The Best Restaurants in Austin Food Tour visits Canje on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The event was hosted by Austin dining critic Matthew Odam.
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In the hum of Austin’s dinner rush, a handful of restaurants are consistently snagging the most bookings. Thanks to OpenTable’s newest Most Booked list, we now know which spots locals and visitors alike are racing to reserve.
OpenTable, an online reservation and restaurant management platform, aggregates nearly half a million new diner reviews each month, sorts them geographically, and publishes curated lists of the most-booked spots in cities like Austin. In the Austin metro, the Most Booked list reveals not just what diners want to eat, but where they want to land a table.
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Aba
With 4.8 stars and over 1,500 reviews, this spot draws diners with signature dishes like smoky garlic hummus, shawarma-spiced skirt steak and an extensive wine list.
1011 S. Congress Ave. Bldg. 2 Suite 180. 737-273-0199, abarestaurants.com/austin/.
Canje
Canje serves up explosive flavors and good times.
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East Austin’s answer to Caribbean-inspired dining. 4.9 stars across nearly 2,500 reviews mark it as one to watch.
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1914 E. Sixth St., Suite C. 512-706-9119, canjeatx.com/menu.
De Nada Cantina
De Nada’s La Ultima Countdown on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
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Tucked away in East Austin, this taco spot brings handmade tortillas and slow-braised meats. It boasts 4.7 stars, more than 650 reviews — casual, fun, dangerous margaritas and booked.
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4715 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-615-3555, denadacantina.com.
Este
Este’s Trout a la Pulla, pan-seared, trout roe, topped with sesame pulla crema. Feb. 8, 2023.
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East Austin again, this time with coastal-Mexican vibes: A 4.8-star rating with 458 reviews.
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2113 Manor Road. 512-522-4047, esteatx.com.
Fogo de Chão
The Austin location of the national chain is in the heart of downtown. With 4.5 stars and over 2,250 reviews.
200 Congress Ave. 512-472-0220, fogodechao.com.
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Neighborhood Sushi
Neighborhood Sushi will serve a variety of nigiri when it opens Thursday.
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This sushi and Japanese-inspired spot is rated 4.8 stars based on reviews from more than 1,200 diners.
1716 S. Congress Ave. 512-580-1390, neighborhoodsushi.com.
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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Domain Northside
Northwest Austin, with desserts, pork-chops and a 4.8 star average from more than 6,200 reviews.
11801 Domain Blvd. 512-270-6880, perryssteakhouse.com/locations/tx/austin/domain-northside.
Red Ash Italia
Capelletti bishops hats at Red Ash Italian Grill Thursday January 26, 2017. RICARDO B.BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN
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Rustic-modern space in the warehouse district: 4.9 stars with more than 4,600 reviews suggests serious local and visitor traffic.
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Colorado Tower, 303 Colorado St #200. 512-379-2906, redashgrill.com.
Suerte
The Best Restaurants in Austin Food Tour visits Suerte on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The event was hosted by Austin dining critic Matthew Odam.
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Contemporary Mexican cuisine in East Austin, led by acclaimed Chef Fermin Nuñez. Local ingredients, bold flavors and a 4.9-star rating from 375 reviews signals cult status.
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1800 E. Sixth St. 512-522-3031, suerteatx.com.