×
Austin's East Side is booming with nightlife and great food. Check out our list of some of the Best Restaurants in East Austin.
Last updated on Nov 30, 2024 by Ivan Collins
Juniper opened in 2018 on East 6th featuring Northern Italian cuisine, one Austin's most modern and stylish interiors, and a premiere chef tasting menu.
View Juniper East Austin
Intero is one of our city’s best Italian restaurants. Austinites Ian Thurwachter & Krystal Craig have joined their talents to bring us fantastic farm-to-table cuisine from at least 20 different farms.
View Intero Ristorante
An American Gastro Pub located a few miles east of IH-35 off Manor Road, Salty Sow is known for its unique savory menu, featuring appetizers like Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries with a 110 minute egg and cold béarnaise.
View Salty Sow in East Austin
You’ll now find Second Bar + Kitchen at the East Austin Hotel. Chef Gerard Kenny runs the kitchen on the east side with enthusiasm, skill, and love for each dish.
View Second Bar + Kitchen
Located on East 6th street just a few short blocks from IH35, Buenos Aires was an east side dining option that opened 2005 and before the entertainment zone developed around it. That staying power is a testament to their menu and the style of the restaurant.
View Buenos Aires Cafe
This restaurant lights up East Sixth Street with captivating Caribbean cuisine and a comfortable atmosphere. Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph brings in inspiration from his native country Guyana and beyond for this remarkable menu.
View Canje
Since opening in 2014, Dai Due on Manor Road has earned quite a cult following among Austin foodies. Owner Chef Jesse Griffiths's wrote, won a James Beard Award, and opened hunting school.
View Dai Due on Manor Road
What was once a drugstore in the 1920, Hillside Farmacy is now one of Austin's favorite spots for farm-to-table faire. They feature fresh produce from a sister farm in Bastrop, meats from Texas ranchers and fish from the gulf coast.
View Hillside Farmacy
Formerly the Holly neighborhood laundromat, Launderette quickly became an East Austin staple of fine food in a comfortable setting. The menu features classics like a Plancha burger as well as items from the wood grill like pulpo, branzino, and ribeye.
View Launderette on Holly Street
One of many Austin BBQ rivals and alternatives to the long lines at Franklin's, la Barbecue was founded by the daughter of BBQ's legendary Bobby Mueller whose family tree has been the subject of many meaty stories to grace local and national magazines.
View la Barbecue
Known for packing an edge, Justine's website showcases some girls sharing a bath in a grainy video that has been known to rile up some prospective customers. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with a nightlife vibe and a menu focused on French dishes.
View Justine's in East Austin