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Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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by Phaidon
Updated December 15, 2023
You’re in luck. The world’s best chefs are sharing their favorite places to dine out in Austin. We’ve partnered with Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat, the best-selling restaurant guidebook with over 7,000 recommendations across the globe, to create a list of restaurants in Austin where chefs love to eat. Grab your copy of this must-have guide, and get 30% off, just for being an OpenTable diner.
4.8 (1814)
$31 to $50
Italian
Downtown
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
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Rita
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service. Staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu & wine list. The food was all freshly made including the pasta. I loved that they had smaller serving options so we could taste & share. It was my birthday and they made it very special with several surprises! Highly recommend this long standing restaurant.
"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire
Top review
Rita
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service. Staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu & wine list. The food was all freshly made including the pasta. I loved that they had smaller serving options so we could taste & share. It was my birthday and they made it very special with several surprises! Highly recommend this long standing restaurant.
4.8 (1088)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
South Austin
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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Shelly
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
Great space for breakfast or brunch. I wouldn’t missed their pastries while their mains are really good
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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Shelly
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
Great space for breakfast or brunch. I wouldn’t missed their pastries while their mains are really good
4.8 (6077)
$50 and over
Sushi
Central Austin
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, great service. Dax was great with all his suggestions on sushi and made it a special evening!
Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye
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Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, great service. Dax was great with all his suggestions on sushi and made it a special evening!
4.7 (317)
$30 and under
Mexican
East Austin
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
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Erin
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
I love Licha’s and somehow had not been since 2019. Was very happy to see they are very much still on their game. Such great vibes last night.
Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club
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Erin
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
I love Licha’s and somehow had not been since 2019. Was very happy to see they are very much still on their game. Such great vibes last night.
4.9 (3801)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
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LieveVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We always love spending time at Perla's - best outdoor patio in town and the service is always fantastic! thank you!
"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths
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LieveVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We always love spending time at Perla's - best outdoor patio in town and the service is always fantastic! thank you!
$30 and under
Pizzeria
East Austin
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh
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