50 Best American Restaurants in Austin

“We were blown away by this place! Service was outstanding, but the food was next level. We ordered the salad, shishito peppers and nuts for an appetizer and then came the smash burgers. Everything was so good! We finished our meal with the best carrot cake any of us have ever had. We’re already planning our next visit. Highly recommended!“

“This place was the best I mean like the service very quick as soon as we sat down and the waiters very nice people , Jake was the best he was so kind their food was even better with their deviled eggs with amazing presentation with the deviled eggs we were very eager for the deviled egg and even their dessert the Benne“

“The food is really good and the staff seem happy and nice and knowledgeable. Had the $16 biscuit sandwich and it was great. Could complain, I guess, about the price to portion size ratio but I guess that’s how it is everywhere these days.“

“The best food in town. We were there with our team and we ordered almost everything from the menu and loved everything we ate. Their speciality is more about beef, pork and fish and they are perfect at it . Their menu keeps changing and chicken options are not available . Servers were gentle, kind and helped in choosing. I highly recommend this place.“

“great home-style burger. very well done.“

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

“Fantastic spot for breakfast or brunch“

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

“Lovely dinner at Pecan Square Cafe. Friendly and attentive service and deliciously executed simple dishes. I particularly enjoyed the pork schnitzel and olive oil ice cream. They even handle my husband's spilling of beer all over me by giving him another glass of beer to spill on me:) The only negative is that is very noisy in the interior but they do have a lovely patio if you don't mind the heat. We will return.“

“Had a wonderful experience at Arlo Grey. We had the oyster mushrooms, burrata, cappelletti, hen and swordfish. It’s family style so we picked a few different dishes. The desserts we got were the sourdough ice cream and banana pudding. Personally the desserts were my favorite! The food was all delicious, seasonal, local, beautiful, seasoned well and large portions. I purchased Kristen Kish’s cookbook. While there she came to our table to meet us and sign my book. She was lovely! Great night and I can’t wait to go back. The service was top notch 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!!“

“We had the smash burgers and sides of the mac & cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. The burgers were amazing and loved the cheese crunchies. The potato salad was so different but really tasty and the mac & cheese was the best!! I’m used to a sweeter slaw so wasn’t a big fan of the coleslaw. Overall, it was yummy and fun and we lucked out didn’t have to stand in line for an hour!“

“Came here to especially try the Rachel. We added the cucumber salad, collards greens and cheesecake. A throw away piece of chess pie was given to us to try…. EVERTHING was mouthwatering delish. Highly recommend the drive to try this establishment. Well done! Will come again when I visit from Minnesota.“

“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!“

“My boyfriend and I were in town to paddle board and wanted something yummy afterwards with a dive bar feel. Nailed it!! This place was legit. Their bacon wrapped buffalo chicken was so good, and their burger and Parmesan fries, also amazing. This will be our place every time we are in Austin.“

“I was looking for something healthy. I’m glad I stumbled upon this place. Love the vibe inside and outside. The thunder storm rolling in only added to the ambience. I had the Brussels and grilled chicken salad that is currently their specials. The Thai Brussels were stupid good. 10/10 recommend.“

“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!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. Food was delicious and flavorful. Favorites: Pullman bread (pictured), linguini, and fried cauliflower. Loved the South Austin Iced Tea cocktail (chai) as well!Service was great. Emma was super attentive, patient, and gave great recs.Atmosphere was lovely too!“

“Absolutely the best new place to eat in Austin. The food is absolutely delicious, unique and ever changing. I've been for dinner three times and brunch once. Never had anything bad. Also the price point is pretty great for such high quality food. Parking situation is terrible but that's everywhere in Austin. This is my go-to place to bring friends!I've had Dre as my server twice, he is hilarious, incredibly great at anticipating needs and his recs were fantastic. Ask for his section if you can!“

“The guy who was there today at 1pm is so nice!! (idk if he is the owner or not)The burger and fries are the BEST I have ever had !! We came in from NM & Ft worth and I can not wait until life brings me back to Austin just so I can have another burger! ? ?Thank you for the awesome service!!“

“Stopped into the Summer House while staying at the Hotel Magdalena and I wish we would've discovered this place sooner than our last day! Beautifully decorated on the inside with amazing courtyard/outside seating. The drinks were super refreshing and delicious and the black eyed pea hummus was just enough to hold us over until our late lunch plans. The menu had great offerings and I can't wait until my next Austin trip to have a full meal here. If you stay at the Magdalena, any room service or food you order through the hotel comes from Summer House!“

“I've been in Austin for over 20 years and Kerbey Lane still remains my favorite place to go for local comfort food. The service is great - easy, not rushed, and kind people work there. They are an inclusive business and their staff seem happy at work. The food is always delicious and consistently prepared well & fast. My dog is always welcome on their patio. I love the coffee.If you're looking for authentic, casual Austin (not some overpriced "bourbon-infused chicken and waffle concept" where you need a reservation a year in advance), go to Kerbey. They know what they're doing.Also the pancakes. Lord have mercy. ?“

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

“Lucy's was recommended to us as one of the best place to eat in Austin. I'm not sure about that but it certainly hit the spot for my group. Casual dining at its best (you sit semi-outdoors at picnic tables and benches), you'd better come hungry because you are going to want to order everything. Fortunately there were eight of us so we got to sample everything from the fried chicken and catfish to the chicken-fried steak and the "Kinky" club. Our waiter was a no-nonsense kind of guy who still tolerated all the questions from our British visitors with barely concealed amusement. I always order a chicken-fried steak if there's one on the menu and this one didn't disappoint - excellent breading and tangy cream gravy. And because I didn't get to try the fried chicken, I ordered a bucket to go!“

“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.“

“This was once our home away from home. We’ve moved farther away, so it’s hard to get there as often. But we still love it when we can. Owners Christina and Edgar are amazing. The staff are also fabulous. The regular crowed is just great people. The drinks are great. The food is great. Indoor and outdoor seating. Some parking around back. It’s got it all.“

“AKB hotel bar inside The Archer Hotel.Friendly, attentive and prompt staff and service.Lovely views, welcoming atmosphere and cozy Texas ambiance, restaurant is kid friendly and conveniently located inside The Archer on the North side of The Domain area.Brick oven pizza while very cheesy was just okay. Menus included a variety of unique appetizers, entrees and signature drinks. The bartender offered a small sample of selections we were considering which was a nice option.Would recommend stopping by if in the area.Parking: Parking available street-side or in the Nordstrom parking garage. The Domain also offers valet service.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly seating areas, inviting and interesting area .“

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

“food and drinks was excellent service slow.“

“The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent.“

“Amazing food! Excellent service! Great atmosphere! Thank you to the team at Phoebe's Diner downtown for their awesome hospitality!“

“Lots of reasons to like Tumble 22...tasty menu, hip atmosphere, friendly...great deserts too.“

“Salt & Time has been in East Austin for over 10 yearsLocated at:1912 E 7th St Suite A, Austin, TX 78702It has a restaurant, wine shop, and also do butchery classes so you too can be a meat baristaThey source the whole animals sustainable local Texas ranchersSend this to a vegan you want to go here withLet me know in the comments if you’ve been here“

“By far one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The food is magnificent, atmosphere is perfect for fine dining and intimate dinner! My husband brought me here for my birthday Jan 6th and I’m still thanking him. Chef Erik Trotman took care of us and the servers were on point and very attentive. Go check them out for yourself, you definitely will love it!! I“

“Cypress Grill is my favorite Restaurant. Everything was excellent. The food was delicious today and you don’t need any improvements.“

“This is our favorite restaurant in Austin. The food and service are always amazing, along with their specialty drinks. Everyone at Salty treats their customers so well and really makes you feel at home. It's just a great place to spend an evening.“

“Monte was an amazing server, very knowledgeable about the food and wine as well as very pleasant to chat with! The food was great, atmosphere was perfect and the wine was amazing! The hotel itself we did not stay in but I definitely would on my next trip back to austin. I think it's a very unique Boutique Hotel and love the idea of the record players and letting you loan you different vinyl options to listen to in your room!“

“Excellent meal! Fantastic service!“

“Had the Fat Jack Burger and it was delicious but a bit pricey. The service, while courteous was a bit "stuffy" for only lunch time (I can understand if it were dinnertime and they'd been there all day, but this was a bit early for that kind of attitude).“

“Excellent food & crafted cocktails, friendly service. The Gulf shrimp with red rice was a stand out & biscuits are legendary for a reason. Only area that could be improved - below average wine list and lack of variety of wine by the glass options.“

“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.“

“Such a fun and unique location with yummy food!“

“This was my first time dining at Velvet Taco and the food and service was great“

“I love to bring my son before his schoolday starts once every other week or so. They open at 6:30 and staff is always smiling and kind. Apparently pancakes ? and eggs ? are our go-to orders for breakfast but there is a rich menu that will please almost everyone. The only drawback I can think of is their music choice, and I don’t think you can do much about it ?“

“Great place, DJ was great!“

“Excellent food and excellent atmosphere, as a cook myself you can tell the roux the was homemade. Not to exaggerate everything was beautiful and very very tasty. I usually come to Austin at least four times a year or more and this restaurant will be a place that I will always stop by. it's like a Hidden Gem in Austin...... Also the service was very good and friendly. the fried green tomatoes came with a lump crab something on top of them and it was wonderful.“

“Wonderful breakfast with plentiful warm, friendly service. Must try their specialties, the Dutch Baby and the Apple Pancake. Sooooo good!“

“Their food variety and taste was excellent, not the typical te-mex restaurant, besides the service was great as well.“

“I visited Phoebe' Diner and everyone was nice from start to finish! I placed my order to go and Beth was just the sweetest. They were busy but she didn't make me feel like I needed to hurry up. I ended up getting the Chorizo Hash with some modifications and it was great! Presentation was everything and I didn't wait long! Thank you for the experience and I'll be back!“

“Great food, atmosphere, tradition, family, UT football, fun times!“