# Which restaurants does AI recommend in Austin, TX?

AI Visibility Index, week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

Across the 24 questions Austin, TX customers ask AI about Restaurants, Aba Restaurants is named most. 4 of 4 assistants recommend it, for a 5.1% share of voice, the week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

## Visibility: who AI recommends most

1. Aba Restaurants: 5.1% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
2. Odd Duck: 4.8% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 44/100
3. Jeffrey's: 3.2% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 47/100
4. Hestia: 3.1% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 47/100
5. Franklin Barbecue: 2.9% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
6. Red Ash: 2.0% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 37/100
7. Uchi Austin: 1.7% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 42/100
8. Moonshine Grill: 1.4% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 51/100
9. Este: 1.3% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
10. Uchiko Austin: 1.3% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 52/100
11. Emmer & Rye: 1.2% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, depth 49/100
12. Barley Swine: 1.1% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
13. Murray's Tavern: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
14. Sour Duck Market: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
15. LENOIR: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
16. Edge Rooftop: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
17. Birdie's: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
18. Suerte: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 50/100
19. Terry Black’s Bar-B-Que: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 48/100
20. Sources: 0.8% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
21. Fixe Southern House: 0.8% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
22. Vic and Al's: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
23. Ember Kitchen: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
24. J Carver’s Oyster Bar & Chophouse: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
25. Veracruz All Natural: 0.6% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored

## Depth: who AI understands best

Recommended ≠ understood. Odd Duck ranks #2 for visibility but #8 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. High visibility with low depth is the riskiest combination for a business: customers arrive, then get the wrong expectations.

1. Uchiko Austin: depth 52/100 (visibility #10) · weak point: Pricing
2. Moonshine Grill: depth 51/100 (visibility #8) · weak point: Pricing
3. Suerte: depth 50/100 (visibility #18) · weak point: Pricing
4. Emmer & Rye: depth 49/100 (visibility #11) · weak point: Pricing
5. Terry Black’s Bar-B-Que: depth 48/100 (visibility #19) · weak point: Pricing
6. Hestia: depth 47/100 (visibility #4) · weak point: Pricing
7. Jeffrey's: depth 47/100 (visibility #3) · weak point: Pricing
8. Odd Duck: depth 44/100 (visibility #2) · weak point: Pricing
9. Uchi Austin: depth 42/100 (visibility #7) · weak point: Pricing
10. Red Ash: depth 37/100 (visibility #6) · weak point: Pricing

## Questions AI answers about Restaurants in Austin, TX

## Frequently asked questions

### Which restaurant does AI recommend most in Austin, TX?

Aba Restaurants, named by 4 of the four assistants, for a 5.1% share of voice across the 24 prompts. Next are Odd Duck and Jeffrey's.

### Which restaurant in Austin, TX does AI understand best?

Uchiko Austin scores highest on depth (52/100): assistants can accurately describe what it offers and help a customer toward a booking.

### Which restaurants in Austin, TX is AI getting wrong?

Odd Duck ranks #2 by visibility but only #8 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. Customers who arrive through AI may get the wrong expectations.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.