Best cocktail Restaurants in Austin

The best restaurants for cocktail in Austin, curated by TastyPals editors.

139 restaurantsAvg rating 4.5
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Upstairs at Caroline
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Edge Rooftop
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BarAustin$$$$

Edge Rooftop

Edge Rooftop is a bar pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaillate nightdate night

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4.9
Based on 5315 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
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Korean Barbecue RestaurantAustin$$

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is a korean barbecue restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.9
Based on 4853 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dean's Italian Steakhouse
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Steak HouseAustin$$$$

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

Dean's Italian Steakhouse is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.9
Based on 3261 reviews
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BarAustin$$

Corner Restaurant

Corner Restaurant is a bar pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.8
Based on 18121 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Estância Brazilian Steakhouse
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Steak HouseAustin$$$

Estância Brazilian Steakhouse

Estância Brazilian Steakhouse is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.8
Based on 12165 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Zanzibar
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar
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American RestaurantAustin$$

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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4.8
Based on 4088 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Acre 41
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BarAustin$$

Acre 41

Acre 41 is a bar pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.8
Based on 2462 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine
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Indian RestaurantAustin$$

Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine

Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine is a indian restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.7
Based on 19134 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Aba Austin
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Mediterranean RestaurantSouth Congress$$$

Aba Austin

Aba Austin is a mediterranean restaurant pick in South Congress in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.7
Based on 7683 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pinthouse Pizza
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Pizza RestaurantSouth Lamar$$

Pinthouse Pizza

Pinthouse Pizza is a pizza restaurant pick in South Lamar in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

pubcocktaildate night

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4.7
Based on 5094 reviews
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Seafood RestaurantAustin$$$$

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a seafood restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

fine diningcocktaillate night

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4.7
Based on 2640 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Moonshine Grill
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Bar And GrillRed River$$

Moonshine Grill

Moonshine Grill is a bar and grill pick in Red River in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 7343 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
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Steak HouseAustin$$$

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

fine diningcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 5572 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
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Steak HouseAustin$$$

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barfine diningcocktail

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4.6
Based on 4529 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fonda San Miguel
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Mexican RestaurantAustin$$$

Fonda San Miguel

Fonda San Miguel is a mexican restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 3681 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill, Georgetown
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Mexican RestaurantAustin$$

Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill, Georgetown

Blue Corn Harvest Bar & Grill, Georgetown is a mexican restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 3450 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kuppanna
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Indian RestaurantAustin$$

Kuppanna

Kuppanna is a indian restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

fine diningcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 2863 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cypress Grill
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Cajun RestaurantAustin$$

Cypress Grill

Cypress Grill is a cajun restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 2795 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Via 313 Pizza
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Pizza RestaurantEast Austin$$

Via 313 Pizza

Via 313 Pizza is a pizza restaurant pick in East Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 2673 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Elephant Room
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Night ClubDowntown$$

Elephant Room

Elephant Room is a night club pick in Downtown in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

late nightcocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 2574 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Roosevelt Room
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Cocktail BarAustin$$$

The Roosevelt Room

The Roosevelt Room is a cocktail bar pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.6
Based on 2280 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
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Beer GardenRainey Street$$

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is a beer garden pick in Rainey Street in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

pubcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 7302 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Casino El Camino
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for 600 Degrees Pizzeria
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Pizza RestaurantAustin$$

600 Degrees Pizzeria

600 Degrees Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

pubcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 3945 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Willie's Grill & Icehouse
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American RestaurantAustin$$

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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4.5
Based on 3728 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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Breakfast RestaurantDowntown$$

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is a breakfast restaurant pick in Downtown in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

brunchcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 3611 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Perla's
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Seafood RestaurantSouth Congress$$$

Perla's

Perla's is a seafood restaurant pick in South Congress in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 2949 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for STACK CITY BBQ
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Barbecue RestaurantAustin$$

STACK CITY BBQ

STACK CITY BBQ is a barbecue restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 2348 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tony And Luigi's
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Italian RestaurantAustin$$

Tony And Luigi's

Tony And Luigi's is a italian restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

fine diningcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 2293 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Wildfire
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Steak HouseAustin$$

Wildfire

Wildfire is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 2216 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Péché
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French RestaurantAustin$$$

Péché

Péché is a french restaurant pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

cocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 2175 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown Austin
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Steak HouseAustin$$$$

Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown Austin

Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown Austin is a steak house pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

wine barcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 1186 reviews
76
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kitty Cohen's
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Lounge BarAustin$$

Kitty Cohen's

Kitty Cohen's is a lounge bar pick in Austin in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

late nightcocktaildate night

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4.5
Based on 986 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Casa Bianca
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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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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
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Barbecue RestaurantDowntown$$

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is one of the better-known barbecue restaurant spots in Downtown in Austin, which makes it a practical place to start.

cocktail

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4.4
Based on 6625 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Maggiano's Little Italy
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Italian RestaurantThe Domain$$

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy is a italian restaurant restaurant in The Domain in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

wine barcocktail

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4.4
Based on 4325 reviews
88
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for LongHorn Steakhouse
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Steak HouseAustin$$

LongHorn Steakhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse is a steak house 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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4.4
Based on 3344 reviews
89
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for El Alma
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Mexican RestaurantZilker$$

El Alma

El Alma is a strong brunch move in Zilker in Austin when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchcocktail

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4.4
Based on 2693 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Freda's Seafood Grille
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Seafood RestaurantAustin$$

Freda's Seafood Grille

Freda's Seafood Grille is a strong brunch move in Austin in Austin when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

brunchcocktail

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4.4
Based on 2655 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
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Japanese RestaurantAustin$$

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya

Kemuri Tatsu-Ya is a japanese 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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4.4
Based on 2436 reviews
92
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Foxhole Culinary Tavern
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Lounge BarAustin$$

Foxhole Culinary Tavern

Foxhole Culinary Tavern is a lounge bar restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

late nightcocktail

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4.4
Based on 2193 reviews
93
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar Park
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Wine BarAustin$$

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar Park

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Cedar Park is a wine bar restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

wine barcocktail

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4.4
Based on 2162 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for North Italia
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Italian RestaurantAustin$$

North Italia

North Italia is a strong brunch move in Austin in Austin when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.

wine barbrunchcocktail

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4.4
Based on 2147 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Stubb's Bar-B-Q
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Barbecue RestaurantRed River$$

Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of the better-known barbecue restaurant spots in Red River in Austin, which makes it a practical place to start.

cocktail

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4.3
Based on 6859 reviews
120
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Margarita Restaurante
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Mexican RestaurantAustin$$

La Margarita Restaurante

La Margarita Restaurante is a mexican 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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4.3
Based on 3413 reviews
121
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for URBAN Eat.Drink
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American RestaurantAustin$$

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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4.3
Based on 2150 reviews
122
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Condesa
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Mexican RestaurantAustin$$$

La Condesa

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

brunchlate nightcocktail

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4.3
Based on 2112 reviews
132
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
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BreweryAustin$$

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is a brewery restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

pubcocktail

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4.2
Based on 2578 reviews
137
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for RA Sushi - Austin
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Sushi RestaurantAustin$$

RA Sushi - Austin

RA Sushi - Austin is a sushi restaurant restaurant in Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Wings Black Pepper Teriyaki and Lobster Inferno also give you a decent sense of the menu.

cocktail

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4.0
Based on 2897 reviews

Common questions about cocktail in Austin

What are the best restaurants for cocktail in Austin?

The top restaurants for cocktail in Austin include Bar AC, Mola, Upstairs at Caroline. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best cocktail restaurant in Austin?

Bar AC is among the top-rated options for cocktail in Austin, with a 5.0 Google rating and 77 reviews.

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