Top Best French Restaurants in Lake Austin

"1501 S 1st St. | Elizabeth Street Cafe is what one might consider an elevated “Austin-y” experience when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine offerings. The price point is a bit high, but the jovial atmosphere and their creative menu will make you a repeat customer, especially if you enjoy patio dining, inventive craft cocktails, and beautiful dishes that will make an excellent addition to your social media feed. Photo Credit – Elizabeth Street Cafe Facebook"

"While, yes, Vietnamese dishes dominate the menu at this south Austin favorite, breakfast is all about French fare. People can choose from an array of croissants, stuffed French crêpes, beignets and jam, and the house-baked brioche French toast. The restaurant also features daily French macarons available all day long."

"This charming South Austin spot offers French pastries for the morning commute and Vietnamese classics (like noodles and bánh mì) for lunch and dinner. Try the popular bánh cuôn."

"4710 E 5th St, Austin | Ask nearly anyone that’s been living in Austin longer than 5 years and they most likely have at least one story that involves a fun night of mischief at Justine’s. The patio and interior proudly boast its old-world French-inspired bungalow, meshed with the liveliness of New Orleans bar to set the mood for a fun night. The incredibly playful service team, coupled with a delicious menu of French snacks and creative cocktails will keep you and your friends coming back for the party."

"Who says you can’t make it to Paris in the middle of the workweek?. With its iconic rattan bistro chairs, white marble surfaces, and shiny brass accents, Le Politique is a classic French brasserie and patisserie in downtown ATX. For lunch, choose from soups, salads, and favorites like the croque monsieur, escargots, steak tartare, chicken pillared, trout almondine, moules frites, and more."

"New to downtown’s restaurant scene, Le Politique invites diners to experience French fare in a welcoming environment. Small bites include escargot, charcuterie, and steak tartare while entrees range from boeuf bourguignon to marinated mussels to a variety of seafood options, too. Be sure sample a few desserts, like the crème brûlée."

"If you’re a fan of French comfort foods & boozy craft cocktails (and Absinthe!), then a trip to Péché should be in your future. It’s smack in the middle of downtown just off 4th street in the warehouse district, which makes for a great place to hit up before a night on the town. They have a fabulous Happy Hour, with specials all day Sunday & Monday, and Tuesday through Friday from 4pm-7pm, and you can expect $5 cocktails and 1/2 off food items with asterisk (*) on the bar menu."

"Peche serves French comfort food and a selection of the finest craft cocktails in a New Orleans-designed restaurant. It is the first absinthe bar in Austin showcasing pre-Prohibition-style cocktails. Tey also has an extensive curated wine list."

"Hopfields is a gastropub known for its extensive beer selection, but the brunch menu offers a wide selection of classic brunch staples that pair well with a brew – or just a cup of coffee. The French-inspired menu features new creations like Pommes Rosti (smoked sockeye salmon, pickled red onion, capers, creme fraiche, celery leaves), Sourdough Pancake, and Akaushi Tri-Tip “Au Poivre”. Burger lovers should also be pleased to know that one of Austin's favorite burgers, the Pascal Burger, will be available during brunch!"

"Offering a diverse, yet decidedly French menu, Hopfields uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to create its offerings, ranging from cheeses to steak frites to chicken liver mousse, lamb meatballs, and duck confit for dinner. Weekend brunch options include the classic croque madame and jambon buerre, which is a combination of Parisian ham, French butter, cornichons, baguette, greens, and a Dijon vinaigrette."

"Hopfields is a gastropub with craft beer and French-inspired food in an adorable, rustic setting. Their Pascal burger is, I believe, one of the very best burgers in Austin. WEBSITE | 3110 Guadalupe St Suite #400"

"What more romantic place could there be than a cozy Paris bistro, with lace curtains and fresh flowers in wine bottle vases?. At Chez Nous, you can be transported to the City of Light for the evening, with old-world charm along with authentic French food from the Parisian owners. After you are shown to your table and enjoying some wine with a basket of freshly baked baguettes, share classic bistro fare such as housemade paté, escargot and poisson meuniere (fish of the day in butter, parsley, and lemon juice)."

"DowntownThis intimate, casual bistro feels like a little slice of France in Austin, and has been serving couples on Sixth Street since 1982. While you can order a la carte if you wish, Chez Nous has one of the most compelling three-course prix fixe dinner menus in town, with dishes like salmon rillette, pate, roasted ruby trout, seared scallops, creme brulee, and mousse au chocolat. Whatever you do, always heed the wine pairing suggestions."

"When thinking of bakeries, the first thing that typically comes to mind is stereotypical French culture—ordering a croissant at a café and sitting outside to people-watch as the day rolls by. That’s exactly the kind of experience you’ll get at Paris in a Bite. The North Austin bakery offers classic French sweets like macarons, along with a wide variety of butter-heavy croissants."

"Paris in a Bite serves chocolates, caviar, and French wines in a Parisian-inspired cafe. They have a selection of ready-to-go meals and other yummy treats great for the whole day. Furthermore, there are rare wines offered at affordable deals."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Bouldin Creek. Build your own sweet and savory crepes at this adorable food trailer on South First. Choose from a wide variety of add-ins—runny eggs, creamy goat cheese, caramelized onions, salty bacon—or go sweet with caramel butter, cinnamon and sugar."

"Grab a french hot dog (hot dog in a baguette) or a brie, jam, and honey drizzled crepe. Ideal place for ice cream on a nice day. Lots of shaded seating."

"Jean-Baptiste, owner and operator of Saperlipoppete, putting the finishing touches on a La Pompote crêpe. Have you ever had a real French crêpe?"

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants French Rosedale. You'd better like potatoes if you're dining at Bonhomie. The French eatery on Burnet has an entire section of pommes rosti, crispy shredded potatoes that are topped with lox or foie gras or caviar—or, simply, bacon, eggs and cheese."

"A classic American treat gets a facelift at French bistro-inspired American diner Bonhomie. Bonhomie’s banana split, profiteroles and vanilla ice cream loaded on top of a caramelized banana, offers a perfect fusion of French and American cuisine."

"If your date is a beer lover, look no further than The Brewer’s Table. In addition to finely crafted beers made on site, 26 guest taps, wine, and cocktails, enjoy some fantastic plates made in their open-concept kitchen. The Brewer’s Table has to be the highest-quality gastro-pub in the country."

"Parents can enjoy a brew or two while kids run around in the lager garden. Plus, there’s kid-friendly food items like grilled cheese and a Cuban sandwich."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Bouldin. Californians love their In-N-Out, and Austinites love their P."

"When you’re finished with your $2.60, 100% all-natural Black Angus cheeseburger, use the change to buy a milkshake and stave off hunger."

"New York-inspired wood-fired pizza in a 24′ long trailer in West Austin – Sammataro is one of my favorite pizzas in Austin!. I love the pepperoni with calabrian chilis. 1158 Lost Creek Blvd, sammataro.pizza"

"Start with the labneh (strained yogurt with za’atar), fried cauliflower, and crispy potatoes for appetizers while you wait for the pizza. The hot honey is probably their most popular pizza but also look at their board for their current pizza collab. I love the hot honey pizza with tomato, ricotta, coppa, parm, fresno, and Mike’s Hot Honey with a glass of Lambrusco."

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"Lanzhou native Chen takes the plump, knife-cut noodles served in his soup and tosses them with stir-fried ground lamb, the meat’s pungent flavor tempered by subtle notes of peppercorn in the savory, chive-studded dish."

"Chen’s Noodle House and sister restaurant, Chen Z, are open with online ordering available for pickup and delivery. They’ve got the full menu of favorites, including their handmade knife-cut noodles and lamb skewers."

"There’s a chance you’ve driven by this Chinese restaurant-market hybrid without even realizing what it was. But the convenience store setup makes it perfectly optimized for curbside takeout and delivery, and you can pick up some beer or snacks while you’re there. They’re also the first place we’ve seen that puts pineapple in their General Tso’s chicken, which might not be super common, but we’re all for it."

"One of the most visited attractions in Austin, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum boasts more than 45 million pages of historical documents and papers from President LBJ's lengthy career. The museum, dedicated in 1971 and refurbished in 2013, contains exhibits relating to the president's time in office, as well as important issues of the day, including the rise of the civil rights movement. Also of interest is an impressive scale replica of the Oval Office as it would have been during Johnson's presidency, and many temporary exhibits related to American history are hosted throughout the year."

"Kick off today with a trip to the most visited presidential library in the United States, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You’re sure to be moved by the exhibit about the president’s life, and may well up with tears when you walk into the JFK assassination exhibit, or feel a sense of pride at seeing the pen LBJ used in signing the Civil Rights Act. Follow up the LBJ experience with lunch at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ for some smoky beef brisket. If it’s not over 100 degrees, make your way to Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which is close by."

"This facility – housed in a contemporary, ten-story, travertine-clad structure – is a virtual treasure trove of papers and memorabilia from the often flamboyant and much beloved former president's life. Exhibits include a replica of the Oval Office from LBJ's era, along with gifts of state received by him, displays from his boyhood, and a tribute to Mrs. Johnson's humanitarian and environmental works. Read more about LBJ Presidential Library →"

"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."

"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."

"This fantastic museum is geared towards helping children of all ages grow through hand-on play. Different areas throughout the building encourage different types of play like the water room gets children involved with water and how it flows, building dams and waterfalls or how it sounds as it hits different types of materials. There is also lightroom that shows children how shadows are made or the peg wall where yo7u can create your stained glass window picture with different colored plastic pegs; there is also a STEM room and outdoor play/climb area, toddler area, a store/farm area and much more."

"The Thinkery Children’s Museum is a wonderful place to spend some time with your children, watching as they learn about the world around them and how it works. Here even the youngest children will learn about creative thinking and problem solving as they make their way through science, technology, arts, math and engineering exhibits. A wide variety of fun interactive exhibits await children of all ages who can enjoy water play (bring a change of clothes), inventing and making things in the Innovators Workshop and exploring physics and motion in the Ready, Set, Roll exhibit."

"Formally known as the Austin’s Childrens Museum, the Thinkery in our opinion, is one of the best children’s museums in Texas. With tons of hands-on activities, like making your own airplane and flying it or creating music out of water, there is never a dull visit to this museum. On Austin Museum Day, Thinkery will have all of its regular displays available as well as special activities all day in Innovators’ Workshop, Spark Shop, & Kitchen Lab."