14 Best Wine Bars in Austin
14 Austin wine bars and wine-forward restaurants worth drinking through — from natural wine lists to classic cellar programs.
Who this guide is for
The best wine bars in Austin treat the list as the main event without letting the food fall behind. These picks reward the diner who wants to explore a glass and stay a while. Picks span Austin, East Austin and West Campus.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinView →
- 2. Via 313 PizzaView →
- 3. Jaipur Palace - AustinView →
- 4. Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown AustinView →
- 5. HopfieldsView →
- 6. Maggiano's Little ItalyView →
- 7. The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar ParkView →
- 8. North ItaliaView →
- 9. Emmer & RyeView →
- 10. Il BruttoView →
- 11. ALC SteaksView →
- 12. Hillside FarmacyView →
- 13. Buenos Aires CaféView →
- 14. Quattro Gatti Ristorante e PizzeriaView →
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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