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Austin's best OG spots. OG as in pre-California.
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  1. OG best high end sushi in Austin. Must do. Sit back and let the staff guide you on what to get. Walu Walu is a staple.
    😍 Everything Sushi Wagyu Tartare
    🥂 4p-6p - Food and drink specials. Awesome time to try Uchi.
  2. 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.
    😍 Grilled Kale Salad Grilled Quail Eggplant Caponata
    🥂 Sun - Thurs: 5p-6p - Food and drink specials.

😋 The List
  1. Austin OG seafood market and restaurant institution since 1938. Old school style. That's OG is you get.
    😍 Fried Fish Oysters
  2. Austin OG since 1952. Tex-mex classics. Bob Armstrong queso dip is an institution. Mexican martini. Awesome patio.
    😍 Bob Armstrong Dip Asadero Tacos (add toasted garlic) Chili Relleno
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 11a - 3p - Lunch specials
  3. 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.
    😍 Striped Bass Beef Tartare Duck
  4. Austin OG Thai favorite. Pad thai and all the soups are so so good.
    😍 Pad See Eiw Tom-Kha Soup Tom Yum Soup
  5. Austin OG sushi. Great patio. Try their smoked escolar.
    😍 Cury Udon Japanese Spanish Mackeral Sake Toro Special
  6. 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.
    😍 Pekin Duck Breast Foie Gras Sandies Burger
    🥂 Sun: All night - 50% off bottles of wineMon: All night - Monday night means 25% off bar food & wines by the glass
  7. 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.
    😍 Belle Vie Farms Muscovy Duck Yellowtail Crudo Mt. Lassen Rainbow Trout
  8. Recognized as one of the finest interior Mexican restaurants in the US. Austin OG since 1975. Decorated with legit art work. Courtyard happy hour is a good time to check it out.
    😍 Glazed Pork Belly Grilled Lamb Chops Plato de Miguel
    🥂 Mon - Thurs: 5p-7p - 50% off a few apps, and $1 off tequila cocktails.
  9. Probably the most famous BBQ place in Austin. Presidents visit. You have to plan in advance - lines form early in the morning and wrap around the block. Bring chairs and a cooler and make a day of it while you wait. Can also order togo a month in advance to skip the line.
    😍 Beef Rib
  10. Austin OG elevated and modern Thai. Beautiful decor and fun vibe. Upstairs patio with view of downtown is awesome. Used to be a few locations, but now there is just the one in West Lake.
    😍 Salt + Pepper Tofu Pad Thai Pork + Prawn Dumplings
    🥂 Mon-Fri:4p-6p - 50% off all cocktails, wine, beer, sake
  11. Austin OG tex-mex. Some of the best chips and salsa in town. Great margs.
    😍 Margs Al Pastor Tacos Tostadas
  12. Austin OG al pastor tacos. Long time food truck since the 80s now in a brick and mortar. Super tasty al pastor. Open basically all the time.
    😍 Al Pastor Taco Al Pastor Taco Al Pastor (Left), Barbacoa (Right)
  13. Chili and Mad Dog Margaritas. Bit of a dive. Great spot.
    😍 Mad Dog Margaritas $120 Chili Dinner Chili
  14. 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.
    😍 Leek Risotto Goat Shank Ricotta
    🥂 Tues: All day - $1 oysters! 50% chilled wines!Tues - Sat: 5p-6p - Food and drink specials.
  15. 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.
    😍 Crudo a la Swan Red Pie Pepperoni Pizza
  16. 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.
    😍 Spicy Edamame KOROKKAAAYYY Mi-So-Not
  17. Austin OG tex-mex from the 80's. By far one of the best dips there is - creamy jalapeño ranch. The food is good - but ya gotta go just for the chips and salsa - and ask for the complimentary creamy jalapeño ranch. Several locations around town.
    😍 Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom Enchiladas Taco and Enchilada Combo Tex-Mex Enchiladas
    🥂 Mon-Fri:3p-6p - Food and drink specials
  18. Austin OG sushi - oldest sushi bar in town. Karaoke can pop up. Also good Korean dishes as well. Weekends require a reso.
    😍 Peppered Ahi Tuna Hama Chili Special Bang Bang Special (Left) & Mike Roll (Right)
  19. Incredible Argentine steakhouse and fare. Fun vibe. Definitely try the empanadas and something from the grill (with chili sauce of course). Also before or after check out the Milogna Room - speakeasy style bar underneath the restaurant.
    😍 Crudo Empanadas Chorizo and Marcilla
    🥂 Mon-Fri:3p-6p - $4 empanadas, $8 wines & cocktails, $9 lomito beef
  20. Come ready to eat. Typical Brazilian Steakhouse style with constant meat delivery, bomb salad bar, and great service. Better than Fogo.
    😍 Lamb Chops Ribeye Salad Bar
  21. Austin OG steakhouse since the 90's. Good service - slightly dated vibe. But still great steaks and apps. Check out the happy hour.
    😍 Porterhouse Grilled Pork Chops Lobster Tail and Ribeye Oscar Style
    🥂 Mon-Fri:4p-7p - Food and drink specials in the bar area
  22. AKA The ABGB. Also a great brewery, but the food is excellent. Pizzas are awesome. Live music. Lively spot on the weekends. Dog friendly.
    😍 Pizza Pizza
  23. Austin OG seafood patio on South Congress. Great vibe. Awesome food. Good for friends, date night, business. Lively patio. Oysters!
    😍 Lobster Roll Poco Platter Oysters
  24. Austin OG catfish for almost 50 years. Catfish and sides. Fried food galore. Super casual vibe. There were two, now just one.
    😍 Catfish Hush Puppies Jumbo Fried Shrimp
  25. 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**
    😍 Oysters Mac and Cheese Ribeye
    🥂 Wed: All day - 50% off oyster platters and bubblesTues - Sat: 5p - 6p - 50% off lots of great food, including the oyster platter, plus drink specials
  26. One of the first authentic Korean restaurants in Austin, Texas (opened 1988). Great lunch specials. Hot pot. Bulgogi!
    😍 Pork Bulgogi
  27. Great casual Greek spot. Several locations around town. Gyro plate with lots of good sides to choose from. Good lunch spot or togo.
    😍 Gyro Salad
  28. Hip burger bar and cocktails. Check out the OG location on South Congress.
    😍 Parmesan Truffle Fries
    🥂 Mon - Fri: 3pm - 6pm - Food and drink specials.
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