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- CACARRENWGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe went here to celebrate my husband’s 50th Birthday while in town visiting Austin. Our server was Gina and she was great. Every employee made the evening special. He was wished Happy Birthday by everyone that came to our table. The food was AMAZING. If we lived in Austin this would be our go to place for special occasions.More infoIII Forks - AustinPrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown•4.8
- FGFrancisGCaribbean •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoA friend recommended this place and it totally surpassed our expectations. Wait time was minimal and accordingly to our reservations. Food and service was outstanding. We ordered the Friday lunch special. The food temperature, flavor , seasoning was awesome. Conner was an great and knowledgeable. We would definitely visit again!More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerMiami - Dade •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Best steak I ever hadMore infoDean's Italian SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
- 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 ItaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerNew York / Tri-State Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 20231/1/23 Service was great , very attentative Food , a bit saltier for me but everything was delicious ! I had bone in rib-eye , highly recommend , shared the portion cause it was a lot 22 oz . Lobster mash - chunks of lobster Truffle Mac and cheese so flavorful ! Everything was cooked to perfection ! Ending with banana forester , great presentation , shared by 4 was enough ! What a great way to start the New year 2023 !More infoEddie V's - 5th StreetPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Downtown is Toss Pizzeria & Pub - South 1st
The best vegan restaurants in Downtown are The Well, True Food Kitchen - Austin and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
The best vegetarian restaurants in Downtown are The Well, The Peacock Mediterranean Grill and True Food Kitchen - Austin
The restaurants with the best service in Downtown are Fairmont Austin Hotel, Toss Pizzeria & Pub - South 1st and NO VA Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Downtown are Toss Pizzeria & Pub - South 1st, NO VA Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed and Searsucker Austin
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