2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Best New Restaurant

We are proud to announce the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the James Beard Awards presented by Capital One.

Introducing the 2024 Eater Austin Award Winners

Voted Austin's Best New Restaurant in 2024

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Coconut shell filled with coconut tuna salad, garnished with herbs and chili peppers.

Lao American

Restaurant & Bar

You'll find familiar comforts reimagined-crispy rice, juicy ribeye, house-made jeow sauces-plus cocktails that riff on tropical flavors and old-school bar classics. Whether you're here for a quick bite, a feast with friends, or just one more round, we've got something that hits every craving.

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Bring the Crew

We'll Provide The Vibes

Lao'd Bar is the perfect place to host your next private party, group dinner, or special celebration. Whether it's a birthday bash, team outing, reunion, or just an excuse to gather, we've got the space and the spice to make it memorable.

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Lao'd Catering

Customizable packages

Bring the bold, bright flavors of Lao'd Bar to your next event wherever it is. From corporate lunches and weddings to backyard hangs and late-night bites, our catering menu delivers serious flavor without the fuss.

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How to Order at Lao'd Bar

Lao'd Bar is a counter-service-only restaurant — just walk in, grab a menu, place your order at the counter, wait for your drink and grab a seat at your preferred available table!

Reservations

Good Times, Guaranteed

We keep it casual, but we also know some nights call for a plan. Whether you're coming with a date, a crew, or just want to skip the wait-reservations are available and encouraged, especially on weekends.

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They said

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five star review by Kristina M.:

This place is amazing! The atmosphere is so chill. The food was so flavorful and delicious. The crispy fried rice was our favorite and the OOO Bae slush was just the right amount of sweet. The wings were also very good. We had ours tossed in the caramel fish sauce. The owner came around and greeted everyone. He was wonderful and so was the entire staff. Can't wait to come back!

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five star review by Avinaash K.:

Some of the best food I've had in Austin, small plates but all were tremendously flavorful and authentic tasting. Cocktails were very creative as well. The crispy rice, steak skewer, garlic wings, and ceviche were all so good.

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five star review by Sai K.:

Delicious Laos food and tasty cocktail! First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. We tried the larb, Angus beef skewers, sausage, and sticky mango rice. The larb was flavorful thanks to the mix herbs, just how I like it. The skewers was tender and juicy. You can't go wrong with sticky mango rice, so sweet and so good. I'll definitely be coming back and I recommend anyone to try this place out.