Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Central Austin

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Suerte

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • East Austin

Booked 120 times today

Suerte is a restaurant inspired by the people, cooking techniques, and flavors of Mexico. Nationally acclaimed Chef Fermin Nunez and his team pride themselves on the use of local ingredients from our beloved farmers to achieve something delicious and uniquely East Austin.

2. Geraldine’s

4.8

Exceptional(2344)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

Geraldine's is named after the famed guinea fowl that once roamed Rainey Street. Respect for Austin's history and culture seeps into every part of the restaurant, from the local ingredients featured in our Chef's contemporary menu to the nightly concert lineup-because there is no Austin without live music. Take shelter from the Texas sun at our adjacent rooftop lounge, complete with private cabanas and outdoor seating.

3. L'Oca d'Oro

4.5

Awesome(1544)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • North Central

Booked 11 times today

The dining room is open Tuesday - Sunday starting at 5:30PM, and the bar and patio are open starting at 4PM Tuesday - Sunday. We offer an a la carte menu as well as a multi-course menu made up of 7-8 dishes, including vegetarian options, for $75. Happy Hour in the bar and patio is from 4-6PM.All of our dishes are prepared with locally grown produce & meats—a reflection of a farm-to-table philosophy that extends to our handmade pastas, cheeses, salumi, breads, vinegars & liqueurs.L'Oca d'Oro believes in ONE FAIR WAGE in the belief that lovingly prepared food & thoughtful service are best nurtured by ensuring that we meet the basic needs of our staff. We apply a a 20% service charge as well as a credit card surcharge of 2.85% on all credit card transactions.

4. Intero

4.8

Exceptional(1663)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Austin

Booked 51 times today

Just as in Italy where the food is genuine and locally sourced, you'll find the same at Intero with farm-to-table Italian cuisine. At its core, the concept behind Italian cooking stems from necessity and gratitude for regionally available ingredients. Intero, translating to “whole’’ in Italian, embraces this concept utilizing local ingredients from their entirety, paired with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities. This naturally sustainable approach allows for innovative, yet familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what’s grown and raised in Texas. Additionally, Intero provides an authentic nod to the sweet side of Italy offering specialty house-made artisan chocolates (including truffles, barks, and sipping chocolate) along with other traditional Italian desserts in classic, seasonal and unique flavors. Enjoy various Amari, select wines and craft cocktails indoors or out, set in Intero's modern casual atmosphere.

5. Fabrik

5.0

Exceptional(256)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • East Austin

Booked 6 times today

Note: Opentable is up-to-date with our availability. Select "show next available" to see future openings.Fabrik is the intersect of fine dining and mom & pop restaurant hosted in an intimate micro restaurant space. We offer a 5 and 7-Course tasting at 6pm, and a 7-Course tasting at 8:30pm Wed-Sun. Fabrik's current menu focuses on Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavor profiles. Fabrik is 100% independently owned and operated.Led by Executive Chef-Owner Je Wallerstein, Fabrik is Austin’s first 100-percent plant-based tasting restaurant featuring curated menus that highlight the seasonality and diversity of plant-based cuisine in an upscale, sophisticated setting. With sustainability as a priority in our approach, we source produce and ingredients from local growers and provisioners wherever possible. We offer an eclectic selection of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, including an optional wine pairing. Fabrik also offers saké as well as a range of non-alcoholic options.

6. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1552)

Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

South Texas Ice House, "Texas Cuisine" Products from the Texas Gulf to the Texas Hill Country."The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall -- is your first hint that this place might be a bit, well, different. Inside, cowboy kitsch, 1950s diner decor, and Mexican folk art mingle, as do workers from the nearby county offices, local movers and shakers, and anyone else looking for terrific food that, like the decor, defies easy categorization.Call it South Texas gourmet. You can really taste the chipotle chilies in the tartar sauce that comes with some of the best crispy oysters this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, and the Gulf fish tacos are gussied up with chili lime aioli and Tabasco jalapeño onions. You get the idea -- lots of spicy dishes."

7. Tomalo

4.1

Excellent(134)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Tomalo is a worldly Mexican inspired restaurant, created by UrbanSpace Hospitality, that draws influences from various regions of Mexico and beyond. Tomalo anchors the ground level of the 44 East Ave. Residences, the skyscraper on the banks of Lady Bird Lake where East Ave meets Rainey St. We source and utilize local ingredients and a focus on community. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcomed any day of the week (closed Mondays).

8. Hillside Farmacy

4.4

Awesome(373)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Austin

Booked 11 times today

Something about Hillside Farmacy, weekend brunches, patio dinners, and cocktails just make you feel better. Perhaps that’s due to its historical landmark location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine. Weekend brunches are WALK-IN only.💚 Hillside Farmacy

9. ASTI Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(2099)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 27 times today

Asti Trattoria features excellent regional Italian food with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Located in Austin's historic Hyde Park, it offers a unique neighborhood experience in the true spirit of an Italian trattoria. Whether celebrating a special occasion with a great bottle of wine and a five course dinner or coming in for a pizza and a beer, Asti offers an unmatched combination of quality, affordability, and an atmosphere that welcomes any occasion.

10. Swim Club

4.5

Awesome(65)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

SWIM CLUBA historic pool turned social club, Swim Club is refreshingly fun. Indulge in the age-old adage: eat, drink, and be Downright. Grab a bite in the sunken dining room with submarine views of the adjacent pool, sip a refreshing cocktail on your poolside lounger, soak in the sun on The Lawn, and when the good-hearted and good-timing leaves you thirsty for more, enjoy late-night tunes in Rodeo Room.DINE AT SWIM CLUBDive in with cold-blended cocktails and brick-oven cooking. Vibrant cocktails with bright spices and citrus complement the dining room’s animated hues while the menu conjures memories of endless summers, highlighting local ingredients, backyard grilling favorites, roasted with the ferocity of the Texas sun. For groups of 12 or more please email ryan.hollowell@downrightaustin.com or visit us online at swimclubaustin.com for private dining requests. We also offer day passes for pool access only in person or through ResortPass.

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Jamie
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible food with a knowledgeable, wonderful wait staff. Highly recommend. Food was amazing. Each course was so well thought out and delicious. Recommend the wine pairing as well.
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FabrikPrice: Very Expensive• Vegan• East Austin
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DerekVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and service. Fantastic neighborhood place. Excellent food and incredible friendly service
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L'Oca d'OroPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• North Central
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4.5
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PaulVIP
Austin •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great experience! A few new items on the menu, the Sweet Potato is a HIT!! Awesome. Family in for Christmas, a must we told them and you hit the mark. See you again in a few weeks.
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SuertePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• East Austin
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4.8
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TarynVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I had such an amazing experience at Intero with my husband last night, the food was beyond my expectations, and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend the gnocchi with duck confit, and the risotto with duck breast. The Wagyu beef appetizer was phenomenal as well. Don’t skimp out on the Butter cake if you have room in your stomach for a tasty dessert. I can’t wait to come back for more!
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InteroPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Austin
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4.8
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Lois
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
I had the good fortune to be treated to the best dinner of my life. The hotel is beautiful and inviting, the restaurant has a special welcoming atmosphere that was special and inviting. Our waiter was exceptional in his knowledge of the food and in his professionalism. The food was the best combination of taste, flavor, texture, and visual delight imaginable. This magnet of culinary superiority will draw me back again and again.
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Geraldine’sPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Suerte

2. Geraldine’s

3. L'Oca d'Oro

4. Intero

5. Fabrik

6. Ranch 616

7. Tomalo

8. Hillside Farmacy

9. ASTI Trattoria

10. Swim Club

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