7 Austin Eateries To Visit
Austin is a place for foodies of every age and taste. The city sports a rich and diverse cuisine with countless options to satisfy your needs, no matter what kind of dining experience you happen to be in the mood for.
The restaurants featured here range from fancy to casual–however, high quality is something they all have in common. The list is in no way conclusive because there are always new restaurants popping up.
The Flying Carpet
CLOSED - Updated 2024
Flying Carpet features a humble ambience, but its food and service are nothing short of top-notch. It offers authentic Moroccan food free of flare or local touches: just classic dishes based on traditional, time-honored recipes. You can also sample authentic Moroccan tea, served in pots. The restaurant is located at 504 West Oltorf.
Uchi
If you’re looking for a Japanese restaurant to try out while in Austin, Uchi is an excellent option. Opened in 2003, it was quickly met with ciritcal acclaim. This is no doubt in part due to the work of chef Tyson Cole, whose ingredients are flown directly from Japan to maintain top-notch authenticity.
Some of the most beloved menu items include Machi Cure (smoked yellowtail, yucca crisp, marcona almond, Asian pear) and the Zero Sen roll (yellowtail, avocado, cilantro, shallot, tobiko, yuzu). Uchi also features a sake happy hour.
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-916-4808
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Odd Duck
Odd Duck is a traditional Texas restaurant in terms of both food and style. The restaurant’s ambience is upscale enough for a business lunch, but cozy enough for a warm, friendly dinner. The traditional Texan-style menu changes seasonally, based on what’s available from local farms and dairy producers.
The menu includes pork and quail corndogs with carrot-masa hot sauce, grilled antelope with grains, sunchokes, and mushrooms, and chicken fried fish head with fishbone caramel sauce.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-433-6521
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Olamaie
This restaurant refines traditional southern cuisine with a bit of an upscale polish. Olamaie is famous for its acclaimed chef Michael Fojtasek, who strives to show how diverse southern cooking can truly be.
The menu includes Hoppin’ John (Sea Island red peas, Carolina Gold rice, soft-boiled egg) and a rye-brined pork chop (with pecan, sorghum, apple, and paprika). The restaurant also features an exciting cocktail menu.
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Phone: +1 512-474-2796
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El Naranjo
This upscale eateries also boasts an award-winning chef, and is located in the area best-known for its local nightlife. Chef Liliana De La Vega is known for experimenting with Mexican traditions, adding a surprising twist to each dish.
The menu consists of dishes such as mole, seasonal ceviche and tostadas. El Naranjo’s dishes are prepared using a mix of Mexican and eclectic styles.
El Naranjo
2717 S Lamar Blvd STE 1085
Austin, TX 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512-520-5750
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Pitchfork Pretty
CLOSED - Updated 2024
This establishment offers a refined aesthetic, with a diverse menu. The variety of dishes hail from both land and sea. On Sunday and Monday nights the menu also features barbeque specials in the traditional Texan style.
Clack’s Oyester Bar
Clack’s Oyester Bar located in Clarksville beautifully represents the cuisine and the tradition of the area. It features an elegant ambiance with monochrome details that are simple yet effective in appearance.
The crab cakes and lobster roll are winning picks for entrées, as is the mac and cheese with lump crab. The cocktail menu is also suburb, featuring a variety of martinis and modern classics mixed with care.
Clack’s Oyester Bar
1200 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
United States
Phone: +1 512-297-2525
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