Restaurant Guide

Restaurants in Austin, $25-$40

76 results Show Map $25-$40

A Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

Southern/Down-Home, Steak House • Lower East • $25-$40 • First Plates

This latest Eastside foodery has freshened up an old concept – the ranch restaurant. Cocktails are served at the glam ranch bar. The chicken-fried steak is tender and well-flavored, the breading is light and crisp, and most importantly, the cream gravy is made from real pan drippings and not from a mix.

3235 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/366-5808

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B Josephine House

American Cafe • Old West Austin • $25-$40 • First Plates

The sister restaurant to Jeffrey's fine-dining institution next door offers lunch, brunch, happy hour, dinner, and Monday night steak frites.

1601 Waterston, 512/477-5584

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C Juliet Italian Kitchen

Italian • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $25-$40

Proof that "family-friendly" and "sophisticated" can share the same space, this beautifully designed restaurant delivers on the fundamentals of Italian-American cuisine.

1500 Barton Springs Rd., 512/479-1800

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D June's All Day

American Cafe, Global Contemporary • South Congress and South First • $25-$40

1722 S. Congress, 512/416-1722

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E Kenobi Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Japanese • North • $25-$40

offers sushi with creative appetizers and entrées in a seductively hip space with an extensive selection of drinks, sake, and wine.

10000 Research Ste. 138-A, 512/241-0119

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F L'Oca d'Oro

Italian • East • $25-$40

The concept is Italian, but more lower case than many in that crop. At L'oca, there’s not really anything here that exists outside of those traditions, but there are no belabored attempts to make everything autentico. Like it's simple housemade pasta, showiness isn’t really the point.

1900 Simond, 737/212-1876

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G La Condesa

Interior Mexican • Downtown • $25-$40 • First Plates

Chef Rick Lopez whips up neo-Mexican cuisine at this Second Street District anchor and 2010 James Beard Award nominee for Best New Restaurant. It's still running on all cylinders.

400-A W. Second, 512/499-0300

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H La Traviata Italian Bistro

Italian • Downtown • $25-$40 • First Plates

The sublime starter of roasted beets with goat cheese is an indication of how the food served here is a model of perfect preparation and clean flavors. Save room for their desserts.

314 Congress, 512/479-8131

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I Little Barrel and Brown

American Cafe • South Congress and South First • $25-$40

Fried chicken steeped in buttermilk for two days; and excellent risotto with forest mushrooms and spinach await you here.

1716 S. Congress, 512/582-1229

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J Maiko

Japanese • Downtown • $25-$40

The restaurant provides Japanese and fusion cuisine in a modern and swanky yet relaxed setting. Find standard sushi offerings, including edomae – Tokyo-style sushi – and some signature rolls.

311 W. Sixth, 512/236-9888

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K Manuel's

Interior Mexican • Downtown • $25-$40 • First Plates

Serves premium Black Angus Texas beef, all natural chicken and pork, and wild-caught fish, served in many ways with non-GMO corn meal. Consulting chef Juan Jose Gomez has created new soups, appetizers, and entrees on a revamped menu. You can't go wrong with shredded pork enchiladas in mole poblano, or Chile Relleno del Mar, which contains all manner of sea life in a creamy sauce.

310 Congress, 512/472-7555

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L Mikado Ryotei

Japanese • North • $25-$40

This restaurant isn't just the spot for sushi; it also serves Japanese tapas, or robata – a selection of grilled seafood, meats, and vegetables. A great date spot.

9033 Research, 512/833-8188

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M Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

American Cafe • Downtown • $25-$40 • First Plates

An American regional menu and a busy bar housed in a sunny, historic old building with limestone rubble walls. The macaroni and cheese will make you forget where you parked, and you know the brunch is as serious as the wait.