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- 601 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
- 512-992-0204
Haddington's
NYC transplant Michael Polomb's second critically acclaimed Austin restaurant. Dimly lit space, with dark wood panels, and the unmistakable atmosphere of a contemporary tavern. Undoubtedly British-... read more
- 200 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
- 512-827-2760
Congress
Chef David Bull's intimate new resto, complete with lofty chandeliers, is a praiseworthy display of modern elegance, set adjacent to the laid back Second Bar + Kitchen. Expertly craf... read more
- 407 Colorado St., Austin 78701
- 512-494-6916
Frank
Eating artisanal sausage makes you feel less like a pig. Throw in a "rec room" and you have a way to work off some of it. Offer a dozen high-end coffee drinks and your energy is restored. Get a goo... read more
- 900 Red River St., Austin 78701
- 512-644-2959
Austin Daily Press
The proprietors of this food cart came within a challenge of winning The Great Food Truck Race reality show. That makes them local celebs. But they've kept their heads. They haven't raised prices o... read more
- 400-A W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
- 512-499-0300
La Condesa
It's usually a bad sign when a Mexican restaurant has designer furniture and polished-concrete floors. The dingier the better usually applies in these situations. But this smart-looking establ... read more
- 301 E. 6th St., Austin 78701
- 512-474-9898
Parkside
Here's where people who think they know oysters aim to impress their friends. Rappahanock. Kumomoto. Beavertail. Those are the options. And then some. The ceviche is an ideal starting spot. And the... read more
- 626 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78703
- 512-708-8800
Counter Cafe
Your classic American diner. Waiters balancing food trays over their heads. Regulars milking cups of joe at the counter with their BookPeople books. Foodies in search of what Texas Monthly magazine... read more
- 500 W. 6th St., Austin 78701
- 512-477-BESS
Bess
First, the celebrity angle: Sandra Bullock is the proprietor of this bistro. Now that that's over, a review of the food: the mix of French, Creole, and American is organic and comforting. Descend a... read more
- 238 W. Second St., Austin 78701
- 512-472-WINE
Cru
A wine-bar chain, yes, but a superbly situated one with sidewalk seating along well-traveled 2nd St. People-watch over flights and reminisce about your semester abroad in Paris. Clothes whores pop ... read more
- 401 W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
- 512-494-1500
Lamberts
"Fancy barbecue" is not an oxymoron. So shows this brother of the sister who owns the eminently popular Jo's Hot Coffee. Meats from the finest ranches and farms are the focus. Of course, scrumptiou... read more
- 621 E. 7th St., Austin 78701
- 512-275-0852
Koriente
Fast. Fresh. Friendly. The secret of the Orient lies within this tiny tea emporium. Healthheads slurp potato noodles and energize themselves with bubble tea. They look out the many windows at the g... read more
- 419 W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
- 512-474-LEAF
Leaf
Salad bars conjure visions of errant bacon bits in the mushroom bin. That's what happens when you let people serve themselves. But here professionals work you through the assembly line. And they ho... read more
- 258 W. 2nd St., Austin 78701
- 512-477-1001
Taverna
The town’s only risotteria also serves a mean pizza. Indeed, a real-deal Italian "pizzaiolo" watches like a ninja over the placement of each and every topping. Hi-rise-dwelling locals intermi... read more
- 303 Red River St., Austin 78701
- 512-236-9599
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
This historic building is one of Austin's oldest. A carriage-house bar out back and the preponderance of bourbon on the drink menu contribute to a genteel old-South vibe. But neo-comfort food moder... read more
- 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. E, Austin 78703
- 512-482-8868
Wink
How are they able to change the menu every day? Fresh ingredients straight from the farm. Naturally. Then there’s co-chef Stewart R.W. Scruggs, a disciple of Texas's New American master, Step... read more
- 419 Colorado St., Austin 78701
- 512-320-8883
Kenichi
We're not saying this is the haute spot where another women wooed Ryan Phillippe away from Reese Witherspoon. But Phillippe was apparently spotted noshing in this dark, minimalist hideaway with a "... read more
- 301 E. 5th St., Austin 78701
- 512-472-1860
Eddie V's
They’re still wearing navy blazers and pearls at this class act. A conservative look, indeed. The menu isn’t much different. Surf and turf. Your foursome starts in the bar. Live jazz ge... read more
- 606 Rio Grande St., Austin 78701
- 512-479-8117
Aquarelle
“Foie what?” “Gras, messier, foie gras. It’s duck liver.” “Does it come with barbecue sauce?” You’ll have to excuse the homegrown millionaire who wan... read more
- 616 Nueces St., Austin 78701
- 512-479-7616
Ranch 616
The signage out front is supposed to resemble a snake. Its creator, outsider artist and Kinky Friedman chum Bob Wade, favors overgrown, 3-D animals for his subjects. In this case it adds ... read more
- 600 E. 6th St., Austin 78701
- 512-444-7770
El Sol y La Luna
This cornerstone of Red River and Sixth is an old face in a new body. The Latin-American dive relocated downtown after a real-estate squabble at its former motel-coffee-shop location on South Congr... read more
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