Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Central Austin

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Verbena

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Verbena is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of West 6th Street occupying the street side ground level of the award-winning Canopy by Hilton Hotel. The venue is comprised of a 36-seat bar and lounge, a 60-seat dining room with open kitchen, and wood-burning hearth, both which open to a lush open-air courtyard. Journey through Chef Paolo's gastronomic narrative where he pays homage to his contemporary Mexican roots. His menu is highly influenced with essences of French techniques and contains stories and flavors he's discovered throughout his travels. It is truly a memorable dining experience. Come grab a coffee and freshly baked pastry on your way to work or spend a Sunday morning over a bountiful brunch. Meet a friend for a vibrant patio lunch or gather with co-workers for drinks and dinner. You’re always welcome at Verbena.

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2. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(3711)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Perla's offers fresh fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on sourcing from the gulf and locations around the world. The bar makes delicious coastal cocktails and the wine list is stocked with fun sparkling, rosé & white wines.Perla's has Austin’s prettiest oak-shaded patio and a comfortable airy dining room featuring a huge saltwater fishtank, poured concrete oyster bar and open kitchen. Learn more about McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mmlhospitality.com.

3. Cipollina

4.8

Exceptional(1202)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Cipollina is a beloved Italian restaurant in Clarksville, known for its dedication to fresh, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and other traditional Italian dishes, all made from scratch. Since 1999, we’ve been serving the Clarksville community with high-quality ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Cipollina is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed setting. Join us and taste why we’re a favorite spot for Italian food lovers in Clarksville.

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4. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

4.7

Exceptional(2258)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

BBQ ALWAYS, LIVE MUSIC OFTENLocated on the corner of 2nd and Guadalupe Streets in downtown Austin (a block away from Town Lake & Moody Theater), in a historic 1873 Victorian building once home to J.P. Schneider general store, Lamberts features modern Texas classics including expertly smoked barbecue, grilled prime steaks, simple yet elegant apps and mains, and homestyle sides. We are open daily for lunch and dinner.The two-story dining room features an open kitchen, two bars (with one of the best whiskey selections in town) as well as an outdoor patio surrounding our Mill Scale smoker. The design includes black leather banquettes and repurposed sinker pine table tops. The vibe is laid-back Austin and not afraid to get a little rowdy at times—especially when there's live music Upstairs at Lamberts. *If booking an outdoor table, please note that patio seating is weather contingent. During those times, we will do our best to accommodate indoor seating depending on availability.

5. Cannon+Belle

3.9

Excellent(141)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

With a menu as ambitious, inspired and unexpected as Austin itself, Cannon + Belle - a 2023 recipient of the OpenTable Diners' Choice award - captures the taste and the texture of the weird city everyone loves to love. From the Bourbon Bar Experience to fresh cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, Cannon + Belle's bar, indoor biergarten and dynamic (open-view) kitchen are Austin's answer to Texas-fresh.

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6. Carillon Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(940)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

The Carillon is a New American restaurant featuring familiar food with a refined twist. The Carillon provides a sophisticated and approachable dining experience for all occasions. Our culinary team masterfully creates dishes with local, fresh, and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins. The Carillon offers ‘a la Carte’ or 3-course dinner for $45 tasting menu, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines.Located at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, The Carillon delivers an impressive and memorable experience. Complimentary self-parking in the Conference Center Garage. Bring your ticket to be validated. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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7. Delucca Gaucho Pizza and Wine - Austin

4.2

Awesome(393)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Arboretum

Booked 17 times today

DELUCCA: Exciting, buzzing and delicious. An incredible culinary experience unlike anything else. At Delucca you will find an elegant neighborhood pizzeria where you can enjoy the exciting theater of an open kitchen with its wood-fired oven and sexy Bossa Nova.Come by and unwind over terrific wines, cocktails and the most delicious pizzas!Awarded as "best place for large groups" and "best pizza in Dallas"

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Jennie
Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Enjoyed dinner on the patio. Nice higher end bbq option. Everything was delicious and very good service.
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Lamberts Downtown BarbecuePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Downtown
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4.7
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Jennifervip
Austin •93 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Perla’s food and service are always wonderful. Today’s server, Kristen, upped the bar. She was fantastic. It was a gorgeous day, so the deck was packed but we had a relaxed, easier to talk and to “take our time” lunch with an old friend in from out-of-town inside. Insanely yummy oyster po’boy. Love you Perla’s.
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Perla's Seafood and Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.9
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Kylevip
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Order the meatballs! The bolognese with brisket and bacon is also delicious.
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CipollinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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4.8
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Ron
Idaho •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very friendly. Subtle flavors were very intriguing. Well done.
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VerbenaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Downtown
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2024
Kendra was beyond phenomenal. her recommendation and attentiveness to our group were exceptional. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the food and pairings. The atmosphere was perfect and the live music in the lobby was a happy surprise. Big thanks to Kendra for her patience and care.
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Cannon+BellePrice: Moderate• undefined• Downtown
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3.9

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Verbena

2. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

3. Cipollina

4. Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

5. Cannon+Belle

6. Carillon Restaurant

7. Delucca Gaucho Pizza and Wine - Austin

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