Best New Restaurants in Austin, October 2025
Explore the best new restaurants in Austin for 2025, featuring modern Middle Eastern cuisine at Siti, intimate sushi at Sushi | Bar ATX, Greek fine dining at Aris, vibrant seafood at Le Calamar, and jazz lounge vibes at Nica on 4th.
Le Calamar
Don’t let the name fool you. This isn’t your average seafood spot. Le Calamar is French coastal chaos in the best way possible. Expect Champagne towers, buttery escargot, and yes, a whole lot of squid. The menu’s cheeky, the crowd’s flirty, and the soundtrack’s just loud enough to make you feel like you’re in Cannes (minus the jet lag).
[Opened in May 2025]
(By Le Calamar)
Nica on 4th
Step off West 4th and into another era at Nica: a sultry jazz lounge where the cocktails are strong, the lighting is low, and the music takes center stage. Inspired by the glamour of the Prohibition era, Nica blends old-school sophistication with Austin’s signature edge. Live jazz sets the mood most nights, creating the perfect backdrop for a martini-fueled date night or a late-night rendezvous.
[Opened September 18, 2025]
(By Nica on 4th)
Siti
Siti brings a fresh, modern take on Middle Eastern cuisine to the Austin dining scene. With warm hospitality and bold, vibrant flavors, the menu shines with dishes like charcoal-grilled kebabs, creamy labneh, and fragrant rice pilafs. It’s the kind of place where every bite feels both comforting and elevated—perfect for a leisurely dinner or a lively night out with friends.
[Opened July 18, 2025]
(By Siti)
Sushi | Bar ATX
At it’s new location and tucked behind an unassuming entrance, Sushi | Bar ATX offers an intimate omakase experience that feels like a well-kept secret. With just ten seats and a chef-led tasting of 17 artfully crafted courses, it’s a deep dive into high-end sushi that balances precision, creativity, and serious flavor. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just treating yourself—because life’s too short for average sushi.
https://sushibarhospitality.com/locations/austin
[Opened at new location in January of 2025]
(By Sushi | Bar ATX)
Aris
Greek fine dining has officially landed in Austin—and it’s dressed to impress. Aris is a moody, marble-clad temple to Mediterranean indulgence, serving up dishes like buttery lavraki and truffle-slicked orzo that’ll make you question your loyalty to Tex-Mex.
[Opened July 11, 2025]
(By Matthew P.)