10 Best Lunch Restaurants in Austin

Another Broken Egg Cafe serves southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside chef-inspired seasonal dishes, vegetarian and gluten-friendly options, and a full bar. The Austin location supports dine-in, online ordering, delivery, group orders and catering, with patio and pet-friendly patio dining. Brunch cocktails, mimosas and spiked cold brews extend the menu beyond coffee.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is a casual Austin brunch restaurant serving southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch. Its menu includes eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, shrimp and grits, seasonal selections, vegetarian and gluten-friendly options, plus mimosas, spiked cold brews and a full bar. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering are available.

Corner Restaurant is a modern restaurant and bar in the JW Marriott Hotel serving Texan-inspired menus, cocktails and a clubby atmosphere. It suits downtown visitors, hotel guests and groups seeking a comfortable meal with patio seating and a full bar. Menu examples include brisket tacos, green chile enchiladas, carnitas, wagyu short ribs, ceviche and desserts such as bananas foster bread pudding.

Corinne Austin is a polished downtown eatery serving modern American food from breakfast through dinner, with weekend brunch, seafood, meat dishes, salads, craft cocktails and a curated wine program. Its comfortable design and large outdoor patio suit dates, gatherings and casual meals, while catering extends the menu to office lunches and team celebrations.

Citizen All Day is a casual Austin restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with options ranging from comfort food and small plates to vegetarian and vegan dishes. The menu is complemented by coffee, cocktails, beer, wine and dessert. Guests can dine in, order takeaway or delivery, use kerbside pickup, or reserve a table; outdoor seating allows dogs.

Ember Kitchen is an Austin Latin American restaurant with a polished dining-room and lounge atmosphere. Its menu includes crudo, crab cakes, short ribs with polenta, ribeye, Josper-grilled chicken, pork chop mole, morita shrimp and seasonal dishes. The restaurant suits celebratory dinners and diners who want carefully prepared food, a curated wine list and attentive table service.

Acre 41 is a modern, upscale neighborhood restaurant in Austin's Campus District serving dressed-up American classics, including burgers, steaks and fresh seafood. Its contemporary steakhouse menu extends across breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with craft cocktails, afternoon happy hour and weekend brunches. The setting is refined yet relaxed, making it suited to polished meals and special occasions.

Thistle Cafe is a relaxed downtown Austin breakfast and lunch spot serving American fare with Mexican touches. Its menu includes all-day breakfast tacos, burritos, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pancakes and coffee, with made-to-order customization. Tucked downstairs in the Chase building, the cafe also has a peaceful courtyard that offers a quieter setting near Sixth Street.