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The Best Bars For First Dates In Austin
Finding the perfect first date bar can be hard - here are the best ones in Austin.
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Little Deli & Pizzeria
Little Deli feels like a trip back to a simpler time, when the perfect pastrami sandwich or slice of pizza was all you really needed.
The Beer Plant
We were skeptical about a “vegan gastropub,” but The Beer Plant is actually kind of genius.
Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
The upscale seafood restaurant Perla’s has an iconic South Congress patio.
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Kemuri Tatsu-ya is a Japanese-meets-Texas Izakaya/barbecue restaurant in East Austin.
El Alma Cafe y Cantina
El Alma is a Mexican restaurant with an excellent rooftop patio near Zilker Park.
Clark’s Oyster Bar
Clark’s is a very cute oyster bar in Clarksville that looks like it was shipped in from New England.
Juliet Italian Kitchen
Head to Juliet for light bites and a glass of wine after an afternoon at Zilker Park.
Péché
Péché is a a French restaurant and cocktail bar in Downtown Austin with a large selection of absinthe.
Here Nor There
Here Nor There is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in downtown Austin with an app-based reservation system.
Yellow Jacket Social Club
Yellow Jacket is a dive bar with great food and an excellent patio in East Austin.
Small Victory
Small Victory is a small, speakeasy-style cocktail bar located inside of a parking garage in downtown Austin.
Plank Seafood Provisions
Load up on oysters and grilled seafood plates at Plank after a day out at The Domain.
Komé: Sushi Kitchen
Komé is a Japanese restaurant best known for its action-packed sushi rolls, bento boxes, and ramen.
The Dirdie Birdie
The Dirdie Birdie is a bar and restaurant at The Domain with a 12-hole mini golf course.
Swedish Hill Bakery & Cafe
Swedish Hill is an all-day spot in Clarksville that's best for breakfast or during Happy Hour.
The Meteor
The Meteor is an all-in-one cafe, pizzeria, natural wine bar, and bike shop on South Congress.
The Best Bars For First Dates In Austin
Finding the perfect first date bar can be hard - here are the best ones in Austin.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya South
Ramen Tatsu-Ya South is the southernmost outpost of the Ramen Tatsu-Ya empire in Austin.
Lucille
Lucille has one of the largest backyards on Rainey Street and two separate bars, all of which make it a good spot for big groups and impatient people.