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Best Austin Bars

Best Austin Bars

Aug 15, 2011

Austin knows how to unwind, and this city parties in a style all its own. The best Austin bars appreciate the weirdness, friendliness, and musical style exemplifying their town, and these bars are a few examples of Austin hotspots at their best. They may be unusual, but they’re also a guaranteed good time. 

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Downtown Austin Restaurants

Downtown Austin Restaurants

Aug 15, 2011

When dining in a funky, environmentally conscious, yet quintessentially southern city, you’re guaranteed to find some original foodie hotpots. Of all the options, these three downtown Austin restaurants are known for their fresh ingredients, unique barbecue and rubs, and impeccable southern charm. Dig in! 

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Dining in Austin

The superb dining in Austin just might be the best result of the eclectic mix of people who flocked to the city. There isn’t one way to describe the delicious cuisine of the capital city because it offers so many delectable cuisines and tasty options.

Austin dining includes some of the best BBQ in the world, authentic Mexican as well as mouthwatering Tex-Mex, organic and local fare, prize-winning baked goods, and so much more. The Salt Lick, where you can find the best BBQ in Texas, and Guerro’s Taco Bar are just two Austin restaurants that make this city one of the best places for eating in the country.

So loosen your belt and prepare for the delicious dining in Austin. BBQ brisket, cupcakes, chicken enchiladas, and gingerbread pancakes are part of what make this city great.

53 Austin Restaurants

  • Driskill Grill

    The Driskill 604 Brazos Street, Austin (Texas), TX 78701

    Eat at one of the best restaurants in Austin, the Driskill Grill. This beautiful fine dining establishment is perfect for celebrations like anniversaries, birthdays, or promotions.

    http://www.driskillgrill.com/

  • Trace Restaurant

    W Austin 200 Lavaca Street, Austin (Texas), TX 78701

    Take a break from all the upscale restaurants in Austin, and go to Trace Restaurant in the W Austin. Seasonal dishes using local ingredients are served at this fun and casual eatery.

    http://www.traceaustin.com/

  • Hill Country Dining Room

    Barton Creek Resort & Spa 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin (Texas), TX 78735

    Go to the luxurious Hill Country Dining Room any time of the day for a delicious meal. Whether you go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant inside the Barton Creek Resort & Spa will impress you with the highest quality service and cuisine.

    http://www.bartoncreek.com/hill-country-dining-room.aspx

  • Stephen F's Bar and Terrace

    InterContinental Hotel Stephen F. Austin 701 Congress Avenue, Austin (Texas), TX 78701

    Dine in the fun and casual atmosphere at Stephen F's Bar and Terrace inside the InterContinental Hotel Stephen F. Austin. Delicious food is paired with an extensive wine list, and a large cocktail menu.

    http://austin.intercontinental.com/austin-dining-entertainment/

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  • Stories Fine Dining Establishment

    Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Austin, TX, Austin, 78612

    Eat a wonderful meal at Stories Fine Dining Establishment inside the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. Some of the best cuts of meat in Austin are found here, and the dining environment is perfect for any occasion.

    http://lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#2621702

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  • Finn and Porter

    Hilton Austin 500 East 4th Street, Austin (Texas), TX 78701

    Come in to Finn and Porter for the best surf and turf in Austin. You will be able to choose from prime cuts of meat, delicious shell fish, or fresh sushi. The wine list won’t disappoint, and pairs well with any dish you choose.

    http://www.finnandporter.com/austin/index.cfm

  • Imperia

    Imperia 310 Colorado St., Austin, TX

    Go to Imperia while you are in Austin for a great dining experience. This local favorite specializes in Asian cuisine and has everything from, dim sum, to sushi, and steak.  No matter what type of food you like, you are sure to find something you love here.

    http://www.imperia-austin.com/

  • Fonda San Miguel

    Fonda San Miguel 2330 W North Loop, Austin, TX

    In a city known for its variety of Mexican food, Fonda San Miguel stands above the rest as the premier dining destination in Austin. The onsite organic garden helps to create some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine in the country.

    http://www.fondasanmiguel.com/

  • Wink Restaurant

    Wink Restaurant 1014 North Lamar, Austin, TX

    Enjoy fun and innovative cuisine at Wink Restaurant. Fresh produce and cheeses are taken from local farms, and the excellent service staff will help you find the perfect wine to go with any dish on the menu. 

    http://winkrestaurant.com/home.html

  • Old Pecan Street Café

    Old Pecan Street Café 504 B Trinity Street, Austin, TX

    Go to the Old Pecan Street Café in downtown Austin to celebrate any type of occasion. This beautiful and romantic restaurant will impress all guests with its brilliant food and service. There is also a bakery onsite, so the deserts are incredible.

    http://www.oldpecanstcafe.com/

  • arkie's grill

    4827 east cesar chavez street, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    classic austin diner

    512.385.2986
    mon - fri 6:30a - 3p

    www.arkies.weebly.com

  • big top candy shop

    1706 south congress avenue, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    candyorama

    512.462.2220
    mon - fri 11a - 8p sat 10a - 9p sun 11a - 7p

  • casey's new orleans snowballs

    808 east 51st street, austin, texas, 78751
    North Austin

    icy cold goodness


    open daily from noon (apr-sep)

  • chen's noodle house

    8650 spicewood springs road, austin, texas, 78759
    North Austin

    divine handcut noodles

    512.336.8888
    mon, wed - sun 11a - 9p

  • dart bowl steak house

    5700 grover avenue, austin, texas, 78756
    North Austin

    bowling and enchiladas, what could be better?

    512.452.2518
    sun - thu 9a - midnight fri - sat 9a - 1:30a

    www.dartbowl.com

  • east side king at the liberty bar

    1618 east sixth street, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    asian-inspired drinking sustenance

    512.422.5884
    daily 7p - 1:45a

    www.eastsideking.com

  • el meson taqueria

    5808 burleson road, austin, texas, 78744
    South Austin

    a little out of the way, but oh so worth it

    512.416.0749
    mon - fri 6:30a - 2:30p sat 7a - 2p

  • good pop

    1003 barton springs, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    new school paletas

    512.539.0182
    apr - oct tue - sun noon - 8p

    www.goodpops.com

  • gourdough's

    1219 south lamas boulevard, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    big. fat. donuts.


    see website for hours

    www.gourdoughs.com

  • la boîte cafe

    1700 south lamar, austin, 78704, 78704
    South Austin

    the perfect place to start your day

    512.377.6198
    mon - fri 7:30a - 4:30p sat - sun 8a - 4p

    www.laboitecafe.com

  • lulu b's

    2101 south lamar boulevard, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    simple, fresh vietnamese

    512.921.4828
    tue - fri 11a - 4p sat 11a - 5p

    www.myspace.com/lulubssandwiches

  • owl tree roasting

    500 san marcos street, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    local roaster with a big heart

    512.680.7687
    mon - fri 6:30 - 7p sat 7:30 - 7p sun 7:30 - 5p

    www.owltreeroasting.com

  • antonelli's cheese shop

    4220 duval street, austin, texas, 78751
    Hyde Park

    fresh little cheese boutique

    512.531.9610
    tue - sat 11a - 7p sun noon - 5p

    www.antonellischeese.com

  • apna bazaar

    8650 spicewood springs road, suite 133b, austin, texas, 78759
    North Austin

    indian, pakastani and bangladeshi grocery store

    512.249.0202
    mon - sat 11a-9p sun noon -9p

    www.apnabazaaraustin.com/

  • counter café

    626 north lamar boulevard, austin, texas, 78703
    Midtown

    modern diner

    512.780.8800
    daily 8a - 4p

    www.countercafe.com

  • dai due

    4th and guadalupe, austin, texas, 78701
    Downtown

    roving butcher shop and supper club

    512.524.0688
    sat 9a - 1p

    www.daidueaustin.net

  • east end wines

    1209 rosewood avenue, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    great bottle shop

    512.904.9056
    mon - wed 10a - 7p thu - sat 10a - 8p

    www.eastendwinesatx.com

  • el caribe

    5610 north lamas boulevard, austin, texas, 78751
    North Austin

    salsalicious interior mexican restaurant

    512.452.6207
    mon - thu 11a - 9p fri 11a - 910p sat 10a - 10p sun 10a - 9p

  • el naranjo

    85 rainey street, austin, texas, 78701
    Downtown

    traditional mexican cuisine served out of a truck

    512.474.2776
    lunch dinner mon - wed 5 - 10p thu - sat 5p - midnight

    www.elnaranjo-restaurant.com

  • franklin barbeque

    900 e. 11th, austin, texas, 78702
    North Austin

    serious bbq deliciousness

    512.653.1187
    wed - sun 11a - sold out

    www.franklinbarbeque.com

  • hotel san josé lounge

    1316 south congress, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    my favorite place for a drink in austin. still.

    512.444.7322
    mon - thu 5p - midnight fri - sun 3p - midnight

    www.sanjosehotel.com

  • hut's hamburgers

    807 west sixth street, austin, texas, 78703
    Downtown

    a classic austin hamburger joint

    512.472.0693
    mon - sat 11a - 10p

    ww.hutsfrankandangies.com

  • little deli

    7101-a woodrow avenue, austin, texas, 78757
    North Austin

    classic east coast pizzeria and much more

    512.467.7402
    mon - sat 11a - 9p

    www.littledeliandpizza.com

  • odd duck farm to trailer

    1219 south lamar boulevard, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    where fine dining and food cart culture converge

    512.695.6922
    tue - sat 5:30 - 10p

    www.oddduckfarmtotrailer.com

  • panaderia chuy

    8716 research boulevard, suite 290, austin, texas, 78758
    North Austin

    enticing mexican bakery and more

    512.374.9910
    mon - sat 6a - 10p sun 7a - 10p

  • rosita's al pastor

    1911 east riverside drive, austin, texas, 78741
    East Austin

    restaurant and taco stand that specializes in...

    512.442.8402
    restaurant daily 8a - 10 stand mon - tue 9a - 1a wed - sun 9a - 3a

  • sambet's cajun deli & firey foods store

    8650 spicewood springs road, suite 111, austin, texas, 78759
    North Austin

    where to get your cajun on

    512.258.6410
    mon - thu 11a - 8p fri - sat 11a - 9p

    www.sambets.com

  • smitty's market

    208 south commerce, lockart, texas, 78644
    Lockart

    legendary barbeque

    512.398.9344
    mon - fri 7a - 6p sat 7a - 6:30p sun 9a - 3p

    www.smittysmarket.com

  • tâm deli & cafe

    8222 north lamar, austin, texas, 78753
    North Austin

    go-to spot for authentic vietnamese

    512.834.6458
    mon, wed - sun 10a - 8p

  • texas french bread

    2900 rio grande street, austin, texas, 78705
    Midtown

    beloved austin bakery-turned restaurant

    512.499.0544
    dinner tue - sat 6 - 10p (see website for additional hours)

    www.texasfrenchbread.com

  • the original hoffbrau

    613 west sixth street, austin, texas, 78701
    Midtown

    no nonsense steak

    512.472.0822
    tue - sat 11a - 2p, 5 - 9p

    www.originalhoffbrausteaks.com

  • thom's market

    1418 barton springs road, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    the little market that could

    512.479.9800
    mon - sat 8a - 10p sun 10a - 8p

    www.thomsmarket.com

  • whip in

    1950 south ih35, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    a 7/11 this is not

    512.442.5337
    daily 10a - midnight

    www.whipin.com

  • chosun galbi

    713 east huntland drive, austin, texas, 78752
    North Austin

    korean barbeque and more

    512.419.1400
    open daily from 10a - 10p

    www.chosungalbiaustin.com

  • east side showroom

    1100 east sixth street, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    sally bowles would dine here

    512.467.4280
    daily 5p - 2a kitchen closes sun - wed 11p thu - sat midnight

    www.eastsideshowroom.com

  • farmhouse delivery

    914 shady lane, austin, texas, 78702
    No Storefront

    delivering the farm to your door

    512.529.8569
    weekly or bi-weekly deliveries

    www.farmhousedelivery.com

  • g'raj mahal cafe

    91 red river, austin, texas, 78701
    Downtown

    fresh, organic indian

    512.480.2255
    tue - thu 5p - midnight fri - sat 5p - 3a

    www.grajmahalcafe.com

  • la condesa

    400 west second street, austin, texas, 78701
    Downtown

    vivacious, mexico city-inspired cuisine

    512.499.0300
    mon - wed 5 - 10p thu - fri 5 - 11p sat 11a - 11p sun 11a - 10p

    www.lacondesaaustin.com

  • justine's brasserie

    4710 east fifth street, austin, texas, 78702
    East Austin

    a bit o' france in east austin

    512.385.2900
    mon, wed - sun 6p - 2a

    www.justines1937.com

  • musashino sushi dokoro

    3407 greystone drive, austin, texas, 78731
    West Austin

    tokyo style sushi

    512.795.8593
    see website for hours

    www.musashinosushi.com

  • olivia

    2043 south lamar boulevard, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    fine dining with panache

    512.804.2700
    see website for hours

    www.olivia-austin.com

  • perla's seafood & oyster bar

    1400 south congress avenue, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    a little bit of new england in texas

    512.291.7300
    see website for hours

    www.perlasaustin.com

  • uchi / uchiko

    801 south lamar boulevard, austin, texas, 78704
    South Austin

    modern japanese cuisine

    512.775.1224
    see website for hours

    www.uchiaustin.com