5 Restaurants in Downtown, Austin TX for Great Desserts
Updated 29 September 2026 · 17 restaurants in Downtown, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five Downtown Austin restaurants that Google lists for great desserts. It helps visitors and locals choose a dinner spot where the final course matters, whether for a birthday, date night or a nightcap. Out of 17 qualifying places, the list is ordered by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Each entry draws only on listed hours, addresses, Google attributes and what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
★ 4.9 (3,395 Google reviews)Steak house
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Dean's Italian Steakhouse at 110 E 2nd St opens for dinner every evening, from 4 pm on Sunday and 5 pm on other days. Reviewers mention bread pudding and crème brûlée for dessert, alongside burrata, lobster bisque, bone marrow, crab cake and Texas wagyu strip. The dining room is dark with individual table lighting, which guests say makes a busy room feel private. Google lists outdoor seating, happy hour and a strong wine list.
Best for: Steak dinner with bread pudding
- Address
- 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun 4–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
BOA Steakhouse
★ 4.9 (2,313 Google reviews)Restaurant$100+ per person
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BOA Steakhouse at 300 W 6th St sits at the top of Google's price bands and serves dinner from 5 pm nightly. Reviewers mention attentive servers who explain the menu, a sommelier who pairs wines with the meal, and a corn tiramisu side mixed with mac and cheese. One guest found the cheesecake only average. The bar is described as lively late at night, and Google lists a private dining room.
Best for: Upscale dinner or late nightcap
- Address
- 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#3
Corinne Austin
★ 4.8 (6,295 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Corinne Austin at 304 E Cesar Chavez St is inside a Marriott hotel and open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers recommend the key lime pie for dessert, along with crab croquettes, braised wagyu, wild mushroom bolognese and half chicken with pommes puree. Guests describe an elegant, cozy room suited to date nights and birthdays. Google lists breakfast through dinner, great coffee, cocktails and outdoor seating.
Best for: Date night with key lime pie
- Address
- 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#4
Ember Kitchen
★ 4.8 (2,690 Google reviews)Latin American restaurant$100+ per person
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Ember Kitchen at 800 W Cesar Chavez St is a Latin American restaurant in a high price band, open for dinner nightly and weekend brunch. Reviewers mention live music, balcony dining, braised short rib with polenta, morita shrimp and masa tortillas for gluten-free guests. Some found a few small plates less impressive than described. Staff are praised for marking anniversaries. Google lists rooftop seating and a private dining room.
Best for: Celebrations with rooftop seating
- Address
- 800 W Cesar Chavez St Ste PP110, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 10:30 am–2 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 10:30 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 5–11 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
Sapori Italian Roots
★ 4.8 (1,060 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Sapori Italian Roots at 800 Brazos St Ste 215 serves lunch and dinner, opens at 4 pm on Monday and is closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention warm focaccia with olive oil, homemade pasta made in an open kitchen, creamy Alfredo and gnochetti with chicken. For dessert, tiramisu gets a nod while one reviewer found the cannoli disappointing. The kitchen can remove meat for vegan or halal requests, and Google lists vegan and vegetarian options.
Best for: Homemade pasta and tiramisu
- Address
- 800 Brazos St Ste 215, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 restaurants in Downtown, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Great dessert”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Dean's Italian Steakhouse, BOA Steakhouse, Corinne Austin, Ember Kitchen and Sapori Italian Roots take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Corinne Austin opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Dean's Italian Steakhouse ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 3,395 reviews. BOA Steakhouse is second at 4.9 from 2,313 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Dean's Italian Steakhouse, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: BOA Steakhouse $100+; Ember Kitchen $100+; Sapori Italian Roots $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Corinne Austin, Ember Kitchen and Sapori Italian Roots.
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