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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
AUSTIN

Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Austin to ring in the New Year.

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Congress Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Congress, Austin, TX The Austonian
200 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
512-827-2760 | Menu | Photo
Chef David Bull turns out artful presentations that complement his bold flavor profiles. More...

East Side ShowRoom European
14/20
1100 E. Sixth St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-467-4280 | Menu
A vibrant, artistic energy permeates throughout this room, including the “slow food” devoted menu and classic, pre-Prohibition cocktails. More...

Justine's Brasserie French
14/20
Dining Room at Justine 4710 E. Fifth St.
Austin, TX 78702
512-385-2900 | Menu | Photo
French comfort food in an atmosphere as inviting as the fare. More...

La Condesa Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at La Condesa, Austin, TX 400A W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-499-0300 | Menu
Downtown hot-spot with scene-stealing modern design and a menu resonating with both invention and tradition. More...

Lamberts Barbecue Barbecue
13/20
Dining Room at Lamberts Barbecue, Austin, TX Schneider Brothers Building
401 W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-494-1500 | Menu
Gussied-up barbecue invented by renowned local chef Lou Lambert. More...

Paggi House Contemporary
14/20
200 Lee Barton Dr.
Austin, TX 78704
512-473-3700 | Menu
Contemporary fine dining in an historic landmark with one of the best patios in Austin. More...

parkside Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at parkside, Austin, TX 301 E. Sixth St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-474-9898 | Menu
Sophisticated yet laid back, contemporary yet classic, parkside is chef Shawn Cirkiel’s mothership of innovative cuisine. More...

Ranch 616 Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Ranch 616, Austin, TX 616 Nueces St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-479-7616 | Menu
Modern Austin icehouse with a pleasantly kitsch aesthetic serves ambitious South Texas cuisine. More...

TRACE Contemporary
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W Austin
200 Lavaca St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-542-3660 | Menu
Contemporary cuisine presented with enough elegance to attract locals as well as guests of the posh W Austin. More...

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