DINING
American
Cafe Caprice
900 West 10th Street • Austin, TX 78703
512-477-5576
Downtown relaxed fine dining that offers eclectic American cuisine. more... mapEddie V's 5th Street Restaurant
301 East 5th Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-472-1860
Setting the standard for fine dining, Eddie V’s Restaurants, Inc. features award-winning concepts that focus on the freshest, quality ingredients, an exciting atmosphere and a staff that is dedicated to every detail. Another Austin Eddie V's can be found at 9400 B Arboretum Boulevard. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
10000 Research Blvd., #142 • Austin, TX 78759
512-338-0300
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
3208 B Guadalupe St • Austin, TX 78703
512-452-4300
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapHickory Street Bar & Grill
800 Congress • Austin, TX 78701
Two blocks from State Capitol
512.477.8969
This American Bistro is a downtown Austin tradition. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious burgers, tacos and an extensive salad bar. Full bar, daily specials and happy hour. Good food, relaxing atmosphere and great people watching. more... mapLodge At Lakeview
3825B Lake Austin Boulevard • Austin, TX 78701
512-476-7372
The Lodge at Lakeview offers dining al fresco on the patio that overlooks scenic Lake Austin, offering views of the lake and tranquil sunsets; the menu centers around fresh items, like the catch of the day, shrimp, oysters, burgers, and many more entree choices. mapRoaring Fork
701 Congress • Austin, TX 78701
512-583-0000
The Roaring Fork's wood-fired cooking of lamb, chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish captures the spirit of bold American cuisine. more... map
Asian
Bistro 88
2712 Bee Caves Road • Austin, TX 78746
512-328-8888
Local reviewers cite Bistro 88 as among the better upscale places to dine in Austin; under the control of executive chef Jeff Liu, this restaurant creates an eclectic mixture of delectable dishes that combine Asian and European influences to produce wonderful, tempting results. mapChina Sea Restaurant
3742 Far West Boulevard, #113 • Austin, TX 78731
512-338-6003
This Asian restaurant serves both Chinese and Korean dishes. map
Bar-B-Que
Artz Rib House
2330 South Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78704
512-442-8283
This restaurant boasts country-style pork ribs, charbroiled hamburgers and much more. They offer catering, private rooms and lunch specials daily. more... mapBen's Longbranch BBQ
900 East 11th Street • Austin, TX 78702
512-477-2516
Dine in or take out mouth watering Texas barbeque. mapCounty Line Bar-B-Q
6500 West Bee Cave Road • Austin, TX 78746
512-327-1742
These restaurants have been serving up legendary barbeque for over twenty years, and are proud to proclaim that, "the County Line name has become synonymous with consistent, quality barbeque, and friendly southwestern service." Their slogan is--- you'll want to "get it all over ya!" This is a great place for an evening of casual dining in the relaxed atmosphere of this restaurant that offers great barbeque and perfect margaritas. more... mapIron Works Barbecue
100 Red River • Austin, TX 78701
East First Street
512-478-4855
Rated as the number one barbeque in Texas, this restaurant is located in an historical, former ornamental iron works shop. The tasty offerings include brisket, sausage, chicken, and meaty beef ribs, and Iron Works Barbeque also caters and sells some of their products online. more... mapPok-e-Jo's Smokehouse
2121 Parmer Lane, Lamplight Village • Austin, TX 78727
512-491-0434
Back in 1979, the very first Pok-e-Jo's opened its doors, quickly becoming the neighborhood BBQ joint the owners hoped it would and the #1 off premise BBQ catering company in Austin for weddings and corporate events. more...Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
2451 Capital of Texas Highway South • Austin, TX 78746
512-418-0444
One of several in Texas and three in Austin, Rudy's is a meat market that sells cooked meats. Their barbeque is cooked in 100% oak wood fired pits using a dry spice. more... mapSalt Lick 360
3801 North Capital of Texas Highway • Austin, TX 78746
Located in Davenport Village
512-328-4957
An extension of the Salt Lick located in Driftwood, Salt Lick 360 features the same great bar-b-que as its predecessor. more... map
Bistro
Bess Bistro on Pecan
500 West 6th Street • Austin, TX 78701
Located in the Stratford Arms Building
512-477-2377
Menu selections offered at Bess Bistro on Pecan include smoked bacon mussels, bone-in pork loin, vegetarian pasta, Creole Gulf shrimp, Australian lamb rack, quail, chicken pot-pie, roasted chicken, fried green tomatoes, and macaroni & cheese gratin. more...Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E. 11th Street • Austin, TX 78702
East Side
512-542-9542
Feel at home in this European-style bistro. Serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu featuring exquisite breads, salads, sandwiches and cheeses. Uses the freshest ingredients, including organic whenever it's available. Cafe au Lait, cappuccino, latte and espresso complement the wonderful selection of fresh pastries and croissants. Beer and wine also available. map
Brew Pubs
Bitter End Bistro
311 Colorado Street • Austin, TX 78701
478-2337
Located in Austin’s Warehouse District, this restaurant and brewpub specializes in Contemporary cuisine that blends tastes from a range of influences that include Caribbean, Continental, Pacific Rim and Southwestern. Meals may include such dishes as fried calamari, pork tenderloin, beef tenderloin, Sea Bass on Asian noodle salad, fried chicken, and much more. There is also a selection of tempting desserts, and, of course, a fine selection of hand brewed, award-winning beers, of which the proprietors are very proud. more... mapThe Draught House Pub and Brewery
4112 Medical Pkwy. • Austin, TXLocated on Medical Parkway, choose your favorite brew and enjoy a good meal. more... map
Cafes
Garden Spot Cafe & Catering
9415 Burnet Road, Suite 106 • Austin, TX 78758
512-835-1985
The cafe offers a variety of specialty salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups and desserts. Catering is available for corporate events/meetings, parties, weddings, etc. and includes other specialty dishes in addition to what is offered at the cafe. more... mapLift Cafe
215 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite A • Austin, TX 78704
512-472-5438
Offers espresso drinks, smoothies, beer, wine, sandwiches and salads.Mimi's Cafe
10515 N. Mopac Expy. Nb Building O • Austin, TX 78759
512-241-0309
Mimi's is open all day, with tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature fresh, quality ingredients with seasonal offerings and healthy options. Fresh baked muffins, omelets, oatmeal, fresh green salads with fruit, chicken pot pies, pot roast with brown gravy - Mimi's offers fresh cooked comfort food. more... map
Caribbean
Bahama Breeze
9505B Stonelake Boulevard • Austin, TX 78759
512-345-9979
Owned by the chain that owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, this restaurant serves Caribbean cusine in large portions at affordale prices, in a lively, festive and party-like atmosphere. mapCalame's Canyonside Dining
3595 620 South • Austin, TX 78734
512-263-4205
All that is needed to draw crowds to this restaurant is the excellent service and the wonderful, succulent Caribbean fare that is offered. mapSaba Blue Water Cafe
208 West Fourth Street, # D • Austin, TX 78701
512-478-7222
Set in upscale surroundings, this restaurant offers wonderful Caribbean cuisine, as well as an eclectic mixture of other dishes that draw upon such influences as the diverse cuisines of the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and even Cajun cooking. The results are wonderfully flavourful and true joys of discovery for the lucky diner. map
Chinese
Asia Chinese Restaurant
1931 East Ben White Boulevard #300 • Austin, TX 78741
512-445-5117
This restaurant features two menus, Chinese and Vietnamese, and serves wonderful dishes; it has not as of yet gained the popularity and reputation that such delicious offerings should have garnered it, but it is a wonderful discovery for those who take the risk to sample the cuisine of this out of the way eatery. mapDin Ho Chinese Barbecue
8557 Research Boulevard, Suite 116 • Austin, TX 78758
512-832-8788
OK, since this IS Texas, Din Ho Chinese Barbeque is a Far East and Southwest hybrid that, as can be deduced form the name, specializes in Chinese cuisine, Barbeque, and at times an interesting marriage of the two. mapFu Lai Chinese Restaurant
6705 West Highway 290 # 606 • Austin, TX 78735
512-892-4672
While this restaurant is too casual for some diners, who prefer a more classy ambience, many like the huge lunch buffet for which the restaurant is primarily known--- but some of those who have tried the restaurant in the evening found the dinner menu to be more impressive and varied than the lunch buffet offerings. mapP.F. Chang's
201 San Jacinto Boulevard • Austin, TX 78701
512-457-8300
The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. more... mapSnow Pea Chinese Restaurant
3706 Jefferson Street • Austin, TX 78731
512-454-3228
Although the restaurant serves, for the most part, excellent traditional Chinese cuisine, some reviewers have called it one of Austin's best kept secrets not only for the Chinese food served, but for other Asian dishes that can be found here. The menu ranges from standard Chinese, to a more spicy version of the cuisine, with some favourite offerings being spider rolls, made from soft shell crab, spicy tuna, and sushi that some feel is among the best to be found in Austin. mapT&S Chinese
10014 North Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78753
512-339-8434
Offering traditional Chinese cuisine, one user gave this restaurant very high ratings, and proclaimed that the kitchen here produced: "Wonderful Dim Sum, the best in Austin!" map
Contemporary
Blue Star Cafeteria
4800 Burnett Road C-300 • Austin, TX 78756
512-454-7827
This comfortable, yet stylish restaurant features specials such as Cafeteria Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Quail and Crunchy Cod. Check out their extensive wine list and desserts. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4 - 7 pm. more... mapZoot
11715 Bee Caves Road • Austin, TX 78733
512-477-6535
This American bistro and wine bar serves over forty wines by the glass. The menu is eclectic and contemporary, with unique appetizers and a list of exotic entrees that draw upon international inspirations to create dishes that are surprising in their diversity. Zoot is set in a wonderfully restored 1920s home, and dining is set amongst candles, tables with fine white linen tablecloths, and the muted murmurings of jazz that linger cozily in the background. more... map
Continental
Cafe Julienne
701 Congress Avenue • Austin, TX 78701
512-457-8800
Cafe Julienne offers Continental and French cuisines in an atmosphere of casual elegance. map
Creole & Cajun
Alligator Grill
6203 North Capital Of Texas Highway • Austin, TX 78731
Loop 360 at Highway 2222
512-346-4411
With two locations in Austin, the Alligator Grill offers Creole and Cajun dishes, with a good selection of seafood included. Among the selections that have been recommended by diners, are the Bayou Combo and Dirty Rice. mapMcGowan's Cajun Kitchen
1101 Pecan Street West • Austin, TX 78660
512-990-8206
This restaurant serves authentic New Orleans style Cajun cusine, as well as some Southern and home-style country dishes. Among the recommended specialties are the Jambalaya, Gumbo, and Crab Cakes with creole sauce. mapMother of Pearls
9033 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-719-4455
There is live music six nights a week at Mother of Pearls, where the cuisine is Creole and Cajun, with the specialty being seafood and the restaurant's unique Tex-Cajun dishes. mapPappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
6319 North Interstate 35 • Austin, TX 78752
512-452-9363
Creole and Cajun style seafood is the specialty of this restaurant.
Cuban & Latino
Dona Emilia's
101 San Jacinto Blvd. • Austin, TX 78701
Convention Center District
512.478.2520
With traditional South American dishes at the heart of the menu, Doña Emilia's also offers exciting New Latin interpretations of favorite Columbian, Brazilian and Argentinean classics. The extensive wine list showcases more than 70 fine New World wines. more... map
Delis & Sandwich Shops
Katz's
618 West 6th Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-472-2037
Katz's is to Austin what the Lone Star Cafe is to New York City. This deli and bar offers New York style and ambience, with a menu that includes soups salads, burgers, classic deli sandwiches, wines, domestic and imported beers, champagne, tea, soft drinks, and much more. Great breakfasts are also served each morning. map
Diners
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 Kerbey Lane • Austin, TX 78731
512-451-1436
Well-known for its breakfast, Kerbey Lane Cafe offers around the clock service where patrons can enjoy an ever-changing menu with selections prepared using high quality, homegrown produce and meats. Other locations in Austin can be found at 2700 South Lamar Boulevard, 13435 Highway 183 North, Suite 415, and 2606 Guadalupe Street. more...Magnolia Cafe
2304 Lake Austin Boulevard • Austin, TX 78703
512-478-8645
Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and spinach artichoke dip are just some of the offerings available at Magnolia Cafe in Austin. Breakfast is served all day. Another Magnolia Cafe can be found at 1920 South Congress Avenue. more...
Eclectic
Canyon Cafe
701 South Capital of Texas Highway, Building J • Austin, TX 78746
512-329-0400
This restaurant provides a relaxing atmosphere and consistent high-quality food, with an eclectic menu that leans heavily upon Southwestern cuisine. mapGreen Pastures
811 West Live Oak • Austin, TX 78704
512-444-4747
Green Pastures is located in an elegant, white Victorian house that is set on seven acres of rolling, manicured lawns and towering Live Oaks, and features fine dining that is sumptuous and exquisite. As one dines, the eye may be drawn to the exotic peacocks that peacefully stroll the grounds, and after dinner one can retire to the 1888 bar that, like the house itself, carefully preserves its original Victorian elegance and its ambience of dark woods and high-backed chairs. The appetizer menu is diverse, including such offerings as lobster chowder, salads, smoked salmon, calamari, escargot, and quail; entrees include duck breast, pheasant breast, pork loin, lamb, stuffed veal, filet mignon, and more. more... mapHudson's on the Bend
3509 Highway 620 • Austin, TX 78734
512-266-1369
At Hudson's on the Bend, where the chefs cook "fearlessly," one can expect to find dishes that are a little out of the ordinary, such as rabbit, antelope, buffalo, armadillo, rattlesnake, crunchy trout and corn pudding. Having received rave reviews for the innovative cooking, this restaurant also features an extensive dessert and wine list. With their own humidor, the owners of the restaurant invite diners to have a fine cigar, or dessert, while relaxing amid the garden that is furnished with bright red tables surrounded by colourful, edible flowers and herbs. more... map
French
Aquarelle
606 Rio Grande • Austin, TX 78701
512-479-8117
This elegant restaurant proffers exquisite, classic French cuisine, and demands that patrons slow down, relax, and make dining the pleasurable ritual that it once was--- that is, one must "savour the food, enjoy the interlude between dishes and treat dining as a full evening of entertainment, not a quick pit stop between events." The traditional French fare uses classic ingredients, and the presentation utilizes the "showy techniques of the classic cuisine." mapCapitol Brasserie
310 Colorado Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-472-6770
Reminiscent of a French brasserie, Capitol Brasserie's menu is filled with simple traditional food such as trout amandine, moulard duck confit, and seared yellowfin tuna. more... mapChez Nous
510 Neches Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-473-2413
This quaint, downtown, Parisian-style bistro offers casual yet elegant dining on regional French cuisine. With an inviting and amiable atmosphere, Chez Nous also features a great selection of coffees, desserts, wines, champagnes and aperitifs. more... mapJean-Luc's French Bistro
705 Colorado Street • Austin, TX 78701
Downtown
512-494-0033
This bistro specializes in tempting, classic French cuisine, and is fast becoming a favourite spot for lunch, dinner, and as a place to gather with friends. mapSardine Rouge
311 West Sixth Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-473-8642
This French restaurant's specialty is seafood, with dishes that contain, as a bit of extra flavouring, a "sense of drama." The restaurant is upscale, but attire can be business casual. map
Fusion
Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Boulevard • Austin, TX 78703
Situated on the Banks of Lake Austin
512-476-4852
Featuring tiki torches, bamboo walls, grass-thatched bars, Hawaiian music and thousands of colored lights, Hula Hut gives diners in Austin a unique mix of Mexican and Polynesian cuisine. Menu selections include coconut fried shrimp, pu pu platters, the famous South Bay Seasar Salad, and Hawaiian fajitas. more...
Indian
Bharathi's Kitchen
12100 Metric Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-339-8097
Traditional Indian cuisine is presented in a casual setting at Bharathi's Kitchen. mapBombay Grill Indian Restaurant
3249 Bee Caves Road • Austin, TX 78746
512-329-0234
The Bombay Grill serves a wide and varied assortment of Indian dishes; there is a lunch buffet at which one may sample a great number of these offerings. The setting is very casual, but the food is first rate, with Chicken Curry and Tandoori Chicken being among the specialties for which the restaurant is known. It is a great place to dine with the whole family, as there are dishes that appeal to kids as well. mapClay Pit
1601 Guadalupe • Austin, TX 78701
512-322-5131
Located in an historic structure, where the grey stone walls from a bygone century create an inviting atmosphere and an enjoyable alternative to the sleek modernity that dominates Austin, this restaurant bestows first rate traditional Indian meals and excellent service upon its patrons. mapIndia Kitchen
2410 East Riverside Drive • Austin, TX 78741
512-448-7773
India Kitchen offers fine Indian cuisine while serving delicious and best Indian food in Austin. more... mapMadras Pavillion
9025 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-719-5575
The service is excellent and the people are friendly at this restaurant that serves authentic Southern Indian cuisine, with a lunch buffet and dinner a la carte. mapStar of India
2900 West Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78757
512-452-8199
In a nice and inviting atmosphere, with traditional Indian music playing in the background, Star of India offers casual dining on a long list of traditional Indian dishes. Along with the multitude of appetizers and entrees that can be enjoyed, many find that they are taken by the tasty Indian breads that are also offered on the menu. mapTaj Palace
6700 Middle Fiskville • Austin, TX 78752
512-452-9959
The Taj Palace is known for its authentic Northern Indian cuisine, and specializes in vegetarian dishes. map
International
Baby Louie's
1 Jefferson Square, Jefferson and West 38th • Austin, TX 78701
458-2148
Baby Louie’s serves international dishes that include offerings such as crab quesadillas, Steak au Poivre, goat-cheese-stuffed Gulf shrimp in red chili ancho sauce, Jamaican-jerk chicken, fresh fish, and pasta dishes; this restaurant sets the standard for “New American” cuisine in Austin. mapSampaio's Restaurant
4800 Burnet Road • Austin, TX 78756
512-469-9988
Sampaio's serves authentic Brazilian food. more... map
Italian
Bellagio Italian Bistro
6507 Jester Boulevard • Austin, TX 78750
512-346-8228
One feels at home upon walking through the door of this restaurant that conjoins Old World intimacy with New World elegance. The cuisine is hearty, robust, authentic Italian fare, with recommended dishes including Scungilli, pasta fagiolo, calamari, baked risotto, and Sicilian seafood salad. The beverages from which one may choose include beer, wine, cappucino, and soft drinks mapBuca di Beppo
3612 Tudor Boulevard • Austin, TX 78759
512-342-8462
This restaurant is great for families, and tends to be geared towards hospitably feeding large, happy families. The cuisine is robust and classically Italian. The atmosphere is one of high-energy frivolity, and the food is delicious. mapCafe Spiazzo
5416 Parkcrest Drive • Austin, TX 78731
512-459-9960
Cafe Spiazzo has received high ratings from customer reviews, and offers excellent traditional Italian cuisine. mapLa Traviata Italian Bistro
314 Congress Avenue • Austin, TX 78701
512-479-8131
La Traviata Italian Bistro is an intimate restaurant with a knowledgeable staff. mapMandola's Italian Market
4700 West Guadalupe Street • Austin, TX 78751
Located in The Triangle Shopping Area
512-419-9700
An Italian restaurant and grocery store, Mandola's features morning coffee and pastries and wood-fired pizza and other Italian favorites for lunch and dinner. map
Japanese
Azuma Express
2501 Parmer Lane • Austin, TX 78727
512-834-9304
Azuma Express offers the Japanese version of fast food, with a widely divergent selection of Japanese dishes from which to choose. The decor is just as impressive, with a futuristic look, gleaming mirrors, bright red plastic booths, and stacks of Japanese comic books and magazines for the customers' perusal. mapBenihana
9070 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78756
512-451-7505
Benihana features Asian cuisine that is "not only cooked" but "choreographed." The meals are prepared in view of the patrons by chefs who are as highly trained in the "entertainment" aspect of presentation and preparation as they are in the culinary arts. Steak, chicken, seafood, vegetables and more are prepared on a hibachi table, in traditional Japanese style. Although not required, reservations are, however, recommended. more... mapIchiban Ilpun Restaurant
7310 Burnet Road • Austin, TX 78731
512-452-2883
Offering Japanese and Korean cuisines, this restaurant has great sushi and saki. mapMusanhino Sushi Dokoro
3407 Greystone • Austin, TX 78701
512-458-2477
This trendy and vibrant Japanese restaurant verges on being upscale, yet has a bit of casual comfort about it also. mapUchi
801 South Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78704
512-916-4808
The hip gourmet Japanese restaurant Uchi, which means house in Japanese, is located in a refurbished older home. Patrons can enjoy savory appetizers, sushi, sushi rolls and entrees. Chef Tyson Cole uses authentic Japanese recipes with "new flavors and influences." more... map
Locally Operated
Jasper's
11506 Century Oaks, #128 • Austin, TX 78758
The Domain Center
512-834-4111
Try the wood grilled Pork Tenderloin with BBQ sauce for a gourmet backyard favorite revisited. Another favorite of this Kent Rathbun Austin restaurant is the Cajun Roasted Chicken served over shrimp jamabalaya hash. Jasper's combines the best of Texas comfort and style with Louisiana flavors. more... mapShady Grove Cafe'
1624 Barton Springs Road • Austin, TX 78704
512- 474-9991
Truely reflecting the Austin lifestyle, this laid back cafe features relaxed dining inside and out. Burgers & Tex-Mex served. Enjoy margarita's and live music at this Austin favorite. more... map
Mediterranean
Alborz Persian Cuisine
3300 West Anderson Lane • Austin, TX 78757
512-459-4595
Alborz is known for its excellent dishes, and its specialty is Persian cuisine. mapArarat
111 East North Loop Boulevard • Austin, TX 78751
512-419-1692
This small, intimate restaurant offers an exotic retreat amidst its rug-covered walls. The food is fabulous, and one can be pleasantly distracted from dining conversation Thursday through Saturday nights by belly dancers. One of the main appeals of the food is that one can discover tastes here that one has never encountered before. mapBuenos Aires Cafe
2414 South 1st Street at Oltorf • Austin, TX 78704
512-441-9000 or 512-441-9018
Buenos Aires Cafe serves authentic Argentine-style entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... mapSpicy Tandoor Restaurant
6800 Airport Boulevard • Austin, TX 76574
512-459-6859
Serving not only Mediterranean cusine, this restaurant also offers Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle Eastern and American dishes. map
Mexican & Southwestern
OASIS, THE 
BOOK
6550 Comanche Trail • Austin, TX 78732
512-266-2442
THE OASIS is located 450 feet about Lake Travis and offers breathtaking views of the lake and the Texas Hill Country. From sun-up to sundown, THE OASIS is the best place to have luncheons, private parties, meetings, seminars, heading into the evening for spectacular sunsets! THE OASIS is the largest outdoor restaurant in Texas with outside decks and private rooms that can handle from one customer to over 2,000 customers. THE OASIS has it all from great food to Perfect Margaritas, to live music from Wednesday to Sunday in the Starlight Terrace – rain or shine. THE OASIS, Sunset Capital of Texas, located 30 minutes from downtown Austin. more... mapAntonio's Mexican Restaurant
16912 North Interstate 35 • Austin, TX 78664
512-238-8969
Antonio's offers hot, hearty, hefty plates of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex food that are both delicious and filling. This is one of two restaurants in Austin that is owned and run by the father and son team of Rudy and Roger Mendoza, and the meals served in large portions on steaming-hot plates seem to always leave the customers satiated and happy.AusTexMex Cafe
2804 North Interstate 35 • Austin, TX 78701
512-479-0288
This festive little restaurant serves excellent Tex-Mex and Mexican dishes in a warm and friendly atmosphere.Berryhill Baja Grill
3600 North Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360) • Austin, TX 78746
Located in Building A, Suite 110
512-327-9033
If you want amazingly tasty Baja-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, friendly setting, Berryhill Baja Grill is your kind of place. A local favorite well-known for their famous tamales and fish tacos, Berryhill Baja Grill is regularly recognized in travel magazines and restaurant reviews for its authentic cuisine. mapCantina Laredo
201 West 3rd Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-542-9670
Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes. They feature daily fish specials and a menu with such options as tampico, enchiladas, and fajitas. more... mapCasita Jorge's
2203 Hancock Drive • Austin, TX 78756
512-454-1980
Known for its oustanding enchiladas, Casita Jorge's features authentic Tex-Mex cuisine in a fun and lively atmopshere that includes an arcade area for the kids and a full bar for the adults. mapCurra's Grill North
14 East Oltorf Street • Austin, TX 78757
512-444-0012
Curra's Grill North's menu features the best in authentic Mexican cuisine. more... mapCurra's Grill South
614 East Oltorf Street • Austin, TX 78704
512-444-0012
"The Mother of all Mex..," Curra's Grill South serves fantastic authentic Mexican entrees and drinks. more... mapJuan In a Million
2300 East Cesar Chavez Street • Austin, TX 78702
512-472-3872
All clever numerical, linguistic punning aside, this restaurant offers patio dining, rooms to accommodate private parties, and excellent, tempting, mouth-watering Tex-Mex cuisine that has earned Juan In a Million five stars from user reviews. The sizzling salsa that is a house specialty is reputed to be nothing short of addictive. mapLa Posada Mexican Restaurant
6800 West Gate Boulevard • Austin, TX 78745
512-444-2631
This five-star customer-rated restaurant serves Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. mapMatt's El Rancho
2613 South Lamar Blvd. • Austin, TX 78704
512-462-9333
Pick your own tequilla when you order a margarita at the Famous Matt's El Rancho. Matt's has great tex mex and they can cater your next event. Also, they have a party room that can accomodate between 100-120 people. more... mapMaudie's Cafe
2608 West 7th Street • Austin, TX 78703
512-473-3740
One of five locations in Austin, Maudie's Cafe features fresh Tex-Mex food and out of this world margaritas. Menu items include chalupas, tacos, salads, fajitas, and enchiladas. more... mapTaco Xpress
2529 South Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78704
512-444-0261
Taco Xpress offers a variety of Mexican favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Selections include tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajita nachos, and pollo guisada. more...Z' Tejas Southwestern Grill
1110 West 6th Street • Austin, TX 78703
Located in Downtown Austin
512-478-5355
Combining the flavors of Arizona, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas, the original Z' Tejas Southwestern Grill is located in a turn-of-the-century Victorian home on Austin’s historic 6th Street. Live music is featured Wednesday through Friday night. Its second location may be found at 9400-A Arboretum Boulevard. more... map
Pizza
Home Slice Pizza
1415 South Congress Avenue • Austin, TX 78704
512-444-7437
Not your typical pizza joint, Home Slice Pizza is still all Texas with its rustic atmosphere. mapRoppolo's Pizzeria
316 East 6th Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-476-1490
Roppolo's specialty 20" wide pizza, topped with your favorite meats, vegetables, etc., feeds six people. more...
Regional Cuisine
Jeffrey's Restaurant
1204 West Lynn Street • Austin, TX 78703
512-477-5584
Its charm, warm atmosphere, and great food have made Jeffrey's, an intimate neighborhood bistro, an Austin favorite. Featuring Contemporary Texas Cuisine, you have got to try their signature dish of "Crispy Oysters." Other menu items include chilled corn soup, peppered venison loin, and dry aged ribeye. more... mapThreadgill's
6416 North Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78752
512-451-5440
The original Threadgill's on Lamar Boulevard represents Austin history from the 1930s through the 1960s, while the second location downtown (301 West Riverside Drive) presents the history of the music city in the 1970s. The atmosphere and food offered by the two restaurants proudly hails from an era that predates both "disco and microwaves." The menu features down-home, Texas-country classic cuisine, with burgers, sandwiches, steaks, beef, pork, seafood, fish, chicken, fried green tomatoes, and so much more. The comfortable sanctuary of Threadgill's invites patrons to settle in, relax, and enjoy the tasty offerings amidst the colourful and historic memorabilia that festoons the two landmark restaurants. more... map
Specialty Foods
Kolache Factory
4101 West Parmer • Austin, TX 78705
512-834-2253, 866-851-8200
This is something truly unique to eat. Freshly baked kolaches are delicious in sweet or savory varieties like pecan pie, italian chicken and American chili dog. more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
The Tilted Kilt Sports Bar
2701 Parker Rd., Suite 300 • Round Rock, TX 78681
La Frontera Shopping Center
512-244-1505
A pub and Eatery- where "a cold beer never looked so good"! more...
Seafood
Castaways
1901 North Interstate 35 • Austin, TX 78664
512-218-8908
Castaways offers friendly service, and a variety of seafood appetizers, salads and entrees.Catfish Parlour
11910 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78759
512-258-1853
With two locations in Austin, and a five-star rating from customers, Catfish Parlour is an Austin tradition known for its friendly atmosphere, wonderful caftfish and seafood dishes, and cold, cold beer. mapSea Island Shrimp House
12709 North Mopac Expressway • Austin, TX 78727
512-255-5035
Seafood, with specialty items such as shrimp and crab cakes, is served here in a quiet, relaxing, casual atmopshere. map
Southern
Big Earl's Home Style Cooking
1804 Briarcliff Boulevard • Austin, TX 78723
512-926-2285
This well-liked family restaurant serves heaping helpings of Southern and American dishes, and has gathered five stars in the ratings bestowed upon it by its patrons. mapBlack Eyed Pea Restaurant
9041 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-836-5127
With three locations in Austin, the Black Eyed Pea Restaurant serves home style Southern, Soul and American cuisines, with the leaning of their meals being exemplified by such favourites as country-fried steak, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and, of course, black eyed peas. mapHoover's Cooking
2002 Manor Road • Austin, TX 78722
512-479-5006
Hoover's has perhaps the best home-cooking-style food in Austin, with Southern and American comfort foods being the specialty at this family dining destination. mapSoul Kitchen Two
2931 East 12th Street • Austin, TX 78702
512-478-0251
Patrons seem to love this restaurant, with its homey atmosphere and down-home Soul, Southern and American dishes. mapThe Water Tank
7309 McNeil Drive • Austin, TX 78729
512-331-9831
The Water Tank features home-style Southern cooking, with such offerings as catfish, fried chicken, and, what is to some, the best burgers in all of Austin. map
Sushi
Musashino Sushi Dokoro
3407 Greystone Drive • Austin, TX 78731
512-795-8593
A Tokyo style sushi establishment which uses only the freshest ingredients and seafood flown in from around the world including Tsukiji, Norway, New Zealand, and Hawaii. more... map
Steaks & Chops
Alpenhof Steak Haus
16018 Hamilton Pool Road • Austin, TX 78738
512-263-9875
This upscale steakhouse offers a romantic ambience and some of the best steaks to be found in the area. Located a bit outside of Austin, it is well worth the drive for the delicious meals and refreshingly romantic atmosphere. mapAustin Land & Cattle Company
1205 North Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78703
512-472-1813
Locally owned and operated, Austin Land & Cattle Company offers fine steaks and seafood. Other delicious selections include homemade soups and pastas, garden fresh salads, desserts, and festive poultry dishes. more...Brandon's Steakhouse
11800 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-458-1688
Brandon's offers all the classic and usual steakhouse fare. mapBroken Spoke
3201 South Lamar Boulevard • Austin, TX 78704
The Broken Spoke is a true and quintessential "Texas Honk Tonk," and has the best chicken fried steak around; besides steaks, American and Barbeque dishes are also served, and there is live country music Tuesday through Saturday nights. mapRanch 616
616 Nueces Street • Austin, TX 78701
512-479-7616
Chef and owner Kevin Williamson takes pride in preparing food in a way that the ranchers of South Texas would prepare beef and wild game. His award winning Texas Signature Steak Rub has become a customer favorite with just the right blend of spices and sugars. mapWilson's Hill Country Cuisine
11715 fm 2244 • Austin, TX 78738
512-263-1950
This steakhouse features fine steaks, seafood, chicken and pasta dishes, all prepared and served in a down-home country milieu. map
Thai
Bangkok Cuisine
9041 Research Boulevard • Austin, TX 78758
512-832-9722
This restaurant offers all of the classic Thai dishes, and is for those who are a bit adventurous in their culinary excursions. mapLittle Thailand
4315 Caldwell • Austin, TX 78749
512-247-3855
This cozy restaurant offers classic Thai and Vietnamese cuisines.Madam Mam's
2514 Guadalupe Street • Austin, TX 78705
512-472-8306
At Madam Mam's one will find the decor informal, but the service is great, and the authentic Thai dishes are wonderful. mapMekong River Restaurant
215 East 6th Street • Austin, TX 79701
Located Downtown, Near the Convention Center
512-236-8878
Features Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. mapThai Garden
5517 Manchaca Road • Austin, TX 78745
512-326-5205
Some customers who have traveled and sampled many Thai restaurants feel that this is among the better of the best choices for delicous Thai food and friendly service. mapThai Passion
620 Congress Avenue, Suite 105 • Austin, TX 78701
512-472-1244
This restaurant features an inviting ambience, including a sunlit atrium and elegant dining, and specializes in delicious renderings of North Eastern Thai cuisine. mapThai Spice Cafe
701 South Capitol of Texas Highway • Austin, TX 78746
512-330-0203
This Thai restaurant serves Thai cuisine that is not afraid of being unabashedly spicy. mapThai Village Restaurant
6406 North Interstate 35, Suite 1550 • Austin, TX 78752
512-452-3888
This restaurant serves genuine Thai cuisine in an unhurried setting, so it is best to eat here when one feels free to settle in and forget about the harried everyday pace of scurrying to the next stop on one's daily agenda.
Vegetarian
Dog Almighty
3005 S. Lamar • Austin, TX 78704
South Austin
512-912-1105
From jalapeno corn dogs, chili dogs & frito pie every item on the menu can be made vegetarian. A healthy junk food alternative. Restuarants slogan is "Where vegetarians and carnivores can peacefully co-exist." more... map
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