5 Romantic Restaurants in Zilker, Austin TX for a Date
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Zilker, Austin TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
Planning a date near Zilker in Austin? This list covers five restaurants that Google tags as romantic, ranked by rating. Only five places in the area carried that tag, so all of them are here. The list suits couples picking a spot for an anniversary, a birthday or a simple evening out. Each entry notes hours, price range where listed, patio and bar details, and what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Aba Austin
★ 4.7 (8,823 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$30–80 per person
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Aba Austin is a Mediterranean restaurant at 1011 S Congress Ave, open from 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Google lists outdoor seating, cocktails and a strong wine list. Reviewers describe a shaded patio, an outdoor bar across the walkway and good drinks, and recommend making a reservation since bar seats go fast.
Best for: Patio dinner with cocktails
- Address
- 1011 S Congress Ave Bldg 2 Suite 180, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#2
Odd Duck
★ 4.7 (3,817 Google reviews)New American restaurant$50–100 per person
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Odd Duck is a New American restaurant at 1201 S Lamar Blvd, open for dinner from 4:30 pm every day. Reviewers mention a Michelin Bib Gourmand, a relaxed patio, free valet with a small lot, and a menu built around sharing plates. A tasting menu is offered, and dishes reviewers name include ceviche, pork belly, fried quail and steak. Google lists happy hour, cocktails and a notable wine and beer list.
Best for: Shared plates and tasting menus
- Address
- 1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–9:30 pm; Mon 4:30–9 pm; Sat 4:30–9:30 pm; Sun 4:30–9 pm; Thu 4:30–9:30 pm; Tue 4:30–9 pm; Wed 4:30–9 pm
#3
Uchi Austin
★ 4.6 (3,529 Google reviews)Sushi restaurant
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Uchi Austin is a sushi restaurant at 801 S Lamar Blvd, open from 4 pm daily and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe cozy yet elegant decor, attentive service and an omakase-style tasting menu, and some say the happy hour menu is broad enough to try many dishes. Google lists small plates, vegan options, organic dishes, cocktails and a good tea and wine selection.
Best for: Omakase and happy hour sushi
- Address
- 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 4–11 pm; Sun 4–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#4
Eberly
★ 4.5 (1,709 Google reviews)American restaurant$50–100 per person
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Eberly is an American restaurant at 615 S Lamar Blvd with rooftop seating, live music and a private dining room. It opens at 5 pm on weekdays and 4 pm on Friday through Sunday. Reviewers praise the cocktail program and vintage-style interiors with green tile, and one anniversary review names burrata, Texas Wagyu and lobster spaghettini. Reviewers also note automatic gratuity for large parties.
Best for: Anniversary dinner with cocktails
- Address
- 615 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
It's Italian Cucina
★ 4.5 (545 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–80 per person
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It's Italian Cucina, at 1500 S Lamar Blvd Unit 110, identifies as women-owned and offers outdoor seating, live music and a good wine list. It opens mid-afternoon Monday through Thursday and at 11 am Friday through Sunday. Reviewers mention arancini, veal parm, beef carpaccio, seared tuna and lamb chops, plus limoncello mascarpone cake and cappuccino. Some suggest asking about the daily special.
Best for: Relaxed Italian date night
- Address
- 1500 S Lamar Blvd Unit 110, Austin, TX 78704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 3–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue 3–9 pm; Wed 3:30–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Zilker, Austin TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Romantic”, 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
- Book ahead at Uchi Austin: Google lists reservations as required.
- 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?
Aba Austin ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 8,823 reviews. Odd Duck is second at 4.7 from 3,817 reviews.
Which restaurants in Zilker, Austin TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Aba Austin, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Aba Austin $30–80; Odd Duck $50–100; Eberly $50–100; It's Italian Cucina $20–80. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Odd Duck, Eberly and It's Italian Cucina.
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