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- VVictoria1 review5.0Dined on May 14, 2023I went for the Mother’s Day Brunch and it was a perfect experience. My mom loved everything about it. Service and food was outstanding.More infoGoodall's Kitchen$$$$• American• Downtown•3.6
- OTOpenTable DinerWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined on May 2, 2023Exceptional food. Everything was delicious and well prepared.More infoCarillon Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipAustin •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food is so good. We sat at a four top in the bar area? Which was a little strange since I made reservations over two months ago. Whatever- food and service were top notch. I had the 30 day aged filet and gnocchi. Best steak in the city. Meatballs were just ok - bread was amazing and the table lived the bone marrow.More infoRed Ash Italia$$$$• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- AGAlexGAustin •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Friendly staff. Great food! Easy to make reservations!More infoacre 41$$$$• American• Downtown•4.6
- MPMeePvipAustin •1 review4.0Dined on Feb 12, 2022They were short staffed and we got only half of our food order after 1.5 hrs. Had to go downstairs and order food.More infoOtopia$$$$• Cocktail Bar• Downtown•4.4
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Discover Austin
As Texas' state capital and center of culture, Austin has thriving arts and music scene that attracts millions of visitors a year. Austin also boasts a wide array of cuisine choices. If you have a craving, chances are good that you can get it sated here. You might not expect to find Hawaiian fare in the heart of Texas, but you can savor a chicken katsu spread over a bed of white rice and macaroni and garnished with carrot and cilantro. Elsewhere, you can order the Ethiopian national dish. This spicy chicken stew is slow-simmered in berbere sauce and served with several hard-boiled eggs. No trip to Texas is complete without sampling the barbecue, and Austin has numerous eateries serving up smoked ribs, brisket, pork and homemade sausage. Bring an appetite when you come to Austin.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Austin include True Food Kitchen - Austin, Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Domain Northside
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Austin are Bulevar Mexican Kitchen, True Food Kitchen - Austin - The Domain and The Well
Bottomless brunch in Austin is available at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Domain Northside, Chez Zee and Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
The most romantic restaurant in Austin is Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Restaurants in Austin with a great view include Roaring Fork - North Austin, Stonelake, Bay View Restaurant & Bar and Steiner Ranch Steakhouse