1. Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · Zilker · 50 tips and reviews
Randy: Definitely my new favorite tapas place in town. Highly recommend.
Lety L: Loved the oxtail tapa. Wasn't too impressed w/Gambas al ajillo nor the quail. Great date spot but you'll need 4-5 small plates to fill up so can get pricey.
Katie Kaga: Try the paella! It was divine! For (semi) healthy tapas try the mushrooms, pine nuts, & currants... Tasty!
2. Winebelly
519 W Oltorf St (S. 1st), Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Nioka Nakamura: Great tapas & BYOB!
Eater: The Tran family, who own the popular Hai Ky restaurants, has branched out into Spanish cuisine with their new South Austin tapas and wine bar. Bar snacks and larger tapas plates round out the menu.
Emily Charlton: The outdoor patio is amazing. And you can't go wrong with the tapas menu, never been disappointed.
3. Odd Duck
8.9
1201 S Lamar Blvd (Gibson St W), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 130 tips and reviews
Thomas Knüwer: Farm to table is the concept and the kitchen truely delivers: we enjoyed every course. It's a tapas concept, so you should take more than 3 courses, but you won't regret it. Bummer: it's way too LOUD!
Jennifer Ruiz: Tapas style, so multiple plates is a must. The stuffed pretzel is especially delicious
Wendy Galloway: Grilled goat cheese sandwich and the off the corn cob are yum yum!
5. Olive & June
8.3
3411 Glenview Ave (38th Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 37 tips and reviews
John Moody: Excellent tapas, but also great entrees. Pork meatballs, muscles, and a great cocktail list to boot!
Samantha Young: Take advantage of the outdoor seating, especially now that it's summer. It's great sitting out there with good Italian food, wine, and friends. Read more.
Austin Chronicle: Housed in a gorgeous mid-century-modern structure, this is Italian grandmother-inspired cooking with a sophisticated spin. Classic dishes meet seasonal, local ingredients in unexpected ways. Read more.
7. Tapas Bravas
7.5
75 Rainey St (Chiron), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 6 tips and reviews
Ray Renteria: If you're in the area after 6, Wednesday through Sunday, find Jed making great Spanish cuisine and try some of his tapas. Tell him I sent you!
Frank Arnett: We had the shrimp and the meatballs!!! Both were amazing! The chef was extremely helpful and friendly. Awesome food, awesome price.
David Byers: Bring a bottle of wine & they'll sell you a yummy sangria setup!
Katy Harkey: Happy hour starts at 5 everyday; half off tapas and sparkling wine!!!
Austin Chronicle: A Clarksville charmer, Cipollina has the feel of a well-kept secret. Mediterranean-inspired dishes abound, such as paninos, as well as pasta and signature pizzas. For dinner, try the cioppino. Read more.
Justin Schaffer: Half price pizza everyday from 3:30 - 5:30. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
9. Swift's Attic
8.0
315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 97 tips and reviews
Begüm Bürian: Tapas style food is great, but avoid mezcal con mango from the cocktails.
Thrillist: Heartier fare includes foie gras & Niman pork belly mini-banh mis, braised baby octopi, and crispy twice-cooked duck wings. Mmm mm mm! Read more.
Minh Tran: Try the blistered shishito peppers to get things started.
10. Kalimotxo
7.3
607 W 3rd St, Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 5 tips and reviews
Katie Brown: Enjoyed checking out Kalimotxo in its first week open. Arrive early if you want to sit, try everything. Jamon picadillo & octopus talo were my favorites.
@mecee (Christopher Calicott): Solid pintxos, great by-the-glass wines.
Jay Boisseau: Make sure Blyss waits on you. She’s wonderful!
11. Violet Crown Cinema
8.8
434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St), Austin, TX
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Alachia Queen: Great small theater. The seating is stadium style and the staff is very friendly. Will be coming back! You can get parking validated inside.
Danielle Rios: Parking is validated
Austin 360: This art-house theater features four screens, with 50 seats or fewer in each screening room, and a lobby bar and patio serving heavy appetizers. Customers get free parking in the adjacent AMLI garage.
Andy Lin: Burrito Carlito with steak. Muy excellente!
The Most Interesting Man in the World: I knew a wrestler by this same name. Sadly, when his special move, “Hug of a Thousand Needles,” proved a little too effective, he was forced to become the markedly less fearsome “Satin Willow.”
Charles Edge: Tequila, SXSW style!