Restaurants near West Gate Central

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1. El Alma South

4.8

Exceptional(216)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • South Austin

Booked 26 times today

El Alma's menu is a vibrant take on the contemporary flavors of Mexico, that also features local ingredients like redfish, lamb, and Texas quail. Chef Alma Alcocer-Thomas approaches the food as if you were a guest dining in her own home.

2. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4112)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 87 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

3. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1260)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 277 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.

4. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1266)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 76 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

5. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1529)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 64 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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6. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3779)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 104 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.

7. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1378)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 91 times today

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

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8. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(1124)

££££Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 68 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

A photo of Jeffrey's Restaurant restaurant

9. Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2269)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 45 times today

Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.

10. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2703)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 104 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.

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MichaelVIP
Houston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing experience as always. Nick was wonderful. I also appreciate being sat at my preferred table.
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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4.7
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5.0
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Everyone loved the date cake. Sit outside for s great vibe.
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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4.8
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IngridD
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience good quality of the food and attention 👌
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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MegVIP
Austin •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and drinks. Our server (Mark?) entertained us and kept the food and drinks coming. We were here for a birthday and had fun messing with him and he handed it back in the best way. Desserts were okay but the mains and appetizers were much better. The torte and tiramisu tres leches were very dry. All in all a great time and will definitely go back.
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El Alma SouthPrice: Moderate• Mexican• South Austin
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4.8
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Marc
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A really aesthetically pleasing restaurant to eat a tasty meal. Staff are divine!
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8

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