RESTAURANTS IN AUSTIN
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Welcome to Restaurants In Austin!The Austin Restaurant Guide and Directory of Austin Restaurants. Whether your taste is for festive Mexican food in Austin served to you in the area south of Buckeye Road with it's great family style restaurants, a quick lunch dining near Hance Park or in a downtown Austin hotel, a business lucheon in one of the many Downtown Austin restaurants, or even a hot dog at the Austin Zoo .. you'll find restaurant menu variety for any taste!
Austin Java
13101 Hwy 71st
Austin, TX 78734 Under $10
Austin Java is not just a run of the mill coffee house. Austin's BBQ World Headquarters 6701 Burnet Road Austin, TX 78757 Under $10 BBQ World Headquarters is the Only Certified Angus Beef smokehouse in Austin , Texas. We offer a full line of catering. Call and we will fax you a menu . View Map Bennigan's Under $20 301 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 512-451-7953 Bennigan's Irish American Grill & Tavern invites you to enjoy our great American food, a variety of beer from the world's best breweries and our own special brand of Irish hospitality. You can always enjoy favorites such as the Bennigan's Best Sampler and the Monte Cristo sandwich, or try one of our specialty items, such as the Turkey O'Toole served on our signature pretzel roll. View Map
C-5 Steakhouse Under $10
3736 Bee Caves Ste #6
Austin, TX 78746
512-328-4633
The C-5 Steakhouse, located in the upscale Westlake section, Cafe Spiazzo Under $20 5416 Parkcrest #700 Austin, TX 78731 512-459-9960 Cafe Spiazzo décor is chic and romantic with tables adorn with linen tablecloths and candles, wall murals, paintings and faux brick walls. The ambiance is relaxed and quiet as guests dine under dim lights. They serve an authentic Italian cuisine with veal, chicken, beef, steak, seafood and pasta entrees. Domestic and imported wines are available View Map Carlos'N Charlie's Under $20 5973 Hiline Rd Austin, TX 78734 512-266-1683 No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem! Carlo's N Charlie's is the largest and funnest casual dining experience on Lake Travis. From gourmet hamburger to live main lobsters we have something for everyone. Or just sit back and relax at the palapa bar and enjoy the live music five nights a week. The best froggin' food, the best froggin' live music, and the best froggin' drinks on the entire froggin' lake. Open 7 days a week lunch and dinner. View Map China On The Ave Around $10 908 Congress Austin, TX 73301 512-474-0137 China On The Ave serves Chinese food. Entree's are priced between $7.95 and $12.95. View Map City Grill Under $20 401 Sabine Austin, TX 73301 512-479-0817 Nestled between Bush Park and Palm Park, City Grill is a family style restaurant with a casual ambiance and a kid's menu. They offer indoor and patio dining and live music. They serve an American and Italian cuisine with chicken, steak and seafood entrees. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, side dishes and desserts complete the menu. They have a full bar with an extensive wine list featuring domestic and imported selections. View Map Collin B Bistro & Wine Room Under $20 3500 Jefferson St Austin, TX 73301 512-454-0004 Collin B Bistro & Wine Room has a casual but elegant ambience, enhanced by its charming décor that is both subtle and inviting and may be a good choice for a romantic dinner for two or a night out with a group of friends. The restaurant’s menu offers a delicate mix of American and Continental cuisines that can be enjoyed sided by one of the wines of the chart View Map Country Kitchen Under $20 3401 S I-35 Austin, TX 78741 512-448-2444 Quality. At Country Kitchen Restaurants, it's more than just a word. It's a commitment. AND it ' s something we bring TO your TABLE every time we serve you.That's 
Crimson Under 20
407 Colorado
Austin, TX 78701
512-473-2700
ECrimson provides a unique spin on southern cooking that is casual, yet upscale. Whether satisfying guilty pleasures or seeking the path to healthy living, you’ll find whatever you crave at Crimson.
Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, inventive cuisine, and southern hospitality!
McDonalds Under 10
near 6121 IH-35
Austin, TX 78701
Artz Rib House 2330 S. Lamar Blvd., 442-8283 There isn't a better barbecue joint in town for baby back ribs. Those small pork ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, with a crisp, caramelized exterior. Plus there's frequently live music to augment the great 'cue. Aviary 2110 S Lamar Ste C, Austin, TX 78704 (map) Perusing through a shop full of well-traveled trinkets while enjoying a glass of vino has yet to become a classic "South Lamar thing," but it has quickly risen to local favorite status. The Aviary's owners and head-honcho operators, Marco Fiorilo and Shanna Eldridge, offer up for sale their distinctly unique, handpicked trinkets collected from all over the world. Complemented by its wine-bar element, this gift shop proves rummaging actually can be romantic. Asti starstarstar 408-C E. 43rd St., 451-1218 Emmett and Lisa Fox have created an upscale trattoria in Hyde Park that broadcasts an appeal beyond the neighborhood. Their Italian fare includes dishes such as linguine in a white wine sauce with tender Littleneck clams ringing the edge of the bowl and a sprinkling of fried breadcrumbs across the dish. Now they have a second location featuring Mediterranean fare: Fino, in the former Granite Cafe site. Austin Land & Cattle Co. starstarstar 1205 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-1813 Looking for a reliable steak that won't empty your pocketbook as quickly as the top-tier steakhouses? Then head to Austin Land & Cattle Co., which can turn out a tender and flavorful steak with a charred, black exterior that has the look of a well-done piece of meat, but is cooked barely past the rare stage — the perfect medium-rare as ordered. This solid steakhouse also handles sides and seafood with aplomb. Arkie's Grill 4827 East Cesar Chavez Street (512) 385-2986 Aquarelle French - 606 Rio Grande St, Austin Arirang Sushi Sushi and Japanese - 616 E 6th St, Austin Arturo's Bakery & Cafe Bakery, Coffee and Mexican - 314 W 17th St, Austin Athenian Grill Mediterranean and Greek - 600 Congress Ave, Austin Austin Centre 700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin Austin Farmers' Market Downtown W 4th St At Guadalupe St, Austin Austin Java Sandwiches/Subs, Breakfast/Brunch and Coffee - 1206 Parkway, Austin 0% Austin Java City Hall Cafe Breakfast/Brunch, Coffee and Sandwiches/Subs - 301 W 2nd St, Austin Austin Land & Cattle Steakhouse, American and Seafood - 1205 N Lamar Blvd, Austin Austin Marriott Sports Bar Pub Food - 701 E 11th St, Austin Austin's Pizza Pizza and Italian - 800 W 12th St, Austin Auntie Anne's PretzelsCedar Park · 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. 512-996-8187 Auntie Anne's PretzelsKilleen · 1400 Lowes Boulevard 254-616-1990 Auntie Anne's PretzelsWaco · 6001 West Waco Drive 254-776-9647 Artz Rib House2330 South Lamar Boulevard 512-442-8283 Auntie Anne's Pretzels3600 Presidential Boulevard 512-385-1166 Auntie Anne's Pretzels6001 Airport Boulevard 512-453-7225 Auntie Anne's PretzelsRound Rock · 4401 North I-35 512-864-9720 Auntie Anne's PretzelsSan Marcos · 3939 I-35 South 512-392-1115 Austin's Pizza1817 South Lamar Boulevard 512-795-8888 Austin's Pizza2399 Whitestone Drive 512-795-8888 Aquarelle606 Rio Grande Street 512-479-8117 International
Blue Bonnet Cafe 211 U.S. 281 South, Marble Falls; (830) 693-2344 The extensive, home-style menu at this classic Texas cafe will satisfy any hankering. The chicken fried steak and pot roast are outstanding, and the pies feature tall mounds of meringue over cream fillings. Brick Oven 1209 Red River St., 477-7006 The 100-year-old wood-fired oven is the critical element in this popular spot. From a basic cheese pie to the most intricate specialty one, all of Brick Oven's pizzas have the same charred, crisp, tantalizing crust. Backstage Steakhouse starstarstar 21814 W. Texas 71, Spicewood; (512) 264-2223 Raymond Tatum, the longtime Austin chef who enticed diners at Jeffrey's and the former Jean-Pierre's Upstairs, hasn't lost his touch. At Kent and Beth Hayner's spot a half-hour west of Austin, Tatum can turn a house-cured, smoked pork chop into a jewel surrounded by red chile jus and topped with pineapple-ancho chile chutney, one of many reasons he gives to drive to Spicewood. B.D. Riley's Irish Pub Pub Food and English/Irish - 204 E 6th St, Austin Bakerman's Bakery Coffee and Bakery - 120 E 7th St, Austin Bavarian Bistro (Trailer) German - Congress & 3rd, Austin Beauty Bar 617 E 7th St, Austin The Belmont American and Tapas - 305 W 6th St, Austin Bess Bistro American, International and French - 500 W 6th St, Austin Best Wurst Hot Dogs - 6th St W & Congress Ave, Austin Betsy's Bar 301 W 6th St, Austin Big Top Dogs 201 E 6th St, Austin Broken Spoke 3201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map) In a dance-hall-that-time-forgot manner, the Spoke sits virtually as it did in 1964. But these days, instead of Willie (who still stops by), you're more apt to find modern-day flame carriers filling the sizable ice rink-smooth dance floor. This bar has quickly become a shrine to visiting music legends and adds a well-deserved nostalgic touch to one of the country's fastest-growing metropolises. Bikinis Sports Bar and Grill Pub Food, American and Burgers - 214 E 6th St, Austin Bistrolli's 1104 San Antonio St, Austin Blu Cafe Coffee, Sandwiches/Subs and Breakfast/Brunch - 360 Nueces St, Austin Blue Ribbon Barbecue Barbecue - 120 E 4th St, Austin Bobalu Cigar and Coffee Coffee - 509 E 6th St, Austin Boiling Pot Cajun/Creole, Southern & Soul and Seafood - 700 E 6th St, Austin Botticelli's Italian - 1321 Congress Ave, Austin Bowie Street BBQ at Whole Foods Barbecue - 525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin Brick Oven Pizza and Italian - 1209 Red River St, Austin Brown Bar 201 W 8th St, Austin Bull McCabe's 714 Red River St, Austin Buns-n-Stuff 800 Brazos St, Austin Buzios Room 217 Congress, Austin Black Sheep Lodge 2108 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map) A relatively new kid on the block, Black Sheep Lodge boasts accolades from Texas Monthly, which deemed its Black and Blue Burger one of the best in the state. Locals love the patio, which faces South Lamar, the potent drinks, legit food offerings and fun atmosphere (hello, pool table and shuffleboard court). Bistro 88 3.0 2712 Bee Caves Road 512-328-8888 Barton Springs Saloon 424 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map) This small corner bar exemplifies the term low-key and has quickly transformed itself into a South Austin staple for laid-back locals. If the cash flow is low, take advantage of the $2 Lone Star beer all day, every day and $2 vodka weekend well drinks. Bone Daddy's 11617 Research Boulevard 512-346-3025 Back Yard Burgers Waco · 1515 N. Valley Mills Dr. 254-776-2588 Boston's The Gourmet PizzaKilleen · 2800 E. Central Texas Expy. W. 254-501-9690 Brick Oven RestaurantCedar Park · 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. 512-335-5445 Baby Acapulco Bistro 88 2712 Bee Caves Road 512-328-8888 9505 Stonelake Boulevard Beluga Japanese Restaurant Round Rock · 661 Louis Henna Blvd. 512-255-6454 Banderas 9721 Arboretum Boulevard 512-795-6100 Baxters on MainBastrop · 919 Main Street 512-321-3577 Bountiful 3201 Bee Caves Road 512-328-7100 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q8700 Highway 290 512-926-3502 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q1930 W. William Cannon Dr. 512-444-1032 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q136 Slaughter Lane West 512-280-8364 Bellagio Italian Bistro 6507 Jester Boulevard 512-346-8228 Brick Oven Restaurant 9911 Brodie Lane 512-292-3939 512-795-9000
Cypress Creek Cafe 320 Wimberley Square, Wimberley; (512) 847-2515 Cypress Creek might be an old-fashioned Texas cafe in some ways, but it's not limited to traditional cafe cuisine. Whether it's "home-style" fried steak with gravy or chicken scampi over pasta, both are equally good. Café Caprice starstarstar 900 W. 10th St., 477-5576 This charming cafe, run by Paul (the chef) and Joani Constantine, has the most romantic table in town, tucked inside an alcove in one of the restaurant's small dining rooms. There, diners can enjoy fare that changes with the seasons, such as this fall's smoked pheasant, which is served with juniper pappardelle (wide ribbons of pasta), sauteed pears, beets, butternut squash chips and natural pheasant jus. Carmelo's starstarstar 504 E. Fifth St., 477-7497 An elegant Italian restaurant in a historic building in downtown Austin, Carmelo's comes with a setting that invokes a romantic feel (plus the added bonus of free valet parking on-site). Although occasional inconsistencies pop up, the fare overall is lovely and the multitiered dessert cart delivers such a broad range of scrumptious confections that it's tough to leave without having dessert. Chez Nous starstarstar 510 Neches St., 473-2413 A recent dinner reminded me just how much I adore this wonderful little bistro, the first place I dined in Austin shortly after it opened in 1982. Chez Nous brings a taste of Paris to Central Texas in classic dishes that range from several styles of pâté to some of the best salads in the city and a smooth, creamy chocolate mousse. Clay Pit starstarstar 1601 Guadalupe St., 322-5131 The Clay Pit has attracted a local following and national attention for its modern Indian cuisine that is imbued with strong flavors. In the badami korma, for example, tender cubes of beef are cooked in a slightly sweetened curry sauce with a creamy base of pureed almonds and cashews. The restaurant is in the historic Bertram Building, one of the oldest commercial structures in the central city. Eastside Cafe starstarstar 2113 Manor Road, 476-5858 Clay Pit Photo by Deborah Lykins/AA-S You've had crab cakes before, but none like the curried crab cakes at the Clay Pit Indian restaurant. One of the things that has made Eastside Cafe a personal favorite is the ease with which you can entertain a disparate group of people there. With its eclectic menu, there is something for everyone, from chilled fruit soups to mushroom crepes to pasta dishes (where half orders are available for those who want to eat lighter). Don't miss a walk through the garden or a visit to the adjacent garden shop. Cafe Crepe French, Breakfast/Brunch and Coffee - 210 E 2nd St, Austin Cafe Divine at St. David's Episcopal Church Public Lunch American - 301 E 8th St, Austin Cafe Julienne Breakfast/Brunch - 701 Congress Ave, Austin Cantina Laredo Mexican and Tex-Mex - 201 W 3rd St, Austin Capitol Cafe 300 E 11th St, Austin Carmelo's Italian Italian - 504 E 5th St, Austin Carol's Cafe 333 Guadalupe St, Austin Chuy's Restaurant 512-836-3218 10520 N Lamar Blvd Austin , TX Mexican Austin Carino's Italian Grill5601 Brodie Lane 512-899-0572 Carino's Italian Grill9500 South I-35 512-292-1658 Carino's Italian GrillRound Rock · 2600 North I-35 512-238-8288 Carino's Italian GrillSan Marcos · 1207 I-35 South 512-393-5060 Craig O's Pizza & Pastaria5501 Balcones Drive 512-323-0660 Craig O's Pizza & PastariaSan Marcos · 690 Centerpoint Rd. 512-558-2220 Cafe 909 Marble Falls · 909 2nd Street 830-693-2126 Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreWaco · 4275 I-35 254-799-4729 Casa Garcia's Pflugerville · 15803 Windermere China House Reader rating: 3.9 out of 5 9505 Burnet Road 512-834-0788 Tokyo Sushi Reader rating: 3.9 out of 5 3201 Bee Caves Road 512-306-9191 China Buffet7301 Burnet Road 512-459-1600 Chinatown3407 Greystone Drive 512-343-9307 Chez Zee American Bistro 5406 Balcones Drive 512-454-2666 Chili's4420 Lamar Boulevard North 512-420-8353 Chili's4236 South Lamar Boulevard 512-441-1899 Chili's7629 North I-35 512-454-8747 Cool River Cafe4001 Parmer Lane 512-835-0010 Cool River Cafe 4001 Parmer Lane 512-835-0010
Dario's Restaurant 1800 E. Sixth St., 479-8105 With a warm, welcoming feel every time you step through the door, this East Side restaurant has more than friendly charm. It offers tasty Tex-Mex fare, such as green enchiladas and chiles rellenos. Dog Almighty 6701 Burnet Road, 385-3647 Daily Grill 11506 Century Oaks Terrace 512-836-4200 Denny'sCedar Park · 10930 Lakeline Mall Dr. 512-401-0628 Dickey's Barbecue PitWaco · 621 N. Valley Mills Dr. 254-776-2228 Domino's PizzaGeorgetown · 104 N. Western Trl. 512-863-8888 Domino's PizzaWaco · 1428 Wooded Acres 254-776-3442 Domino's PizzaCopperas Cove · 2127 E. Hwy. 190 254-547-7566
Elsi's Photo by Ricardo B. Brazziell/AA-S 2004 Mirna Lemus and her mother, Elsi Padilla, came up with a spicy avocado sauce to cover flautas, turning them into Elsi's tacos ahogados. Here, it's all about simple foods made perfectly, from the classic Frito pie with its delicious chili to the all-beef hot dogs grilled over an open flame and served with toppings such as homemade sauerkraut. Elsi's Restaurant 6601 Burnet Road, 454-0747 Salvadoran and Tex-Mex cuisine get joint billing on Elsi's menu. A can't-miss dish is the tacos ahogados, which are fried flautas filled with chicken and topped with cabbage, tomato, avocado sauce and cheese. Eddie V's Edgewater Grille starstarstar 301 E. Fifth St., 472-1860 9400-B Arboretum Blvd., 342-2642 The Gulf Coast is the dominant influence at these restaurants owned by Z Tejas founders Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso. However, it's tough to choose between the prime steaks (one of the few places in the city where prime beef is available) and the popular seafood dishes, such as the snapper topped with lump crab meat and encircled with a small amount of lemon chive butter. European Bistro starstarstar 111 E. Main St., Pflugerville; 835-1919 Sisters Anni Zovek and Piroska Althouser feature Hungarian food, as well as dishes from other parts of East Europe, in this charming fine-dining venue in old downtown Pflugerville. Their fare — from the homemade breads and Russian pierogis made hours in advance to the schnitzel that is prepared minutes before being served — is justification for hopping in the car and immediately heading to Pflugerville. Eddie V's Edgewater Grille - Northwest9400 Arboretum Boulevard 512-342-2642 Eastside Cafe Photo by Kelly West/AA-S Vegetables may have no higher calling than to mingle in the lima bean, corn and basil soup at Eastside Cafe. This restaurant is located in a graceful Victorian mansion in South Austin, where peacocks roam the grounds and its past is served up in the yeast rolls that Texas cooking legend Mary Faulk Koock baked there. Beyond that, though, the cuisine is tantalizingly modern, with executive chef Charles Bloemsma augmenting his fare with produce from the garden during the growing season. Einsten Bros. Bagels Killeen · 50004 Clear Creek 254-532-7293 El Rincon Pflugerville · 200 Pecan Street 512-990-0250 Eddie V's Edgewater Grille - Northwest9400 Arboretum Boulevard 512-342-2642 Estancia ChurrascariaSunset Valley · 4894 Hwy. 290 W. 512-892-1225
The Frisco Shop 5819 Burnet Road, 459-6279 After more than a half-century in business, the Frisco still has appeal with lunch specials such as chicken and dumplings, its now-famous Frisco burger with a special sauce and relish and its old-fashioned pies. Fonda San Miguel2330 W. N. Loop Blvd. 512-459-4121 Finn & Porter starstarstar 500 E. Fourth St., 482-8000 One of the city's young chefs to watch, Christopher Bauer, presides over Finn & Porter, the fine-dining spot in the Hilton Austin at the Convention Center. Diners should try his fare as an alternative to more established steak and seafood places. He turns out 28-day-aged prime steaks that are tender and flavorful and seafood dishes that are creative and appealing (plus there's a sushi bar for those so inclined). Fleming's starstarstar 320 E. Second St., 457-1500 Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar helped launch the rejuvenation of Second Street between Congress Avenue and the Convention Center. It maintains a wide-ranging wine-by-the-glass program and tasty fare that includes meats such as lamb and steak and appetizers such as crab cakes and shrimp. The steakhouse ambience — with all the cherrywood on the walls, booths and ceiling — is equally appealing. 512-452-9363 Fajita Warehouse Cedar Park · 12233 Hwy. 620 N. 512-336-1919 Flipnotics 1601 Barton Springs Road 512-480-8646 Fish City Grill 4200 South Lamar Boulevard 512-442-3474 Freda's Seafood Grille10903 Pecan Park Boulevard 512-506-8700 Garibaldi's 4201 S. Congress Ave., 326-9788 There are many delightful interior Mexican dishes at this small cafe: cochinita pibil (a Yucatan-style pork), enchiladas in mole sauce and alambres (marinated beef grilled with onions, peppers and pineapple). Giss's Café 6001 W. William Cannon Drive, Suite 301; 301-7771 Choose chicken-based 'white' chili or a bowl of red with pinto beans at Giss's Café. Everything is made from scratch at this home-cooking enclave. Get off to a good start with one of Giss's two outstanding chilis: a "white" version with chicken or a ground beef one with pinto beans. Green Pastures starstarstar 811 W. Live Oak St., 444-1888 Gumbo's starstarstar 710 Colorado St., 480-8053 It might be a while before the Big Easy is ready for swarms of tourists, so diners might have to find a taste of New Orleans closer to home — at Gumbo's. One dish that will put the Crescent City on your plate is founding chef Michael Amr's oysters Rockefeller. He bakes six oysters with spinach and licorice-flavored Pernod and then tops each one with a fried oyster, doubling the enjoyment. Golden Lake Chinese Buffet 11005 Burnet Road 512-832-8989 Green Pastures Restaurant www.greenpasturesrestaurant.com - (512) 444-4747 Gyro Plus 7329- Burnet Road 512-451-0677 Gumbo's Photo by Robert Godwin for AA-S Go 'ster crazy at Gumbo's, where fried oysters top Pernod-infused Oysters Rockefeller. The delectable sushi of chef-owner Smokey Fuse and his cadre of chefs is so popular that the plates of raw fish can produce long waits on Friday and Saturday nights. This Japanese restaurant is located below the Chinatown restaurant on the MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) access road, where Musashino delivers virtually everything with flair, even the simple tempura vegetables. One of Austin's most well-known steakhouses, this spot is the flagship in the upscale chain owned by Kansas-based Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon. It has a classy, New York steakhouse ambience, a dining room with tables packed together (increasing the noise level) and flavorful, tender and moist steaks, including the 20-ounce, bone-in Kansas City strip and the 24-ounce, bone-in cowboy ribeye.
Hill Country Dining Room8212 Barton Club Drive 512-329-7923 Hoover's Cooking 2002 Manor Road, 479-5006 Hoover's restores attitude and inspires soul with some of the best comfort food in Central Texas, including meat loaf, jerk chicken, jalapeño creamed spinach and homemade pies and cobbler. Hut's Hamburgers 807 W. Sixth St., 472-0693 Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly perform here — on the menu. They're two of 20 named specialty burgers, which beg to be eaten with the black pepper onion rings that are among the best in Texas. Hyde Park Bar & Grill 4206 Duval St., 458-3168 The menu might be full of tasty items, but it's tough to get past the tender chicken fried steak and the best French fries I've ever had: hand-cut potatoes dipped in buttermilk, rolled in seasoned flour and fried in peanut oil to produce lightly textured, crisp morsels. Hill's Cafe 4700 South Congress Avenue (512) 851-9300 Hoffbrau 613 West 6th Street (512) 472-0822 Hickory Street 800 Congress Avenue (512) 477-8968 Hoover's Home Cooking 2002 Manor Rd (512) 479-5006 Hyde Park Bar and Grill 4206 Duval Street (512) 458-3168 Hakata SushiPflugerville · 900 Pecan St. W. 512-670-2480 Hakata Sushi & Asian GrillPflugerville · 900 E. Pecan St. 512-670-5050 Horseshoe Lounge 2034 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map) This obscure, blink-and-you'll-miss-it South Lamar spot plays host to the older generation, oasis-seeking politicos and a few chew-spitting 20-somethings with a smattering of hipsters looking for a true dive bar. From the jukebox comes an unceasing flow of Willie Nelson, Junior Brown and all things classic country and, thank heavens, the beer is served cheap and cold. br> Hill Country Dining Room 8212 Barton Club Drive, 329-7923 Although this restaurant is at Barton Creek Resort and Spa, it is open to the public for some of the classiest dining in Central Texas. Special touches abound, including a complimentary glass of champagne while waiting to taste a sorbet palate cleanser with a chilled spoon. The food is enticing as well, with items such as basil gnocchi served in a tomato-butter sauce with veal bacon, mushrooms and pecorino cheese. Hudson's On The Bend 3509 Ranch Road 620 North 512-266-1369 Hoover's Cooking 13376 Research Boulevard 512-335-0300 Hunan Chinese Restaurant 1940 W. William Cannon Dr. 512-443-8848 Hill Country Dining Room 8212 Barton Club Drive 512-329-7923 Hill Country Pasta House 3519 Ranch Road 620 North 512-266-9445 Latin, Mexican, Spanish Iron Cactus Mexican Grill 10001 Stonelake Boulevard 512-794-8778 Ichiban 7310 Burnet Road 512-452-2883 Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar www.ironcactus.com - (512) 472-9240 Jorge's Restaurant 4.9
Juan in a Million 512-472-3872 2300 Cesar Chavez St. Austin , TX Kreuz Market 619 N. Colorado St., Lockhart; (512) 398-2361 Kobe Japanese Steakhouse 13492 Research Boulevard 512-288-7333 Kona Grill Austin 11410 Century Oaks Ter. Suite 144 512-835-5900 Kerbey Lane Cafe Northwest 12602 Research Boulevard 512-258-7757 Kolache Shoppe 7113 Burnet Road 512-458-5542 Kenichi 419 Colorado Street 512-320-8883
< La Traviata starstarstar 314 Congress Ave., 479-8131 It happened again recently: Someone asked me where he could find great Italian food in Austin and when I replied, 'La Traviata,' he nodded knowingly. That's why I keep telling people I haven't found a better place this side of the Atlantic for Bolognese sauce, thanks to chef-owner Marion Gillcrist's combination of ground meats and vegetables that are cooked for hours and then finished with a touch of cream. Louie's 106 starstarstar 106 E. Sixth St.; 476-1997 This downtown eatery, owned by Joe Elmiger and executive chef Norbert Brandt, requires tough choices. Do I feast on the tapas, such as pimiento-stuffed olives dusted with Parmesan cheese and fried to form tiny, crunchy bites of goodness ready for dipping in a romesco sauce of finely ground tomatoes, garlic and nuts, or do I go for the more substantial Mediterranean plates? Some nights the answer is both. Las Palmas 1209 E. Seventh St., 457-4944 It's a rotational kind of thing. I rotate through three outstanding enchilada plates here: chicken entomatadas (with fresh tomato sauce), chicken with avocado sauce and the vegetarian spinach offering. Louis Mueller Barbeque 206 W. Second St., Taylor; (512) 352-6206 One of the best barbecue joints in Texas and far beyond, Mueller's turns out beef ribs that are thick, juicy and tender — a steak on a bone. But go early; they often don't last until mid-afternoon. La Traviata Photo by Jay Janner/AA-S Seared scallops with heirloom tomato and frisee salad at La Traviata will have you singing its praises. Year in and year out, the best steak in town can be found at Ruth's Chris. And the recipe is not filled with secret ingredients or cooking methods. The restaurant simply takes an outstanding piece of prime beef, ages it to enhance the flavor, puts it in an 1,800-degree broiler to quickly seal in the juices and serves it on a 500-degree plate with sizzling butter (hold up a protective napkin to avoid splatters).
Irie Bean Coffee Bar 2310 South Lamar Bl., Suite 102, Austin, TX 78704 (map) This very faintly Jamaican-themed coffee shop has it all: an array of snacks, locally roasted coffee, free and speedy wireless and, yes, a small bar menu of beers and Irie Bombs, their specialty. The teeny interior offers cozy nooks for good reading while the super cute patio in back is a nice escape from the bustling South Lamar. Best times to go? Wine Down Thursdays and the dog-friendly Yappy Hours. Mansion at Judges Hill1900 Rio Grande 512-495-1800 Mars Restaurant and Bar1610 San Antonio Street 512-472-3901 Pao's Scents of anise, basil and mushroom mingle in Pao's three-cup chicken in Lakeway. Kreuz might have caved in to the consumer demand of the 21st century to offer a couple of sides. But at this premier barbecue joint, it's still all about well-seasoned meat and the smoky goodness a wood fire imparts. Madame Mam's Noodles and More 2514 Guadalupe St., 472-8306 The Thai penchant for spice is strong at this spot adjacent to the University of Texas campus. You can find it in moderate form in the chicken pad Thai or in a soup that is so zesty it will make the top of your head sweat. Monument Cafe 1953 S. Austin St., Georgetown; (512) 930-9586 You know the food is good when a dinner special such as chicken and dumplings sells out within a couple of hours. At least you won't have to worry at breakfast; they can keep on making pancakes until it's over. Main Street Grill starstarstar 118 E. Main St., Round Rock; (512) 244-7525 A historic building houses Main Street Grill in downtown Round Rock, where Jim and Monica McKinney and chef Jim McNeill settled in this beautifully renovated bank, complete with a vault that has been turned into a private dining room. McNeil's fare has built a loyal customer base with dishes such as the Filet Elizabeth, a filet mignon coated with Cajun spices and topped with a Gorgonzola gratin. Mansion at Judge's Hill starstarstar 1900 Rio Grande St., 495-1800 Andrea Kontus, 30, has stepped into the top position — the third executive chef in a year — and put together his first menu. Conceptually, it's appealing, with small portions that encourage multicourse meals. The offerings also are cleverly divided into land, sea, air and garden categories. My favorite dish is the maple cider-glazed quail, with two leg-breast halves served over haricots verts in horseradish vinaigrette. Moonshine starstarstar 303 Red River St., 236-9599 Nau's Enfield Drug 1115 West Lynn (512) 476-3663 Originally opened in 1930s and at its current location since 1951, a visit to Nau's is like stepping into a time tunnel for a trip back to the fifties. With it's orange swivel seats and mint green counters, Nau's received a 2006 preservation award for maintaining Austin's heritage. The menu includes breakfast tacos, omelettes, burgers and grilled sandwiches, made-from-scratch malts, shakes, sundaes and ice cream sodas and to make the experience complete, a good selection of retro candy. Besides being famous for it's soda fountain and hamburgers, former Dallas Cowboy Hollywood Henderson bought a winning $28 million lottery ticket there in 2000. Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 West Highway 290 (512) 301-4648 Partners Chuck Smith and executive chef Larry Perdido have turned this historic compound at Third and Red River streets into a hopping place for sophisticated American comfort food. Dishes range from macaroni and cheese (made with pimiento cheese and topped with bacon gratin) to a flat iron steak (with a delicious port wine sauce and dollop of blue cheese butter) to the skillet apple pie (big enough for three to share). Non LaLakeway · 2121 Lohmans Crossing Rd. 512-263-8882 Musashino starstarstar 3407 Greystone Drive, 795-8593 Pao's Mandarin House 2300 Lohmans Spur, No. 134, 263-8869 One of my favorite aromatic dishes in all of Central Texas is at this Chinese restaurant in Lakeway, where the three-cup chicken with basil and mushrooms is filled with the tantalizing perfume of anise. Saccone's Pizza 13812 Research Blvd., 257-1200 Monument Cafe Photo by Ha Lam for AA-S 2004 A fresh start to the day: Strawberries and blueberries pile atop French toast at Monument Cafe in Georgetown. To the proprietor, it's New Jersey-style. To me, it's New York. Either way, it's some of the best pizza in the area, with a medium, chewy crust, good amount of sauce and a full but thin layer of cheese. Oasis Restaurant 6550 Comanche Trail (512) 266-2442 Old Pecan Street Cafe 310 East 6th Street (512) 478-2491 Opal Divine's Freehouse 700 West 6th Street (512) 477-3308 Mezzaluna310 Colorado Street 512-472-6770 Latin, Cuban, Spanish Malaga Bar Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5208 West 4th Street 512-236-8020 Steak & Seafood Montana Mike's SteakhouseSan Marcos · 730 E. Hopkins St. 512-396-1700 McCormick & Schmick's Seafood11600 Century Oaks Terrace 512-836-0500 Panda ExpressCedar Park · 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. 512-257-1676 Panda ExpressWaco · 5401 Bosque Boulevard 254-399-0103 Main Street Grill Round Rock · 118 E. Main St. 512-244-7525 Mansion at Judges Hill1900 Rio Grande 512-495-1800 Patton's on Main starstarstar 201 Main St., Marble Falls; (830) 693-8664 Here is an internationally trained chef who understands a small Texas community. Patton Robertson, who studied at Le Cordon Bleu in London and then worked his way up the ranks in Las Vegas, grew up in the Texas Hill Country and graduated from Marble Falls High School. That blend of experiences comes through in dishes such as the chicken fried pork loin that is at once sophisticated and down-home. American Mars Restaurant and Bar 1610 San Antonio Street 512-472-3901 Monica's 701Georgetown · 701 S. Main St. 512-931-2438 The Old Pecan St. Cafe oldpecanstcafe.com - (512) 478-2491 Ninfa's 3.9 7950 FM 20 281-893-8585
512-834-4111 Ryan's Grill Buffet & Bakery Killeen · 1104 E. Central Texas Expy. 254-519-3349 RedBud Bar & Grille 3267 Bee Caves Road 512-327-8746 Rocco's Grill900 Ranch Road 620 South 512-263-8204 Ruggles Grill701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-330-9847 Rockfish - Stassney 512-383-9699 Reed's Jazz & Super Club 9901 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-342-7977 The Range starstarstar 101 N. Main St., Salado; (254) 947-3828 Salado's three-story Barton House, built in 1866 and expanded in the 1890s, is home to an appealing restaurant with a rustic charm. While the setting is 19th century, the American bistro fare of chef-owner Dave Hermann is decidedly 21st century, with items such as the smoked salmon and corn pancakes with chive creme fraiche and the crawfish-stuffed quail over creamy polenta with a fresh fruit compote. Reed's Jazz & Supper Club starstarstar 9901 Capital of Texas Highway N., Building 1, Suite 150; 342-7977 This supper club harkens to a bygone era of dinner and music. In this case, though, the boisterous bar and music is downstairs, with tranquil sophisticated dining in the upstairs restaurant. The tasty fare at Reed's leans toward the traditional, with an abundance of seafood and steak items, as well as appetizers such as the classic steak tartare, fried oysters and shrimp cocktail. The Roaring Fork starstarstar 701 Congress Ave., 583-0000 On the ground floor of the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel, the Roaring Fork possesses one of the most popular bars in town, where a standing-room-only crowd frequently sups on its less fancy fare. In the dining room, the upscale cowboy cuisine (with a Old West setting to match) rides on a strong border influence, shown in dishes such as the honey-jalapeño shrimp and beef short ribs. Roy's starstarstar 340 E. Second St., 391-1500 National and local converge in this fashionable restaurant. Half of the menu features the classic dishes of Hawaiian super-chef Roy Yamaguchi, founder of the restaurant chain. The other half boasts the daily creations of Austin branch chef Bill Treviño, who follows Yamaguchi's 'Hawaiian fusion' approach that mixes tropical and Asian influences with classical European techniques and ingredients. Ruth's Chris Steak House starstarstar 107 W. Sixth St., 477-7884
Shoreline Grill starstarstar 98 San Jacinto Blvd., 477-3300 Executive chef Dan Haverty loads his menu with regional flavors that are hard to resist, such as the ancho-cured lamb rack with chorizo mashed potatoes and baby vegetables. However, if you or a dining companion faces special dietary needs — including those that make dining out difficult — Haverty is one of the most accommodating chefs in town. Call him in advance, and he'll work with you. Sullivan's Steakhouse starstarstar 300 Colorado St., 495-6504 Seoul Restaurant and Sushi Bar 6400 S. First St., 326-5807 Don't let the sushi cam or karaoke performances convince you this restaurant is all about gimmicks. Restaurateur D.K. Lee is simply marketing fun along with his sushi and Korean and Japanese fare. Saxon Pub 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (map) The giant roadside knight that has guarded the Saxon for years attracts colorful south Austinites, as well as some of the best singer-songwriters and musicians in town. Scholz Garten 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard (512) 474-1958 Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe 2905 Pearce Road (512) 346-5915 Shady Grove 1624 Barton Springs Road (512) 474-9991 Saba Blue Water Cafe 208-D West 4th Street 512-478-7222 Shades Cafe 11066 Pecan Park Boulevard 512-335-5772 Sirloin Stockade Round Rock · 1723 North I-35 512-218-8600 Sazon 1816 South Lamar Boulevard 512-326-4395 Sienna Ristorante Toscana 6203 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-349-7667 Sagra 512-535-5988 1610 San Antonio St Austin , TX Sullivan's Steakhouse 300 Colorado Street 512-495-6504 Silver and Stone RestaurantGeorgetown · 501 S. Austin Ave. 512-868 0565 Satay Restaurant3202 West Anderson Lane 512-467-6731 Shades Cafe 11066 Pecan Park Boulevard 512-335-5772 Sirloin Stockade Round Rock · 1723 North I-35 512-218-8600 Suzi's China Grill & Sushi Bar 2745 Bee Caves Road 512-347-7077 Suzi's China Kitchen1152 South Lamar Boulevard 512-441-8400 Steiner Ranch Steakhouse 5424 Steiner Ranch Boulevard 512-381-0800 Satay Restaurant 3202 West Anderson Lane 512-467-6731 Smokey Mo's Bar-B-QCedar Park · 100 E. Whitestone Blvd. 512-528-0500 Sushi Sake9503 Research Boulevard 512-527-0888 Samurai Sam'sCedar Park · 202 Walton Way 512-260-8579 Samurai Sam's9003 Waterford Centre Blvd. 512-977-9988
T&S Chinese Seafood 10014 N. Lamar Blvd., 339-8434 Where do many chefs head when they get off work late at night? To T&S, where several love to dine on the salt-and-pepper shrimp that features deep-fried, unpeeled shellfish topped with sliced serranos. Taco X-press 2529 S. Lamar Blvd., 444-0261 No one makes better tacos than Maria Corbalan's kitschy joint in South Austin. My faves: the al pastor (marinated in chile, pineapple and orange juice) and the verde, which includes eggplant, green beans and zucchini. Threadgill's 6416 N. Lamar Blvd., 451-5440 301 W. Riverside Drive, 472-9304 One of the city's oldest music venues, this legendary spot offers an extensive menu of Southern-style comfort foods such as meat loaf and chicken fried steak, plus a mind-boggling array of vegetables. Truluck's starstarstar 400 Colorado St., 482-9000 Executive chef Johnny Carino has helped make this upscale Texas chain a seafood destination for Austin diners. Beyond the eatery's stone crab legs, which it harvests at its own fisheries near Naples, Fla., and in the Bay of Campeche off the Mexican coast, Carino has established a pattern of hauling in the freshest fish that can be found on the East, West and Gulf coasts. The Tavern 922 West 12th Street (512) 320-8377 The Tea House13416 Research Boulevard 512-335-0935 Texas Chili Parlor 1409 Lavaca Street (512) 472-2828 Threadgill's on Riverside Drive Threadgill's 6416 North Lamar Boulevard (512) 451-5440 301 West Riverside Drive (512) 472-9304 Tinos Greek Cafe 13450 Research Boulevard 512-336-5999 Italian TinTinNio 9070 Research Boulevard 512-275-1206 The Coffee BeaneryCedar Park · 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr. 512-258-7199 The Melting Pot305 East Third Street 512-401-2424 Taj Palace Indian Restaurant & Bar 6700 Middle Fiskville Road 512-452-9959 The Melting Pot13343 North US Highway 183 512-401-2424 The Pharaohs Restaurant6019 North I-35 512-302-9600 Tony's Vineyard 3.0 2828 Rio Grande Street 512-476-5600 Taqueria Arandinas 700 E. William Cannon Dr. 512-693-0206 Taqueria Jalisco 4.9 1304 West Koenig Lane 512-407-8480 Texican Cafe 4.9 11940 Manchaca Road 512-282-9094 The Pit 4707 Burnet Road 512-453-6464 TRIO 98 San Jacinto Boulevard 512-685-8300 Thai Kitchen 3009 Guadalupe Street 512-474-2575 Taiwan 420 William Cannon Drive Texican Cafe Cedar Park · 11066 Pecan Park Blvd. 512-506-9900 The Veranda 2525 Anderson Lane East 512-300-2660 T.G.I. Friday's10000 Research Boulevard 512-345-6410 The Cheesecake Factory10000 Research Boulevard 512-241-0777 Thistle Cafe-Davenport3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. 512-347-1000 The Monument Cafe Reader rating: 2.8 out of 5Georgetown · 1953 S. Austin Ave. 512-930-9586 The original Threadgill's was opened as a gas station on North Lamar by country music singer and yodeler Kenneth Threadgill in 1933. In that same year, Mr. Threadgill became the proud owner of the first liquor license in Travis County after the repeal of Prohibition and soon Threadgill's Tavern became a favorite spot for traveling musicians since it was open 24 hours for food, drinks, music and a fill-up. In the 1960's local folk musicians and students from the University of Texas became part of the clientele and it was at Threadgill's that then student Janis Joplin began to develop her unique singing style. When Mr. Threadgill decided to close Threadgill's after the death of his wife, Eddie Wilson, owner of the Armadillo World Headquarters, purchased it. The Armadillo closed on New Year's Eve of 1980 and the new Threadgill's, serving Southern style down home cooking, opened on New Year's Eve 1981. In 1996, Threadgill's World Headquarters was opened in south Austin next door to the location of the by-then demolished Armadillo World Headquarters. The theme of the north location is Austin between the 1930's and the 1960's. The south location features the history of the Armadillo and Austin in the 1970's. Both locations feature live music. Victory Grill 1104 East 11th Street (512) 472-8669 Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill 1110 West 6th Street (512) 478-5355
Vivo Cocina Mexicana 2015 Manor Road, 482-0300 This trendy Mexican restaurant has a great patio and food to match, especially the puffed tacos, the beef enchiladas and the salsa with its smoked serranos and garlic. Vin Bistro starstarstar 1601 W. 38th St., Suite 1; 377-5252 Vin, the former Zin, might sound new, but the heart of this bistro hasn't changed. The name underscores the emphasis on wine on the menu, where a suggested wine is listed ahead of each food item in an effort to create a synergy between wine and food pairing. Underneath it all, however, remains the appealing cuisine of executive chef Sean Fulford, who uses his talent to create a broad range of dishes. Uchi Restaurant www.uchiaustin.com - (512) 916-4808 Wink Restaurant www.winkrestaurant.com - (512) 482-8868 North By Northwest Restaurant & Brewery 10010 Capital of Texas Hwy. N. 512-467-6969 Alamo13729 Research Boulevard 512-407-9531 La Tapatia 13450 Research Boulevard 512-219-5008 Ninfa's214 East Anderson Lane 512-832-1105 On The BorderWaco · 4320 West Waco Drive 254-399-9986 Peony5308 Balcones Drive 512-459-3341 Wiki Wiki Teriyaki10000 Research Boulevard 512-349-9454 American 18th Over Austin Reader rating: 4.5 out of 5 500 North I-35 512-480-8181 Eastside Cafe2113 Manor Road 512-476-5858 Jasper's11506 Centur Vin Bistro1601 West 38th Street 512-377-5252 WildfireGeorgetown · 812 S. Austin Ave. 512-869-3473 Culver's Reader rating: 4.9 out of 5 3424 W. William Cannon Dr. 512-892-1114 Joseph's Restaurant Reader rating: 4.9 out of 5 3638 Bee Caves Road 512-329-6988 Mangia Pizza Reader rating: 4.9 out of 5 2401 Lake Austin Boulevard 512-478-6600 Pizza Nizza Reader rating: 4.9 out of 5 2712 Bee Caves Road 512-474-7590 Pizza Patron Reader rating: 3.9 out of 5 1922 East Riverside Drive 512-447-0021 Yoghi's Pizza Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5 12400 Highway 71 512-402-0202 Fast Food & y Oaks Terrace Truluck - Austin Arboretum Reader rating: 3.9 out of 5 10225 Research Boulevard 512-794-8300 RedBud Bar & Grille3267 Bee Caves Road 512-327-8746 Vin Bistro1601 West 38th Street 512-377-5252 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5 6319 I-35 North Outback Steakhouse4211 South Lamar Boulevard 512-383-8024 Taco Del Mar4301 W. William Cannon Dr. 512-535-6911 Texas Land & Cattle6007 North I-35 512-451-6555 Texas Land & Cattle5510 South I-35 512-422-6448 Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse14010 North Highway 183 512-258-3733 Joe's Crab ShackRound Rock · 2401 South I-35 512-246-8500 Thai Tara Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5601 West 6th Street 512-236-0856 Noodle-ism107 West 5th Street 512-275-9988 American Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5400 Colorado Street 512-482-9000 Wahoo's Fish Taco509 Rio Grande Street 512-476-3474 Fine Dining Aquarelle606 Rio Grande Street 512-479-8117 Noodle-ism107 West 5th Street 512-275-9988 Italian La Traviata314 Congress Avenue 512-479-8131 Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab Reader rating: 3.0 out of 5400 Colorado Street 512-482-9000 Kenichi419 Colorado Street 512-320-8883 1 Juan in a Million Mexican Austin 2 Hut's Hamburgers Hut's Hamburgers 512-472-0693 807 W Sixth St Austin , TX American Burgers Austin 3 Cafe Josie Cafe Josie 512-322-9226 1200 W 6th St # B Austin , TX Caribbean Seafood Austin 4 1886 Cafe & Bakery 1886 Cafe & Bakery 512-391-7121 604 Brazos St Austin , TX American Downtown 5 Sagra Italian Mediterranean Austin 8 10 Chez Nous Chez Nous 512-473-2413 510 Neches St Austin , TX Bistro French Carmelo's Restaurant www.carmelosrestaurant.com - (512) 477-7497 International Bistro 88 3.0 2712 Bee Caves Road 512-328-8888 Eastside Cafe2113 Manor Road 512-476-5858 Emerald Restaurant13614 West Highway 71 512-263-2147 Ventana Restaurant11400 Burnet Road 512-339-3850 512-445-0677 Sarovar 3.9 8440 Burnet Road 512-454-8636 Kolache Factory4101 West Parmer Lane 512-834-2253 Kolache Factory3706 North Lamar Boulevard 512-467-2253 La Madeleine9828 Great Hills Trail 512-502-2474 La Madeleine3418 North Lamar Boulevard 512-302-1486 Mozart's Coffee Roasters & Bakery 3.0 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard 512-477-2900 Italian Cialo's Italian-American Restaurant1310 Ranch Road 620 South 512-263-9936 Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse11410 Century Oaks Terrace 512-835-5633 Rocco's Grill900 Ranch Road 620 South 512-263-8204 Conan's Pizza 4.9 2438 Anderson Lane East 512-459-3222 -335-4436 Estancia ChurrascariaSunset Valley · 4894 Hwy. 290 W. 512-892-1225 Fonda San Miguel2330 W. N. Loop Blvd. 512-459-4121 Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant301 San Jacinto Boulevard 512-476-8300 Cantina Laredo 4.9 201 West 3rd Street 512-542-9670 Curra's Grill 4.9 6801 Burnet Road 512-451-2560 El Chile 4.9 1809 Manor Road 512-457-9900 Elsi's Restaurant 4.9 6601 Burnet Road 512-454-0747 Vivo 4.9 2015 Manor Road 512-482-0300 Casa Garcia's 3.9 1901 William Cannon Drive 512-441-9504 Maudie's Hacienda 3.9 9911 Brodie Lane 512-280-8700 Taco Xpress 3.9 2529 South Lamar Boulevard 512-444-0261 Casa Garcias 1.1 1000 South Lamar Boulevard 512-851-8684 Las Palomas 1.1 3201 Bee Caves Road 512-327-9889 Matt's El Rancho 3.0 2613 East Lamar Boulevard 512-462-9333 15th Street Ca Zoot Restaurant
Austin Hotels In AustinComplete Alphabetical Listing Amerisuites Austin Airport 7601 E. Ben White Blvd Austin, TX 7874 AmeriSuites Austin Arboretum 3612 Tudor Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 AmeriSuites Austin North Central 7522 North IH-35 Austin, TX 7875 Austin - Days Inn North 820 E. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 7875 Austin North Travelodge Suites 8300 IH 35 North Austin, TX 7875 Austin-Days Inn South 4220 S. Interstate Hwy 35 Austin, TX 7874 Barton Creek Resort and Spa 8212 Barton Club Drive Austin, TX 7873 Best Value Inn and Suites-Austin North 6911 Interstate Hwy 35 North Austin, TX 7875 Best Value Inn-Austin South 2525 Interstate Hwy 35 South Austin, TX 7874 Best Western Atrium North 7928 Gessner Drive Austin, TX 7875 Best Western Seville Plaza Inn 4323 South Ih 35 Austin, TX 7874 Bradford Homesuites - Austin 10001 N. Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 7875 Bridgestreet Alexan on Congress 1007 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 7870 Bridgestreet Quarry Lake 4600 Seton Center Parkway Austin, TX 7875 Bridgestreet State House 1221 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 7870 Bridgestreet Summit Las Palmas 5701 S. Mopac Expressway Austin, TX 7874 Candlewood Suites AUSTIN-NORTHWEST 9701 Stonelake Blvd Austin, TX 7875 Candlewood Suites AUSTIN-SOUTH 4320 I-35 South Austin, TX 7874 Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center 2200 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 7870 Comfort Inn Austin 700 Delmar Ave Austin, TX 7875 Comfort Suites Austin 13681 N. US Hwy 183 Austin, TX 78750-220 Comfort Suites Austin Airport 7501 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 7874 Comfort Suites Downtown South 1701 E. St. Elmo Rd. Austin, TX 7874 Corporate Lodging - Austin 4815 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 7875 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Austin-North 7400 IH-35 NORTH Austin, TX 7875 Courtyard by Marriott Austin Arboretum 9409 Stonelake Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 Courtyard by Marriott Austin Central 5660 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7875 Courtyard by Marriott Austin South 4533 South Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7874 Crossland Austin West 12621 Hymeadow Road Austin, TX 7872 Crowne Plaza Hotel AUSTIN 500 N IH-35 Austin, TX 7870 Days Inn Austin 3105 No. Interstate 35 Austin, TX 7872 Doubletree Club Hotel® Austin University Area 1617 IH-35 North Austin, TX 7870 Doubletree Guest Suites® Austin 303 West 15th Street Austin, TX 7870 Doubletree® Hotel Austin 6505 Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7875 Drury Inn and Suites Austin North 6711 Interstate 35 North Austin, TX 7875 Drury Inn Austin Highland Mall 919 East Koenig Lane Austin, TX 7875 Econo Lodge Austin 6201 US 290 E. Austin, TX 7872 Embassy Suites Hotel® Austin-Arboretum 9505 Stonelake Bloulevard Austin, TX 7875 Embassy Suites Hotel® Austin-Downtown/Town Lake 300 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 7870 Embassy Suites Hotel® Austin-North 5901 North I-35 Austin, TX 7872 Exel Inn of Austin 2711 I H 35 South Austin, TX 7874 ExtendedStay Austin Arboretum 10100 N. Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 7875 ExtendedStay Austin Northwest 13858 North US Hwy. 183 Austin, TX 7875 ExtendedStay Austin Round Rock 16950 North I-35 Austin, TX 7872 ExtendedStay Austin Southwest 5100 US Hwy 290 West Austin, TX 7873 ExtendedStay Downtown Town Lake 600 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 7870 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Austin Northwest 11201 North Mopac Expressway Austin, TX 7875 Fairfield Inn by Marriott Austin Airport South 4525 South Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7874 Fairfield Inn by Marriott Austin Central 959 Reinli Street Austin, TX 7875 Four Points by Sheraton Austin 7800 North Interstate 35 Austin, TX 7875 Habitat Suites 500 Highland Mall Blvd Austin, TX 7875 Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown, TX 200 San Jacinto Boulevard Austin, TX 7870 Hampton Inn & Suites® Austin Airport 7712 East Riverside Drive Austin, TX 7874 Hampton Inn® Austin - NW/Arboretum 3908 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 7875 Hampton Inn® Austin Airport South 4141 Governors Row Austin, TX 7874 Hampton Inn® Austin North at I-35 & Hwy 18 7619 I-35N Austin, TX 7875 Hilton Austin 500 East 4th Street Austin, TX 7870 Hilton Austin Airport 9515 New Airport Drive Austin, TX 7871 Hilton Garden Inn Austin NW/Arboretum 11617 Research Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 Holiday Inn AUSTIN-NW PLAZA/ARBORETUM AREA 8901 Business Park Drive Austin, TX 7875 Holiday Inn AUSTIN-SOUTH (BERGSTROM INTL) 3401 S. 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Oltorf Blvd. Austin, TX 7874 Lakeway Inn 101 Lakeway Drive Austin, TX 7873 Marriott Austin Airport South 4415 South Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7874 Marriott Austin at the Capitol 701 East 11th Street Austin, TX 7870 Marriott Austin North 2600 La Frontera Boulevard 7868 Omni Austin Hotel 700 San Jacinto Blvd at 8th Street Austin, TX 7870 Omni Austin Southpark 4140 Governors Row Austin, TX 7874 Quality Inn Central 909 E. Koenig Ln. Austin, TX 7875 Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin 111 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET Austin, TX 7870 Ramada Inn South - Austin 1212 West Ben White Boulevard Austin, TX 7870 Ramada Limited Austin North 9121 Interstate Highway 35 North Austin, TX 7875 Red Lion Hotel Austin 6121 N IH 35 Austin, TX 7875 Red Roof Inn Austin North 8210 North Interregional Highway 35 Austin, TX 7875 Red Roof Inn Austin South 4701 South I-35 Austin, TX 7874 Renaissance Austin Hotel 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 Residence Inn by Marriott Arboretum 3713 Tudor Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Airport South 4537 South Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 7874 Residence Inn by Marriott Austin North 12401 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 7875 Rodeway Inn North 5656 I-35 North Austin, TX 7875 Rodeway Inn University/Downtown 2900 N. 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The Austin Restaurant Guide and Directory of Austin Restaurants.
Upscale nightclubs with live music in the hotels along the Travis river and the Riverside convention center in Austin are available to entertain you no matter which Austin Hotel you are a guest of.
You'll remember Austin for everything it has to offer, from historic buildings to unbeatable nightlife and a burgeoning art scene. Visitors enjoy the restaurants, bars and hotels that make up the scenic area along the Travis River. Other attractions include the Park, the Austin Museum of Art, and Enchanted Rock.
Whether your taste is for festive Mexican food served to you at one of the best Austin mexican food restaurants, a quick lunch dining near the Riverside convention center or in a Austin hotel, or even a hot dog at the Austin Zoo .. you'll find restaurant menu variety for any taste!
Perhaps you are visiting Texas and staying in a Austin Bed Breakfast and now want to get out to some local Austin attractions like Wrigley Mansion , Austin Art Museum, the Austin Mountains Preserve, or just see what's available tourism wise. While on your Austin vacation you may want to check out a local Austin golf course or take in a play at the Orpheum Theatre or the Herberger Theater Center. Enjoy your time in Austin, and remember walk slowly and drink plenty of water if the temperatures are warm.
The beautiful Austin Zoo, home to over 1,200 animals is centrally located in the Austin metro area. Have lunch at a sandwich shop or cafe near the Austin Zoo and then check out the exciting array of animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs and outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages. The spectacular surroundings make it an ideal setting for professional lunch meetings , memorable dinner or receptions, weddings and more. The Austin Zoo is open everyday, rain or shine, except December 25.
You'll remember Austin for everything it has to offer, from historic buildings to unbeatable nightlife and a burgeoning art scene. Visitors enjoy the restaurants, bars and hotels that make up the scenic area along the Travis River. Other attractions include the Park, the Austin Museum of Art, and Enchanted Rock.
Whether your taste is for festive Mexican food served to you at one of the best Austin mexican food restaurants, a quick lunch dining near the Riverside convention center or in a Austin hotel, or even a hot dog at the Austin Zoo .. you'll find restaurant menu variety for any taste!
Perhaps you are visiting Texas and staying in a Austin Bed Breakfast and now want to get out to some local Austin attractions like Wrigley Mansion , Austin Art Museum, the Austin Mountains Preserve, or just see what's available tourism wise. While on your Austin vacation you may want to check out a local Austin golf course or take in a play at the Orpheum Theatre or the Herberger Theater Center. Enjoy your time in Austin, and remember walk slowly and drink plenty of water if the temperatures are warm.
The beautiful Austin Zoo, home to over 1,200 animals is centrally located in the Austin metro area. Have lunch at a sandwich shop or cafe near the Austin Zoo and then check out the exciting array of animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs and outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages. The spectacular surroundings make it an ideal setting for professional lunch meetings , memorable dinner or receptions, weddings and more. The Austin Zoo is open everyday, rain or shine, except December 25.
Austin Close to seven million visitors a year delight in the discovery of Austin's charms. For more information visit the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Austin Climate
Austin has a temperate climate - so you can count on
clear blue skies, breezes, and sunshine virtually year-round.
We average over 300 days of sunshine a year. It also means
that you can plan outdoor activities, themed functions,
and special events much more easily here. Outdoor activities
- including golf and tennis - are available virtually year
round.
Downtown Austin, which has undergone extensive renovation over the past decade, provides insight into Austin's past and present, as well as a peek at its future. Restored homes from the original town site give you an idea of how far the city has come since its inception around the turn of the 20th century, and several fine museums point to the Valley of the Sun's increasing sophistication in the current one.
The heart of Austin's downtown cultural center is the rolling greensward of the Margaret T. Hance Park, also known as Deck Park. Built atop the I-10 tunnel under Central Avenue, it spreads more than 1 mi from 3rd Avenue on the west to 3rd Street on the east, and ¼ mi from Portland Street north to Culver Street. It is the city's second-largest downtown park (the largest is half-century-old Encanto Park, 2 mi northwest). Deck Park is a good place from which to survey revitalized downtown neighborhoods and to appreciate the expansions and renovations of nearly all the area's museums.
A mostly residential area and home to much of Austin's substantial Hispanic population, South Austin -- the area south of Buckeye Road -- is worth a visit for two reasons: its family-style restaurants and roadside stands offer some of the best Mexican food in the city, and it's where you'll find South Mountain Park and the Mystery Castle, two of Austin's most remarkable sights.
The heart of Austin's downtown cultural center is the rolling greensward of the Margaret T. Hance Park, also known as Deck Park. Built atop the I-10 tunnel under Central Avenue, it spreads more than 1 mi from 3rd Avenue on the west to 3rd Street on the east, and ¼ mi from Portland Street north to Culver Street. It is the city's second-largest downtown park (the largest is half-century-old Encanto Park, 2 mi northwest). Deck Park is a good place from which to survey revitalized downtown neighborhoods and to appreciate the expansions and renovations of nearly all the area's museums.
A mostly residential area and home to much of Austin's substantial Hispanic population, South Austin -- the area south of Buckeye Road -- is worth a visit for two reasons: its family-style restaurants and roadside stands offer some of the best Mexican food in the city, and it's where you'll find South Mountain Park and the Mystery Castle, two of Austin's most remarkable sights.
Did you know?
The specialty restaurant, serving one or two special kinds of food, such as seafood or steak, is another distinctive American establishment. The Pullman car diner, serving full-course meals to long distance railroad passengers, and the riverboat steamers, renowned as floating gourmet palaces, were original American conceptions. They belong to an earlier age, when dining out was a principal social diversion, and restaurants tended to become increasingly lavish in food preparation, decor, and service.
