Best Restaurants in East Austin, Austin

A reliable part of the city for brighter rooms, looser group plans, and restaurants that still feel rooted in Austin.

Best when you want movement and variety without overplanning.

52 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
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American RestaurantEast 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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4.9
Based on 6795 reviews
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Lounge BarEast Austin$$$$

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a lounge bar pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

late nightcocktaildate night

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4.8
Based on 8482 reviews
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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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4.8
Based on 5978 reviews
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Food CourtEast Austin$$$$

Vegan Nom Food Park

Vegan Nom Food Park is a food court pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

hidden gemdate night

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4.8
Based on 104 reviews
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Barbecue RestaurantEast Austin$$

Franklin Barbecue

Franklin Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.7
Based on 7151 reviews
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Mexican RestaurantEast Austin$$$

Suerte

Suerte is a mexican restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.6
Based on 3091 reviews
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Mexican RestaurantEast Austin$

Juan in a Million

Juan in a Million is a mexican restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchdate night

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4.5
Based on 5973 reviews
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Bar And GrillEast Austin$

Casino El Camino

Casino El Camino is a bar and grill pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 4404 reviews
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Mexican RestaurantEast Austin$

Veracruz All Natural

Veracruz All Natural is a mexican restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 3347 reviews
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DinerEast Austin$$

Sawyer & Co

Sawyer & Co is a diner pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchdate night

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4.5
Based on 2956 reviews
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Vegan RestaurantEast Austin$$

Arlo's Junior

Arlo's Junior is a vegan restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

date night

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4.5
Based on 1569 reviews
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Italian RestaurantEast Austin$$

Casa Bianca

Casa Bianca is a italian restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktailhidden gemdate night

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4.5
Based on 312 reviews
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Barbecue RestaurantEast Austin$$

la Barbecue

la Barbecue is a barbecue 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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4.4
Based on 3480 reviews
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American RestaurantEast 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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4.4
Based on 3011 reviews
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RestaurantEast Austin$$

Space Cowboy

Space Cowboy is a 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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4.4
Based on 798 reviews
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RestaurantEast Austin$$$$

MEXTA Mexican Restaurant

MEXTA Mexican Restaurant is a 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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4.4
Based on 513 reviews
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Best Date Night Restaurants in Austin

Austin restaurants that feel easy, polished, and especially good when the night needs a little more shape.

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Best Group Dinners in Austin

Austin restaurants where a larger table can spread out, order broadly, and still keep the night moving.

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Common questions about dining in East Austin

What are the best restaurants in East Austin, Austin?

The top restaurants in East Austin include Broken Rice, Mola, Jack Pizza Company. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated restaurant in East Austin?

Broken Rice is among the highest-rated restaurants in East Austin with a 5.0 Google rating across 150 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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