Top Restaurants 15 Open Sunday near you in Austin, Texas

Daniel Harrell We had a really great experience. The service was fantastic. The food was flavorful and extremely tasteful. The drinks were so good. We starred with queso and the tuna crudo were seasoned perfectly. Then two of us had the duck, one person had the fajitas, and another had the carnitas. No one was disappointed. My only complaint, they need to update the online menu. A few items were not on the current menu in the restaurant.

Samantha Jogoleff We visited to celebrate our anniversary after hearing so many great things about the food and views and quickly realized why it’s so highly recommended! The smell of the wood fire hits you as soon as you walk up, setting the tone and really getting you excited for the entire experience youre about have. The space is beautiful, and the patio offers incredible views! Plus the patio has coverage and heaters, so no biggie if it rains! The hostess greeted us right away, and Mariah, our server, was attentive and truly thoughtful throughout the night with great recommendations and surprises. The food was outstanding! Honestly, probably some of THE BEST weve enjoyed in Austin! The happy hour machete was MASSIVE, perfectly crispy and cheesy with an addicting side crema that I saved to use in case I wanted to pair with other food items, it was that good. Im typically not a huge mole person so I was hesitant on ordering anything with it, but heard they were known for their 800 day aged mole. I asked if it was possibly to try a small amount to see if that would be something wed enjoy and she brought out a sample to try and WOW! They do a savory style mole and it is JAW DROPPING! Creamy, luscious and definitely worth ordering! This is coming from someone who is not a mole person, well at least the sweet kind of mole. Now I know theres a better one out there! While I couldnt get over how incredible the mole was, we were dying to try their carne asada and the venison chops that they had on the menu, especially since you dont see venison often. The carne asada was well cooked and flavorful and came with a super cheesy chile relleno. but the venison double chops completely stole the show—exceptional tenderness, flavor, and execution. Their margaritas were excellent, especially the fact that you could make them spicy with their house-made pepper mix, where you can really taste the fresh jalapeños. They surprised us with a champagne toast and anniversary sweets (Fresh feeling strawberry ice cream and shortbread buttery confetti type cookies) that made the night feel extra special. We did follow that with a chocolate cake, that didnt feel like it would put you in a sugar coma and had a cherry guajillo puree that gave it a little spiced kick. Absolutely worth the drive and already on our list to return—especially for brunch and one of their mole dishes! They are a must stop in Austin!

Sara Govero Wow. Just wow. Hestia is where wood fired dreams come to life. Everything is cooked over an open flame, and the Michelin Star is fully deserved. A very elevated experience. You can taste the art in every bite. Wr started with 2 bites, the corn and husk and the crab toast. They were so cute. One bite. We then got the crudo and I loved the smokiness of this dish. The halibut was even better. It came with a pour of this green tasty sauce. Bring me 2 mesquite cakes! That wood fire process is making babies back there. Excellent!

Chris Bursk We have eaten at this dedicated GF restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. The service is always good and the food is amazing. Tonight, we had dinner on their dog friendly patio. They use avocado oil for many of their meals, and they were able to easily accommodate my avocado allergy. We had the Thai Lettuce Wraps with chicken, Spinach Pesto Pasta, Apple Crumble, and mimosa flight. Delicious!!!

Michelle Ferguson Our second time at Fogo de Chao Austin and still had a very good experience with the service, the meats, the sides; and we just discovered that they have great desserts, too! Try the creme brulee, it is luscious! We all had the Indulgent Churrasco and chose the butter-bathed lobster tail. Yum! And we also added truffle butter to dip the meats. Double yum! And the $10 all-you-can cocktails is a win! You can switch and try all their cocktail options. I recommend going there for brunch so you have the rest of the afternoon to digest all that meat.

Amani Codichini I rarely give a restaurant 5 stars but Van Horns deserves it!! - Oysters: we ate them before I had the chance to take a pic! They were amazing, super fresh. Their cocktail sauce was excellent as well. - Tuna Carpaccio: it was very fresh but it needed a pinch of salt. The creamy avocado and heart of palm was great! - Steak tartare: it was excellent! Covered in Parmesan cheese but very fresh and well seasoned - Bone in rib eye: perfection!! Cooked to temp and seasoned very well! - Mac & Cheese: delicious - Chocolate lava cake: great finish for the meal

A. Eli My family and I traveled from Houston, TX to spend the Christmas holiday. My sister chose this place for lunch. She made a great choice because it did not disappoint. The food came out smoking hot and very delicious. I ordered the special of the day which was the ox tail rice. Ordered also was the stewed chicken that came with cabbage and sweet potatoes, and a roti bread. Ordered also was the jollof rice with diced chicken. Customer service was fantastic. Chef Keii informed us that more homemade desserts will be coming in the new year. Honestly, this was a great lunch with good vibes from the music to the atmosphere.

Yoon Lee Moonshine Grill was the best choice we could’ve made for Thanksgiving. The buffet was incredible—prime rib, turkey, ham, and a great variety of sides like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, plus plenty of fresh fruit and desserts. It truly captured the festive Thanksgiving spirit. Valet parking was $12, and there’s also street parking nearby. I’m definitely coming back next year—hoping I can snag a reservation again!

Matt ONeill Did the bbq brunch here, was fantastic. Reservation required, quick seating once it opened. BBQ was great and the band were brilliant. Well worth it for the experience. The place does plenty of other events too.

Kayla B I would recommend reservations as it can be a long wait for walk ins! We dined here as walk ins one night and were able to snag a spot at the bar. Everything we had was delicious. We ordered the garlic hummus, braised short rib, brussel sprouts, lamb & beef kefta, and the olive oil frozen yogurt for dessert. Everything was good and I felt it was a fair price for the portion. We both agreed that the garlic hummus was exceptional-would absolutely recommend! We will be back to try more of the menu. In addition the restaurant, though busy, maintains a nice atmosphere.

Yoon Lee Upstairs at Caroline was such a fun experience! We enjoyed playing games like pool, Jenga, and foosball while sipping on their authentic cocktails. The view and the atmosphere were amazing, and there was always something enjoyable to do. I already miss it and would definitely come back!

J C Enjoyed a lunchtime Thanksgiving Day meal here yesterday with friends and family. The smoked turkey was exceptionally good. Ordered grilled oysters and calamari for apps and cocktails too. Oysters were good but just a bit over cooked so not as tender. Overall though very nice meal with great service and a very nice private dining in their “outdoor” area with fireplace. Felt as if we were at home with waitstaff and chefs just for us.

Stephanie Annan Great times here! We got the brussel sprouts, banana bread french toast (chefs kiss), pub burger, smokehouse hash and prime rib sandwich. Everyone liked their food. I also like that our food came out hot and tastes fresh. Our server Karma was amazing! Brunch is till 3p so make sure to head there before then to try the banana bread French toast and hash.

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.

Taylor Davis Absolutely love this Pappadeaux location on Research Blvd! My meal originally came out a little on the salty side, but the manager, Grant, went above and beyond to make it right. His professionalism and top-notch customer service were truly impressive — he immediately had my dish remade and even offered me a delicious salad to enjoy while I waited. That kind of care and attention is rare these days! I also want to shout out my bartender, Anna, who was incredibly sweet, kind, and attentive the entire time. The combination of great food, amazing service, and such genuine hospitality keeps me coming back. This location truly knows how to take care of their guests — I’ll definitely be returning again and again!