7 Best New Restaurants in Austin Right Now (Fall 2025 Edition)

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland tours seven of Austin’s most exciting new restaurant openings for Fall 2025. From Persian fine dining and steakhouse luxury to Mediterranean small plates, café/bar hybrids, casual build‑your‑own bowls, neighborhood Italian, and a chef‑driven kappo experience—get a front‑row seat to where Austin is eating right now. 📝 Featured Restaurants Roya — Persian fine dining, North Shoal Creek. VanHorn’s — New‑York‑inspired steakhouse, downtown. Ēma — Mediterranean small plates, Domain NORTHSIDE. Grá Mór — All‑day café/bar, East 6th. Limegreen — Build‑your‑own Vietnamese bowls, West Campus. Rocco’s — Italian red‑sauce neighborhood spot, North Loop. Kappo Kappo — Intimate kappo‑style experience, Austin Proper Hotel.