Qui captures so much of what is driving the Austin restaurant scene forward. Qui's mixture of fine dining, molecular, and Filipino influences makes for a unique dining experience. [Eater 38 Member]
They produce what has quickly become one of Austin's, if not Texas', most talked-about barbecue. It's so good they regularly run out of meat shortly after opening: get there early. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Sonya Cote rocks a seasonal French-Tex menu to go with their artisanal cocktail menu in one of the most comfortable dining rooms in which we've had the pleasure of eating. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
Austin is having something of a bbq moment, in case you haven't noticed. Micklethwait has gotten its fair share of attention, but still flies under the radar by Austin bbq standards. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
Food & Wine Best New Chef 2011 winner Bryce Gilmore's South Lamar restaurant lives up to the hype. Go with a group and order everything on the seasonal small plates menu. [Eater 38 Member]
Expectations were sky-high for Bryce Gilmore's second restaurant, and Odd Duck has surpassed them from the magnificent large format dishes to the playful brunch pastries. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
This seafood mecca serves lobster rolls coated in house-made mayo with (bonus!) a side of drawn butter. A must try! Leia mais.
This landmark restaurant feels like a barbecue place should: friendly, a little run down, and full of tradition. Accordingly, we recommend the brisket and the Elgin sausage. [Eater 38 Member]
The Mexican Vanilla is amazing. Also be sure to try the Foxy Brown when it is available. Get the Frequent Flyer card and don't forget to tip.
Items crafted by more than 200 young talents—many of whom live in the Austin area—are on offer, from cheeky T-shirts to offbeat jewelry. Leia mais.
Easy Tiger has the winning Austin formula: in-house bread and pastries, craft beer, ping pong, and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere, in the most improbable of places: Dirty Sixth. [Eater 38 Member]
Don't let the angle-in parking intimidate you. Additional parking available in the lot behind the store as well.
The best store in what's becoming one of the country's freshest cities. Stag offers antiques, apparel, and an apothecary; in fact, everything is for sale.
Contigo's beer garden, craft cocktails and locally sourced, inventive food from Chef Andrew Wiseheart embody everything that's key to a great Austin restaurant right this second. [Eater 38 Member]
Unctuous rib meat barely clings to the smoke-stained bone before it melts in your mouth. John Mueller, the Yoda of beef ribs, dispenses fantastic barbecue in a relaxed, comfy trailer set-up. Leia mais.
Josephine House is a Clarksville bungalow-turned-lazy-lunching-destination, with 30+ seats, a daily changing menu, and an easy-sipping selection of afternoon cocktails. Leia mais.
"Vietnamese with a French accent" is a good description of Elizabeth Street Café. Start with an order of pork buns before digging in to a bowl of pho. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
UT is one of the largest public universities in the United States. It's home to a Gutenberg Bible at the Harry Ransom Center, the LBJ Library and Museum and the Briscoe Center for American History.
Reasonably priced and informal but still very fine dining, indeed. Rising star Ned Elliott’s seasonal menu is spare but stunning, with each well-conceived plate coming together in delicious harmony. Leia mais.
The atmosphere – we're tempted to say "art direction" – is superb, and the food's splendid, too. Meats and produce genuinely are farm fresh, often picked in the morning at neighboring urban farms. Leia mais.
A luxurious menu is matched by an adventurous wine list and an intimate, bistro feel. Don’t skip the house-baked bread: It’s stunningly good, especially when dipped in the Mussels & Clams wine broth. Leia mais.
Our first choice for visitors who want Mexican is this South Austin spot. We know avocado margaritas are the spotlight, but try the spicy mescal Oaxacan margaritas. [Eater 38 Member]
