For those unstuffy nights where jackets and cocktail dresses aren’t required, and the bill doesn’t add up to the triple digits, Eater asked readers for their go-to places for casual dates in Austin. For budding romances or together-forever couples, here are Austin Eater readers’ favorite restaurants for cheap dates, from BYOB of Three Little Pigs, wandering the Middle Eastern market of Sarah’s Mediterranean, to grabbing a pie at House Pizzeria.
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Where to get romantic on the cheap
Three Little Pigs
Snack Bar
East Side King Thai-kun
Frank Restaurant
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House Pizzeria
Sarah's Mediterranean Grill & Market
Eater user Zesty Enterprise described it as “cheap, friendly, tasty, and you can wander the aisles of their Middle Eastern grocery store afterwards.”
Way South Philly
One commenter suggests this East 6th trailer as a great casual date. Get your cheesesteak with Wiz for extra romance.
Thai Fresh
Michi Ramen
An anonymous tipster suggested Michi Ramen because it’s “good for a quick date night since the food is out so quick. Also, the veggie tempura is amazing.”
Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
Whole Foods Market 5th Street Seafood
[Photo: Rebekah T/Yelp]