List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Austin, Texas (Part 2)

John R Fantastic restaurant for a date night. The swordfish and Berkshire pork meals were delicious and the bartender made drinks to perfection that came out pretty quickly. To top it off, the server was attentive and would would walk by the table to see if we needed anything but had great discretion to know when to verbally check on us as to not overly interfere. Top notch experience.

Jessica Needom Beautiful restaurant located inside the Marriott hotel. We had great drinks from the bar. The food is incredible! I had the half chicken with pommes puree and broccolini. So flavorful! My husband had the Braised wagyu and it was delicious! He ate every last bit of that plate! Lol. For desert we had the caramel bread pudding. It was thinner than expected but the flavor was out of this world! We thoroughly enjoyed our romantic evening. The restaurant is beautiful.

Maggie Azer Hidden gem!!! Scotch eggs is deliciously crunchy with perfect soft yolk. The deviled eggs is out of this world. The sliders hit the spot. I had Irish espresso martini. That was so smooth and delicious. I had a great service. Fast! The atmosphere is sexy & stylish... Great spot. Check it out!

Leila Annastasia Scott The food was absolutely delicious, I tried fried green tomatoes for the first time, and now I’m a forever fan! The chicken fried steak was phenomenal, the green beans were fresh and crunchy with a great flavor. The wagu steak and eggs was beautiful, but not my favorite. The drinks were flavored well, but could have been better. it’s an absolute must for great food in the domain!

Alan Ritchie Local Foods is forever one of my favorite restaurants and this location did not disappoint. The location was clean and staff was kind. The crunchy chicken sandwich as always was excellent along with the chips and potato salad. Local foods continues to be top tier in fast casual.

Peter Strickland This spot definitely shows a lot of potential, especially when it comes to the food. Everything we tried—the chicken and waffles, French toast, and chicken fried chicken—was genuinely delicious and prepared really well. The flavors were on point, and the dishes couldn’t have been better. However, the overall condition of the restaurant itself takes away from the experience. The space feels worn down, from the faded paint to the tired seat cushions, and it could use some refreshing. With a little attention to the interior, this place could easily shine. For now, the food is worth ordering, but getting it to-go might be the more comfortable choice.

Carolina Hernandez Excellent dining experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor, with beautiful contemporary presentation. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and true to its roots. The service was fast and attentive—Zach was an outstanding server who was very knowledgeable about the menu and explained the flavor profiles in a way that really enhanced the meal. The atmosphere was unique, well maintained, and added to the overall experience. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Amber Dutton We’ve been in for drinks before but tonight had time to try out the food. I have friends who rave about them and I finally get it. The kitchen staff are all super cool & make it fun. I liked watching them mess with the tourists. lol. These are the biggest and best quality burgers I’ve had in years. The bread is fresh, burgers cooked perfectly, and toppings are great. We loved the sweet potato waffle fries with Parm on top! The basket was huge and more than enough to share for 2-3 people. We sat in the back patio & it was a nice little oasis where you didn’t feel like you were in the middle of the city. Can’t wait to go back!

James Best The best oyster bar Ive even been to in Texas! Oysters were great and they gave me a house sauce to put on them was of this world. I would drink it on its own. The Crying Boar (Thai Styke Sliced Pork Lettuce Wraps) were amazing. Several Thai and Vietnamese items on the menu and I will be back to try those as well.

Flora A true Austin gem. The Tradition lives up to its name with classic American comfort food done right. Warm, inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and dishes that feel familiar yet thoughtfully elevated. Everything is well-executed, from the starters to the mains, making it a great spot for both locals and visitors looking for a timeless Austin dining experience. Would happily return.

Kim Baker I am so happy Saltt exists here now! We need more chill places like this that serve great food at decent prices. Walking in, you instantly relax with the awesome R&B, 70-80 feel good music playing. You order at the counter and find your seat and they bring the food to you. The hosts are so friendly and patient. The food is delicious and wow, so plentiful. You will not go hungry at Saltt. Hubby finished his entire shrimp & grits and he rarely finishes an entire plate of food - it must’ve been good! My grilled catfish was delicious- but the standout for me was the side of shrimp fried rice! How they put so much flavor into fried rice is amazing. I paired my meal with a pint of Electric Jellyfish which was only $7– that’s probably the cheapest I’ve ever seen it at a restaurant. This is such a jewel - if you love seafood, you must try Saltt!

Ashley Bjorkman What a fantastic experience!! The sushi was so fresh. Really enjoyed the whole menu. If you are looking for a wonderful filling dinner look no further book the reservation. Was blown away at how great and fresh the sushi was. Hands down my new favorite sushi spot. Cant thank the chefs enough for a beautifully prepared meal.

Rox Rivadeneira We ordered the chicken parm and the fried chicken: delicious. Beverly Hills Martini and a custom espresso martini: Delicious. Our server was very polite and fast. Nice experience overall. Also shout out to the waitress that got asked by someone to watch their dog while he went to the restroom. She graciously watched the pup until he came back to his table.

Cindy L Eureka. Lake took fabulous care of us and also gave us some directions of what to do around town. I love this guy‘s personality. He was awesome. We ordered the bison burger. It was cooked perfect and had a big jam and caramelized onions on it. I didn’t want seed oil french fries so I ended up getting Caesar salad and it was delicious. I WOULD RECOMMEND