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American•East Austin•$$
Upstairs at Caroline
Upstairs at Caroline is a american restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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9.8
Based on 6795 reviews
Best American Restaurants in Austin
The best American restaurants in Austin, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
28 restaurantsAvg rating 9.1Updated June 2026
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Fast answers for diners comparing american restaurants in Austin. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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American•Downtown•$$
Caroline
Caroline is a american restaurant pick in Downtown in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.6
Based on 14582 reviews
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American•East Austin•$$
Corinne Austin
Corinne Austin is a american restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.6
Based on 5978 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar
Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
pubcocktaildate night
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9.6
Based on 4088 reviews
5
American•Austin•$$$$
The Dugout Gametime Grill
The Dugout Gametime Grill is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
hidden gem
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9.6
Based on 88 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
BIB GOURMAND
Odd Duck
Odd Duck is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
bib gourmanddate night
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9.4
Based on 3719 reviews
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American•Burnet•$$$
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Barley Swine
Barley Swine is a american restaurant pick in Burnet in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
fine diningcocktailmichelin star
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9.4
Based on 1409 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Salty Sow
Salty Sow is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.2
Based on 3256 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
Launderette
Launderette is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.2
Based on 2207 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
Fixe Southern House
Fixe Southern House is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.2
Based on 2077 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Jack Allen's Kitchen
Jack Allen's Kitchen is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.2
Based on 1615 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
BIB GOURMANDGREEN STAR
Dai Due
Dai Due is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
brunchbib gourmanddate night
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9.2
Based on 1438 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Willie's Grill & Icehouse
Willie's Grill & Icehouse is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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9.0
Based on 3728 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
Roaring Fork
Roaring Fork is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 3726 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Sour Duck Market
Sour Duck Market is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Purple Hull Pea Hummus and Sour Cream & Onion Beets also give you a decent sense of the menu.
date night
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9.0
Based on 2368 reviews
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American•South Lamar•$$$
Eberly
Eberly is a american restaurant pick in South Lamar in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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9.0
Based on 1658 reviews
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American•Austin•$$$
Nido
Nido is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1510 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
5280 Burger & Taphouse
5280 Burger & Taphouse is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 684 reviews
19
American•East Austin•$$
Uptown
Uptown is a american restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktaildate night
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9.0
Based on 598 reviews
20
American•Austin•$$
5th Street Diner
5th Street Diner is a american restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.0
Based on 317 reviews
21
American•Austin•$$$$
The Garden Grille & Bar- Cedar Park Austin
The Garden Grille & Bar- Cedar Park Austin is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
hidden gem
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9.0
Based on 26 reviews
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American•East Austin•$$
Eureka!
Eureka! is a american restaurant restaurant in East Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 3011 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
Finley's Round Rock
Finley's Round Rock is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 1535 reviews
24
American•Austin•$$
Spare Birdie
Spare Birdie is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 1235 reviews
25
American•Austin•$$
Local Foods -- 2nd Street District
Local Foods -- 2nd Street District is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.8
Based on 537 reviews
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American•Austin•$$
URBAN Eat.Drink
URBAN Eat.Drink is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
cocktail
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8.6
Based on 2150 reviews
27
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American•Austin•$$
COVER 3 Round Rock
COVER 3 Round Rock is a american restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
cocktail
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8.6
Based on 1745 reviews
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American•East Austin•$$
Hillside Farmacy
Hillside Farmacy is a strong brunch move in East Austin in Austin when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.
wine barbrunchcocktail
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8.6
Based on 1709 reviews
Common questions about American in Austin
What are the best American restaurants in Austin?
The top American restaurants in Austin include Upstairs at Caroline, Caroline, Corinne Austin. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated American restaurant in Austin?
Upstairs at Caroline is among the highest-rated American restaurants in Austin, with a 9.8 Google rating across 6,795 reviews.
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