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 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award, and its kitchen focuses on Mediterranean seafood and grill dishes. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a design that feels purposeful rather than just another hotel amenity.

While the Congress Avenue Shopping District sits a fifteen-minute walk away, this dining room avoids the predictable tourist churn of the surrounding blocks. It is a more deliberate choice than the casual storefronts nearby, prioritizing a focused wine list over the quick-turn volume common in this part of the city. If you prefer your meal without the rush of the central grid, the quiet pull of the hotel lobby is the primary reason to head here instead of the more frantic spots along the water.