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Best Restaurants in Rainey Street

79 restaurants analyzed · Austin

Rainey Street has American, Mexican, and Latin American restaurants in converted bungalows alongside the bar scene. Quality is solid B-range, and prices are moderate. The taco and Tex-Mex options here are a notch above the typical bar-district standard.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• III Forks A · Steakhouse, Fine dining — Destination steakhouse in downtown Austin delivering standout steaks and white-glove hospitality, with premium pricing...
• Fukumoto A- · Izakaya and sushi, Japanese — Destination-worthy izakaya and sushi spot with standout yakitori and fresh nigiri; creative small plates shine, but...
• AustinMed Break LLC A · Food truck, Mediterranean — Generous, flavorful Moroccan comfort from a beloved South Congress food truck with standout hospitality, big portions,...
• Comedor A- · Modern Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Design-forward modern Mexican with standout cocktails and adventurous plates; excellent for celebrations if you embrace...
• ATX Cocina A- · Mexican restaurant, Modern Mexican — Polished, creative Modern Mexican with fully corn-based, gluten-free menu; excellent small plates and lively vibe, but...
• Red Ash A- · Italian restaurant, Steakhouse — A high-demand downtown spot for wood-fired steaks and handmade pastas delivering big flavors, polished service, and a...
• The Well A- · Health-focused restaurant, Gluten-free friendly — A stylish health-focused spot with an entirely gluten-free menu, thoughtful service, and creative dishes; prices are...
• Lamberts A- · Barbecue restaurant, Live music — Refined downtown Texas barbecue with creative sides, strong cocktails, and live-music vibe; pricier than classic joints...
• Discada A- · Taco truck, Street food — Single-item taco truck delivering rich, distinctive discada tacos and elote; excellent flavor but very small portions,...
• DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana - Downtown Austin A- · Pizzeria, Italian — Fast, lively downtown spot for authentic Neapolitan pies with standout crust and fresh toppings; mostly counter-service...
• Aba Austin A- · Restaurant, Mediterranean — Stylish modern Mediterranean hotspot with standout mezze and lively patio; book ahead and expect premium prices and...
• J-Prime Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, Seafood — Modern downtown steakhouse with polished service, dry-aged steaks, and celebratory touches; excellent on good nights...
• Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken B+ · Fried chicken restaurant, Southern — Destination-worthy spicy, crispy fried chicken with fast, friendly service; sides vary and service can slip during rush...
• Lonesome Dove Austin B+ · Upscale steakhouse and wild game, Fine dining — Destination for wild game and steaks with memorable service and bold flavors; great for occasions, but pricing is high...
• Geraldine's B+ · Restaurant with live music, Brunch — Stylish hotel spot for creative Modern American plates and live jazz; excellent food and drinks, but service...
• The Roosevelt Room B+ · Cocktail bar, Small plates — Destination cocktail bar with an encyclopedic menu, polished service, and moody vibes; drinks are excellent but pricey...
• Licha's Cantina B+ · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively East 6th Mexican spot with bold flavors, strong cocktails, and a cozy house setting; great for dates and...
• Emmer & Rye B+ · New American restaurant, Fine dining — Inventive New American with polished service and memorable pastas and breads; expect high prices, occasional pacing...
• Garage B+ · Cocktail bar, Speakeasy — Moody speakeasy in a downtown garage with standout craft cocktails and a small pizza menu; book ahead, expect slow...
• Uptown B+ · American restaurant, Cocktail bar — Bustling NOLA-inspired spot for oysters, po boys, cocktails, and steak frites; lively vibe, good hits, but service pace...
• Veracruz All Natural B+ · Taco shop, Mexican — Destination-worthy tacos and juices by the lake with slow, sometimes chaotic counter service and higher downtown...
• Snooze, an A.M. Eatery B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Creative brunch spot with standout pancakes and Bennys, lively vibe, and friendly service, though waits and occasional...
• Moonshine Grill B+ · Bar & grill, Southern (US) — Bustling downtown Southern spot with strong comfort-food hits, lively bar energy, and a popular Sunday brunch, though...
• Le Café Crêpe B+ · Crêperie, Cafe — Charming downtown crêperie with reliably tasty sweet and savory crêpes, friendly service, and a cozy patio; small space...
• Péché B+ · French restaurant, Cocktail bar — Atmospheric French spot and absinthe-focused cocktail bar with standout happy hour and rich classics; great drinks,...
• Numero28 Austin B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Cozy downtown Italian spot with standout Neapolitan-style pizzas and popular cacio e pepe, but cramped seating, service...
• Swift's Attic B+ · New American restaurant, Cocktail bar — Creative New American small plates with craft cocktails in a moody downtown loft; standout flavors and hospitality but...
• Lucky Robot Restaurant B+ · Japanese fusion, Sushi — Lively SoCo Japanese-fusion spot with creative crudos, fun rolls, and engaged service; great happy hour and omakase...
• The Capital Grille B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood — Polished downtown steakhouse with dry-aged cuts, strong occasion service, and premium pricing; expect excellent...
• Flat Track Coffee B+ · Coffee shop, Cafe — Destination-worthy East Austin coffee with a bike-shop vibe and strong espresso; great patio and kolaches, but service...
• Joann's Fine Foods B+ · Tex-Mex diner, Brunch — Retro Tex-Mex diner with strong brunch and happy hour, creative twists, lively patio, but service inconsistency and...
• North Italia B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza — Crowd-pleasing modern Italian with fresh pastas and lively vibes; great when service hums, but intermittent service...
• 1886 Cafe & Bakery B+ · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — Historic hotel cafe with polished brunch classics and standout pastries, but counter-service with automatic service...
• Anthem B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively Asian-Texas fusion with standout cocktails and playful small plates; great vibes and happy hour, but service can...
• Eureka! B+ · American restaurant, Burger bar — Lively downtown burger-and-whiskey spot with creative sides and occasional service inconsistency; great for drinks and...
• Casino El Camino B+ · Bar & grill, Hamburger restaurant — Legendary Dirty Sixth dive bar slinging huge, flavorful 3/4‑lb burgers and wings; counter-service chaos, long waits,...
• Fairmont Austin B+ · Hotel restaurant, Seafood raw bar — Polished, hotel-driven dining with a creative raw bar and upscale grill; strong service but pricing and add-on fees...
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ B+ · Japanese yakiniku restaurant, Barbecue — Interactive Japanese BBQ with flavorful meats and lively service when on form, but service speed and maintenance issues...
• Two Hands B+ · All-day cafe and brunch restaurant, Coffee bar — Trendy Aussie-inspired cafe with photogenic, produce-forward brunch and bowls, solid burgers, lively SoCo vibe, and...
• Taqueria De Diez (D/10) B+ · Taqueria, Mexican — Destination-worthy tacos with a lively alleyway speakeasy vibe and fast counter service; excellent al pastor and...
• Las Trancas Taco Stand B · Taco stand, Food truck — A beloved East Austin taco truck serving flavorful, classic tacos with fast, no-frills service and late hours; expect...
• Halal time B · Food truck, Late-night dining — Flavor-packed halal plates and wraps at late-night hours with standout falafel and friendly owner vibes, but service...
• Dean's Italian Steakhouse B · Italian steakhouse, Steakhouse — Destination Italian-influenced steakhouse inside JW Marriott with standout bread, steaks, and service; pricey and...
• The Driskill Bar B · Hotel bar, Cocktail bar — Iconic, wood-paneled hotel bar with live music some nights, strong cocktails, and solid bar snacks; service can be slow...
• Four Brothers Venezuelan Grill B · Venezuelan, Latin American — Lively Venezuelan spot inside Fareground serving flavorful arepas, bowls, and cachapas with strong gluten-free coverage...
• Turf N' Surf Po Boy B · Seafood and po' boys, Tacos — Casual counter spot inside Lavaca Street Bar serving bold, fried or blackened seafood po’ boys and tacos with generous...
• Tacodeli B · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Bright downtown taco spot with fresh, fast tacos, standout salsas, and many veg options; service and value are...
• Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden B · Beer garden and sausage house, Pub — Festive Rainey Street beer garden with big beer list, house-made sausages, lively music, and app-based ordering; great...
• Burger Bar Congress B · Hamburger restaurant, American — Smash-style burgers and shakes at a downtown walk-up window with fast-casual pricing; great late-night bite, but expect...
• Austin Rotisserie & Sandwicherie B · Rotisserie chicken and baguette sandwiches, French-inspired — French-leaning rotisserie and baguettes in a downtown food hall; delicious potatoes and solid chicken, but service...
• DittyDog - Downtown B · Hot dog restaurant, Fast casual — Creative late-night hot dog truck with bulgogi-topped fries and vegan options; great after-hours bite with some...
• The Kebab Shop B · Fast-casual Mediterranean, Kebabs — Fast-casual Mediterranean spot delivering flavorful bowls and wraps with generous sauces; strong value for quick meals,...
• Hopdoddy Burger Bar B · Burger restaurant, Bar — Creative burgers, lively bar vibe, and strong management engagement; expect occasional inconsistency but generally...
• Corinne Austin B · Hotel restaurant, American — Polished hotel restaurant delivering modern American comfort with standout service and a few big hits; prices trend...
• Taco Joint B · Mexican fast-casual, Taco restaurant — Casual counter-serve tacos and breakfast tacos with generous portions, fast service, and great value; expect outdoor...
• Mort Subite European Bar B · Beer bar, Cocktail bar — Destination Belgian beer bar with exceptional selection and cozy Euro vibe; service can be uneven and prices lean high...
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse B · Brazilian steakhouse, Churrascaria — High-energy downtown churrascaria with abundant meats and a strong service culture, but experiences vary by section and...
• Corner Restaurant B · Restaurant, American restaurant — Polished hotel-adjacent spot with modern American-Tex Mex flavors, strong cocktails, and standout steaks, but service...
• Zanzibar B- · Rooftop bar and small plates, Cocktail bar — Destination rooftop for tropical cocktails and views; creative small plates and lively vibe shine, but service...
• CAVA B- · Fast-casual Mediterranean, Healthy — Fresh, customizable Mediterranean bowls with standout staff energy in-store, but recurring delays and errors for online...
• Shiner's Saloon B- · Bar with American eats, Live music — Energetic downtown saloon with rooftop views, live music, and hearty bar food; great vibe but service can be...
• Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que B- · Barbecue restaurant, Texas BBQ — Downtown Texas BBQ with standout brisket and beef ribs for many, but variable quality and by-the-pound pricing can feel...
• Velvet Taco B- · Taco restaurant, Mexican-inspired — Creative fusion tacos with late-night hours and fast counter service; great for variety seekers, though consistency and...
• Caroline B- · American restaurant, Coffee shop — Polished Downtown American spot with lively vibes and a creative-leaning menu; strong hospitality but mixed consistency...
• Champions Austin Restaurant & Bar B- · Sports bar, American restaurant — A lively downtown hotel sports bar with standout staff hospitality, decent bar bites, and TVs everywhere; expect...
• Cosmic Saltillo C+ · Coffee bar with tacos, Bar — Lush multi-level coffee-bar hangout with waterfalls and tacos; go for the vibe, expect mixed food/service and a strict...
• Industry C+ · American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Lively East Austin hangout with creative bar food, strong drinks, and live music; good for groups but expect...
• Upstairs at Caroline C+ · Rooftop bar, Mexican-influenced bites — Lively rooftop bar with games, strong cocktails, and affordable tacos, but service can be inconsistent and review...
• The Hideout Theatre C+ · Improv theater with cafe/bar, Comedy club — A beloved downtown improv theater with intimate shows, welcoming community, and a handy cafe; most visitors rave,...
• Antone's Nightclub B- · Live music venue, Blues club — Iconic downtown Austin blues club with intimate shows and strong sound; drinks carry auto-gratuity and crowds can get...
• PAV BHAJI EXPRESS C+ · Indian street food, Food truck — Lively Indian street-food truck with standout vada pav and solid pav bhaji; spice levels run hot, waits can spike, and...
• Jo's Coffee – Downtown C+ · Coffee shop and cafe, Breakfast restaurant — A convenient downtown cafe for coffee, breakfast tacos, and casual lunches, with quick service at off-peak times but...
• Foxy's Proper Pub C+ · Irish pub, Bar — A lively downtown Irish pub with standout drinks and mixed food/service consistency; great for events and cocktails,...
• Azul Rooftop C+ · Rooftop bar, Lounge — Skyline views and lively service-driven vibes make this rooftop bar a fun pick for sunset cocktails and shareables, but...
• Freebirds World Burrito C+ · Fast-casual burrito spot, Mexican-inspired — Customizable Tex-Mex burritos and bowls with vegan and keto options; tasty when executed well, but inconsistent...
• Elephant Room C+ · Live jazz bar, Music venue — Classic basement jazz club with outstanding live music and cozy vibes; drinks and door experience can be hit-or-miss,...
• Friends Bar C- · Live music bar, Bar — Lively Sixth Street music bar with fast bartenders and basic Tex-Mex pub grub; go for bands and drinks, not a sit-down...
• Lucille Patio Lounge C- · Bar and lounge, Cocktail bar — Big patio, lively DJ-driven vibe, friendly bartenders, but inconsistent drinks, loud volume, and occasional staff...
• Firehouse Lounge D · Cocktail bar and lounge, Speakeasy — A lively speakeasy-style cocktail bar behind a bookshelf with solid drinks, occasional live music, budget-friendly...

Top Cuisines

• American — 30 restaurants
• Mexican — 9 restaurants
• Bar food — 4 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 3 restaurants
• Italian — 2 restaurants
• Pizza — 2 restaurants
• Southern — 2 restaurants
• Latin American — 2 restaurants
• French — 2 restaurants

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