Restaurants on Rainey St., Austin, have changed the area’s residential community’s atmosphere. The former 1900s-era homes have been converted into attractive bungalows and bars since the zoning laws changed in 2005.

Now, locals and tourists often visit to enjoy the nightlife in the area.

Are you looking for a good meal? Drop by any of the restaurants on this list, and you’ll get a good one. Here’s a couple on Rainey and a few around the area.

Top Restaurants on Rainey St., Austin

G’Raj Mahal 

73 Rainey Street – 512-480-2255

Stop by for spicy and tasty Indian food like samosas and korma curry. Also, you’ll love dining on their colorful patio. Try one of their best-selling curry dishes with Brussel sprouts. Really good!

Emmer and Rye

51 Rainey St. Suite 110 – 512 366-5530

Eat with a farm-to-table concept at Emmer and Rye, where they mill their flour. They also serve blue crab, yellowfin tuna, and black pearl mushrooms. You’ll also enjoy their dim sum cart for appetizers. Dim Yum!

Restaurants Near Rainey St.

Biderman’s Deli

3742 Far West Blvd, #101 – 512 340-1404

If you’re craving a bagel sandwich, try Biderman’s bagels. They make their sandwiches with a choice of turkey, corned beef, and pastrami. They also serve salads and soups and have schmears for your morning bagel. 

The Backspace

Two Locations: 

507 San Jacinto Blvd. | (512) 474-9899 

1739 W. Anderson Lane | (512) 474-9899

Sharing a pizza and drinking beer is the call at Backspace. This American-Italian restaurant offers a variety of Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas and happy hour drinks at half the regular price. Drop by their Downtown or Anderson Lane locations.

Koriente

621 E 7th St. – 512 275-0852

Are you craving Asian food? Koriente presents healthy Asian-inspired meals without artificial preservatives. You can dine in their beautiful garden right across from the Municipal Court. Choose from fish, curries, vegetable dishes, and more, and get a complimentary soup.

Easy Tiger

6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. – 512 494-4151

Are you into snacking out with friends? Try Easy Tiger’s cheese plate, order pretzels, and sausages, and make your charcuterie board. It’s good enough to have only that as your meal. 

Vince Young Steakhouse

301 San Jacinto Blvd. – 512 457-8325

Vince Young’s is perfect for date nights if you want an upscale dining experience. They offer crab cakes, pork belly, and lobster rolls. Pair them with their signature cocktails and desserts. You can’t go wrong at Vince Young’s.

Blenders and Bowls

1625 E. 6th St. – 512 524-0243

Try Blenders and Bowls’ acai bowls when you want something light and healthy for your tummy. The delicious smoothie bowl is pre-blended with fruits and gluten-free granola. There is no refined sugar, and you can easily order it on the go. Perfect for health-conscious eaters.

Fareground

111 Congress Avenue – 512 465-2107

Not sure what to eat? Fareground is Austin’s first food hall with six eateries open 7 days a week, 11 am to 9 pm. Leading chefs serve dishes like sushi, rotisserie chicken, tacos, etc. Additionally, you’ll find shopping and local events in the area. It’s a really cool spot!

Austin has some of the best food options in Texas. You can’t go wrong no matter which of these eateries you choose, as Rainey Street serves it up every day of the week!

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