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Date night dinner spots in ATX
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items Austin, Texas has no shortage of good food. As someone who tries to eat at a new restaurant every week, I’ve narrowed down a list of spots that are great for a date night, split between fancier and more casual.
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A little fancier
A little more casual
A little fancier
Not the easiest place to get a reservation, but if you call or go in person they sometimes have available spots that don’t show up online. The vibes here are immaculate, the food is amazing, and they have excellent service. Try the Caesar salad and t...
Sammie's Italian: Home
Some of the best sushi in Austin! It has a cozier, more intimate vibe than some other sushi spots.
Neighborhood Sushi
When I moved to Austin, I was surprised by how many solid Italian spots there were. Vespaio has awesome food and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. It’s right in South Congress, so you can hop over to a bar after dinner to keep the night going!
Best Italian Restaurant | Austin, TX | Vespaio Ristorante
Odd Duck might just be my favorite restaurant in Austin. It has cool vibes and the food is farm-to-table, so the menu is always changing. Everything is pretty much in small plate/shareable format - perfect for a date night! After dinner, head right n...
Odd Duck
Emmer and Rye was on my list for a long time, and when I finally went it did not disappoint. Everyone will tell you to get the Cacio e Pepe, and I’m no exception. It’s THAT good. The menu changes and all the specials I’ve had were great, so I would t...
Home - Emmer & Rye
Mattie’s is just plain cool! It’s a really old house right in South Central Austin and they have peacocks roaming the grounds, and they’re so cool to watch. Inside the house, you’ll get a different vibe depending on what room you’re sitting in. I hig...
Mattie's Austin
It’s no easy feat to get a Red Ash reservation - I recommend trying far in advance if possible, or calling to get on a wait list. The food here is probably some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had, and the vibes are immaculate.
Red Ash
A little more casual
Flo’s is the perfect first date spot! It can get super busy so I recommend going on a weeknight. They have a huge wine selection, so grab a bottle and then go get a few slices from the All Day pizza truck, which has my favorite pizza in ATX. Get a sl...
Flo's Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
Uptown Sports Club is another strong contender for one of my favorite spots in Austin. It’s a bar and restaurant, so it’s a more casual atmosphere but the food is INCREDIBLE. The Uptown Burger is one of my favorite burgers of all time. USC is owned b...
Uptown Sports Club | Austin, TX
I don’t think any Austin food list would be complete without Loro. It was started by the owners of Franklins BBQ and Uchi, so it’s essentially Asian Fusion BBQ. I’ve never had anything bad there, and everything is small plates style so you can share!...
Loro - South Lamar - Austin, TX 78704
Vinaigrette has such a cool patio with great lighting and big trees. The food is on the lighter side (think salads and sandwiches), but it’s all amazing.
Home
Super Thai is my favorite Thai food I’ve found in Austin. It’s a good date-night spot and won’t break the bank! If you don’t want to eat in, grab takeout and have a cozy night at home.
Super Thai Cuisine | Austin, TX