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🌵 South Congress, Austin

38 restaurants · 2026

🍽️ 38 Restaurants ✨ Brunch, Patios, Shopping

SoCo. The walkable strip of boutiques, vintage shops, and patio restaurants south of the river with the iconic Capitol view.

Known for: South Congress Avenue, "I love you so much" mural, Hotel San Jose

Don't miss: Terry Black's Barbecue, Home Slice Pizza, Perla's, Aba

💡 Walk SoCo from the river south — the Capitol view from Annie Street is the best photo on the strip.

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Top 10 in South Congress

1
Otoko
Japanese Omakase
Omakase combining barbecue and kaiseki on South Congress. Infatuation top 25. One of the most unique fine dining experiences in Texas, blending Japanese precision with Texas smoke.
93
2
Aba Austin
Mediterranean
Lettuce Entertain You's Texas outpost brings modern Mediterranean cooking to South Congress with a sprawling rooftop patio.
88
3
South Congress Avenue (SoCo)
Tourist Attraction
Austin's most famous street for shopping, dining, and people-watching. Vintage shops, local boutiques, food trucks, and the iconic 'I love you so much' mural. Walk from the Texas C...
88
4
Perla's Seafood & Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
South Congress seafood restaurant with one of Austin's most coveted patios — shaded by heritage oaks and perfect for people-watching. Gulf oysters, lobster rolls, and fresh fish in...
88
5
Aba South Congress
Mediterranean
Mediterranean restaurant from the Lettuce Entertain You group. Multi-level patio under a Heritage Oak on Music Lane. Whipped feta, lamb, and great cocktails.
88
6
Vespaio
Italian
Upscale Italian on South Congress with handmade pasta and an extensive Italian wine list. One of Austin most established fine dining Italian restaurants.
88
7
June's All Day
French / Wine Bar
Wine bar and French restaurant near South Congress Hotel. Beautifully designed, evoking Parisian cafe charm. Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year.
88
8
June's SoCo
French / Wine Bar
Wine bar and French restaurant near South Congress Hotel. Food & Wine Restaurant of the Year.
88
9
Perla's
Seafood
SoCo institution since 2009 with Austin's most beloved shaded patio, serving Gulf seafood and dozens of oyster varieties.
88
10
El Alma
Mexican
Elevated Mexican cuisine with a stunning rooftop patio on South Congress, serving refined classics and creative cocktails with skyline views.
87

All 38 Restaurants in South Congress

Home Slice Pizza
New York-Style Pizza
87
Cafe No Sé
Mediterranean / Brunch
87
Continental Club
Live Music Venue / Bar
87
Aviary Wine & Kitchen
Wine Bar / American
87
Mattie's
Southern / American
87
Watertrade
Japanese Whiskey Bar
87
Lucky Robot
Japanese / Asian Fusion
86
Hotel San José
Hotel Bar / Patio
86
Amy's Ice Creams
Ice Cream
86
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Ice Cream
86
La Patisserie
French Bakery
86
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Burgers
86
Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar
Italian
86
Colleen's South Congress
Southern / Brunch
86
Torchy's Tacos
Mexican
85
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Coffee / Beer Garden
85
Magnolia Cafe
American / Diner
85
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge
Cocktail Bar
85
Arlo's
Vegan Burgers
85
Jo's Coffee
Coffee / Hot Dogs
84
Guero's Taco Bar
Tex-Mex / Tacos
84
Poke-Poke
Poke / Hawaiian
84
Hotel Magdalena — Summer House
Hotel Bar / Cafe
84
Ego's
Dive Bar / Karaoke
82
C-Boy's Heart and Soul
Live Music / Bar
82
Manana
Coffee / Bakery
80
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery / Desserts
80
Sweetgreen
Salads / Fast Casual
80
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