The 13 Best Date Night Restaurants in Austin

"Housed inside (you guessed it) a converted laundromat from the 1960s, Launderette is one of the most attractive restaurants on the East Side. A few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of East Sixth, it’s a place to enjoy fancy small plates in a very pretty atmosphere, where you’ll feel perfectly welcome in a nice polo or in your favorite sundress. It’s unstuffy and unpretentious, with a bright and airy dining room that feels just as well-suited for casual weeknight dates as it does for Sunday brunch. Just don’t come here with a sack of dirty clothes—those days are long gone. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion