Austin - Restaurants - Southwestern

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

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

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

3509 Ranch Road 620 N., Austin 78734
512-266-1369

Hudson's on the Bend

Get ready to take a quick, hidden turn into the parking lot. Walk through the outdoor patio surrounded by herb garden. Exemplary service and captivating paintings await inside the limestone farmhou... read more