Aris

Aris in Austin is a polished choice when the goal is a modern Mediterranean steakhouse meal rather than a casual steak night. The details point to a higher-end meal: the expected price is $120 per person, the dress code is smart casual, and the kitchen’s identity centers on steakhouse cooking with a Mediterranean point of view.

Aris makes the clearest case for diners who want dry-aged prime steaks alongside signature dishes such as the Aris Cigar, Chateaubriand tartare, short ribs, and fresh crudo. Those dishes define the restaurant more reliably than assumptions about a broader menu format or service style.

Austin gets a steakhouse with a Mediterranean point of view

For planning purposes, the most important practical note is the dress code: smart casual. This is a restaurant to approach as a planned meal in Austin, especially at the $120 per person level.

The kitchen’s lane is direct: Modern Mediterranean Steakhouse. First-timers should know the named dishes to consider: Aris Cigar, available as sweetbread or ground beef cigars; Chateaubriand tartare; dry-aged prime steaks; short ribs; and fresh crudo. Those items give the clearest read on what Aris is about.

Aris also carries a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026, a useful confirmed recognition for diners who care about wine with a steakhouse meal.

Who should choose it, and who should skip it

Choose Aris when you want a smart-casual, higher-end steakhouse meal in Austin with a Modern Mediterranean angle. It is a better fit for a planned meal than for anyone looking for a low-cost or especially casual option.

Because the price is $120 per person, groups should plan around steakhouse-level spending. The most grounded way to order is to focus on the restaurant’s known signatures: Aris Cigar, Chateaubriand tartare, dry-aged prime steaks, short ribs, and fresh crudo.

For broader planning around the city, use Our full Austin restaurants guide first, then branch into Our full Austin hotels guide, Our full Austin bars guide, Our full Austin wineries guide, and Our full Austin experiences guide if the meal is part of a larger trip.

If the itinerary extends beyond Aris, compare it with other dining options generically by cuisine, price point, and the kind of occasion you are planning.