Top Fine Dining Restaurants To Try in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas might be better known for its wide array of barbecue and taco joints, but the food truck-friendly city also has a number of fine dining restaurants worth paying a visit.
1. Driskill Grill
Bar, Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, American, Steakhouse
The Driskill Grill lives inside the boutique hotel of the same name, which was opened in 1886 by cattle baron Jesse Driskill. The Zagat-rated old-school steakhouse is the type of classically glamorous establishment that could serve as backdrop for the romantic denouement of a Hollywood movie. Handcut steaks – including a to-die-for wagyu beef ribeye cut – are grilled to perfection and served with banyuls chimichurri, aged sherry demi-glace and maldon sea salt. Steamed mussels and a divinely inspired cheese and charcuterie plate serve as perfect intros for the meal, and a robust wine menu will satisfy even the most particular drinker in your party.
2. Jeffrey’s House Restaurant
Bar, Restaurant, American
3. Uchi
Bar, Restaurant, Japanese
4. Odd Duck
Bar, Food Truck, Restaurant, American
5. Olamaie
Restaurant, South American
6. LENOIR, Austin
Restaurant, Mediterranean, American, French
7. Otoko
Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Sushi, Japanese
Few experiences can rival the kaiseki-style meal presented by Chef Yoshi at Otoko, which to describe as a “sushi restaurant” feels far too pedestrian. “Kaiseki” essentially refers to a traditional multi-course Japanese meal, prepared using select seasonal ingredients. The establishment itself inside the South Congress Hotel is gorgeous, and features only 12 seats for a truly intimate dining experience. Prepare for a three-digit price tag and wear comfortable pants.
This article is an updated version of a story created by Anna Carruth.
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