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- 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 DinervipAustin •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoSuch an incredible spot! We sat outside with a larger group and the ambiance could not have been better!! Live music was playing and the food was a perfect south west/tex mex vibe. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a laid back, casual spot with a true Austin feel! Also our server Danielle was incredible!! Can’t wait to come back!More infoRanch 616Price: Expensive• Regional American (Southwestern)• Downtown•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinervipNashville •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA big thank you to Fixe. Our party of 7 had a great meal. Food was outstanding and our server Roy was excellent. Also a big thank you to the valet parking team. It is a tough intersection and they were great about making it easy to get in and out. Wow evening!!More infoFixePrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.8
- DODanOvipAustin •20 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was phenomenal as always! The filet was spectacular! Our waitress was very sweet, super friendly, and definitely took care of us.More infoRoaring Fork - Downtown, CongressPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.6
- CMCraigMvipAustin •29 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Our second visit to Group Therapy (we live locally) and it's been enjoyable both times. Being in a hotel, it's fairly casual with a laid-back atmosphere and an excellent view out the large windows forming the west wall (if you're facing that direction). Service both times was just slightly off kilter, but nothing major and our orders were put in and delivered acceptably quickly. The Mexican Martini was superb, with a nice selection of other cocktails and some interesting wines. I just wish Group Therapy (and most restaurants in Texas) would feature one or more Texas wines (some of which are truly world-class), instead of 100% imports and out-of-state wines. Regardless, we had a delightful New Year's Day lunch and we'll be back soon!More infoGroup TherapyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.4
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Healthy restaurants located in Austin include The Well, Aba - Austin and Ezov
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Austin are The Well, ATX Cocina and Bulevar Mexican Kitchen
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 Bay View Restaurant & Bar, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and Trattoria Lisina