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Uber popular, modern, wood-fired Italian downtown. Books out far in advance. Put it on your list. Good energy and fun date night.

Trendy neighborhood joint with great food and patio. Popped up on some national lists (NYT, Bon Appétit, Esquire). Menu changes often - so expect to see new inventive things regularly. Walk-ins only. Get there early, usually a line (but grab a drink while you wait).

Low key strip mall vibe. Smoker in the parking lot. Made the #2 spot on Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ joints in Texas. Rave reviews. Must check out.

Spectacular lightly charred, wood-fired New York / Brooklyn style pies. Just moved into a brick and mortar. Lot of buzz in the Austin pizza scene.

Fantastic modern Korean-American spot. One of the favorites in town right now. Serves traditional favorites and non-traditional dishes inspired by mom’s recipes.

Magic of Mexican and Jewish flavors and cooking coming together in delicious burgers and sides.

Considered one of the best authentic Indian spots. No frills - just great food and large portions.

Another Austin OG foodie standout. Continues to be excellent and a must check out. Menu changes often - so some favs listed may not be there.

Austin OG place to go for a super special occasion, or just feeling baller. Exceptional service. So good. MML jewel. Top 3 joints in town.

Boujee spot located at the Commodore Perry Estate. Instagramy. Hot ticket. Good date night or celebration dinner. Get the bread.

Modern and elevated Caribbean cuisine. Little bit of African, a little bit of Indian and everything in between. Spicy! One of the best new restaurants in town. Getting national attention. Must try the Jerk Chicken and cocktails. From the Emmer & Rye team.

One of the best upscale Mediterranean food in town. Hoppin' and beautiful spot. Fun date night or evening out with friends. Great patio. Be sure to get the hummus.

Upscale and classic steakhouse with an Italian twist. One of the best new spots in Austin. Inside the JW Marriott hotel. Awesome date night, special occasion, or biz meal. Awesome raw bar. Awesome happy hour.

Wood fire goodness. Some national acclaim. From the team behind Emmer & Rye. Date night.

Modern and upscale Mexican-inspired cuisine. Beautiful architecture. Great date night. Bone marrow tacos are fantastic.

Innovative and high-quality small plates that showcase the best of Texas ingredients. The food, cozy ambiance, and excellent service make it a must-visit foodie spot. Seasonal prix fixe menu.

Best soup dumplings in Austin. Fun bungalow with delicious and modern Chinese dishes. Awesome brunch and dim sum on the weekends.

Best upscale casual spot for oysters and seafood. Super small place. Fun patio. Must check out.

Super delicious and creative Neapolitan pizza. One of the top pizza (and pasta) spots in town. Also really great wine program. Stefano Ferrara wood-burning oven, which runs north of 900 degrees. Two locations - check out the reopened spot on the East side.

Detroit style. Bomb. Deep dish. Golden crunch on the bottom. Popular spot. Several locations. Check out the patio on East 6th.

One of the OG ramen spots, and considered some of the best ramen in Austin. Several locations around town. Can't go wrong with The OG.

Killer seafood kitchen and market. Everything is incredible. Special place.

Modern Southern food set in a bungalow downtown. Elegant and really elevated Southern dining. Great for date night or celebration.

Austin OG since 1952. Tex-mex classics. Bob Armstrong queso dip is an institution. Mexican martini. Awesome patio.

One of the best sushi spots in town. Fresh fish flown in from Japan. Super yummy. Incredible and Instagramy nigiri. Soft shell crab app is bomb.

Modern Omakase tasting menu. 12 seats. Super boujee. An incredible experience. Books 3 months out. $250pp+.

Super fantastic elevated sushi. Try it all. Great upscaled lunch combos. Great happy hour. From the MML team.

Considered some of the top tacos in town. Food truck located at Celia Brewery.

Trendy and Instagramy. Bomb tacos and margs on the East Side. Definitely check it out.

Considered some of the best new tacos in town. Definitely add to your list. Small - about two bites each, so get one of each for your first visit. Food truck - picnic table seating.

Celebrated taco and Taqueria joint. James Beard winner. Inventive and delicious specials on the reg so posted menu doesn't do it justice.

"Cowboy-wok cooking." Love love these tiny tacos, maybe best in town. Bomb elote. Food truck with some picnic tables. Must try.

Authentic Northeastern Thai. Super fresh ingredients. Super good. Spicy. Pad KaPow and Laab Moo are ✨. Food truck at Radio Coffee & Beer.

First of a kind in Austin - Japanese focused sandwiches. Can sell out quickly, so get there early if you can. Also check out their Omakase to-go.s

Trending BBQ spot from the Mueller family. Expect a line around the corner and to be out of some items after noon. Delicious brisket.

Austin outpost of the famous Tennessee Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken joint. Super solid fried chicken, sides, and desserts.

Consistently pops up as one of the best Indian spots in Austin.

Austin Indian food institution for decades. Located in a historic building downtown. Awesome dishes all around - also try the Curried Mussels and jalapeno and cream cheese naan with your dish.

Legit Asian fusion options with awesome live music on the weekends. Also - bar cart.

Fancy af Italian tasting experience. 12 seats. Prix fixe. Polarizing. Up to you if $ is worth it.

Little taste of old Italy in downtown Austin. Old school feel, and fantastic Italian joint from the MML team.

Seafood, Mexican cuisine, and charcoal cooking. New spot from the team behind the very popular Suerte. Modern space. Great date night.

Seriously great fajitas - some of the best in town. Hip poolside restaurant in the Austin Proper Hotel. Vibrant, open space overlooks downtown Austin.

Contemporary Interior Mexican. Highly celebrated as a top spot in Austin. Needs to be on your list. Must get the Suadero Tacos.