The Resy Hit List: Where In Austin You’ll Want to Eat in Nov. 2025

Maybe it’s the string lights, maybe it’s the French wine, or maybe it’s the smell of bats in the air, but Lenoir is still the date spot in Austin. Even during the summer, the outdoor seating is comfortable but still feels fancy; or sit inside for a more intimate experience surrounded by charming decor and a glimpse into the open kitchen. Come to impress your first date with the crab fingers in curry leaf leche de tigre or housemade bread with fermented pepper pimento cheese. Share the strip steak or crusted almaco jack fish and wow your longtime partner with your budget-conscious (but romantic) choice to make a Resy during happy hour for half-off bottles of wine. 

Birdie’s has established itself as a go-to spot — whether you’re crossing town or flying in, given the national attention that continues for owners Tracy Malechek and Arjav Ezekiel. The beverage team just snagged a James Beard award; consider sipping wine while waiting for a table. A rotating $78 per person prix fixe menu features local ingredients and complex techniques. Currently running: a French Riviera-inspired menu with cold potato soup with fried sourdough and peppers, Nicoise salad, pine nut pesto fusilli, and tilefish served in a tomato and saffron broth. While you no longer have to worry about individual items selling out, lines can be long, so be sure to arrive early.  

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Even before they were awarded a Michelin Star, Craft was a coveted reservation. Hidden in a strip mall off North Lamar, this sushi bar has just 12 seats. At $175 per person, it’s one of the pricier omakase experiences in town but it’s absolutely worth it for a parade of 22 courses, including both cold and hot dishes. The menu rotates, but recent options included oyster, black snapper, shrimp aguachile, and Japanese scallop. Everything is simple, elegant, and perfectly executed. Reservations are hard to get, so check Tock to see what’s available and when the next round of reservations will be released.  

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We were already frequenting Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches on Manor Road for exactly what their name promises, plus their shady patio. Now, we’re coming back to Batch for the Parish Barbecue food truck open on the weekends serving Cajun-style barbecue. The pitmaster comes from Interstellar and is already impressing crowds with his pork ribs, smoked ham, and brisket, of course. Sides include housemade rolls with the Batch dough served with Tabasco honey butter, vinegar-based slaw, and crawfish cornbread dressing. Come early to ensure you get to pick from all of the options before they sell out.  

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With all the hype around Uchi and Uchiba, it’s important to remember that Uchiko is worthy of just as much praise. It’s no secret, though — so unless you’re lucky enough to snag a bar seat, you’ll want a Resy any night of the week. The menu is expansive, so take your time in coordinating with your dining partners to cover all the bases: vegetables (little gem salad with puffed white rice), appetizers (hama chili with ponzu sauce and hot rock with wagyu beef), rolls (shag with tempura, salmon, avocado), and pieces of nigiri to finish. While the cocktails are lovely here, the wine and sake list is also worth perusing. Worth the hype? Absolutely.  

Teddy’s Restaurant and Bar in Bryker Woods, by the original Kerbey Lane, has that easy neighborhood charm that makes you want to linger. With its bright wallpaper, checkered floors, and breezy covered patio, it’s the perfect spot for catching up with friends — classy enough to put on real pants, but relaxed enough for any night of the week. Highlights include the lump crab BLT and wedge salad for lunch, while weekend brunch delivers favorites like the mushroom frittata and huckleberry pancakes. Like its brother restaurant Bill’s Oyster, Teddy’s pours strong cocktails (don’t miss the Cowboy Carajillo with bourbon and cold brew) and serves hearty plates, from braised short rib to a French dip sandwich with au jus.

This newly opened Victorian Bar in the Driskill Hotel chalks up a win for the ghost-lovers, Texas lore-obsessed, and McGuire Moorman Lambert (MML) Hospitality groupies alike. The 19th-century hotel is rumored to be haunted, but that hasn’t stopped people from stopping in over the years. The MML team recently took over the abandoned bar space, creating a Western feel with vintage furniture, while the gastropub bar menu offers rattlesnake bite cheesy croquettes with poblano cream and a Victorian burger with crispy onions and cheddar. Cocktails are the focus, to go along with the live music and lounge furniture, so try the Black Manhattan with rye and vermouth and the Gold Rush with bourbon, honey, and lemon. Bolo ties encouraged, ghost-busters not welcome.

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This New York born, Michelin-starred hot spot also has a presence in Austin, on East Seventh Street, of course. With retro decor including a cheetah print pool table and cush pleather booths, the Flower Shop team is hoping you’ll grab a bite first inside and then head to their rooftop for drinks after. Try their Michelada cocktail with mezcal, Tequila, and the tiniest Corona or the vodka cold brew martini. Don’t miss their bar food classics like the super meaty burger made with special sauce, chicken wings doused in Frank’s, or the mozzarella sticks. If you want to go lighter or vegetarian, there’s also a cauliflower steak served with quinoa and a fried egg. Make a Resy for a dinner with friends or even a first date you want to impress with your billiard skills.

This beloved food truck has relocated to a brick-and-mortar location nearby, serving the same tacos that are small in size but big in flavor. No wonder the suadero taco, made with rich, tender brisket on a fresh nixtamalized tortilla, was honored by The New York Times as a “best bite of 2024.” The al pastor tacos are a Saturday special and almost always sell out. Each taco is $4, so we’re all about ordering some variety here. If you’re up for going beyond the traditional Paprika style taco, you can also order any of their menu items as a torta or quesadilla. There are some tables inside if you want to eat them while they’re hot, but these tacos are so good they’ll travel well if needed.  

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Discovering House Wine is like discovering Narnia — but it’s full of thoughtfully selected wines instead of mythical creatures. The original location off Barton Springs was a beloved spot for easy drinking and small bites, and its new location on South First has the same homey charm its name promises. The food is meant for sharing, like the Mediterranean plate with hummus, babaganoush, and dolmas and baked brie with honey, raisins, and pecans. The wine list is more affordable than you’d expect for a wine bar and they offer flights in case you want to try some staff favorites. It’s the perfect spot for your book club or a happy hour turned into dinner. 

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The team at Dai Due focuses on sourcing the freshest vegetables and organic meats for their creative menu. Even their wine and beer list is local, with options from Marfa to Hye. You can feel the level of care they put into each dish, with details like caramelized fennel-mandarin whipped lard that comes with grilled sourdough and red wine-pickled blueberries accompanied by stuffed quail. The menu rotates based on what’s in season, but you can usually find the antelope and aged wagyu burger, perhaps the most underrated burger in Austin.

Located on the East Side near Justine’s, East End turned a cavernous building into a music venue, bar, brunch spot, and all-day cafe (in that order). For parties of six or more, make a Resy for brunch to try French toast topped with pistachio mascarpone or the eggs Benedict with prosciutto, mushrooms, or smoked salmon. Later in the day, order from the all-day menu to get steak frites with sauce Diane if you’re hungry, or beet hummus with naan and crudite for a snack with your petite martini flight. Keep an eye on their Resy events for special dinner collaborations as well as music programming curated by Jacob Sciba of Arlyn Studios.

What started as a vegan ice cream shop from chef Jam Sanitchat of Thai Fresh expanded into a breakfast and lunch walk-in spot on the East Side. Gati’s menu is a mix of cultures including Thai, Mexican, and more. Try chef Jam’s favorite Thai breakfast, moo ping, with breakfast sausage, perfectly sticky rice, and spicy sauce, or the laksa Singaporean noodle curry dish with shrimp. The bakery makes vegan biscuits, served warm with seasonal jam, and the coffee bar will brew your beverage of choice. The coconut-milk based ice cream is still a can’t-miss, so try any of the flavors like Thai coffee, mango lime, or lavender caramel and take a pint to go.  

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Walking into a hot new restaurant in Austin without a Resy is not recommended, especially by us, but this might be our one exception. Rocco’s is tucked away off Airport Boulevard in a small building that will make you feel welcome with dim lighting and the scent of roasted garlic. The handmade pastas, like the malfadine with butternut squash and ‘nduja or the rigatoni in vodka sauce, are staple dishes the whole table will love. They also nail other classics like the Caesar salad, arancini balls, and cannolis for dessert. Walk in here for a date night when you’re not in a rush or for a group meal with friends to drink Italian wine and get too comfortable in your booth.

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Olamaie is a charming spot tucked away near downtown that serves high-end southern food. Sure, you never thought you’d pay that much for biscuits, but these are buttery, flaky biscuits that will immediately make you forget who’s paying the bill. Entrees like the grilled pork chop or golden fried catfish served with blue crab rice feel homey yet deluxe. The wine list features bottles you won’t find elsewhere in Austin and cocktails like the Spaghetti Western martini and Delta Dawn made with Tequila, hibiscus grenadine, and fresh juices pack a punch. Make a reservation for a client dinner, anniversary, or any occasion where you actually want to be able to hear the other person.  

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In addition to St. Elmo, the coveted Knuckle Sandwiches can now be acquired at an outpost at the Far Out Lounge in South Austin. The slightly expanded menu still includes their namesake sandwich made with mortadella, salami, and capicola from Olympia Provisions in Portland, Oregon. It’s topped with Mamma Lil’s Sweet Peppers (also from Portland), za’tar, aioli, and Parm crisps for crunch and served on bread baked at Pullman Market in San Antonio. The other three sandwiches are also carefully crafted, so come back to try the Not Boring Turkey, Lamb Sammie, and the vegetarian Mushroom “Reuben.” You can also get the Knuckle Sandwich in salad form.

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