Outdoor dining is a staple in every Austinite's diet, and the patio dining options around the city seem to be endless. From trendy and elegant restaurants offering gourmet, farm-fresh fare to casual eateries with quick bites and shareable plates, each of these establishments offers delicious dishes to enjoy al fresco in the breezy spring weather.
NEW & TRENDING THIS SPRING:
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio St Ste 170 | Website
Traditional Mexican fare with a modern approach.
Aviary Wine Kitchen
2110 S Lamar Blvd | website
Pairing-focused tapas and food menu with an extensive wine list.
Guild Austin
3800 N Lamar Blvd
Seasonally-inspired seafood-driven menu.
Hank’s
5811 Berkman Dr | Website
Casual American eatery and coffee shop.
Il Brutto
1601 E 6th St | Website
Neighborhood dinner spot serving authentic Italian.
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd | Website
Asian smokehouse and bar created by Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi and Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue.
Suerte
1800 E 6th St | Website
Mexican-inspired menu with local ingredients and house-made masa.
TRIED-AND-TRUE FAVORITES:
Alcomar
1816 S 1st St
Regional flavors, ingredients, and dishes from Mexico’s coast.
Boiler Nine
800 W Cesar Chavez St | Website
American eats inside the historical Seaholm Power Plant.
Contigo
2027 Anchor Ln
Ranch-style modern bar and restaurant.
Elizabeth Street Café
1501 S 1st St | Website
Neighborhood Vietnamese café and French bakery.
Grizzelda’s
105 Tillery St | Website
Shareable Mexican fare with a beachy atmosphere.
Irene’s
506 West Ave | Website
Retro American restaurant with craft cocktails and decadent bites.
Jacoby’s
3235 E Cesar Chavez St | Website
Family-style restaurant with a ranch-to-table dining experience.
Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave | Website
Lunch, snacks, and evening drinks in a chic Clarksville home-turned-restaurant.
June’s All Day
1722 S Congress Ave | Website
Laid back yet sophisticated neighborhood café and wine bar inspired by Spanish tapas and Parisian eateries.
Justine’s Brasserie
4710 E 5th St | Website
Late-night dining with French flair.
La Condesa
400A West 2nd Street | Website
Contemporary Mexican dishes meant to be shared among the table.
Launderette
2115 Holly St | Website
Creative American dishes and craft cocktails.
Le Politique
110 San Antonio St | Website
French brasserie, patisserie, and coffee shop.
Lenoir
1807 S 1st St | Website
“Hot weather food” crafted with sustainable local foods from quality producers.
Mattie’s
811 W Live Oak St | Website
Rustic, farm-fresh fare using seasonal produce and sustainable products.
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd | Website
Ever-changing menu of small plates, sandwiches, and cocktails.
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio St | Website
Delicious Southern platters and plates.
Olive & June
3411 Glenview Ave | Website
Exciting Italian with the largest and most diverse wine selection in Austin.
Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
1400 S Congress Ave | Website
Fresh fish & oysters flown in daily from both the East and West Coasts.
Salty Sow
1917 Manor Rd | Website
Head to tail restaurant serving local and sustainable ingredients in a modern farmhouse-style atmosphere.
Sway
1417 S 1st St | Website
Modern Thai with sharable plates.
Tillery Kitchen + Bar
3201 E Cesar Chavez St
Restaurant and bar for socializing with friends and loved ones on the Colorado River.
Tiny Boxwoods
1503 W 35TH St | Website
A gourmet dining experience and concept with thoughtful American fare the best chocolate chip cookies around.
Al fresco dining in Austin is easy at these restaurants and neighborhood eateries. Farm-fresh dishes, modern takes on authentic international cuisines, and creatively elegant atmospheres can be found at each of these tasty establishments.
