Austin - North Austin - Restaurants

4200 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78756
512-916-4808

Uchiko

This otherworldly sushi restaurant with hardwood-floor ceilings and brick walls is a bit different than its big brother, Uchi. Here we have Japanese "farmhouse." There you have "contemporary" Japan... read more

306 E. 53rd St., Austin 78751
512-459-1010

Foreign & Domestic

This farm to table eatery eschewed downtown for a northside neighborhood location. The menu is ever-changing, but always expect some exotic game. The gruyere popover appetizers can't come fast enou... read more

3421 N. IH-35, Austin 78722
512-653-1187

Franklin Barbecue

It should come as no surprise that great barbecue can be found at a trailer on the frontage road of the interstate. Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has creat... read more

14735 Bratton Ln., Austin 78728
512-989-5748

La Brissa

Authentic Mexican, memorable margaritas, and house-made salsa make a great spot for group dining in spite of strip mall location. Classic entrees; quesadillas, fajitas, chille relleno plus an array... read more

4919 Hudson Bend Rd., Austin 78734
512-266-3231

Los Pinos

No fancy schmancy decor here--wood paneling, floral touches, and a few x-mas lights--just straight up Tex-Mex that compensates for the lack of other frivolity. Fish tacos, ceviche, ground beef ench... read more

12221 Riata Trace Ste 190, Austin 78727
512-249-6464

Minhs Cafe

No frills Asian resto with clean layout and 50/50 Chinese and Vietnamese menu. Grants you the liberty of ordering your favorite Chinese apps; egg rolls, pot stickers, entrees; beef and brocolli, al... read more

3435 Greystone Dr., Austin 78731
512-284-7863

El Chile Cafe y Cantina

Tex-Mex resto delivers the classics well. Roasted pork enchiladas covered in Oaxcan red mole is a must try after claiming no. 1 spot in Austin Chronicle's Hot Sauce Contest, but plenty of... read more

4101 Guadalupe St., Austin 78751
512-451-7170

NeWorlDeli

Kitchen staffers are telepathic. Without asking, they trim the crust from the airy sourdough. Not so, though, with the famous reuben. It needs all the rye it can get to contain a mound of turkey, s... read more

4508 Burnet Rd., Austin 78756
512-467-0102

The Upper Crust Bakery

There's no such thing as lunch at this champion of pastries. Because ordering an avocado with vinaigrette sandwich is just a lame excuse for splurging on cinnamon- and sugar-flecked elephant ears. ... read more

5406 Balcones Dr., Austin 78731
512-454-2666

Chez-Zee

This cheery, family-owned restaurant has something for everyone. Meat. Fish. Pasta. Desserts. Gluten-free options. That's because their clientele is so diverse. Blue-hairs who've flocked for coffee... read more

4230 Duval St., Austin 78751
512-452-1040

Julio's

Please don't grab a seat until your order is ready. Grabbing one beforehand messes up the queue. It's a no-no among the locals who have been coming to this cantina every Friday night since Can... read more

4206 Duval St., Austin 78751
512-458-3168

Hyde Park Bar & Grill

Before the likes of Applebee’s, there were real neighborhood dining retreats. Places for moms out of ideas. And dads without the wherewithal. They catered to the whole family. Even picky Aunt... read more

4811 Burnet Rd., Austin 78756
512-453-5062

The Omelettry

Here's how you keep a secret. Make the best pancakes in town. But name your establishment after an egg dish. Consider yourself lucky if the wait here is only 20 minutes. That ought to give you enou... read more

2330 W. North Loop Blvd., Austin 78756
512-459-4121

Fonda San Miguel

You know you're doing something right when the James Beard Foundation invites you over to prepare a meal. Twice. It’s true south-of-the-border around here, from the homemade interior Mexican ... read more

6801 Burnet Rd., Austin 78756
512-459-6279

The Frisco Shop

Don’t call it a comeback. This iconic diner born of the Night Hawk chain has been here for years. Now it's just in a different location. The new digs have artifacts of the old. Like the neon ... read more

5621 Airport Blvd., Austin 78751
512-454-5827

Quality Seafood Market

This fish market isn't just for pick-up. Dining here is a happening way for townies to stuff themselves on the cheap. You’ve got two-for-two Tuesdays, wherein fish tacos and draft beer are bo... read more