Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Austin

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Austin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bazille - Nordstrom The Domain

4.8

4.8 (226)

$30 and under

American

Northwest

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (512) 605-4875 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Amy

Dined on 19 Mar 2025

We had a great meal. Our server was fantastic. I had the wild salmon Niçoise salad and my mom had the crab mango avocado salad. Both entrees were amazing. We also ordered the kung pao Brussel sprouts and they were yummy. It was a perfect lunch

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

4.8

4.8 (53)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Four Seasons Hotel Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701

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Bishvesh

Dined on 29 Apr 2025

Excellent high tea experience, loved the ambience, food and the service.

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Experience

Roses & Rosé A-Tea-X, Afternoon Tea

Llama Queen

4.8

4.8 (65)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

East Austin

About the restaurant

Peruvian restaurant, Llama Queen, re-opened in Austin fall of 2023. The restaurant is found at 4620 East Cesar Chavez Street in the Govalle neighborhood and its aiming to become the best Peruvian restaurant in Central Texas.

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Michael

Dined 2 days ago

An amazing Peruvian restaurant in Austin with a beautiful atmosphere and great service.

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Westlake

4.7

4.7 (1164)

$30 and under

American

Bee Caves / Lakeway / Lake Travis

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT: If Open Table does not offer you a choice to book an outside table it is because they have been booked already. If there are tables outside available you will have a choice between "Standard Seating" (meaning inside) or "Outside Table". We may have cancellations etc that could open something up so you are welcome to leave us a note that you would like to move outside if possible, but we cannot guarantee that.

We ask that all reservations up to 4 people respect a 90 minute seating time. Tables of 5-6 will be allotted 2 hours.

Since this location has limited protection from rain we could be forced to cancel outside reservations last minute. We will do everything we can to provide as much advance notice as possible.

Parties up to 6 people may be reserved online. For parties of 7-10 people please call our host staff to make a reservation at 512-327-8822.

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YENUI

Dined 1 day ago

Pretty good place! I love the outdoor area. Food tasted really good

El Chile Cafe Manor

4.7

4.7 (576)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Central Austin

About the restaurant

Welcome to El Chile. El Chile Cafe y Cantina offers a combination of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican cuisine. We will hold all reservations for 10 minutes past reserved time. We run seasonal specials and have a great brunch menu for the weekends! Come sit at our bar to enjoy a game or just relax having some of our great drinks options we offer! We do apologize, but our patio is not pet friendly. Service animals are welcome. We appreciate your patronage.

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Natalia

Dined on 3 May 2025

everything was delicious! went for brunch and got the chilaquiles, breakfast burrito & chocolate and blueberry pancakes to share. we were so impressed. highly recommend!

Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden

4.7

4.7 (88)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

The name really says it all. With 202 beer taps and over 20 house-made sausages we have one of the largest selections in the country. We are equally committed to quality, serving up the most delicious sausages we can make and the best craft beers we can source. In addition to beer and sausage we also operate an onsite smokehouse with a variety of offerings centered on slow smoking and open fire cooking.

At the end of the day, Banger's is all about being a wonderful place to eat, drink and hangout. Not too rowdy, not too laid back, just a good old fashioned good time.

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April

Dined on 4 May 2025

This place is awesome! The outdoor spaces are fantastic! Live music during brunch was wonderful! Food and service was excellent! Can’t wait to come back here when visiting Austin in the future! It’s a whole vibe!

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen - Downtown

4.6

4.6 (992)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT: If Open Table does not offer you a choice to book an outside table it is because they have been booked already. If there are tables outside available you will have a choice between "Standard Seating" (meaning inside) or "Outside Table". We may have cancellations etc that could open something up so you are welcome to leave us a note that you would like to move outside if possible, but we cannot guarantee that.

We ask that all reservations up to 4 people respect a 90 minute seating time. Tables of 5-6 will be allotted 2 hours.

Parties up to 6 people may be reserved online. For parties of 7-10 people please call our host staff to make a reservation at 512-236-1440.

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Peter

Dined on 5 Apr 2025

Excellent small plates and apps. The Wine Lovers pizza was delicious. I was surprised by how affordable the wine by the glass and the flights were. Definitely recommend.

Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar - Renaissance Austin Hotel

4.6

4.6 (174)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

North Central

About the restaurant

Experience the essence of central Texas cuisine against a backdrop of stunning countryside views on our beautiful terrace at The Knotty Deck, Kitchen & Bar. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Kent Hargrove, we celebrate Austin's indigenous ingredients with a farm-to-table approach for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Immerse yourself in the diverse tastes of the Lone Star State while our skilled bartenders craft inventive cocktails and serve up Austin's finest local beers. Don't miss our must-try dish, the Signature 14-hour slow-smoked Brisket nachos. Join us for an unforgettable dining journey where every bite narrates a story of Texas amidst picturesque hill country scenery.

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kathy

Dined 4 days ago

The Knotty Bar Deck surprised me with amazing, attentive service; delicious food (must try: the Mac n cheese with brisket, blueberry bourbon smash, shredded chicken arepas); and lovely, old-Austin-feeling atmosphere. You are really tucked in on the deck and the lighting and trees are such a nice backdrop. This will be our new neighborhood spot for date night!

Güero's Taco Bar

4.4

4.4 (6)

$30 and under

Mexican

Bouldin Creek

About the restaurant

Enjoy our handmade corn tortillas, specialty dishes and fresh salsa bar. Our caldo de pollo and tacos al pastor are just a few of our tried-and-true favorites. Start off with a hand-shaken margarita in our cantina, or enjoy an icy cold cerveza while listening to music in our Oak Garden. Enjoy our delicious breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We would love to cater your next event! Guero's catering ensures that any of your affairs will be memorable occasions. Client consideration, great food and service are our priorities.

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Melissa

Dined 6 days ago

Fun atmosphere! EXCELLENT server!! Food was awesome, huge portions -we ordered fajitas for 2 and it was more like for 4 people. Jalapeño margaritas were good, but not very spicy though. Good chips and pico and salsa too. Try it out! Yummy!

Arriba Abajo

4.3

4.3 (57)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Nestled on the 4th floor of our iconic establishment, Arriba Abajo emerges as a haven where flavors dance amid panoramic views and leisurely ambiance. From sizzling fajitas to handcrafted tacos bursting with flavor, each dish tells a story of tradition, innovation, and unparalleled quality. Our bartenders shake cocktails better than a rattlesnake shakes its tail. Experience the fun and ease of the Mexican lifestyle in our little slice of paradise. Heat up or cool down poolside in one of our daybeds or cabanas with a margarita in hand.

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SandyVIP

Dined on 22 Apr 2025

I love Arriba Abajo, but the service was really off at my last visit. Drinks were slow to arrive, guacamole did not get to our table before our main courses arrived and our waitress was difficult to track down. I think all restaurants are struggling right now, so I'm definitely going to keep giving this one a chance. The food and ambiance are too good not to!

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