Best Fun Restaurants in Austin

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1. Powder Room

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Speakeasy • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Step into the secret world of Powder Room, an intimate cocktail lounge that exudes timeless energy. Here, guests are invited to indulge in crafted cocktails in the warmth of an intimate living room setting.Powder Room caters to individuals in search of refined experiences. Elevate your evenings with table-side mixology, complemented by the rhythmic melodies of live music and artistic performances that embody the essence of this hidden gem.

2. Edge Rooftop Bar

4.5

Awesome(537)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Edge Rooftop Bar is a fun spot for its wonderful ambiance and views of downtown Austin. Reviews rave about the delicious food, tasty cocktails, and excellent service. It's a place to enjoy intimate conversations, have a great time with friends, and enjoy a world-class experience. The chill vibe and beautiful views make it a favorite rooftop location.

3. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2655)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 79 times today

ATX Cocina experiments with the boundaries of Mexican cuisine. We have taken traditional Mexican dishes and elevated them with modern approaches and techniques. Corn, the basis of the Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, is also the foundation of our kitchen. We nixtamalize and process our masa in house sourcing it from heirloom varieties of corn grown by small family farms in Mexico.

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4. The Guest House Austin

4.6

Exceptional(192)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to The Guest House – A new dining destination in downtown Austin. We are redefining the dining experience, infusing timeless classics with a modern twist. Our restaurant is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual meet-up, business meeting, or a special celebration.

5. Ranch 616

4.6

Exceptional(1556)

Price: Expensive

• Southwest • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Ranch 616 is a fun spot because of its unique, eclectic vibe. Reviews mention a 'funky and lively atmosphere' and 'great menu, great drinks, great ambiance.' The 'creative menu' and 'impressive variety of original dishes' are a hit with guests. Plus, the 'cool' and 'eclectic old Austin vibe' adds to the fun. The 'fun atmosphere' and 'great staff' make it a place where you can 'hang out' and enjoy 'great food.'

6. Uchiba Austin

4.8

Exceptional(159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchibā, loosely "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is Uchi's izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant delivering a vast selection of Japanese whiskies, unique cocktails, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

7. La Condesa

4.6

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 50 times today

La Condesa is a fun, vibrant spot with a modern twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. It's highly praised for its attentive service, unique dishes, and great atmosphere. One reviewer described it as 'an absolute best in all of Austin' with its 'excellent' food and 'incredible vibe'. The menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a renowned bar program with a vast collection of tequila and mezcal. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual night out.

8. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1954)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 78 times today

J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse features market fresh oysters & premium wood grilled steaks. Nestled in West 6th District of Downtown Austin, John Carver, Owner and Chef delivers an elevated classic fine dining experience featuring a gorgeous raw & oyster bar and intimate dining experience.In order to honor all reservations booked, we ask that all bookings adhere to our suggested dining time frame. Please contact our reservationist if you have additional questions. Our time frames are as follows2 people - 2 hours3 people - 2 hr 15 minutes4-5 people - 2 hr 30 minutes6-7 people - 2hr 45 minutes8+ people - 3 hoursPlease reach out to our reservationist for private dining.We offer Valet at $12 daily

9. RedFarm - Austin

4.4

Awesome(120)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

RedFarm brings a greenmarket sensibility to modern and inventive Chinese food and super-charged dim sum complemented by modern, rustic décor. Joe Ng’s menu takes a clean, fresh approach to Chinese food. Signature items include clever dim sum creations for which Ng is known and small plates: Pac Man dumplings; yuzu wasabi shrimp; mushroom spring rolls that evoke a chanterelle mushroom; and a sculptural chicken salad. Modern takes on classic main dishes includes remarkably tender marinated rib steak with steamed baby bok choy and spicy steamed sea bass.RedFarm is located at 201 West 3rd St., in Downtown Austin, at the corner of West 3rd and Colorado Streets.

10. Caroline

4.3

Awesome(1157)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Our all-day spot is perfect for homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go options. Located in the buzzing Austin's central district, Caroline Restaurant is a great place to jump start your day or enjoy a late afternoon glass of wine, curated cocktail, and full dinner menu. With a focus on regional cuisines our neighborhood restaurant has recreated classic dishes to make them healthful but delicious.

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Hannah
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My favorite place to go when we’re in town! Great food, great service!
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Ranch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown
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4.6
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GeorgiaVIP
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I wish you’d bring back the entree Salmon the way they used to make it with the rice and ponzu sauce
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ATX CocinaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.8
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Ashley VIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great ambience, phenomenal food, the service could have been better but it got busy and the bar tender server was nice as well.
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Powder RoomPrice: Expensive• Speakeasy• Downtown
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4.5
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Karina
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was a really nice experience. Love the place, love the atmosphere and drinks are good. Affordable price! Server were a little too much everywhere and no really paying attention to us.
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Edge Rooftop BarPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.5
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JentryVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Everything was perfect. The ambience, the food and the service. I’m picky about cocktails. The Duchess might be the best one I’ve ever had. Brioche bread was a die for, I ate the entire loaf alone. 100 layer cake was stunning and also delicious. This just beat out my number one favorite, Jeffery’s in town.
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The Guest House AustinPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.6

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164 restaurants available nearby

1. Powder Room

2. Edge Rooftop Bar

3. ATX Cocina

4. The Guest House Austin

5. Ranch 616

6. Uchiba Austin

7. La Condesa

8. J Carver's

9. RedFarm - Austin

10. Caroline

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