The Best New Restaurants in Austin, July 2025

Readers of Eater usually have the same question: Where should I eat right now? As always, the Austin restaurant scene remains as exciting as ever, with new places continuing to open. With this in mind, Eater is updating its monthly heatmap, highlighting a mix of exciting restaurants, trucks, and food services.

New this month are East End Ballroom and Junebug’s BBQ in Fredericksburg. Coming off the map are Lotz of BBQ and Aris.

Know of something new and exciting that should be on our radar? Email the Eater Austin team at austin@eater.com. For a look at Austin’s outstanding dining destinations, check out the Eater 38 map.

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