Lenoir

Lenoir came on the scene in 2012, when husband and wife team Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher opened their restaurant with two big ideas: to help build a strong culinary community in Austin and to create a new style of dining in Austin. Lenoir sources almost exclusively from Texas' community of farmers and food artisans, with a menu that changes seasonally. Lenoir also offers a three-course prix fixe menu for $45, with wine pairings available. The options are divided up into dishes that are in categories of Field, Sea, Land and Dream (the desserts). It is romantic due to both the atmosphere inside the restaurant and the dishes served; and also because of the lovely backyard Wine Garden, where guests can choose from the curated wine and beer list, and also order small shareable plates and boards with items such as hummus, cheeses, sausage and pickles. It's also a community gathering place, with frequent live music and a Sunday Dinner series.