Last updated: 2025-05-06
Best Upscale Restaurants in Austin
Austin’s dining scene sizzles with culinary innovation, where world-class chefs transform local ingredients into extraordinary experiences. From downtown’s vibrant restaurants to hidden gems in historic neighborhoods, these establishments redefine fine dining with bold Texan creativity.
Whether craving sophisticated seafood at Eddie V’s, adventurous Japanese fusion at Uchi, or wood-fired Italian at Red Ash, Austin’s top-tier restaurants deliver unforgettable gastronomic journeys that reflect the city’s dynamic food culture.
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Featured Fine Dining Spots in Austin
Atx Cocina
What to Expect
In-house nixtamalized masa from heirloom Mexican corn varieties
Description
A sophisticated Mexican restaurant featuring house-nixtamalized masa from heirloom corn varieties and innovative culinary techniques. The elegant dining space showcases modern interpretations of traditional Mexican cuisine, with a 100% gluten-free kitchen emphasizing fresh, natural ingredients and carefully curated tequila and mezcal selections.
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Ciclo
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Collaborative modern Texas kitchen by Richard Sandoval
Description
Ciclo offers an innovative modern Texas kitchen featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients and a collaboration with world-renowned chef Richard Sandoval. The restaurant presents a sophisticated dining experience with an open, contemporary space showcasing Texas culinary traditions through carefully crafted menus that highlight regional flavors and fresh, seasonal produce.
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Comedor
What to Expect
Modernist Mexican cuisine by acclaimed Chef Philip Speer
Description
Comedor offers an elevated modern Mexican dining experience in a sophisticated downtown Austin space designed by architect Tom Kundig. Chef Philip Speer crafts innovative dishes that reimagine traditional Mexican cuisine through precise techniques and locally sourced ingredients, served in an architecturally striking dining room with clean, contemporary aesthetics.
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Eberly
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Multi-zone dining concept in restored historic print shop
Description
Housed in a transformed print shop on South Lamar, Eberly offers an artfully designed dining experience with multiple atmospheric spaces. The restaurant features an elegant dining room with an expansive bar, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated menu showcasing innovative culinary techniques. Guests can explore different dining zones, from intimate corners to open, design-forward spaces that capture Austin's creative spirit.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
What to Expect
Live jazz lounge with sophisticated seafood and prime steak presentations
Description
Eddie V's Prime Seafood offers an elegant dining experience with sophisticated seafood and prime steaks in a refined setting. The restaurant features a sleek, contemporary dining room with a live jazz lounge, showcasing tableside seafood presentations and an extensive wine selection curated by expert sommeliers. White-glove service and artfully plated dishes create a luxurious culinary atmosphere.
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Garrison
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Post oak-fired grill with globally-inspired Texas ingredient preparations
Description
Garrison offers an intimate steakhouse experience in downtown Austin, featuring post oak-fired grill specialties and globally-inspired dishes. The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star and MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant showcases Texas ingredients through sophisticated preparations, with an elegant dining room highlighting fire-touched cuisine and artful plating.
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Hestia
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20-foot custom hearth centerpiece driving culinary techniques
Description
Anchored by a dramatic 20-ft hearth, Hestia offers an immersive culinary experience celebrating fire-driven cooking techniques. The restaurant presents both à la carte options and an intricate multi-course tasting menu, complemented by an extensive wine program featuring over 400 selections and carefully curated wine pairings.
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Jeffrey's
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Tableside culinary presentations with haute cuisine techniques
Description
Jeffrey's offers an intimate, refined fine dining experience in West Austin's historic Clarksville neighborhood. The restaurant features elegant candlelit dining rooms with white-tablecloth service, showcasing contemporary American cuisine prepared with meticulous technique and locally sourced ingredients. Signature tableside preparations and an exceptional wine program elevate the sophisticated dining experience.
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Red Ash
What to Expect
Custom wood-burning grill releasing dramatic red ash
Description
Red Ash offers an elegant wood-fired Italian dining experience in downtown Austin, featuring a custom-built wood-burning grill and oven that releases dramatic red ash. Chef John Carver crafts handmade pastas, locally sourced prime meats, and pristine seafood, complemented by an extensive international wine list showcasing Old and New World selections.
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Uchi Austin
What to Expect
James Beard Award-winning chef's innovative Japanese fusion cuisine
Description
Uchi offers an intimate, contemporary Japanese dining experience with sophisticated omakase-style service. Chef Tyson Cole's award-winning restaurant features meticulously crafted sushi and innovative hot dishes served in a sleek, minimalist space with an immersive chef's counter. Seasonal ingredients and precise Japanese techniques transform traditional flavors into modern culinary art.
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