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• Cru 
•   Downtown  
• ASIAN, FRENCH, PIZZA, SOUTHWEST
•  $$$ 

A wine-bar chain, yes, but a superbly situated one with a staff trained to abet you in harmonizing eats and vino.

• Eddie V's 
•   Downtown  
• SEAFOOD, STEAKHOUSE
•  $$$ 

Weepy, conservative, old broads almost tear their faces apart in smile from the surf and turf.

• Fonda San Miguel 
•   North Austin  
• MEXICAN, SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

The James Beard House is partial to the Interior Mexican comida comprising this divine brunch.

• Kenichi 
•   Downtown  
• ASIAN, JAPANESE/SUSHI, SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

Was the largest sake selection in the state responsible for Ryan and Reese's divorce?

• Mars 
•   South Austin  
• ASIAN, SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

Beloved Asian-fusion landmark deals aces to the well-coiffed and budget-conscious.

• Paggi House 
•   South Austin  
• NEW AMERICAN
•  $$$ 

Wedged between a high-rise and a golf course is a historical house with masterful surf and turf.

• Ranch 616 
•   Downtown  
• MEXICAN, SEAFOOD, SOUPS/SANDWICHES, SOUTHWEST
•  $$$ 

Chase the snake, not the worm, at this tequila-rich, bordertown cantina transformed.

• Starlite 
•   Downtown  
• AMERICAN (NOUVEAU), SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

Seasonal and skillfully prepared fare inspires creative elite to get a scooter as a third ride.

• Uchi 
•   South Austin  
• JAPANESE/SUSHI, SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

Thoroughly inventive and delectable sushi in vibrant environs, compliments of lauded chef Tyson Cole.

• Vespaio 
•   South Austin  
• ITALIAN, SEAFOOD
•  $$$ 

This upscale, tried-and-true eatery innovates with high-quality seafood and garden-fresh Italian.

• Wink 
•   Downtown  
• NEW AMERICAN
•  $$$ 

A disciple of a New American master co-creates templates for ingredients straight from the farm.