Restaurants near Splash Into the Edwards Aquifer

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1. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4108)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 134 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.

2. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1258)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 216 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. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1265)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 72 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.

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin restaurant

4. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

4.6

Exceptional(9697)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 124 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®!

5. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(1377)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Central Austin

Booked 103 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.

6. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2704)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 100 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.

7. Suerte

4.9

Exceptional(128)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 110 times today

Suerte is a restaurant inspired by the people, cooking techniques, and flavors of Mexico. Nationally acclaimed Chef Fermin Nunez and his team pride themselves on the use of local ingredients from our beloved farmers to achieve something delicious and uniquely East Austin.

8. Sammie's Italian

4.8

Exceptional(1528)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 85 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.

A photo of Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant

9. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3777)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 120 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.

10. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(2034)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 86 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

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Steak and lobster cooked to perfection!! Service was the best and second to none. Great experience.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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Always a great experience! From service to phenomenal food! Thank you for making my birthday outstanding!
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Red Ash ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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DavidVIP
Austin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect place to sit outside in the Spring and catch up with a friend!
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Josephine HousePrice: Expensive• American• Central Austin
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Diane
Adelaide •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great day on the patio! Everything is so fresh and perfectly prepared - fantastic ambiance and service
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Aba - AustinPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• East Austin
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Rebeca
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5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
A true gem. We went on a Monday for lunch (outdoor patio) and it was a delight. The indoor was beautiful too! First time and what a treat! Excellent service and fresh food!
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NidoPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Bouldin Creek
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