Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Restaurants in Austin, United States (2026)
Compare 89 restaurants in Austin, United States, averaging 4.49 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 704 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 87% maintain a website. Most are clustered around University of Texas, Sunset Valley, Rollingwood. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks

Corner Restaurant
Hotel's casual Texan restaurant & bar

Zanzibar
Chic rooftop spot with specialty drinks

Stella San Jac
Contemporary Southern eatery and lounge

Crepe Crazy
Sweet and Savory Crepes with Modern European Twist

DittyDog - Downtown
Hot dog stand with substantial bites

ZZA Pizza • Salad • Subs
ZZA Pizza + Salad is located just up the street from Field of Dreams across the street from Nitro Swim Center, next to the UPS Store at Colinas Crossing. Amazing, chef‑crafted pizzas made with fresh, bold, unforgettable toppings. Build your own masterpiece or choose from our signature creations. C

Confituras Little Kitchen
Coffee shop & baked goods plus jams

Vigilante Gastropub & Games
Game-focused hangout with street eats

Verbena Food & Drink
Trendy restaurant for local bites & wine

Little Thailand
4315 Caldwell Ln, Del Valle, TX 78617
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Frequently asked questions
How many restaurants are there in Austin, United States?
We list 89 restaurants in Austin, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which restaurant in Austin, United States is rated highest?
Corner Restaurant currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 18,274 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the restaurants ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.