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10 Austin Restaurants Perfect For That Big Second Date
"You can sit outside in Austin almost any month of the year - with a short break in the summer for 110 degree days and that one week in January when it drops below 40. So it makes sense that there’s no shortage of great patios, but there are few better spots to eat and drink outside than Perla’s. You’ll sit under a large tree while servers bring you oysters and make you feel like you’re vacationing in a small beach town - despite being able to hear the traffic of South Congress and see a guy testing out his “Cowboy Mime” act for tips."
"If you have a thing for oysters and seafood, then check out Perla’s during your trip to Austin. The establishment boasts a modern yet relaxed style and is renowned for its high levels of service. It has both indoor and outdoor seating and ideally suited for lunches with friends and family or date nights with that special someone."
"The Bouldin Creek seafood restaurant contains one of Austin’s original high-end patio dining experiences, and still one of the best. Oysters, champagne cocktails, and fresh seafood a la plancha are worth the wait."
"Just as its name says, Mongers Market + Kitchen is part market, part raw bar, part kitchen, and all good. Whether you want to pop by the shop to pick up the catch of the day, or you feel like lingering for a bite inside or on the outdoor patio, the results are the same: deliciously fresh seafood. Gulf Coast catches are the focus here, so expect local favorites like BBQ shrimp, grouper, red snapper, and a whole lot more."
"Monger’s Market is first, a cute little seafood market, but it’s also a raw bar. You’ll be able to enjoy fresh oysters, crab, poke, seviche… we could go on. Their menu focuses on seafood of the gulf coast, but you may never have the same thing twice – as their menu is constantly changing with the seasons."
"We may be known for our seafood but our regulars know that our non seafood dishes are just as good. Check out this pork belly market special in our stories today. Posted by Mongers Market + Kitchen on Tuesday, April 14, 2020"
"Yep, it’s a chain, and if it’s elegant, Michelin starred food that you’re expecting, you’re going to be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you’re willing to sacrifice the fine dining element of your meal-out for an affordable, lip-smackingly good menu of New Orleans’s style seafood, cooked with care, served with generosity and packed with a whole heap of flavor, you’re in the right place. Key things to look out for on the menu include the New England Lobster Bites (Maine lobster swimming in lemon garlic butter served with wilted spinach and grilled cheese bread), the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and the Jumbo Shrimp Brochette."
"Give your taste buds a parade with our 🆕 Costa Rican Mahi & Crawfish—pan-grilled mahi, crawfish, andouille sausage and... Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is a much loved chain with outlets in various states across the USA. Fortunately, there’s several Pappadeaux’s in Texas that include two in Austin."
"Garbo's brick and mortar location and food trucks serve up mouthwatering and tender New England-style seafood that tastes just as fresh as anything you'd eat in Maine. Try the house specialty, the Lobster Roll - served Connecticut-style (warmed in butter) or Maine-style (with celery, mayo, and lemon). Check the Garbo's site to see the locations of their trucks this week."
"Seafood , Cajun"
"Taverna does its best to embody its namesake—in Italy, a taverna is a neighborhood eatery where customers are more like family or close friends than paying visitors. Austin’s Taverna creates this welcoming atmosphere with rustic touches such as exposed brick interiors and framed pictures that create a mural on its accent wall. The restaurant also has a partially enclosed patio space that extends the charming feel to the outdoors."
"Not only is the food incredible, like the Lobster Omelet and Taverna Hash, but their $2 Mimosas and Bellinis 100% also hit the spot. With a price like that you are sure to have more than just one!"
"Inspired by his childhood spent in Japan and Georgia, lawyer-turned-chef Eric Silverstein’s Asian-Southern comfort menu saw immediate success after his food trailer made its 2010 debut. He went on to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2015, and today has not only a second location at the airport, but a full-service catering business. And his signature dishes, including kimchi arancini, banh mi tacos, and the Japajam burger—topped with tomato jam, pepper jack, tempura onions, Chinese barbecue sauce, and a fried egg—still rule the Austin street food scene."
"5520 Burnet Rd #100 | Eric Silverstein’s southern-Asian-inspired food truck – turned brick-and-mortar restaurant in Allandale has been an Austin mainstay for 11 years, offering a delightful menu full of comfort food options like Hainan chicken, kimchi arancini balls; tacos, noodles and rice bowls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, and the restaurant has reopened for indoor and patio dine-in services. Photo by The Peached Tortilla"
"This restaurant may be small, with maybe 10 tables inside and a few more on the back patio, but the flavors are big and designed to keep patrons coming back week after week. Be sure to order the Botticelli bread: a house-baked bread stuffed with prosciutto, rosemary ham, salmai, roasted bell peppers, and two cheeses (there's also a vegetarian version available). A fenced-in patio in the back has a small stage that features local musicians nightly."
"A post shared by Jen'sZenDen *512-644-2375* (@jenzenden) on Apr 24, 2017 at 3:45pm PDT. Botticelli’s is an Italian fine-dining restaurant offering happy hour on Sunday and Monday. The restaurant takes pride in preparing the best Italian cuisines by combining inventive, old and new recipes and cooing dishes that will leave you asking for seconds."
"Andrew and Matt Botticelli are the owners of this establishment that shines with pride. Botticelli's features a restaurant and an outdoor beer garden. Live music and happy hours take place most days of the week."
"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Pizza Congress Ave District. Growing up in a restaurant family and spending summers with relatives in Italy left Gianfranco Mastrangelo well-prepared to open his own Italian restaurant in Austin. In addition to fresh pasta and gnocchi, wood-fired focaccia and Neapolitan-style pies are the highlights of this trattoria, located just a stone's throw from the Capitol."
"Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria is a warm, idyllic place to enjoy a classic Italian meal. Located mere seconds from the Texas State Capitol building, the café feels more like a corner bistro in a quaint Sicilian town than an establishment in the American South. Soft lighting, painted tile décor, and rich wooden accents all create Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria’s familiar, comfortable atmosphere."
"I convinced old co-workers, friends, and new co-workers to come with me whenever I was having a severe gnocchi craving. And then… I tried the pizza. And aside from wondering why I had never ventured beyond gnocchi, I was completely blown away by pizza perfection."
"Manolis sells homemade ice cream, paletas, shakes, Italian ice and pastries out of a trailer just off South 1st. The ice cream flavors range from classics, like vanilla or strawberry, to less common fruits like soursop and lulo. All of the ice creams can be made into shakes."
"My DIY gelato sundae with passion fruit and mango gelato, whipped cream and pecans (mint chocolate chip gelato pictured on right). Manolis can safely be declared the Austin mecca for dessert lovers. Cool off with some fresh gelato, made right there in the truck."
"This food truck in South Austin has a little bit of everything and it’s all made in-house. Ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, shakes, juices, and paletas!. When something has fruit in it, know that it is made from fresh produce!"
"Central Park is a mall in Austin, Texas that has something for everyone: a market with a wide selection of organic produce and locally sourced foods, retail options for all your shopping needs, a gorgeous sitting area with plenty of shade, and a playground for the kids to enjoy. If you visit Central Park on the weekend, you may be able to catch some live music as well."
"The Arboretum at Great Hills has plenty of shopping, lots of delicious restaurants and a cute place for the kids to play, the famous cow sculpture garden and park. Restaurants and eateries in the Arboretum include Amy’s Ice Cream, Barnes & Noble Cafe, Blue Baker, Brio Tuscan Grille, Drunk Fish, Estancia Churrascaria, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Teapioca Lounge, The Cheesecake Factory, and Zoe’s Kitchen. 10000 Research Blvd, washingtonprime.com/map/profile.dT/the-arboretum"
"A part of the growing Mueller development in northeast Austin, the shopping center includes old favorites such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lane Bryant, Marshall’s, Old Navy and Chipotle. There are also a few specialty stores, such as The Children’s Place, rue21 (teen and young adult fashions) and Mosaic Market (gourmet groceries). On Wednesdays and Sundays, there’s also a lively farmers market at Lake Park in the center of the neighborhood."
"Retail giants, local restaurants, and chain eateries can all be found at Mueller Regional. Grab a smoothie at the Jamba Juice or a coffee at the Starbucks and shop until you drop!. Read More:What Are the Pros and Cons of Moving to Austin, TX?"