9
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Steven
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful food, atmosphere, and the server was attentive and at the same time very down to earth and did not give us a feeling of being rushed. We've been To Aba a few times and the food is always spot on. Incredible flavors and presentation
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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Yidan
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Chef Endo is so talented! He is not only a great chef, but also an amazing guitarist! The food is so delicate and enjoyable! The service is fabulous and they are very attentive to our needs.
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Sushi EndoPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Old West Austin
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5
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Karen
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Nov 2024
Some unusual different/combinations - e.g. duck reuben sandwich. Good food - good service Out of homemade sorbet :(
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HopfieldsPrice: Expensive• French• Midtown
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4.7

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85 restaurants available nearby

1. Hopfields

2. Aba - Austin

3. Sammie's Italian

4. Sushi Endo

5. Pecan Square Cafe

6. Fabrik

7. Quince Lakehouse

8. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

9. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

10. CARVE American Grille – Central Austin

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