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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.

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

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).

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

Trendy spot with poppin' decor and patio. Eclectic menu. Fun date night. Fun Sunday brunch.

Upscale and fun Mediterranean / New American. Modern space. Poolside at the Thompson hotel. Fun date night. Good cocktails.

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.

Stylish, slightly more casual, sister location to the fabulous Jeffrey's. Monday night Steak Frites semi-pre-fix is solid.

Boozy and delicious brunch and lunch (and dinner) spot on South Congress. Don't sleep on their Sunday night special Indian dishes.

Staple for almost two decades. Very farm to table. Menu changes frequently with the seasons. Butcher shop in house.

Cool spot on the East Side. Gourmet New American. Great brunch. Awesome bloody marry.

Elevated southern dining by James Beard award winner. Awesome food. Grits are a must try.

OG Austin farm to table. Small joint. Counter seats are fun to watch the kitchen. Menu changes often. $1 oyster Tuesdays are where its at.

OG gastropub right in the middle of dirty 6th. Goto place for awesome oysters. Go for happy hour - it is one of the best in Austin - 50% off lots of great food, including the oyster platter. **Temporarily closed for remodel**

Seasonally inspired farm to table restaurant serving American cuisine in a Dim Sum Style. Some of the best handmade bread and pasta (heirloom grains). Great tasting menu. Cacio e Pepe is fabulous.

Fantastic OG local fine dining. A la carte options - but go for one of the tasting menus. Also be sure to check out the adjacent wine bar for a drink before or after dinner.

Antique-chic eatery in a historic building for thoughtfully sourced eclectic fare. Popular brunch spot. Good drinks and patio.

Small chain but excellent upscale New American. Busy patio. Good business lunch spot.

Consistently great steaks, salads, & elevated American fare and service. All around solid dishes.

Considering they are also an amazing butcher shop - this is a decidedly meat forward farm to table spot. Very popular, and can't go wrong with any of the dishes.

Romantic, vintage-chic joint featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents. Killer backyard wine garden.

Modern whimsical shared plates. Get the edamame. Hit up Elephant room downstairs for some Jazz afterwords.

Buzzin' spot inside Hotel Van Zandt. Live music every night. Great dinner and show. Jazz brunch.

Hip brunch spot (also not just brunch) located in Hotel Magdalena on South Congress.

Seasonal New American cuisine in Clarksville. From the MML team.

Cafe, bar, and beer garden. Good patio. Grab and salad or sandwich and a beer. Also great pastries. Littlest sister from the team behind the delicious Barely Swine and Odd Duck.

Austin brunch institution. Parisian/American bistro mix. Live piano on the weekends. Great desserts. Go for Sunday brunch.

New take on the American diner. Bit retro. Bit tex-mex. Bit brunch. Bit New American. Bit healthy. Great patio on South Congress for people watching or stop to eat while exploring.

Hoppin' downtown spot. All around good dishes. Great for brunch. Frozen Frosè.