Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Austin

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Jeffrey's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2186)

$50 and over

American

Central Austin

About the restaurant

Jeffrey's Restaurant & Bar has been an Austin fine dining institution since 1975. In 2012 the restaurant closed for a major renovation and was reopened by McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality. The legendary restaurant, nestled in the Clarksville neighborhood just west of downtown, features a lively bar and three distinct dining rooms. The menus, from executive chef Mark McCain, features dry-aged prime steaks, updated classic fine dining, and locally sourced produce. The award-winning wine list, one of the largest and most diverse in Texas, features highly-sought after vintages from Old and New World producers. Private dining in the Napoleon Room and The Apartment is available for special events. Valet service is offered.

The charming neighborhood location, old world service & multiple private dining options make Jeffrey's a true Austin gem. Jeffrey's was named “Top 10 Best New Restaurants” in the country by Bon Appetit magazine in 2013.

Top review

GloriaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Jeffrey’s is the finest overall dining experience in Austin for classic beautiful food, outstanding service, and an incredible wine selection (albeit a pricey but outstanding selection). Each offering is well prepared and well presented. The pork belly duck rillettes are little bites of luscious tasty apps, the escargot was delightful and not the classic thick butter garlic but a fresh presentation of the seafood tidbit with fresh herbs on puff pastry. We had the venison, which was delicious and perfectly medium to dark pink, and a lighter not gamey taste with a perfect sauce and red cabbage as in old world game. Potatoes were yummy but the Brussels sprouts were possibly the best we ever had: perfectly crisp and light in the center. Service was exceptional-attentive, professional yet friendly, knowledgeable and just delightful. Thanks! This why we keep coming back!!!

Josephine House

4.8

4.8 (1313)

$31 to $50

American

Central Austin

About the restaurant

The sister restaurant to Austin fine dining institution Jeffrey’s, offering breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner & Monday night steak frites. The Clarksville cottage features a small marble bar for coffee or cocktails, intimate tables in the dining room, shady nooks on our patio and a grassy front lawn for lounging. Serving an eclectic daily menu featuring the best locally sourced products.

Learn more about McGuire Moorman Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

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Nancy

Dined 4 days ago

We had not been to the Josephine House in a while, so it was great to return and enjoy a delicious brunch in a festive and cozy atmosphere. Avocado toast was delicious! Our waitperson was attentive and accommodating. Looking forward to returning sooner than later!

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Experience

Steak Night at Josephine House

Doc B's Restaurant - Austin

4.8

4.8 (1051)

$30 and under

American

North Central

About the restaurant

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant & Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads, & "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, housemade pizza, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Austin offers weekend brunch as well as a large, vibrant outdoor patio with a retractable canopy, TVs, heaters, misters and fans designed to enjoy during any season. In addition, the expansive bar area is perfect for mingling with friends.

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amanda

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

The service is excellent. Our server was amazing. Food was good but not great. Atmosphere was nice.

Roaring Fork - North Austin, Stonelake

4.7

4.7 (5085)

$31 to $50

American

Arboretum

About the restaurant

Roaring Fork offers bold American wood-fired cooking in refined atmosphere with rustic touches. Whether it's cocktails in the lounge, dinner in our comfortable dining room, or open-air patio with panoramic views of Quarry Lake, Roaring Fork is the perfect place to relax with family and friends.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

It's a solid fine dining experience. One steak came out overcooked not once, but twice. But the steaks and the sea bass were all top-notch. Great cornbread. It's a little loud in the dining room, very loud in the bar. The outdoor seating areas look very nice.

Eberly

4.7

4.7 (1778)

$31 to $50

American

Bouldin Creek

About the restaurant

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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Megan

Dined 3 days ago

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

URBAN Eat.Drink

4.7

4.7 (486)

$31 to $50

American

Round Rock

About the restaurant

If you are looking for the BEST patio restaurant in Round Rock, join us at URBAN Eat.Drink!
Enjoy New American cuisine from Chef Dino Lopez, paired with Signature Cocktails in an upscale, casual atmosphere. Live music most evenings and during weekend brunch, indoor and outdoor seating available.
Locally owned and operated since 2016.

If you are looking for our rooftop , please search for The Rooftop at Urban open table.

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Cody

Dined 7 days ago

It was a fantastic brunch spot. Took our family there for birthday brunch. The drinks and food were phenomenal.

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Popular dish

House Salad

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Westlake

4.7

4.7 (1101)

$30 and under

American

Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT: If Open Table does not offer you a choice to book an outside table it is because they have been booked already. If there are tables outside available you will have a choice between "Standard Seating" (meaning inside) or "Outside Table". We may have cancellations etc that could open something up so you are welcome to leave us a note that you would like to move outside if possible, but we cannot guarantee that.

We ask that all reservations up to 4 people respect a 90 minute seating time. Tables of 5-6 will be allotted 2 hours.

Since this location has limited protection from rain we could be forced to cancel outside reservations last minute. We will do everything we can to provide as much advance notice as possible.

Parties up to 6 people may be reserved online. For parties of 7-10 people please call our host staff to make a reservation at 512-327-8822.

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EvelineVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Everyone was very nice and welcoming. Vlad, our server, was very attentive and friendly. Loved my Maryland crab cake. Love my Friday lunches there.

Whiskey Ridge

4.7

4.7 (68)

$31 to $50

American

Driftwood

About the restaurant

Now Open! Located at the entrance to the Hill Country in Driftwood, Texas, Whiskey Ridge will serve elevated home-style offerings featuring Texas meat and fresh Gulf Coast Seafood cooked over our coal fire grill. At the heart of the restaurant, our bar will spotlight hand-selected whiskeys as well as craft cocktails. We hope you’ll join us on the wrap-around porch for a drink, take in the scenic Hill Country views, and enjoy some Texas-style hospitality.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent experience, good service, friendly staff, food was outstanding and food was fair in price for the quality of the food. Will be going back.

Chez Zee

4.6

4.6 (4569)

$30 and under

American

Northwest

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chez Zee American Bistro, where Parisian bakery charm meets casual American bistro flair. This iconic Austin original offers a captivating dining experience for a range of occasions, from intimate date nights and business lunches to lively parties, happy hours, and indulgent weekend brunches. We also understand the demands of the modern world, providing convenient online ordering. All that, and we serve the most divine desserts in Austin. Planning a celebration? Our private banquet party room is designed for special occasions or join us for happy hour, perfect for unwinding after a long day or catching up with friends. The weekend is for relaxation, and our brunch menu is the epitome of laid-back indulgence. Share laughter with loved ones over delightful dishes, mimosas, and, of course, our irresistible desserts. Chez Zee American Bistro is more than a restaurant; it's a place where culinary excellence meets unforgettable experiences. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Michael

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service and a big thanks for always being so accommodating!

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Popular dish

Breakfast in Bed French Toast

Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (344)

$31 to $50

American

Johnson City

About the restaurant

Equal parts rustic and refined, Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant combines Hill Country craft beer with hearty, Texas-inspired cuisine. Our gastropub style restaurant emphasizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, along with our craft beer and our award-winning wines from Carter Creek Winery. Our Old 290 Brewery is also open for weekend breakfast and casual menu options. Hours vary for the smokehouse and restaurant.

In true Lone Star State style, this brewery and restaurant also features a stage for hosting local musicians, check the calendar of events for upcoming live music, dancing, and more.

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Danielle

Dined 7 days ago

Elijah was great and very attentive to us last night, great meal!

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