50 Best American Restaurants in Austin

“Love it here! Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.“

“My wife and I couldn’t be happier with our meal and the service at Dai Due. Everything we had was beyond delicious and we had a kind and attentive server who was able to answer our questions and her recommendations were on point. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!“

“Some of the best food I’ve tasted. Those oysters are mind blowing! Great staff.“

“K.R. took such good care of us, really refreshing to have such a nice server/good service these days. Went above and beyond, definitely created a couple new regulars. Atmosphere and food was so nice, we were walking by and had no idea the restaurant was tucked back in there!“

“I don't live in Austin I live in Midland but whenever I am there this is where I would like to go I have had the brisket it's the best ever“

“This is a small, cosy restaurant with a fusion of Mediterranean and Indian flavours using local, seasonal ingredients from Texas. The restaurant offers a four-course prix fixe menu with sophisticated and creative food (Time Out Worldwide) (The Texas Tasty).“

“Stop in for a Pastrami breakfast sandwich, it’s 🔥 amazing!“

“Chef’s tasting Menu … Chef Charles is a genius.“

“Delicious brunch. Every dish we ordered was beyond my expectations!“

“Food was amazing and great place too“

“I was treated to the most delicious Birthday Brunch at June's. It was my first time there, and as a designer my friend was right, I appreciated every detail in food presentation down to the monogram on the plates. Excellent original food and customer service. Highly recommend!!“

“Awesome food & cold beer. Great atmosphere!! Highly recommended!!“

“Our family of 6 went to celebrate my husband’s birthday . The ambiance was beautiful and the service was outstanding. We were familiar with the chef from winning Top Chef and it was high on our Austin visit to dine at this restaurant. The experience was lovely, the food innovative & artistically presented , more importantly.. absolutely delicious! Our family loves to share plates , so this was perfect . Arlo Grey made a very memorable evening for all of us and we Thank You very much! Looking forward to another experience on a next visit in town❤️“

“The food is very well executed and presented, the staff are very attentive.“

“Service: Warm and friendly! We loved our server Manuel, he made it even more special!
Food: Simple, casual, but delicious. Smoked trout dip + dill chips 10/10, potato salad 10/10, orange cream 8/10 (a little too sweet for my taste but maybe just right for most), Shrimp po boy 10/10, Uptown burger 7.5/10, Hot roast beef po boy 7/10, cinnamon roll 8/10
Atmosphere: Lively sports bar. Place is very popular, better make a reservation
Parking: Paid street parking“

“Excellent burger and fries. The burger was sooooo juicy and bun was perfect. The battered fries were to die for. It was a hot day but most tables were in shade and there were fans around so the heat wasn’t really a big deal. Really a perfect way to spend a quiet afternoon by walking along the river and coming to get a tasty meal!“

“The salads are delicious and filling.“

“Really enjoyed this! The only reason for 4 stars is there were a couple of dishes that weren't as delicious as the others. Highly recommend the Ants on a Log salad. The MASH game on the back of the menu makes for a great date activity.“

“The BEST brunch in Austin. Do not miss the chicken fried steak and waffles!“

“Amazing food and service! My new favorite burger place. Everything is delicious and fresh. Had the double classic that was a perfect amount of crispy edges and flavor. Don’t miss the vanilla shake— 10/10!“

“If you are looking for quality food with a great atmosphere, a place where you can enjoy the energy of 6th street and have a conversation…this is the place. Our drinks were refreshing and the menu interesting. We settled on their cheeseburger, one of the best I’ve ever had. Next time there will be oysters!“

“I went for the $25 sunday steak special and was not disappointed. The steak was rather large and cooked well. I also ordered a salad and a crème brûlée, which were also delicious. Atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool and all of the staff look very hipster. Great ambience and a great menu.“

“The service was fast and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious! The best breakfast my wife and I have ever had!“

“Tonight we dined at Maie Day and Josh was an exceptional server from start to finish! It was our first time at the restaurant and he walked us through everything on how to order and when. Our cups and plates never went empty and he had fabulous recommendations. He went above and beyond with my 2 year old nephew. My nephew stayed well-behaved for 2.5 hours so we could all enjoy ourselves thanks to the bowls of ice Josh would bring periodically for him to chomp on. Everyone left happy and full of phenomenal food and drink. We are still blown away that we could dine for over 2.5 hours with a 2 year old with no problems. We are ready to recommend Maie Day to all of our friends - I hope they have Josh as their server when they go!“

“I went here with a group of friends, 3 of whom are wheelchair users. Our waiter, Anna, was phenomenal. She made sure our order met our dietary needs (even went to the kitchen to check on an ingredient) and made sure we could fit comfortably around the table. She checked on us frequently, but didn't overwhelm us.“

“everything in life will be muted and dull until I return to Olamaie it is exceptional to the point that I have lost sense of punctuation and capitalization truly“

“As always, for many years we’ve dined at Jeffrey’s and we are very pleased with the service and of course our food. Can’t say enough!“

“Great food the music is always good the tv screens have all the sports you can want and staff is super friendly“

“Nice chill spot to kick it“

“In Austin for the Thanksgiving holiday and this spot is a favorite of my brothers. Just a quick jaunt got us to this little spot with a lot of character, but let's talk about why we're all here, the food. Per my brother you can gauge a good restaurant/bar by how good (if they serve it) their sweet potato fries are and these are a knockout (basically the opposite of a Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match) and the only dancing that's done is with the fries and their Sriracha Mayo as they wait to enter your mouth hole. Their main burger: The Buffalo Bastrop Burger (as pictured) is a delectable journey from ground sirloin city to the tang of the buffalo then to the bite of the bluest of the cheeses which creates the thrill of the ride releasing a satisfaction guaranteed with no need for a warranty. The Mac n Cheese hits you right in the fun bags with its creamy goodness (think Velveeta esq texture), flavor profile, and extra melted cheese saying, "Hey! You have to get through me first!!" and daggumit I will!! Great spot, great food, you shant be disappointed!!“

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

“The Butternut Squash was very delicious and Jaycee? Jacie? Was amazing.“

“From the patient staff to the patient person smoking the meat, this place does everything right!! Just like you can't rush a good smoke, you shouldn't rush a customer and the guys behind the counter helped each customer with patience, laughter and knowledge. We got it all!! First time in Austin and first BBQ in Texas so we wanted a baseline to compare all other to! At this time, it's gonna be rough for anybody to compare, everything we ate was solid!! The Beef Rib is melt in your mouth, fall off the bone, perfect meat fat ratio, smokey delicious goodness and completely stole the show! The other meats are great with that tender smoked goodness but the beef rib is where it's at! We tried three sides as well and the Mexican Corn is off the chain delicious! Smokey, spicey, creamy and addicting! Black's has been doing this for 90 years and it shows, everything was the best! We'll be back and highly recommend you skip the lines at the other places and head over to The Original Blacks!“

“Such a lovely setting and an oasis in the middle of Austin. Loved the food as well and the service was outstanding. I want to come back to enjoy the patio and the gardens with all those beautiful live oak trees. Such a treasure!“

“We visited "STELLA SAN JAC" during our Austin trip... and we had a great time. We tried several of the best and most inspiring cocktails we've ever tasted. Manager Edwin put us at ease with the best comfortable service, and every cocktail he recommended we were very impressed with. I will definitely recommend my friends to visit this place, I want to go back and try the cocktail again on my next business trip.“

“Jamie was such a great server! She was honest when we asked about our menu choices, prompt in getting us our drinks and we had come from the football game, so made sure we got our food as soon as possible because we were starving! We also had friends join mid meal and she was super hospitable and didn’t miss a beat with getting them everything they needed. Thanks Jamie, we will definitely be back!!“

“Such a beautiful restaurant and experience every single time!  I came in for the buy one get one free entrée this time. They just really appreciate their customers to do these amazing specials. It was also happy hour so I took advantage of the delicious house wine.  I also love the rewards card that a lot of people don't know about... It is good for roaring Fork as well.“

“If you're looking for a venue that goes above and beyond in terms of hospitality and service, look no further. The staff here are simply incredible - they are always on hand to help, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I recently had the pleasure of performing, and I have to say that I was blown away by the level of support that the staff provided. As a DJ, it can be stressful trying to set up and sound check your equipment, but the staff made the whole process a breeze. They were so helpful and accommodating, and they went out of their way to ensure that my performance went smoothly. But it's not just the music guests who receive exceptional treatment. The staff are attentive and friendly with everyone, making sure that each and every guest feels welcome and valued. All in all, I can't recommend them highly enough. If you're looking for a venue with an outstanding team of staff who will go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable, then look no further.“

“Love the food, and the service! Will be back“

“Great food and service at Kerby Lane! I took my daughter and grandkids out for breakfast. We were able to order our favorite ham and cheese omelette! The waitress was super friendly and went above and beyond to get exactly what we wanted in a timely manner.“

“Food, drinks, service! Can’t beat any of it at Jack Allen’s! Our favorite spot for the past 10 years!“

“I am a little biased because I have been the amazing, fabulous karaoke host here for the last 10 years. Please come visit us, and enjoy the atmosphere, food, drinks, and the service! I will be there to entertain you on Wednesday and Sunday evenings! COME SING WITH US! #OnPlanetFabulous xo Murrah 😘“

“Absolutely charming spot with white hydrangeas on each table inside, tiny boxwoods on each table outside, floor to ceiling windows on the back wall of the restaurant, cozy outdoor patio, excellent service, delicious food and drinks.“

“Awesome people and great food. I love coming here for birthday drinks and ordering my favorite Mac and cheese 😊💜.“

“The staff is so nice. I got the sliders(2) this second time I was here for HH and they're very decently priced(along with the rest of the HH) and they're really good. The first time i was here, I had the short ribs which were "off menu" but that was cooked perfectly as well. The bar area is huge, I do know it can get packed later in the night!“

“We had a wonderful evening!! Beautiful ambience, food and service!!“

“Great food and service. Have went there before.“

“Good was DELISH!! Music was CRAP! We’re Mexican sooo we wanted Peso Pluma #ThatDidntHapen But as cooky that THEY are Food, Drinks and place are INSANE! If ur a foodie COME it’s all about 🫵🏽“

“This is my to go place if I have guests out of town. I love their courtyard. My favorite place if I want to eat and have some peace and quiet. The only problem I’m seeing is that their food is going down a bit. Before the food was clean and delicious. Now it has a “fast food” feel and I don’t like that. I hope they bring it back up to what it used to be.“

“After ogling over Murray's food pics on insta for what seems like over a year, I finally decided to take my steak lovin' hubs here for a birthday surprise dinner.

First must I say the ambiance was job well done. You first walk in like... oh nice, what a clean tavern. Few steps further into the dining area and you're like... whoa who would have thought you you could class up a tavern?! Like a gamesman sporty classy if that makes any sense.

Steak Frites Night was the reason we came but let me tell you the other dishes rose to the occasion. The hubs upgraded to the prime rib which does also upgrade price, but every bite was still worth it.

The portions for the prime rib and pasta were quite generous. With 2 younger kiddos, myself, and husband, we still had leftovers to go home.

Speaking of having kiddos at a tavern you ask? We went at early dinner time so I feel like it was still conducive to a family vibe.

You know a good restaurant when you're writing a review and can't wait to go back. Three Martini Lunch Fridays and Happy Hours 3-5p, watch out I'm coming back for ya.“