In Austin, Texas, there are a lot of things to see and do, ranging from theme parks to breweries, museums, historical buildings, landmarks, and nature trails. The area in and around the city also offers several places to experience cuisines from around the world and spend time with family. At the restaurants in Austin, food is just one part of the experience, and several provide guests with the ability to experience live music, which the city is famous for. Particularly, rooftop spots in Austin give guests a superb view of the city while they enjoy their meal. At such venues, you can marvel at the stellar skyline and see how skyscrapers and older buildings exist side by side and provide the 11th largest city in the United States with a unique look. If you’re now inclined to visit and don’t know where to stay just yet, start with our guide on the best boutique hotels in the city. Finally, here we have ranked the best rooftop restaurants in Austin, Texas, so continue reading to find out more!
1. Zanzibar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Zanzibar is a rooftop bar and restaurant where you can escape the city without actually leaving the city. It’s seven stories up in the middle of downtown Austin, providing guests with a relaxing ambiance in the open air and a bird’s eye view of the city skyline. This rooftop oasis also features a pool with poolside lounge chairs and cabanas where you can enjoy a refreshing dip with a tasty cocktail in your hand.
Aside from tasty alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Zanzibar also serves delicious bites that go well with the drinks. Favorites include pulled pork sliders, jerk chicken wings, barbeque pork wonton, shrimp skewers, sushi burritos, and Kahuna burger.
Zanzibar
Address: 304 E Cesar Chavez St Unit 700, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Zanzibar
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 12am; Fri: 2pm - 12am; Sat: 12pm - 12am; Sun: 12pm - 9pm
2. Oasis Texas Brewing Company
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Boasting some of the best brewskies, grubs, and views in the city, what’s not to love about Oasis Texas Brewing Company? Sometimes called “A Beer Garden in the Sky” by loyal patrons, this is exactly how you can best describe this great hangout spot as it offers award-winning beers and food while sitting on top of a building overlooking Lake Travis.
Time your visit right and you also get to enjoy a view of the best sunset in the city. After a relaxing view of the sunset, we recommend you stay for the live music.
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
Address: 6650 Comanche Trail Suite #301, Austin, TX 78732
Website: Oasis Texas Brewing Company
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 12pm - 9pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
3. P6 Restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Located at The LINE Austin, a boutique hotel in the downtown area, P6 Restaurant is a reinvented rooftop lounge space that used to be a parking garage. This open-air dining and wining spot offers sumptuous eats, refreshing drinks, and sweeping views of the South Austin skyline and Town Lake. Besides the relaxing ambiance, P6 Restaurant offers Mediterranean small plates and seasonal cocktails, the perfect combo for a relaxing evening with friends while you are enjoying the beautiful views all around.
P6 Restaurant
Address: 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: P6 Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 1opm
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4. Edge Rooftop + Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Edge Rooftop + Bar is one of the more sophisticated experiences you’ll ever have in Austin. Located within JW Marriott Hotel, this rooftop restaurant with a relaxed ambiance serves bites that are inspired by local dishes, as well as tastefully made cocktails. The bar boasts monochromatic and chic decor, a garden wall, and lounge seating with outdoor-appropriate furniture. Luxurious does not even begin to describe the night that awaits you here. Come to Edge Rooftop and bring your friends along!
Edge Rooftop + Bar
Address: 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: Edge Rooftop + Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm
5. Bar AC
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If you’re looking for less crowded rooftop hangout spots in Austin (or anywhere else, really!), why not try the bars and restaurants inside hotels? Otis Hotel is home to Bar AC, a Spanish-inspired establishment that serves authentic tapas (appetizers in Spanish cuisine). Also, you can never go wrong with a couple of classic cocktails after a busy day of exploring the city. You can choose to lounge between the classy ambiance inside the bar or the laid-back vibe of the outdoor terrace.
Bar AC
Address: 1901 San Antonio St Unit 100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Website: Bar AC
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm
6. Paperboy
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
If you’re someone who loves breakfast so much, Paperboy is a place that you should try when in Austin. This restaurant has a rooftop patio and a stationary trailer, just so you can have a couple of dining options! Avid breakfast eaters swear by this place which offers morning selections like the classic eggs and sausage with potato wedges and toast, a maple sausage biscuit sandwich, quiche, pancakes, and lemongrass cured lox. If you’re going on the weekends for brunch, try their Texas hash and stoneground grits!
Paperboy
Address: 1203 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Website: Paperboy
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 8am - 2pm; Thu - Sun: 8am - 3pm
7. Rules & Regs
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Located on the 7th floor of Fairmont Hotel Austin, Rules & Regs is an elegant but casual restaurant serving Latin-American cuisine. If you’re visiting on the weekends for a brunch date with your pals, it’s best to try their mahi-mahi tacos, Mexican chocolate pavlova, shrimp cocktail, and eggs divorciados. Of course, what even is brunch if it doesn’t include a little day-drinking? Michelada Tradicional, Rocket 88, and Byo Bloody are some of their best cocktails that pair well with the tasty dishes.
Rules & Regs
Address: 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: Rules & Regs
Opening hours: Thu: 5pm - 11pm; Fri: 5pm - 1am; Sat: 10am - 1am; Sun: 10am - 5pm (Closed on Mon - Wed)
8. Terrace59
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Out in town with your closest friends? Try visiting Terrace59 on Congress Avenue if you haven’t yet. This lounge with an intimate and relaxed ambiance in Austin features stunning views of the city. Their selection includes tasty cocktails and scrumptious snacks. This rooftop bar is locally owned and has been serving the people of Austin since 1997. You can always rely on this place to showcase the best live music in town. If you’re lucky, you might chance upon some of their special events, too.
Terrace59
Address: Kreisle Building, 412 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Website: Terrace59
Opening hours: Mon: 2pm - 12am; Tue: 11:30am - 12am; Wed: 11:30am - 1am; Thu - Sat: 11:30am - 2am; Sun: 2pm - 10pm
9. Geraldine's
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Posted by Geraldine's Austin on Saturday, 18 January 2020
Striking rooftop views form part of the background at Geraldine’s. Consistently ranked as one of the best in the city, the restaurant has a bar that specializes in cocktails, which can be enjoyed during live music performances. The place features beautiful décor, and the seating provides guests with a sweeping view of the city’s skyline whether they are visiting during the day or night. The menu features a variety of contemporary dishes that originated in Austin, and diners can share plates. A portion of the menu is devoted to poolside offerings, such as the chef’s market ceviche and pork carnitas tacos, while the dinner menu offers specialties such as mustard glazed Berkshire pork chop. Rooftop dining in Austin is exponentially better when done at Geraldine’s!
Geraldine's
Address: 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Geraldine’s
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 7am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 7am - 2pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sat: 8am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 11pm; Sun: 8am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 10pm
10. Knotty Deck & Bar
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Posted by The Knotty Deck and Bar on Friday, 20 December 2019
Located in Renaissance Austin Hotel, Knotty Deck & Bar allows guests to bask in the sunshine during the day and enjoy views of nature in the area. This restaurant with a view offers a variety of dishes on its menu, which are created from fresh, locally available produce. Among these dishes is classic eggs Benedict in hollandaise sauce, which is part of the brunch menu. As for the lunch offerings, they include avocado toast and grass-fed burger. The dinner menu features seasonal dishes such as arugula pappardelle, which is a house specialty made by Chef DeGweck.
Knotty Deck & Bar
Address: 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Website: Knotty Deck & Bar
Opening hours: 6:30am - 12am (daily)
11. El Alma
At El Alma, Mexican cuisine is the star of the menu, and the restaurant is famous for its avocado torta and Barton Springs chopped salad, which form part of the lunch offerings. As for the specials, they include adobo grilled shrimp and chuletas de puerco, which feature bold flavors that Chef Alma Alcocer concocted. The venue has a relaxed ambiance, and you can also opt to dine in the rooftop patio dotted with umbrellas, where you can get a stellar view of the city of Austin and the neighborhood.
El Alma
Address: 1025 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Website: El Alma
Opening hours: Mon: 11am - 9pm; Tue - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri: 11am - 11pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 9pm
12. Bob's Steak and Chop House
At Bob’s Steak and Chop House, the food on the menu is as popular as the wine selection and the singular cocktails. This heady combination of good food and a stellar drinks list has resulted in the restaurant being counted among the best in the city. The rooftop bar and dining area are large and often host private gatherings, as they provide a good view of the surrounding skyline and neighborhood. As for the menu, it includes fried calamari (which is offered as an appetizer), while prime filet mignon is the star in the entrees section. Seafood offered includes broiled jumbo shrimp scampi, while the wine list contains award-winning chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and merlot.
Bob's Steak and Chop House
Address: 301 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Bob’s Steak and Chop House
Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 4:30pm - 10pm; Wed - Thu: 4:30pm - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 4:30pm - 12am (closed on Sun)
13. Micheladas Cafe y Cantina
Fried burritos smothered in queso? Yes, please.
Posted by Micheladas Cafe y Cantina on Friday, 1 February 2019
At Micheladas Cafe y Cantina, the rooftop patio is a popular space where guests can experience life in the vicinity of the restaurant while tasting the cuisine on offer. The rooftop patio is also spacious and often hosts events. Located in the downtown area of Austin, this place has striking furniture with a colonial vibe, while the rooftop has a casual ambiance. Splendid views encircle this spot, and guests are offered special menus created for Valentine’s Day and other occasions. This rooftop restaurant in downtown Austin features several Tex-Mex dishes such as veggie enchiladas, stacked seafood enchiladas, and fajita chimichanga. The brunch menu has waffles, avocado toast, and a brunch burger, while the happy-hour section includes drinks served with several appetizers.
Micheladas Cafe y Cantina
Address: 333 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Micheladas Cafe y Cantina
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 9am - 10pm
14. Eastside Tavern
Come hungry and leave happy ?
Posted by EastSide Tavern on Saturday, 11 January 2020
At Eastside Tavern, the food has a rustic look and taste, and the ambiance is relaxed. The restaurant is, therefore, a prime place to spend time with friends and family in the evenings and over the weekend. On the menu, the chips and queso made in the local style are part of the appetizers. While the entrees include fried turkey tenders and EST chicken fried steak. The specials include the Eastside burger that comes with fries. The tavern has a patio along with a rooftop deck, and it a perfect place to hang out in the evenings with a craft beer or a cocktail.
Eastside Tavern
Address: 1510 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702
Website: Eastside Tavern
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 11pm
15. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
At Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar, the focus is on providing guests with a redefined dining experience. The cuisine, as a result, is not solely devoted to traditional Mexican fare—it also features several combination dishes. Created by owners Gary Manley and Michael Pottorff in 1996, the restaurant has locations in two other cities. At the Austin location, the rooftop patio is popular, as it provides a sweeping view of the neighborhood. As for the menu, it features crab-stuffed jalapeños in the appetizers section, while the grill section includes dishes such as camarones a la parrilla.
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Address: 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 10:30pm
16. Parkside
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Posted by parkside on Friday, 10 January 2020
Located in a posh neighborhood, Parkside was started by Chef Shawn Cirkiel. It is the flagship restaurant of the Parkside Projects line, and the location has a striking patio that provides an overview of the surroundings from the rooftop. The restaurant when it opened was one among the first in Austin that offered food created from local produce, and it has since built a reputation as a gastro hub. The menu changes according to the seasons as the focus is on sustainable dining, and it includes seafood such as seared scallops, which is one of the entrees. This restaurant with rooftop seating also has a raw bar, and it showcases dishes such as classic ceviche and an oyster platter that can be shared.
Parkside
Address: 301 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Parkside
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 11pm
17. Caroline Restaurant
“This lounge/bar/spot was so cute!! Our first spot after landing in Austin ?” - @haangry.kat #upstairsatcaroline
Posted by Upstairs at Caroline on Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Caroline Restaurant is a prime place to hang out, especially among the young and hip crowd who want a view of the scenery and skyline when spending time with friends. The eats dished up in the space, which has an open-air floor plan and rooftop area, include tacos—which are offered as “street” and “walking” versions. Also available on the menu are pork carnitas and braised brisket, along with several varieties of chips and dips. The drinks menu features happy-hour specials, several unique cocktails along with draft and canned beer, and ale. Games are a highlight of the restaurant, and guests can indulge in versions of Jenga, checkers, and shuffleboard.
Caroline Restaurant
Address: 109 E 7th St, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78701
Website: Caroline Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 12am; Fri: 12pm - 2am; Sat: 11am - 2am; Sun: 11am - 12am
18. Wilder Wood
Posted by Wilder Wood Restaurant & Bar on Friday, 9 November 2018
Views of the surrounding area envelop Wilder Wood, which is quite popular in the locality due to its gluten-free menu. The restaurant, which has been in operation for over 18 years, specializes in American-style food, and guests can relax in comfortable seating when enjoying their meals. The rooftop patio area also has a laid-back vibe and is a popular spot for hosting parties. As for the menu, it includes chorizo migas, fried calamari, and grilled fajita, which can be enjoyed with the signature sauces on offer.
Wilder Wood
Address: 1300 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
Website: Wilder Wood
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 3pm
Experience the best of Austin
While there are plenty of excellent Italian restaurants and other dining options, dining in a rooftop restaurant gives visitors and locals a bird’s-eye view of popular neighborhoods and is a great way to understand daily life in the city of Austin. Rooftop dining also allows patrons to experience the best of local cuisine, which oftentimes is influenced by the state’s proximity to Mexico.
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