Fine Dining In Austin

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya

Indulge in an unparalleled culinary experience at DipDipDip Tatsu-ya, a special occasion hot pot restaurant that offers an intimate and beautiful setting for diners to savor high-quality cuts of meat like A5 wagyu ribeye from Japan and daily cart offerings of noodles and more. Opt for an omakase to truly immerse yourself in the culinary journey, and don't forget to try the Keep Austin Dipping sauce, a spin on the classic queso. The omakase options range from $95 to $125, providing an opportunity to sample a bit of everything.

Barley Swine

Barley Swine, chef Bryce Gilmore's experimental seasonal restaurant, offers multi-course chef's tasting menus for $115, featuring dishes like duck paired with brown butter apples and masa tres leches cake with peach jam. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are available.

Lutie’s

For a truly exclusive and intimate dining experience, Lutie's, located at the Commodore Perry Estate, is a must-visit. The restaurant, helmed by Bradley Nicholson and Susana Querejazu, offers dishes such as chickpea and green corn salad, whole roasted black sea bass, and kouign amann ice cream. Don't forget to plan ahead as seating is limited. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are available.

Jeffrey's

This Clarksville fine-dining institution was reimagined by the entrepreneurs at McGuire Moorman Hospitality in 2013 (now McGuire Moorman Lambert), turning it into a near-perfect spot for special occasions. The ingredient-driven menu changes daily and is centered on dry-aged steaks — go all in with a bone-in ribeye. Oohs and aahs are guaranteed thanks to both the martini and cheese carts, caviar service, and top-notch hospitality.

Olamaie

The modern Southern restaurant in downtown Austin is back, under executive chef Michael Fojtasek and chef de cuisine Amanda Turner. The menu focuses on expertly executed Southern faves like smoked eggplant with an Alabama barbecue sauce, red rice with Gulf shrimp and Tabasco sauce, and grilled pork chops. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Hestia

Hestia, named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, is a downtown restaurant that focuses on live-fire cooking. The menu includes dishes such as scallop with beef tallow and pears, dry-aged steaks, and maitake mushrooms with roasted parsnips and apples. The restaurant is from the much-lauded team of Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph, whose creative desserts are not to be missed. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are available.

Garrison

Named after the Greek goddess of the hearth, the downtown restaurant centers on live-fire cooking. That means dishes like a scallop with beef tallow and pears, dry-aged steaks, and maitake mushrooms with roasted parsnips and apples. Hestia comes from the much-lauded team of Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph, the latter of whose creative desserts are absolutely not to be missed. There are indoor

Uchi

Uchi, a modern take on Japanese cuisine, has rightly earned its national acclaim. Choose the adventurous omakase menu to truly experience the chefs' expertise with fresh cuts of fish and one-of-a-kind desserts. Takeout orders are available. Indoor and outdoor dining areas are available.

Otoko

Otoko, a 12-seat Japanese restaurant located at the South Congress Hotel, offers a multi-course omakase-style ticketed dinner that incorporates influences from Kyoto's kaiseki and Tokyo’s sushi traditions. At $295 per person for sushi omakase or $250 for the classic omakase, the multi-course journeys from chef Yoshi Okai are one of Austin

Lenoir

Lenoir is an elegant and sophisticated restaurant located in the heart of South Austin. The chic and vintage atmosphere of the restaurant creates a romantic ambiance that is perfect for a special occasion. The menu at Lenoir is centered around umami-rich "hot weather food," which includes dishes that are acidic, citrusy, brothy, and spicy. The restaurant offers a la carte dishes as well as a five-course chef's tasting menu for $70 per person. The wine list at Lenoir is impressive and pairs perfectly with the dishes on the menu. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas, providing guests with a variety of options to enjoy their meal.

El Naranjo

El Naranjo is another upscale restaurant in Austin, located on Lamar Boulevard. The restaurant is helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Iliana de la Vega, who serves dishes from Oaxaca. The menu at El Naranjo includes dishes such as duck breast served in mole negro, tlayuda oaxaquena, and ensalada a la jamaica. The restaurant is also gluten-free, providing guests with a variety of options to enjoy their meal. Takeout orders are available, making it convenient for those who want to enjoy the restaurant's delicious food at home. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining areas, providing guests with a variety of options to enjoy their meal.