The Peacock Mediterranean Grill Austin

The Peacock Mediterranean Grill sits on the ground floor of the Proper Hotel on W 2nd St. It holds a Wine Spectator Excellence Award, and its menu focuses on Mediterranean seafood and grill dishes.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the real draw is the isolation from the city’s standard tourist paths. While the Congress Avenue shopping district is a fifteen-minute walk away, this address avoids the heavy foot traffic that clutters the downtown grid. It offers a calmer environment than the louder, high-turnover bistros nearby, making it the choice for a long dinner rather than a quick stop. By positioning itself slightly off the main thoroughfares, the kitchen secures a rare bit of quiet in an otherwise frantic part of Austin.