Dining in Austin

The extensive selection of restaurants in Austin are as eclectic as its local culture. From Cajun cooking to Irish cuisine, the dining options in the city are sure to please even the most discriminating of taste buds.

For a good steak dinner in Austin, Finn & Porter is one of the better options. This Hilton steakhouse provides an impressive ambiance for upscale dining with floor to ceiling windows, cozy lighting, and stylish furniture. One of the best-seller steaks on the menu is the bone-in rib chop but this Austin restaurant is also known for its fresh seafood as well as its extensive collection of wines.

Another fine dining restaurant in Austin is Restaurant Jezebel. This upscale dining spot offers elegant prepared American cuisine paired with carefully chosen wines. All dishes are prepared by the executive chef himself who is also the sole proprietor of the restaurant; there are no line cooks or sous chefs. This seemingly herculean effort has paid off as Restaurant Jezebel has reaped awards and recognitions for its food and wine.

For a taste of Cajun dishes with a twist, pay a visit to Roux Restaurant. This Austin dining spot opened in 2007 and marketed itself as a New Orleans style restaurant that offers classic Louisiana dishes with a modern and health-friendly spin. Think high-end Cajun cuisine. Some of the house specialties are the jambalaya, short rib osso bucco, and classic etouffee.