Restaurants near The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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1. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(1003)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home."It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma

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2. Terry Black's Barbecue

5.0

Exceptional(0)

££££Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Bouldin Creek

Terry Black's BBQ is your home for legendary Texas BBQ in the heart of Central Austin. A casual market-style barbecue restaurant that features easy online ordering and classic merchandise. Now with locations in Austin, Dallas & Lockhart!

3. The Well

4.8

Exceptional(591)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

Located in Austin's iconic 2ND Street District at 440 W. 2nd St., The Well blends top-tier nutrition, local and sustainable farming, and authentic flavors for a culinary experience that redefines healthy food in Downtown Austin.

4. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2704)

££££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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5. The Peacock Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1290)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 88 times today

The Peacock, Austin Proper’s ground floor Mediterranean restaurant and lobby bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menus are inspired by the colorful culinary styles of Israeli and Turkish fare and include spit-roasted meats and vegetables grilled over the restaurant's wood-burning oven, flavorful tagines and hearty mezze platters and dips ideal for sharing. The sprawling bar provides a full dining experience throughout the lobby and outdoor lounge. Overlooking views of Shoal Creek can be taken in from the Peacock’s patio space and the private dining room balcony.Please note that a 4% wellness surcharge is added to all checks to assist in providing healthcare benefits for our colleagues. Thank you for supporting our staff.

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6. III Forks - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(4257)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

III Forks is an award-winning steakhouse, located on Lavaca Street at Cesar Chavez, in downtown Austin. Considered the Crown Jewel of American Dining, III Forks serves USDA Prime steaks, fresh fish and cold-water lobster. The steakhouse, finished in mahogany and marble, is designed to accommodate private parties of up to 60 guests. With four private rooms and over 500 different wines, III Forks is sure to provide the best food and service in town. Open Daily at 5:00 PM.

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7. La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas

4.8

Exceptional(762)

££££Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Downtown

Booked 90 times today

Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine. The vibrant, open space overlooks the downtown Austin bustle as groups convene over family-style platters, ceviches and table-top sizzling fajitas, with fresh seafood grilled over a wood fire and house-made tortillas from an open comal. The bar provides an accompanying selection of frozen margaritas, native Mexican spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal as well as an assortment of outdoor-friendly snacks.

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8. The Guest House Austin

4.6

Exceptional(228)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

9. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1265)

££££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.

10. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(179)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 34 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

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