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Family-Style Meals: 12 Places for Group Dining

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Ever wonder where you should go for that group birthday dinner? Luckily, from tried-and-true Clay Pit to favorite places for dim sum, Austin has you covered for the best restaurants for family-style meals. Sharing is caring; if your go-to spot is missing from the list, let us know on the tipline or in the comments below.

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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

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Taste your way through the menu—lamb stews, lentils and collard greens—and get familiar with Ethiopian cuisine. There are plenty of choices for vegetarians, too. Grab some injera, and dig in.

2804 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 469-5966
(512) 469-5966
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Barlata

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Delight with a mix of the expected—tortillas, papas bravas and jamón ibérico—and the unexpected—pigs feet terrine— at Barlata, where nearly all the plates at the vibrant restaurant are made for sharing. Have a party of ten or more? Ask about the three-course set menu served family-style, which is $45 per person.

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2211
(512) 473-2211
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Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine

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With traditional dishes such as curries, tandoori and naans plus instant classics such as the mango cheesecake, this downtown favorite also boasts a celebrated lunch buffet. If the energetic atmosphere is too much for the group, inquire about the private wine room.

1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-5131
(512) 322-5131
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Din Ho Chinese BBQ

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With Lazy Susans centered at large tables, there’s no arguing this north Austin spot is a match for family-style dining. It also offers set menu options for groups ranging from three to ten guests featuring either barbecue combinations or Beijing duck.

8557 Research Blvd, Ste 116, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-8788
(512) 832-8788
Din Ho Chinese BBQ/Facebook

Geraldine's

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If you’re going big with four to six people, Geraldine’s epic feasts may fit the bill. Choose from braised beef osso bucco, whole roasted porchetta, 96-oz dry-aged bone-in prime rib roast, or fried chicken. A salad, vegetables, sides and dessert complete the meal. Feasts start at $220. 48 hour notices are required.

605 Davis St Ste 400, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
(512) 476-4755
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Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

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Meet fondue’s trendy cousin: hot pot. A recent addition to West Campus, this international chain offers a communal choose-your-own-adventure hot pot experience. Mix and match broths with meats, veggies, seafood, and noodles. When you dip, I dip…

2400 Seton Ave, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 953-9722
(512) 953-9722
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Lucy's Fried Chicken

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Order a bucket of chicken, half dozen wood-fired grilled oysters, and a bottle of wine, and you’ve got yourself a party. It’s your call if you want to share that slice of pie though.

2218 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 297-2423
(512) 297-2423
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Odd Duck

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Grab your friends, fill up a long table on the shaded porch, and order a handful of sharable dishes inspired by local farmers and purveyors. You will not regret it.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
(512) 433-6521
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Olive & June

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Chef Shawn Cirkiel’s Sunday night family-style dinner features a seasonal-inspired rotating menu including antipasti, pasta and entrée courses. It’s $36 per person and children under 12 are free. Grab a patio table if you can.

3411 Glenview Ave, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 467-9898
(512) 467-9898
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The Salt Lick

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Whether it’s the large portions, rustic setting or live music—or a combination of all three—this ever-popular establishment is perfect for group meals. The all-you-can-eat family-style option is your best bet at $24.95 per person.

18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
(512) 858-4959
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Sway Thai

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The communal tables at this modern Thai restaurant in South Austin beckon a gathering, and if you have ten or more in your party, reserve ahead for a Moo Sway. This family-style feast features off-the-menu Thai-style pork shoulder, fresh oysters and other treats from the regular menu. Reservations require 24-hours notice.

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-1999
(512) 326-1999
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Unit-D Pizzeria

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Pizza may be an obvious shared dish, but there’s nothing boring about these Neapolitan-style pies. Add a few small plates or charcuterie, salads and desserts, and dinner is served. Bonus: Reservations for parties of 5 or more are accepted.

2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-1922
(512) 524-1922
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Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant

2804 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705

Taste your way through the menu—lamb stews, lentils and collard greens—and get familiar with Ethiopian cuisine. There are plenty of choices for vegetarians, too. Grab some injera, and dig in.

2804 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 469-5966
(512) 469-5966
Aster's Ethiopian Restaurant/Facebook

Barlata

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Delight with a mix of the expected—tortillas, papas bravas and jamón ibérico—and the unexpected—pigs feet terrine— at Barlata, where nearly all the plates at the vibrant restaurant are made for sharing. Have a party of ten or more? Ask about the three-course set menu served family-style, which is $45 per person.

1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 473-2211
(512) 473-2211
Barlata/Facebook

Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine

1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701

With traditional dishes such as curries, tandoori and naans plus instant classics such as the mango cheesecake, this downtown favorite also boasts a celebrated lunch buffet. If the energetic atmosphere is too much for the group, inquire about the private wine room.

1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-5131
(512) 322-5131
Clay Pit/Facebook

Din Ho Chinese BBQ

8557 Research Blvd, Ste 116, Austin, TX 78758

With Lazy Susans centered at large tables, there’s no arguing this north Austin spot is a match for family-style dining. It also offers set menu options for groups ranging from three to ten guests featuring either barbecue combinations or Beijing duck.

8557 Research Blvd, Ste 116, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-8788
(512) 832-8788
Din Ho Chinese BBQ/Facebook

Geraldine's

605 Davis St Ste 400, Austin, TX 78701

If you’re going big with four to six people, Geraldine’s epic feasts may fit the bill. Choose from braised beef osso bucco, whole roasted porchetta, 96-oz dry-aged bone-in prime rib roast, or fried chicken. A salad, vegetables, sides and dessert complete the meal. Feasts start at $220. 48 hour notices are required.

605 Davis St Ste 400, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4755
(512) 476-4755
JR Photo/EATX

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

2400 Seton Ave, Austin, TX 78705

Meet fondue’s trendy cousin: hot pot. A recent addition to West Campus, this international chain offers a communal choose-your-own-adventure hot pot experience. Mix and match broths with meats, veggies, seafood, and noodles. When you dip, I dip…

2400 Seton Ave, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 953-9722
(512) 953-9722
Brenda L./Yelp

Lucy's Fried Chicken

2218 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Order a bucket of chicken, half dozen wood-fired grilled oysters, and a bottle of wine, and you’ve got yourself a party. It’s your call if you want to share that slice of pie though.

2218 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 297-2423
(512) 297-2423
Lucy's Fried Chicken/Official

Odd Duck

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Grab your friends, fill up a long table on the shaded porch, and order a handful of sharable dishes inspired by local farmers and purveyors. You will not regret it.

1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 433-6521
(512) 433-6521
Robert J. Lerma/EATX

Olive & June

3411 Glenview Ave, Austin, TX 78703

Chef Shawn Cirkiel’s Sunday night family-style dinner features a seasonal-inspired rotating menu including antipasti, pasta and entrée courses. It’s $36 per person and children under 12 are free. Grab a patio table if you can.

3411 Glenview Ave, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 467-9898
(512) 467-9898
Olive and June/Facebook

The Salt Lick

18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619

Whether it’s the large portions, rustic setting or live music—or a combination of all three—this ever-popular establishment is perfect for group meals. The all-you-can-eat family-style option is your best bet at $24.95 per person.

18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
(512) 858-4959
Salt Lick/Facebook

Sway Thai

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

The communal tables at this modern Thai restaurant in South Austin beckon a gathering, and if you have ten or more in your party, reserve ahead for a Moo Sway. This family-style feast features off-the-menu Thai-style pork shoulder, fresh oysters and other treats from the regular menu. Reservations require 24-hours notice.

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-1999
(512) 326-1999
Sway/Facebook

Unit-D Pizzeria

2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

Pizza may be an obvious shared dish, but there’s nothing boring about these Neapolitan-style pies. Add a few small plates or charcuterie, salads and desserts, and dinner is served. Bonus: Reservations for parties of 5 or more are accepted.

2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-1922
(512) 524-1922
Unit D Pizzeria/Facebook

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