Fine Dining in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of fine dining in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Restaurant François

Restaurant François

Downtown Austin

Refined French celebration spot

Mattie's

Mattie's

Bouldin Creek • $$$

historic farmhouse dining

Este

Este

East Austin • $$$

Coastal mexican seafood

Manuel's

Manuel's

Jollyville • $$

Upscale mexican dining

Bartlett's

Bartlett's

North Shoal Creek • $$$

Upscale steakhouse & cocktails

Interstellar BBQ

Interstellar BBQ

Anderson Mill • $$

Fine-dining barbecue

Tancho Sushi

Tancho Sushi

West Oak Hill • $$$

Simple omakase sushi

Leroy and Lewis Barbecue

Leroy and Lewis Barbecue

South Austin • $$

Michelin-starred Texas barbecue

Trendy
Emmer & Rye

Emmer & Rye

Downtown Austin • $$$

Farm-to-table tasting menu

la Barbecue

la Barbecue

Holly • $$

Michelin-starred Texas smoked meats

Not everyone knows about these

Thali Omakase: A South Indian Texan Dinner Experience

Thali Omakase: A South Indian Texan Dinner Experience

Sat, Dec 19 · 6:30 PM

Downtown Austin

South Indian Texan tasting

One time only
Sushi Bar Austin Downtown

Sushi Bar Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin • $$$$

Intimate omakase counter

Escuela

Escuela

Oak Hill

Farm-fresh Tex-Mex schoolhouse

Trendy
Big Slick

Big Slick

East Cesar Chavez • $$$$

Candlelit boutique steakhouse

Trendy
Le Calamar

Le Calamar

Bouldin Creek • $$$

French cooking, Texas soul

Alteño

Alteño

Downtown Austin

Flame-cooked Jaliscan Mexican

Trendy

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Frequently asked questions

How are these fine dining in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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