FINO focuses on Mediterranean cuisines, with dishes from Spain, France, Greece, Italy & North Africa. FINO offers these flavors using local & seasonal ingredients when available. The dinner menu offers tapas & small plates which encourage sharing & tasting many different flavors. The dinner menu also offers salads & big plates including Paellas. The wine list offers over 100 labels with many Spanish & French wines, plus selections from Portugal, Italy & the U.S. FINO's full bar offers specialty cocktails, nightly happy hour specials & seasonal house Sangria, by the glass or pitcher. At FINO you can choose to dine inside or out on the covered patio. Inside detailed lighting dictates the ambiance for a festive bar scene & intimate dining. The Patio Dining features a smoking area & heaters for those occasionally cooler Austin nights. Please call with any special requests.
"My friend and I had a fine time at Fino for lunch the other day. We ate outside on the very pleasant balcony. We couldn't hear anyone else's conversation and they couldn't hear ours. The food was great and it was all we could have wanted."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The eggs benedict wasn't good. The poached eggs on all the dishes at the table were way overdone. The english muffin was so tough you couldn't cut it. The hollandaise sauce was almost nonexistent. Very disappointing. The shrimp and grits and the sweet waffle were great. Since I am a eggs benedict foodie, we won't be back."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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"This is my favorite Austin restaurant and they didn't disappoint. The waiter was excellent, he suggested drinks, described each taster course and was on point about filling water, etc. the food is always great and they have really interesting choices. I highly recommend it for dates."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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"Four of us enjoyed our visit to Fino. We had trouble deciding what to eat, so we ordered lots of wonderful dishes. Each and every one was delicious. Our server was friendly and offered guidance and suggestions. Food was served promptly and attractively."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We were pleasantly surprised how great FINO was in atmosphere, service and especially food. It's a beautiful restaurant with a nice outside area for eating/drinking. We celebrated our anniversary with their manager's special and loved every minute and every bite. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"delicious food, good service, wonderful wine list. Been here many, many times and we always love it. The appetizers themselves are delicious and can be a meal on their own. The ratatouille entree was delicious! The sorbet and ice cream trio dessert were yummy too. Highly recommend the beet salad and the brussel sprouts side dish. Shrimp and grits entree was also well liked by our friend. All in all, a wonderful dining experience as always."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Been to Fino a few times before with great experience and wonderful food. Not so this time.... The food was mediocre and service was actually poor. Made me regret that Id suggested it and was sad that it'd gone so downhill."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
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"All the staff was very friendly and professional. They really made the brunch an outstanding experience. The food was also extremely good. There are many very tempting menu choices. The asparagus frittata was perfect for a late morning of relaxing over good food, good company, and a mimosa (or two)."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Service and tapas were amazing. Our waiter was so friendly, helpful and right on recommending vegetarian dishes. I would love a few more vegetarian options for main dishes, but half off tapas for happy hour and cocktail specials were awesome. the patio is beautiful as well. I wish i remembered the waiter's name because he was so great."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"We have been to Fino multiple times and it never fails to be amazing. You have to try the Muhumarra, it's AMAZING!They also have great fine dining options for vegans."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The service and kitchen were both off. There were 6 of us. My daughter was celebrating her birthday. Our waiter took the orders first from the men for every order. She never checked in after our courses were served to see if everything was ok The kitchen did not deliver coarses in a timely fashion. They would bring 2-3 dishes from starters to second coarse to main entree. This made for an unpleasant dining experience as we sat looking at our food while we waited 10 mins for the others to be served My husband got the salad special and was almost half way finished when the server brought over a small dish of grapefruit that was forgotten to be in the salad. The seafood patella had burned rice. So badly it was black in the sides and bottom"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"We had a wonderful mid-week lunch at Fino's! A very special clam chowder, very fresh and very light and just delicious! We also ordered the house salad which was almost a meal in itself. I love the outside patio for early-evening lounging and having drinks and little plates of imaginative, good things to eat! A very favorite place to go anytime."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"FINO is a one of our favorite date night spots. The service is great, but relaxed. The menu changes periodically, and a great meal can be had availing oneself of the tapas and small plates. They are one of the better locavore establishments, emphasizing locally raised meat and produce. Heck, ever the beer selection was locally brewed! When the weather permits, which is pretty often here in Austin, their patio is probably the best setting for outdoor dining in town. All in all, a favorite!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I took my date for Valentine's Day to this special place and was amazed. The food could be pictured in a magazine, the service was something special, and the palette could not have been happier. I honestly spent half of what I expected after eating at other comparable, upscale restaurants. This place is a diamond in the rough and I have made it a point to tell everyone I know about it. Find it before the rest of Austin does."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Fino was amazing. It being relatively close to UT's campus, I was a little skeptical at first. But upon arrival I realized this place was a great find. The upstairs, outdoor patio is the perfect place to have drinks or even enjoy your meal. They have a cozy seating area with big couches where you can wait if you don't have a reservation. My date and I were lucky enough to get what the owner said was the most coveted table in the restaurant (table 50). The food was amazing and the portions/prices fit well enough so that you can try a lot of different things without racking up a huge bill. The service was awesome also, and the owner stopped by to chat for a while. Will definitely come back here (especially for Paella Tuesdays)!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Lunch was creative and delicious with beautiful presentation. Service was first rate, thoughtful, unobtrusive, intuitive, graceful. A delightful experience."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"We were celebrating a couple of birthdays and Fino staff really made it feel like a special occasion. Friendly, astute service which never left us waiting for anything. The food was impressive, even for those of us who eat out in Austin very often. Fresh, fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations made for a delightful repast. would not have changed a thing about the entire evening. we love Fino!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Overall a very nice experience; food was wonderful...could use dimming the lights a little bit. We had candles on the table but the overhead lights were a bit overwhelming. It would be more romantic with a little more ambiance."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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