5 Restaurants in East Austin, Austin TX for Late-Night Food
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in East Austin, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in East Austin, Austin TX that are listed on Google as serving late-night food. It is for anyone looking for dinner after a show, drinks with food, or a meal close to closing time. Five places qualified, and they are ordered by Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry below draws only on listed hours, addresses and attributes, plus what reviewers mention. Closing times differ by night, so confirm the hours before you head over.
#1
Vic and Al's
★ 4.7 (1,402 Google reviews)Cajun restaurant$20–30 per person
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A Cajun restaurant at 2406 Manor Rd, open 11 am to 11 pm every day, with outdoor seating, cocktails, beer and happy hour. Reviewers describe a setup where a tab is opened on arrival so guests can order food and drinks around the room, and some were offered mocktails to sample. They mention roasted beets and rolls, and communal seating. One notes the tab system was awkward with a prepaid card.
Best for: Cajun food with cocktails
- Address
- 2406 Manor Rd D, Austin, TX 78722, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11 pm
#2
Industry Austin
★ 4.5 (1,885 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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A restaurant at 1211 E 5th St, open from morning until midnight or later, and until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. It lists live music, sports, outdoor seating and cocktails. Seating is self-serve, with ordering by table QR code or at the counter. Reviewers mention house-made chips and salsa, fish tacos, a smoked fish sandwich, brisket tacos, the Industry Burger and a spacious room that suits groups.
Best for: Groups eating near closing time
- Address
- 1211 E 5th St. Ste 150, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–2 am; Mon 9 am–12 am; Sat 10 am–2 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 9 am–1 am; Tue 9 am–1 am; Wed 9 am–1 am
#3
Lustre Pearl East
★ 4.5 (1,255 Google reviews)Bar & grill$10–20 per person
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A bar and grill at 114 Linden St, open from 11 am until midnight most nights and 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. It lists outdoor seating, bar games, quiz night, live performances and sports. Reviewers mention burgers, cheese curds, tacos with slaw, fries and a Tuesday taco and beer deal, and describe several bar ordering areas. Some found the drinks and curd portions small.
Best for: Sports, tacos and bar games
- Address
- 114 Linden St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#4
Justine's
★ 4.4 (1,934 Google reviews)French restaurant$50–100 per person
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A French restaurant at 4710 E 5th St, open from 6 pm until midnight or 1 am and closed on Tuesdays, with a higher price range. It lists outdoor seating, cocktails, a wine list and desserts. Reviewers mention crab salad, octopus, duck confit, steak frites, creme brulee and chocolate mousse, plus a romantic porch area. One suggests it works best for starters and drinks, and tables are described as small.
Best for: Late date night dinner
- Address
- 4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 pm–1 am; Mon 6 pm–12 am; Sat 6 pm–1 am; Sun 6 pm–12 am; Thu 6 pm–12 am; Tue Closed; Wed 6 pm–12 am
#5
Space Cowboy
★ 4.4 (838 Google reviews)Restaurant
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A restaurant at 1917 E 7th St, open for dinner from 5 pm on weekdays and 4 pm on weekends, until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It lists cocktails, happy hour, small plates and catering. Reviewers mention robots that bring food to the table, and dishes such as sliders, octopus, duck ravioli, filet, braised short ribs and sticky toffee pudding. Some found the food slightly cool on arrival.
Best for: A fun group dinner out
- Address
- 1917 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in East Austin, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Late-night food”, 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
- Industry Austin, Justine's and Space Cowboy take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Industry Austin opens at 9 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?
Vic and Al's ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,402 reviews. Industry Austin is second at 4.5 from 1,885 reviews.
Which restaurants in East Austin, Austin TX are open late?
Industry Austin stays open until 2 am; Lustre Pearl East stays open until 2 am; Justine's stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Vic and Al's $20–30; Industry Austin $20–30; Lustre Pearl East $10–20; Justine's $50–100. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Vic and Al's, Industry Austin, Lustre Pearl East, Justine's and Space Cowboy.
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