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The 12 best restaurants to dine outdoors in Austin

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door Alexandra Richmond, Claudia Alarcón
Bijgewerkt 29 mei 2024

Austinites love the outdoors—residents flock to Zilker Park, the Lady Bird Lake trail, or Barton Springs the minute the sun is out. So it’s only fitting that the city is known for some phenomenal outdoor restaurants.

A modern live-fire grill house tucked among Austin’s newest skyscrapers has spectacular Shoal Creek views. At an Asian fusion gem, a 100-year-old oak tree anchors the pretty outdoor dining area. An inviting Parisian spot serves bistro classics on a light-strung patio surrounded by jasmine flowers.

There are plenty of warm and welcoming alfresco restaurants in Austin. Read on for a guide to the city’s 12 best outdoor dining setups to book now.

Een van Ciclo restaurant
4.8
4.8 (775)
$30 en minder
Steakhouse
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Texan fare with Latin accents from renowned chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval shines at this Four Seasons Austin beauty. Ciclo (and its sibling bar, Live Oak) boast some of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in town, with striking views of Lady Bird Lake and the famed Congress Avenue Bridge bats. Get the restaurant’s flambéed Texas Wagyu tomahawk or filet mignon with chimichurri and Bordelaise sauce, which taste extra good on an outdoor table flanked by oak trees.


Een van Quince Lakehouse restaurant
4.4
4.4 (790)
$30 en minder
Internationaal
Austin
Over het restaurant

With a front-row view of Lake Austin, it makes sense that Quince Lakehouse shines the spotlight on excellent seafood like oysters, sushi, ceviche, and a killer panko-crusted sea bass with ginger-lemongrass bomba rice. A seat on the outdoor deck is the most direct way to take in the sunset and bobbing boats, but even dining inside lets you stare at the water, thanks to scenic floor-to-ceiling windows.


Een van Emmer & Rye restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3452)
$50 en meer
Amerikaans
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Top-notch New American food is one of the main attractions at this acclaimed downtown spot where dishes lean on locally grown ingredients and regional food traditions. Its shaded, wood-paneled patio is an extension of its warehouse-chic interiors and also the setting for a miniature garden. Stretch out your leisurely outdoor meal with dessert by Tavel Bristol-Joseph, a 2023 James Beard Awards semi-finalist and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2020.


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Gegeten op 1 jan 2022
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Een van Bar Peached restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1502)
$30 en minder
Aziatisch
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Bar Peached serves pan-Asian favorites like banh mi tacos and mapo bolognese on a casual, dog-friendly patio shaded by a heritage tree and surrounded by fans. Stay even cooler with a refreshing cocktail, such as the Paloma on draft and creative made-to-order drinks like the Beetlejuice, which combines tequila, beet, lime, and cilantro.


Een van Hestia restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1890)
$50 en meer
Modern Amerikaans
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Hestia recently expanded into the space formerly occupied by Kalimotxo (both are standout spots by the Emmer & Rye team). The menu is centered around a live-fire custom hearth that gives a smoky flavor to sumptuous small plates like charred broccoli with bone marrow and embered turnip with boquerones. Dine in the garden outside with soothing views of Shoal Creek and a peek right up one of Austin’s more interesting skyscrapers.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 20 mei 2022
Wonderful!
Een van Steiner Ranch Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
4.7 (6049)
$50 en meer
Steak
Noordwest
Over het restaurant

Score some of Texas’s finest meats at Steiner Ranch in Northwest Austin, complete with steakhouse favorites like ribeye and a perfectly broiled scallops au gratin. The patio here, which sometimes becomes the backdrop for live music performances, also offers a stunning Lake Travis view to pair with a delicious glass of red from the restaurant’s prolific wine collection.


Een van Roaring Fork - North Austin, Stonelake restaurant
4.7
4.7 (5075)
van $31 tot $50
Amerikaans
Arboretum
Over het restaurant

Lake views from the open-air patio make Roaring Fork a year-round outdoor star. So does an exquisite wood-fired menu featuring rotisserie chicken with chorizo-cornbread stuffing and grilled steak—a nod to Southwestern cowboy cooking. There’s no wrong way to enjoy an evening under the live oak trees here, especially if you end with warm pecan pie topped with butter pecan ice cream for dessert.


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Gegeten op 2 jul 2022
Wonderful!!
Een van La Condesa restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2239)
$30 en minder
Mexicaans
Centrum
Over het restaurant

The modern Mexican menu at this James Beard Award-nominated restaurant is one reason to head to La Condesa—but so is the prime people-watching from its West Second patio, a plant-lined stretch that’s considered one of the buzziest spaces downtown. Snack on sikil pak (pumpkin seed dip) or short-rib quesadillas for a sampling of what’s made this a culinary hotspot since 2009.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 4 jun 2019
WonderFULL
Een van Justine's Brasserie restaurant
4.7
4.7 (816)
van $31 tot $50
Frans
Austin-Oost
Over het restaurant

A meal on Justine’s expansive patio, surrounded by jasmine flowers, is straight-up magical. During the cooler months, part of it turns into a tented area that gets an annual revamp; this year’s design was inspired by a mid-century nightclub in New York City and featured zebra-print booths and red velvet accents. Even though the setting often changes, Justine’s elegant French menu remains the same—because you won’t ever tire of the on-point steak frites or crème brûlée.


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OpenTable Dinervip
Gegeten op 25 sep 2022
Wonderful!
Een van Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3722)
van $31 tot $50
Zeevruchten
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Oysters are best slurped outdoors, and Perla’s serves them up in a sophisticated, blue-and-white-umbrella lined setting under the sprawling Texas sky, oak trees, and South Congress’s twinkling lights. Fish and oysters are flown in daily from both coasts, which means the lobster roll, seared fresh fish, or anything from the raw bar is a must-order.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 29 jul 2021
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Een van Pecan Square Cafe restaurant
4.9
4.9 (528)
van $31 tot $50
Modern Amerikaans
Centrum
Over het restaurant

With a charming 30-seat stone patio, Pecan Square Cafe is a homey spot, just steps away from the nightclubs and breweries of West Sixth Street. Hardscaping divides the outdoor dining area into three distinct spaces, and all are pet-friendly. While the menu changes all the time, you can always expect housemade pizza with inventive toppings like chile crisp or green garlic and pasta dressed with local veggies.


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KCM1
Gegeten op 6 jul 2022
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