Restaurants near Dougherty Arts Center

347 restaurants available nearby

1. Nido

4.7

Exceptional(1155)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 44 times today

Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake - recently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel & Leisure Magazine as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Nido nods to the surrounding and native Hill Country, giving diners a one-of-a-kind respite to experience worldly-travel through food. Nido’s selection of carefully crafted, seasonal menus are internationally-inspired with a focus on classical technique.Reservations are available for inside the dining room and the dining tables in the bar. Lounge seating is available on a walk in basis in the bar and on the terrace for drinks and snacks.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

2. Eberly

4.7

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 39 times today

Forged from an old print shop on South Lamar, Eberly is a thoughtful collection of dining, drinking and thinking spaces. Austin has always been a gathering place for risk takers, creative types and liberated thinkers to connect and feed off each other’s energy and creativity. We’ve distilled that spirit into one distinctively authentic place. Within Eberly you’ll discover a beautiful dining room offering contemporary American cuisine showcasing timeless favorites that incorporate a modern spin, a welcoming study, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown, and our crown jewel, the historic Cedar Tavern bar of Greenwich Village in New York City. From our artisan kitchen and bakery, Eberly will serve the highest quality fare using bold flavors and perfectly executed preparation with an emphasis on freshness, seasonality and local availability. Everything served out of Eberly’s kitchen will be made from scratch.

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3. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4.7

Exceptional(983)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Patio seating is first come first serve. Reservations are for indoor dining room only.El Alma Cafe y Cantina is vibrant, homespun take on the authentic flavors of Mexico. Chef Alma Alcocer prepares food as she would cook for you in her home."It"s fun, flavorful Mexican food that is very approachable. It's a casual, authentic representation of the food I grew up eating." - Chef Alma

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4. Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton Springs

4.7

Exceptional(1008)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Juliet Italian Kitchen, with locations in the heart of Austin’s beloved Zilker Park and Arboretum neighborhoods, is the ideal destination for anyone seeking a relaxed Italian experience for a date night, business lunch or casual weekend brunch. Managed by Veneto Hospitality, Juliet was established in 2015 boasting traditional Italian flavors, and comforting staple dishes that are made from scratch everyday. Juliet’s ethos is centered on a warm and welcoming atmosphere lending its feeling of home. The elevated interiors showcase local art to bring the classics of Italy to the trademarked uniqueness of Austin. The outdoor covered patios allow for enjoyable dining alfresco year-round for parties of all sizes. Juliet is ideal for large celebrations and offers private dining options, family style catering and restaurant buy-outs to make each event specially tailored to the guest.

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5. Terry Black's Barbecue

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Bouldin Creek

Terry Black's BBQ is your home for legendary Texas BBQ in the heart of Central Austin. A casual market-style barbecue restaurant that features easy online ordering and classic merchandise. Now with locations in Austin, Dallas & Lockhart!

6. Aba - Austin

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • East Austin

Booked 149 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

7. Red Ash Italia

4.9

Exceptional(3884)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 115 times today

Wood Fired hand crafted Italian food set in a rustic modern open space in the warehouse district in ATX. A wide range of specialty dishes created by Chef owner John Carver and his staff on a nightly basis. Our house made Pastas, Fresh Seafood, and Prime Steaks are all prepared on wood fired grill, oven and plancha. An International wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local brewed beers to choose from. Dolce and some Grappa, Amaro or Vino Dolce to add to your dining experience at Red Ash Italia.

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8. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3724)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 74 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.

9. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2639)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 80 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.

10. J Carver's

4.9

Exceptional(1921)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 61 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

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Austin •4 reviews
5.0
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Great service. We arrived late and they were super accommodating and helped us get out in time for our show. Great food and drinks as always. Love taking people to dinner here
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Excellent service, as always! Trenton was wonderful! The scallops tonight were especially divine.
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Enjoyed the dining experience very much. Host went out of his way to find the best table for us in the dining room. Food was absolutely delicious. Chicken Marsala and the
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Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton SpringsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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Austin •1 review
5.0
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The food was delicious and the setting is great. The staff was also exceptional and helpful. Thanks!
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1. Nido

2. Eberly

3. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

4. Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton Springs

5. Terry Black's Barbecue

6. Aba - Austin

7. Red Ash Italia

8. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

9. ATX Cocina

10. J Carver's

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