Restaurants near South Congress Avenue

146 restaurants available nearby

A photo of 1417 French Bistro restaurant

1. 1417 French Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(593)

$$$$

• French • Downtown

Booked 84 times today

1417 French Bistro is a warm and friendly neighborhood restaurant that embraces the culture of dining at a true French bistro. Owner Allison Welsh curated the desirable restaurant space to feel inviting, yet elevated with modern artwork, mid-century furniture and a lush array of plants. Favorite dishes include our french onion soup, escargot vol au vent, poisson meunière and steak frites.The cocktail program is a love note to 1417 from our front of General Manager Anise Broussard. A mix of classics like sidecars, sazeracs and daiquiris along with original cocktails that should not be overlooked.1417 has been featured in Texas Monthly’s Dining Guide and as a top Austin restaurant in Tribeza, Austin American-Statesman, Local Palate, and Uproxx.

2. Uchi Austin

4.9

Exceptional(5153)

$$$$

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Not seeing the time you're looking for? Additional reservations available on our website at uchiaustin.com. Kanpai! Translated from the Japanese word “home,” the original Uchi is located in a refurbished South Austin bungalow. Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese food has delighted Austin’s diverse dining crowd as well as visitors from across the country and around the world since 2003. Reservations are encouraged and can be made up to 1 month in advance for parties of up to 12 guests. Walk-in seating is limited to the Sushi Bar and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!Menus are updated daily. To see today's menu, visit https://uchiaustin.com/menu

3. Red Ash Italia

4.8

Exceptional(2981)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 119 times today

Welcome to Red Ash. For your projection and enjoyment, our environment is continuously purified using UV light and Plasma Air Technology.Please wear your mask when entering Red Ash. You may remove your mask at your table. Please wear your mask when walking through restaurant.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.

4. Nido

4.5

Awesome(277)

$$$$

• American • Bouldin Creek

Booked 111 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 Forbes as "one of the hottest hotel openings in the world." Led by Executive Chef Brad McDonald, 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.Valet parking is complimentary in our garage.For more information, please visit https://www.thelorenhotels.com/cuisine/restaurant and follow @Nidoatx on Instagram.

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5. Neighborhood Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(681)

$$$$

• Sushi • South Austin

Booked 90 times today

Located on Austin’s vibrant South Congress Avenue, Neighborhood Sushi serves high quality sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes in a casual and beautiful setting. Happy hour and-a-half will offer food and beverage specials weekdays 3pm - 5pm throughout the entire restaurant. Our front door is on the neighborhood facing side, in the Annie Street parking lot. Look for a black-stained door with a white and wood light-box sign. Our host will be waiting inside to welcome you! ADA accessible entry through the Sake Garden on the Congress sidewalk.

6. ATX Cocina

4.8

Exceptional(2071)

$$$$

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown

Booked 87 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.

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7. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3166)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 70 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 Hospitality and their family of restaurants at www.mcguiremoorman.com.

8. June's All Day

4.8

Exceptional(811)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • South Austin

Booked 68 times today

Partners Larry McGuire & Tom Moorman have joined forces with Master Sommelier June Rodil to bring a laid back but sophisticated neighborhood cafe and wine bar to South Congress.Featuring a funky menu with odes to Spanish tapas bars, Parisian cafes, and hipster NYC wine bars. Rodil will use the spot as her playground for serving hard to find and delicious wines alongside a tight cocktail program & local and non-cool beers. We might show some sports or have a DJ.

A photo of Soto - South Lamar restaurant

9. Soto - South Lamar

4.6

Exceptional(1484)

$$$$

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Soto Restaurant is a unique Japanese restaurant located in South Austin. Executive Sushi Chef Andy, has worked as the executive chef in some of the best Japanese restaurants in the world. He now brings his extensive talent to Austin! We offer traditional Japanese cuisine as well as creative spins on some classic Japanese fair. The team now is expanding its reach south. And you can expect huge things from Chef Andy and this excellent team!

10. Josephine House

4.8

Exceptional(941)

$$$$

• American • Central Austin

Booked 81 times today

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.

Restaurants near South Congress Avenue

Price

Cuisine (20 of 68)

146 restaurants available nearby

1. 1417 French Bistro

2. Uchi Austin

3. Red Ash Italia

4. Nido

5. Neighborhood Sushi

6. ATX Cocina

7. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8. June's All Day

9. Soto - South Lamar

10. Josephine House

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