Skip to main content

Eater Austin homepage Austin

Follow Eater Austin online:

Subscribe

Log in or sign up

Log In
Sign Up

Site search

Eater Austin main menu

Cities
Maps
Openings
Neighborhoods
Video
Features
More

Cities
Maps
Openings
Neighborhoods
Video
Features

Downtown

A fried bird on top of mashed potatoes on a food plate.

Filed under:

The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Austin
Map

Where to Eat and Drink in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury January 27

A fire-wrecked restaurant patio.

Austin Bar Shoal Creek Saloon’s Patio Caught on Fire

By Nadia Chaudhury January 17

Someone holding up a slice of pizza that is dripping.

Austin Pizza Truck Opens in Vacated Pizza Restaurant

By Erin Russell January 13

A restaurant dining room with a tree and bar and stairs and tables.

An Acclaimed Puerto Rican Chef Will Run a New Massive Austin Restaurant With Tostones and Caviar

By Nadia Chaudhury December 16, 2022

Three people holding up food containers of fries with lots of foods on them.

New Cheesy Home Fries Truck Opens in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury December 13, 2022

A computer-generated image of a hotel lobby.

San Antonio Chef With Six James Beard Nominations Opening First Austin Restaurant in Downtown Hotel

By Erin Russell November 18, 2022

A bar.

New Brewpub Opens on Rainey With Beers and Draft Cocktails

By Nadia Chaudhury November 1, 2022

People at a shuffleboard table.

High-Tech London Shuffleboard Bar Opens in Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury October 27, 2022

A darkly lit bar.

Highly Praised New York City Bar the Dead Rabbit Will Open in Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury October 18, 2022

Burgers sitting on a wooden board with melty cheese.

Fancy Sushi Bar Chef Partners With Pro Skateboarder for Smash Burger Spot on Rainey Street

By Erin Russell October 6, 2022

A person in a blue apron sitting on a restaurant kitchen counter with logos for Bummer Burrito and Little Brother floating to his right/our left and an Italian beef sandwich to his left/our right.

Austin Bar/Truck Little Brother and Bummer Burrito Will Dress Up as TV Restaurant From ‘The Bear’ for Halloween

By Nadia Chaudhury October 5, 2022

Two red-fish wrapped pieces of sushi.

Popular Los Angeles Sushi and Steakhouse Restaurants Are Coming to Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury September 27, 2022

A restaurant with set tables and wall art.

Longstanding Austin Restaurant Parkside Is Closing for Four Months Due to Major Renovations

By Nadia Chaudhury September 9, 2022

A brick wall with a red banner and photos hung on it with piano in front of it.

The Former Russian House Restaurant Closed Down in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury August 22, 2022

A pizza pie with sliced red meats, green leaves, white cheese spots, and red sauce.

Hot-Honey Pizza-Slinger 40 North Is Closing in the Fall

By Nadia Chaudhury August 18, 2022

A bowl of salad next to a box of meats and cheese with two cans of soda and a water bottle on a blanket.

South Congress Bakery Is Opening a Downtown Location

By Nadia Chaudhury July 28, 2022

A colorfully lit bar setting with a marble countertop and chic minimalist decor.

Clandestine Bar Here Nor There Opens New Sibling Spot

By Polly Anna Rocha July 14, 2022

Pastel-colored dumplings on a plate.

Notable New York Chinese Restaurant Red Farm Is Coming to Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury July 14, 2022

A sandwich with lettuce and bacon strips and other vegetables.

Houston Sandwich Shop Finally Opens That Austin Restaurant

By Nadia Chaudhury June 24, 2022

Filet on a white plate topped with sauce tomatoes and an herb.

Loungey Italian Steakhouse Opens at the JW Marriott in Downtown Austin

By Erin Russell June 16, 2022

Many stacked everything bagels with cream cheese and lox

Austin’s Best Bagel Spot Opens a Second Shop in Downtown

By Erin Russell April 25, 2022

A glass door into a restaurant with a sign that reads Simi.

Downtown Greek Restaurant Owner Escapes the Country, Leaving Workers and Rent Unpaid

By Erin Russell April 15, 2022

A bowl of green sauce and clams and dumplings with a piece of grilled bread.

Chef Mashama Bailey’s Second Austin Restaurant Opens in Downtown

By Nadia Chaudhury April 14, 2022

Oilcan Harry’s

A Downtown Development Proposal Could Demolish Austin’s LGBTQ Bars

By Nadia Chaudhury April 14, 2022

A plate of creamy grits in a brown sauce topped with cooked greens and a piece of brownish fish.

Celebrated Savannah Chef Mashama Bailey’s Downtown Diner Opens in Austin

The casual Grey Market serves up fish and grits, sandwiches, and fried chicken in downtown

By Nadia Chaudhury March 31, 2022

A bar made up of containers with balloon flowers.

Two Rainey Street Bars Closed Permanently Over the Weekend

By Nadia Chaudhury March 28, 2022

A meat-stuffed-with-ingredients that is partially sliced.

Vancouver Sandwich Shop Opens in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury March 21, 2022

People in a living room.

Hit Show ‘Atlanta’ Comes to SXSW By Way of a Cafe Pop-Up

By Nadia Chaudhury March 8, 2022

A board with sliced and rolled meats and a round of cheese with honey.

SXSW’s Dinner Series Returns With a Dairy-Filled Meal

By Erin Russell March 8, 2022

A hand holding up a loaded taco.

Veracruz All Natural Is Bringing Its Late-Night L.A. Taco Pop-Up to SXSW

By Nadia Chaudhury March 4, 2022

A one-story brick building with signage reading “Russian House”

Austin Restaurant Russian House Changes its Name to ‘House’ to Support Ukraine

By Nadia Chaudhury February 28, 2022

A skewer of octopus and vegetables on a light blue plate with a wedge of lemon

Downtown Culinary Destination Thompson Hotel Opens Its First Restaurant

By Erin Russell February 3, 2022

Pagination

Page 1 of 39 Next

Terms of Use
Privacy Notice
Cookie Policy
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Info
Licensing FAQ
Accessibility
Platform Status

Contact
Send Us a Tip
Community Guidelines
Masthead
About Eater
Ethics Statement
Press Room
Newsletters
How to Pitch

Vox Media Advertise with us Jobs @ Vox Media © 2023 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved