Search guide
Refine by Restaurant Type:
American American (New) Burgers Chinese Coffee Shop Comfort Food Dessert Donuts French Gastropub More »
- 2024 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
- 512-394-8150
Barley Swine
Cozy gastropub is consistently crowded, thanks to chef Bryce Gillmore's loyal crowd of foodies, who have followed from Odd Duck restaurant. Craft beer and wine selections are expertly paired w... read more
- 1400 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-243-7505
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
"Hop" and "doddy" represent a union of beer and burger. Craft beer and craft burgers, that is. The hops comprise local brews. The doddy comprises beef, bison, lamb, turkey, tuna, even hemp seed. An... read more
- 2510 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-326-8226
Tacos La Guera
The American Dream is alive and well, as shown by this peddler of tacos. Once it was nothing more than a food cart that was sometimes open, but mostly closed. Now it's an actual storefront. Success... read more
- 1025 Barton Springs , Austin 78704
- elchilecafe.com
El Chile Cafe y Cantina
Additional outpost for Tex-Mex resto known to do the classics, and do them well. Roasted pork enchiladas covered in Oaxcan red mole is a must try after claiming no. 1 spot in Austin Chron... read more
- 1219 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
- 512-607-6568
Gourdough's
To qualify the savory morsels purveyed by this glistening Airstream trailer as donuts, is to sell them short. Canadian bacon and fried chicken with a mound of sugar are meals into themselves. You c... read more
- 1400 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-291-7300
Perla's
Having fresh fish and oysters flown in from the coasts on a daily basis isn't cheap. But it assures quality. And that's what the patrons at this South Congress seafood establishment care about. Aft... read more
- 1706 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-462-2220
Big Top Candy Shop
A seven-footer named Weston is your soda jerk. You might recognize his from his band, White Ghost Shivers. He concocts a cucumber varietal from the old-school soda machine. His presence adds to the... read more
- 1321 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-916-1315
Botticelli's
Forgo the compact, European-style seating inside. Stretch out in the beer garden. Under the mighty oaks. Someone in your loud crowd says it's your birthday. That channels the customer-service skill... read more
- 2004 S. 1st St., Austin 78704
- 512-441-5446
Polvos Mexican
Meals covered from breakfast to dinner at this local spot serving up traditional Mexican instead of the popular Tex-Mex blend. Large portions of fajitas, fish tacos, and other standard fare. Margar... read more
- 1600 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-476-CAKE
Hey Cupcake!
Eat it. Not like Weird Al. Like Michael Jackson. The cupcake with a chocolate bottom and cream-cheese top is scrumptious. So are the other flavors sold from this Airstream trailer. Have yours with ... read more
- 1716 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-441-6800
The Woodland
The last time you had a meal in a treehouse you were eating Hot Rocks and Nerds. Not that this neighborhood comfort-food establishment is a treehouse. But it does have a fake tree protruding throug... read more
- 404 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
- 512-473-2217
P. Terry's
Healthy burgers?! Yeah, right. No, really. This multi-location drive-through serves up all-natural patties that are hand-formed and seasoned on the spot. Professionals on lunch breaks and stay-at-h... read more
- 801 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
- 512-916-4808
Uchi
Lauded chef Tyson Cole started in Austin but took study breaks in New York and Tokyo before returning home. Don't be surprised to see Flaming Lip Wayne Coyne dining here when in town. A red-wallpap... read more
- 2414-A S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704
- 512-916-9223
Mr. Natural
Extreme vegetarianism is in full effect at this local natural-foods chain. Long-distance runners survey the herbal enhancers. Patchouli-smelling hippies sign up for hatha yoga. Inventive takes on T... read more
- 1600 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-447-3905
South Congress Café
The curvy ceiling, open floor plan, and retro trim would make the Jetsons feel at ease. The menu is a fusion of Mexican, Southwestern, and seafood. Sacrifice a little style for comfort in the shoe ... read more
- 501 W. Mary St., Austin 78704
- 512-373-7672
The Soup Peddler
David Ansel is the antithesis of the Soup Nazi. He's a free-spirited alchemist whose crew delivers his ever-evolving offerings by way of bicycle. (You can also pick up, if you must.) The only thing... read more
- 1501 S. 1st St., Austin 78704
- 512-416-1601
Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse
That cross-dresser wearing the leopard-skin G-string goes by the name Leslie. He/she is just one of the colorful characters at this loitering hole for the great unbathed. Frogs ribbit in the distan... read more
- 1300 S. Congress Ave., Austin 78704
- 512-444-3800
Jo's
The owner of neighboring Hotel San Jose runs this no-frills, outdoor coffee stand. Hot Coffee? Outdoors? In the sweltering Texas heat? Yeah, but you get to stare lasers into the random South Congre... read more
Featured Listings
-
Kome Sushi Kitchen
Warm and well-run izakaya serves fresh sushi and a wide variety of ...
-
The North Door
Enter through the alley and discover a teeny tiny espionage-themed ...
-
The Grackle
No fuss neighborhood bar serves well-priced drinks, and surprisingl...
-
Haddington's
NYC transplant Michael Polomb's second critically acclaimed Austin ...
-
Rasta Pasta
Bob Marley artwork and murals are to be expected with this resto's ...
