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Fino Restaurant Patio & Bar


2905 San Gabriel
Austin, 78705-3561
512/474-2905
www.finoaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri., 11am-11pm; Sat., 5-11pm; Sun., 11am-3pm
Influences from Nice to Casablanca and Naples to Athens are all ably executed here by chef Jason Donoho, using as many local ingredients as possible. You'll also find plenty of gluten-free options.

chronicle reviews

  • Fino, Finally

    The Foxes' second success

    Virginia B. Wood, 2005-11-17

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2007: Critics Best Couple o' Restaurateurs

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  • 2008: Critics Best Little Wine List
  • 2006: Critics Best Happy Hour
  • 2006: Critics Best Al Fresco Dining, Central

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