
The Best Bars for Foodies in Austin

by The OpenTable Team
Updated December 15, 2023
Austin is the cutting-edge, super-hip heart of the Lone Star State, and its dining and drinking scene is just as cool. There are traditional, Texas-style swinging and rocking honky-tonk live-music venues and barbecue joints teeming with family-secret recipes that simmer for hours. But where are the smartest, savviest diners grabbing a drink? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. These spots offer up exciting fusion dishes with cuisines from around the globe, locally-brewed craft beers and spirits, and staggering wine lists.
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NicholasVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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MartiVIP
Dined 6 days ago
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Linda
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
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AndrewVIP
Dined 5 days ago
4.9 (2308)
$50 and over
American
Central Austin
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Brittany
Dined 3 days ago
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Brittany
Dined 3 days ago
4.8 (5323)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
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Chel’C
Dined 1 day ago
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Chel’C
Dined 1 day ago
4.9 (1833)
$50 and over
Seafood
Downtown
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robyn
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
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robyn
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
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Jose MariaVIP
Dined 1 day ago
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Lisa
Dined 2 days ago
4.6 (2248)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
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Caroline
Dined 3 days ago
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Caroline
Dined 3 days ago
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Kathy
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
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Teri
Dined 6 days ago
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David
Dined 6 days ago
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