Highest-rated restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor

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April 12, 2021
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Highest-rated restaurants in Austin, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Austin using rankings from Tripadvisor. Restaurants on the list may be closed due to COVID-19.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

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#30. Rudy's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (223 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7709 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78726
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#29. Gourdough's Public House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2700 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-4708
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#28. Salty Sow

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (560 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Gastropub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722-2434
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#27. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (750 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $
- Address: 117 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701-4025
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#26. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (647 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2438 W Anderson Ln Suite 100, Austin, TX 78757-1149
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#25. Corner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (625 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
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#24. la Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (664 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 902 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702-4206
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#23. Wink Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (333 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1014 N Lamar Blvd Ste E, Austin, TX 78703-4964
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#22. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille- Downtown Austin

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (766 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 114 W 7th St, Austin, TX 78701-3000
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#21. Launderette

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (276 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX 78702-5524
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#20. Jack Allen's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (947 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735-8208
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#19. III Forks

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (336 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701-3932
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#18. Franklin Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,690 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1905
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#17. Odd Duck

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (546 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-2368
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#16. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (247 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 117 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701-3914
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#15. Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (232 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748-2712
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#14. Uchiko

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (731 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4200 N Lamar Blvd Ste 140, Austin, TX 78756-3439
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#13. Fonda San Miguel

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (740 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2360
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#12. True Food Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (241 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Indian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 222 West Avenue Suite HR100, Austin, TX 78701
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#11. Home Slice Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,870 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-2434
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#10. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,039 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 303 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701-4130
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#9. Red Ash

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 303 Colorado St Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701-4653
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#8. Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (240 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 419 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701-2918
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#7. Uchi

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,342 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Japanese, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704-1509
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#6. Terry Black's Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,440 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704-1148
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#5. Bouldin Creek Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (443 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1900 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704-4254
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#4. Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,196 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 400 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701-2919
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#3. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (251 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 9400B Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759-6392
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#2. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,311 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 301 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701-3615
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#1. Cypress Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (612 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Category: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4404 W William Cannon Dr Suite L, Austin, TX 78749-1401
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