We are relentless in our effort to provide our clients value-added service. We are consistently monitoring the Austin market and gathering client feedback to offer selections of the best Austin experiences. From fine dining to the cocktail lounges and speakeasies, we provide a list of the best and hottest establishments. The curated dining establishment selections are consistently updated to reflect the old, classic Austin restaurant experiences as well as the latest fine dining experiences from the hottest Austin chefs. Michelin-rated restaurants and downtown Austin options are noted.

APCS Curated Dining Recommendations

Downtown Austin area options noted by "DT" (within 2 miles of downtown Austin)

Fine Dining:

• ABA: DT - Mediterranean restaurant featuring mezze style dining
• Juniper: DT - Contemporary fare inspired by the culinary effortlessness of Northern Italy’s cuisine
• Eberly: DT - Contemporary American cuisine
• Dai Due: DT - Michelin Green Star - Regional/local culinary traditions
• Salty Sow: DT - Modern Austin gastropub with a Southern soul
• Olamaie: DT - Michelin 1 Star - Modern interpretation of the flavors of the South
• Emmer & Rye: DT - Michelin Green Star - Farmer’s haul, menu changes daily, focus on seasonal and local cuisine
• Hestia: DT - Michelin 1 Star - Techniques that highlight the role of fire in food
• Barley Swine: Michelin 1 Star - Local, farm-to-market fair
• Red Ash: DT - Wood Fired Italian / steak
• Jeffrey's: DT - French American classic
• Yamas: Authentic Greek food, beautifully decorated and great scene. Fun Brunch on Sat/Sun with DJ
• Nido: DT - Great food, beautiful city view and scene

Sushi/Seafood:

• Craft Omakase: Michelin 1 Star - 22-course seasonal tasting menu
• Uchi: DT - Non‑traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase
• Uchiko: A fiery turn bringing smoke and char alongside fresh and clean flavors
• Eddie V's: DT - Seafood & Steak
• Truluck's: DT - Fresh Seafood
• Sushi Bar ATX: DT - Intimate omakase speakeasies that reimagine the traditional sushi counter experience

Steakhouses:

• Perry’s Steakhouse: DT - Consistently great steaks and service
• Bob's Steakhouse: DT - Hand-selected cuts. A taste of Austin
• Steiner Ranch Steakhouse: Premier Austin Steakhouse, located on land once home to rodeo horses and cattle
• III Forks: DT - Contemporary, upscale ambiance blending tradition with modern flair
• Carve: Reinventing the American grille experience
• J Carver’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse: DT - Gorgeous raw and oyster bar, open wood fire grill, premium steaks, prime fish and shellfish
• Dean’s Steakhouse: DT - Classic American steakhouse with Italian expression
• BOA Steakhouse: DT -

BBQ:

• Terry Blacks BBQ: DT - Fantastic meats, but sides a bit challenged
• La BBQ: DT - Michelin 1 Star - Texas-style smoked brisket & more
• County Line on the Lake: Traditional Texas BBQ
• Lamberts: DT - Upscale BBQ
• LeRoy & Lewis BBQ: Michelin 1 Star - New American + Texas BBQ, new school BBQ, old school service
• InterStellar BBQ: - Michelin 1 Star - Texas BBQ, one batch at a time
• Franklin BBQ: DT - Often featured on HGTV food shows, but lost favor over the years with locals
• Salt Lick: The quintessential Texas BBQ experience; 35 minutes in the Austin Hill Country.

Mexican:

• Verdad: Modern Mexican
• Fonda San Miguel: Upscale. Authentic regional Mexican cuisine from Mexico’s interior and coastal culinary epicenters
• Este: DT - Upscale. Fresh seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking
• La Condesa: DT - Modern Mexican
• ATX Cocina: DT - Modern Mexican cuisine, seasonal produce sourced from local farmers
• Matt's El Rancho: DT - Old Austin Tex-Mex, since 1952, where tourists go
• Guero's Taco Bar: DT - Old Austin Tex-Mex; since 1986, where tourists go
• Comodor: DT - Modern Mexican
• Bulevar: 100% Gluten free

APCS Curated Cocktail Lounge & Speakeasies

Downtown Austin area options noted by "DT" (within 2 miles of downtown Austin)

• Small Victory: DT
• Here Nor There: DT - Speakeasy. Reservations and password required for access
• The Roosevelt Room: DT - Award winning
• Equipment Room: DT - Excellent cocktails and music, live or vinyl on Hi-fidelity
• Prelude: DT - Cocktail and canapé lounge
• Room 725: DT - Champagne and Caviar flight/tasting. Great views
• The Betty: DT - Great scene. Table/bottle service
• Midnight Cowboy: DT - Speakeasy. Prohibition-style decor, a secret entrance, old-school cocktails and a haunted history
• Powder Room: DT - Speakeasy. Cocktail lounge that exudes timeless energy.