Where Chefs Eat in Austin

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9 Restaurants

Updated 13 September 2021

Restaurants:	Dai Due, Olamaie, Vespaio Austin…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	American, Southern, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	East Austin, Central Austin, Downtown…

Dai Due

$$$$

American

East Austin

4.8

1814 reviews

"Everything is procured from within a few miles radius of the restaurant. Chef Jesse and team make everything in-house and it's all cooked over an open fire. All dishes are perfectly executed and the breakfast menu is dynamic with something for everyone spanning many regions. They are truly a responsible, sustainable restaurant that is equally delicious." – Grae Nonas

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Olamaie

$$$$

Southern

Central Austin

4.8

1670 reviews

"Great service, a wonderful take on Southern cuisine and a very beautiful restaurant." – Sarah Mcintosh

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Vespaio Austin

$$$$

Italian

Downtown

4.6

1175 reviews

"This is one of the first good restaurants to open, when Austin was still a sleepy college town. It's laid-back and neighborhood-y but they have great food and bartenders." – Larry McGuire

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June's All Day

$$$$

Contemporary American

South Austin

4.8

811 reviews

Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye

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Uchiko Austin

$$$$

Sushi

Central Austin

4.8

5731 reviews

Recommended by Chef Kevin Fink from Emmer & Rye

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Licha's Cantina

$$$$

Mexican

East Austin

4.5

159 reviews

Recommended by Chef Jesse Griffiths from Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club

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Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

$$$$

Seafood

Downtown

4.8

3164 reviews

"Great, simple seafood and oysters. Very consistent, with good service and fun wines." – Jesse Griffiths

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Via 313 - East Side

$$$$

Pizzeria

East Austin

0 reviews

"I don't even like pizza and I LOVE this pizza. Chewy, crunchy, cheesy. Get it baked extra crispy. Detroit-style pizza – who knew!" – Sarah Mcintosh

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The Backspace - Austin

$$$$

Pizzeria

Downtown

4.6

627 reviews

"Just a wood-burning oven serving up great pizza, simple antipasti and a couple of desserts. It's a great space and it has my favorite wine list in the city." – Jesse Griffiths

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