“ Scratch made elegant comfort food, ice cream & cookies “
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Austin.
This is a neighborhood go to offering amazing brunch, lunch, and dinner.
The menu consists of light but very elegant brunch meals.
Lunch with fantastic burgers and sandwiches made with house-made buns and pizzas with fresh made dough.
Dinners which are both simple but with a classic and upscale touch. All salads are made with house-made dressings and even have a small bakery “ Milk & Cookies “ right next door offering house-made ice cream, cream pastries and their famous cookies.
Gluten free
Legendary Stubb’s bbq!
A downtown institution for great live music and bbq, perfect combination as they say!
Cool rustic building with a down to earth staff serving famous Stubb’s bbq.
They have a backyard with an amphitheater stage where you can catch a variety of live music performances, some local and also traveling. They have a calendar showing all up coming acts.
Sunday’s is gospel brunch with live gospel music. Call to reserve or walk-ins are welcome on Sunday’s.
Asian comfort food and carefully created cocktail menu
“ Located 10-15 minutes outside downtown“
Offering creative Asian comfort food in a bright decorative atmosphere with a very warm friendly staff that seem eager to welcome you in and guide you through their menu offerings suggestions.
Charred Brussels with bacon jam ( or onion Parmesan jam ) were incredible as well as their Asian street tacos and air soft pork belly buns!
Fantastic and innovative cocktail menu will enhance your lunch/dinning experience. We were suggested to order the Margarita de Peached and we were glad we did!
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
“ Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits “
Two buddies came together and bonded over perfecting the ultimate biscuit!
Since 2018 they have been providing Austin with their very well known biscuit sandwiches!
With a small but excellent variety of biscuit sandwiches that include biscuit donut holes, a veggie sausage sandwich and a house-made chicken sausage sandwich.
Also every chicken biscuit sandwich are fried fresh to order.
Gluten free
Pet friendly
Breakfast, lunch and light dinner made using fresh local produce offering healthy options as well as comfort food.
“Grab and go cafe in the middle of Republic Square Park that has available outdoor seating.”
The Cafe location gives us homemade soups, sandwiches and dinner options with fresh nonalcoholic signature drinks, cold & hot teas, Texas beers and wine.
Also visit their sister location a few minutes away just east of downtown. That offers lunch and dinner with a farm to table approach. Besides being a restaurant, they are also a butcher shop and market as well.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
Interior Mexican specialties using Mexican techniques
“ East side downtown “
Built with a staff that adds to their already welcoming beautiful atmosphere and an open kitchen where you can see the professional kitchen staff literally enjoying what they do as they create your meals.
SUERTE is well known for their fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisines using local Texas ingredients and house made masa for tortillas that are used for street tacos and more.
Combining unforgettable dishes with a warm friendly staff and an excellent cocktail menu will equal in return visits!
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
"Bake Shop & Beer Garden"
Giving Austin three locations, the E. 7th st. is their downtown location.
All of which are knocking it out by serving all kinds of love such as in house made bread, meats, sausages, charcuterie & locally roasted coffee. They actually have a wholesale division that supplies their bread to over 50 accounts! All three locations offer in an outdoor seating as well
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Gluten free (limited options)
Pet friendly
“Two Brothers, Food Truck Turned Brick-And-Mortar.“
Using only local farms produce as ingredients to create an amazing farm-to-table menu!
Each meal is so fresh and beautifully presented by a staff that you can tell they truly enjoy working here!
This all transfers into an enjoyable memorable brunch, lunch, and or dinner experience!
You will definitely be thinking of planning your return.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly ( call first for available seating )
Fried chicken and more!
Having other locations, the one located on College Ave. is the nearest one by downtown.
Having a well known signature marquee, Lucy’s is also known for good old fashion crispy fried chicken to fun unique items like deep fried deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, cornbread with tequila butter, drunken catfish, hand squeezed lemon juice & more!
Very cool laid back atmosphere and staff to match!
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Gluten free (but use the same fryer at all locations)
Pet friendly
“Old School Cantina Look & Feel With An Open Kitchen & Live Music.“
Another local favorite foodie spot and family owed!
Checkout their calendar for up coming live music!
Handmade tortillas which are made every day!
Vintage ambience with plenty of outdoor seating that also have table umbrellas for you to enjoy!
Down to earth staff serving up super delicious Tex-Mex appetizers, tacos, tamales and entrees!
Enjoy your meal with their house made margaritas, signature margaritas, signature cocktails or ice cold cervezas!
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Gluten Free
Vegan
“We Make Delicious Food That Also Happens To Be Good For You.“
Having two locations, one is 8 minutes from downtown which is a trailer offering a “ grab and go “ breakfast, lunch, signature coffee, bone broth and gluten free pastries!
15 minutes from downtown is their brick and mortar!
Dine in for brunch, lunch and dinner.
They also open at 8am daily for grab and go breakfast tacos, their specialty coffee, tea and broth.
Gluten Free
Peanut Free
Sugar Free
“Fresh Gulf Coast Seafood Flown In Daily.“
Just 10 minutes from the downtown area is a well known seafood restaurant which is owned by two chefs and that has an open kitchen plus a spacious covered outdoor seating area!
Beautifully plated meals are presented every time as well as their specialty cocktails.
Bright vibrant decor is seen and felt throughout the restaurant.
Since it is a pretty well known local gem, try and get reservations. If not, there are some shops close by to enjoy while waiting for your table.
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“Locally Sourced And Chef Driven.“
“Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.“
Having two locations one is north of downtown Austin (district Anderson Ln ) and the other is south of downtown (district Slaughter Ln ). Both can be found here!
A cool industrial interior decor restaurant that is creating New American cuisine using locally sourced produce and protein by partnering up with local farms, businesses and fishermen.
Having a seasonally rotated menu they love pairing their amazing cuisines with their signature cocktails, craft beer or a glass of wine.
As they say, “ Great food and drinks go best with great company “ and I absolutely agree!
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Gluten Free
“Southern Comfort Food/Seasonal Farm-To-Table Menu."
Brunch, lunch & dinner!
Relaxing and beautiful establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating.
An array of meals made with Texas ingredients, presented with a Texas flare and presented with Texas hospitality!
They are a well know local gem so getting reservations would be ideal!
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Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
“Tortillas Are Made Fresh Daily."
Featured on Diners Drive-Ins & Dives and with multiple locations in Austin.
Here you can tell they love tacos!
To wash down your tacos you can do so with Mexican beers, margarita, aguas frescas, or other non-alcoholic drinks.
Gluten Free
“Only using Free-Range, Hormone & Antibiotic Free Protein.“
Locally owned cafe with multiple locations in Austin offering weekday breakfast and weekend brunch with freshly squeezed orange juice, lemonade as well as flavored coffees!
Every dish is made with fresh ingredients and protein from local businesses.
Gluten Free
“The Day Time Cafe.“
An award winning breakfast, brunch and lunch that has been serving us daily for over 30 years.
It is a breakfast/brunch chain that has an independently locally owned vibe.
This chain strictly uses fresh ingredients, juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. Each and every dish is made fresh and delivered hot to your table.
“Whole, Clean, Sustainable And Made From Scratch All The Time.“
A fast casual establishment with a counter-service walk up.
Wide variety of bright beautiful healthy and delicious meal options.
Great selection of healthy non-alcoholic drinks like teas, flavored waters, lemonade with flavored options and more.
A selection of local brews and wine are also available.
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
“Highly Respected Bar & Grill."
Located inside the South Congress Hotel and does offer validated self parking for two hours but depends on capacity.
Throughout the summer season they offer free live music from local musicians and is a first come first served.
New American cuisine is the focus here and offers a raw bar, happy hour and brunch as well.
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Gluten Free
“Conscious craft beer“
Having honest and perfect reviews, I personally see why locals love coming to this small but healthy and environmentally friendly brewery!
Healthy and environmentally brewery you ask?
They use only organic base malts and use recyclable glass wear!
All beers are non-GMO, vegan (except CCS), unfiltered, unpasteurized and BPA free.
Check out their upcoming live music events on their website and click on “ CELLAR SESSIONS “
“Serving only Texas craft beer, Ciders & wine”
Offering 54 draft handles that consist of some seasonal rotating Texas craft brews. Live music on selected nights and every Tuesday is know for Taco Tuesday here!
Spacious outdoor beer garden with a very friendly staff serving you your choice of great Texas beers and wine from local breweries and wineries. Supporting local businesses is the mindset of the owner.
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Pet friendly
Food truck
“ Only serious craft brew peeps “
This craft brew spot has an amazing selection of local and worldwide brews!
Offering really good grub like hot sandwiches made from freshly made bread provided by “Easy Tiger“ a local beer garden that makes and distributes to other locally owned businesses as well.
FREE PARKING at the garage behind them located on McBee st.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
“Microbrewery making non-GMO multiple award winning brews.“
Indulge yourself with unique healthy brews tagged with very creative names to match each flavor of brews.
The staff that will make you feel so welcome and educate you as you chose your desired brew.
Tours are available as well.
Family friendly with multiple TVs and games!
Bring your appetite!
The Hot Box Diner is a food truck that is posted onsite that has a simple non confusing menu. The menu consist of seasonal scratch made comfort and vegetarian (limited) food items.
Pet friendly
Gluten free
“ Best Craft Beer Bar “ - Austin Monthly
Open air patio garden with an opportunity where you can rent for private parties/events.
Available parking is located in the Medical Parkway which a parking map is found on their website showing amount of parking spaces and times.Various local beer and guide critics have raved about this beer garden which offers a food truck serving super delicious comfort food like wings, sliders, chili fries, gourmet hotdogs and much more!
Pet friendly
Food truck
Gluten free
“ One of the Austin’s oldest bars on Rainey St. with a pull up food truck “
Locals have been coming here for years to just hang out and is known to be a local dive spot.
Food trucks are amazing and matched with a very reasonable priced drink menu!
It’s based in a converted house which adds on to why it’s a favorite local hangout with plenty of outdoor seating and TVs.
Pet friendly
“ Multiple award winning brewery that is also a Co-op “
Co-op means that it is owned by people in the community in which they help promote fair wages, the support of other local businesses and using local farms produce which is used throughout their culinary and brew menu.
House made food items from salads, burgers, sandwiches, even house made ice cream and more can be found here.
If the lot is full, the gated garage near by is free for the first two hours and Black Star validates up to 5 hours. Just ask the front of the house.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
“ Multiple award winning GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL BREWPUB OF THE YEAR “
Great beer mixed with amazing food!
Their food menu consists of a variety of food options that can please anyone. From pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts with a upscale culinary twist!
Their speciality food items are even matched with a pint of beer.
Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating and live music on certain nights with a small concert vibe.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
“ Beer, coffee, and BAGELS!?! “
Very cool concept by combining a coffee house and brewery!
Besides priding themselves on fresh brewed coffee, 39 rotating tap craft brews and amazing various bagel sandwiches as well as other fun food items. They truly take having the friendliest staff in town serious!
Laid back atmosphere where you can hangout with friends and family or to just study.
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Local watering hole that has multiple awards for “ best cocktail bar “ to “ best bar “ by local and national critics.
Very laid back vibe with a down to earth bar staff. Detroit style coneys, old school crinkle fries, Detroit style chili crinkle fries, wings, sliders and more!
Pet friendly
“ CREATIVE BURGERS + BEER + OLD SCHOOL JUKEBOX = GOOD THYMES “
“ Just 12 mins from downtown Austin ”
Very reasonable priced food, beer and cocktail menu makes HAPPY HOUR start when you get here! Super creative signature grass fed burgers, sides, snacks with a laid back atmosphere and a helpful, friendly staff makes this spot a local favorite.
Great craft/local beer selection as well as signature cocktail menu with outdoor seating available.
Pet friendly
“ House brewed beer, ciders, draft Mead, wine & Scratch made food “
Taking brewpub food up to another level!
They are just as serious about food as they are about their craft beer!
The selection of in house made brews plus house made food items plus spacious indoor and outdoor seating makes for a very relaxing experience here!
Amazing and friendly staff that are so helpful in guiding you through their menu items.
Pet friendly
Gluten free
“South Asian cuisine/ beer pub/ live music.“
Local icon since 1986!
Neighborhood corner store that added live music, indie movie events, 70 beer taps, great wine selection, market and scratch made Indian food!
Offering vegetarian and vegan meals.
Plenty of outdoor seating.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
“ 2019 GABF ( Great American Beer Festival ) gold medal winner “
Plenty of indoor seating as well as a patio area.
Brewing their on beer, some seasonal and even sodas!
You can order beer flights or any sized beer which are accompanied with a bag of pretzels or order from a limited food menu such as empanadas or warm baked pretzel.
Parking is available in the City of Austin parking garage ( 601 East 5th St. ) for $5. Which where they are located on the ground floor of this parking garage.
Pet friendly
Gluten free ( limited beer selection )
“ 100 TAPS, FOOD/BRUNCH OPTIONS “
Having nothing but amazing reviews, I can see why they do!
Amazing and friendly staff that will help guide you through their beer, wine, and culinary menu without hesitation.
Fantastic and impressive beer selection with really fantastic and impressive food!
Weekly and daily specials that include food, trivia nights, college nights and karaoke night.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
Since 1866 Scholz is the oldest Biergarten in America!
Walking in you can immediately see and feel the history here.
Serving a fantastic selection of German beer, authentic German food, great cocktails with fun names like “Texas Playboy Ranch Water“, plenty of outdoor seating and an actual bowling alley!
“ Over 70 Belgian & local specialty craft beers, Belgian gins & spirits“
A European atmosphere Belgian pub with a front enclosed patio right on Congress Ave. and a back patio as well. Both are pet friendly patios. Food truck availability/menu can be found on their website which can be accessed through here on SMC.
Pet friendly
Food truck
“A Brewery & Cafe With A Permanent Food Truck.“
Two brothers with a passion in creating fantastic craft beer that also implement their other passions into their brewery with a eco friendly materials and love raising funds for wildlife preservation.
The combination of great owners are reflected in their friendly staff.
Now combine that with great grub, atmosphere and a clean pet friendly environment has resulted in 4.9 ratings!
Pet friendly
“Urban Craft Brewery With An On-Site Food Truck.“
One of the many reason why downtown Austin’s heart is pumping!
Very friendly staff serving up great Austin craft brews and their onsite food truck is providing excellent food items that pair up perfectly with what ever beer you have chosen! Meaning, great beer + great food = happiness!
Plenty of indoor and outdoor picnic tables which is perfect for gatherings.
Very family friendly environment and offers live entertainment.
Pet friendly
A rustic crazy cool looking craft cocktail bar with a western/punk rock look with an outdoor patio.
Which has a drink menu inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s films!
Very laid back atmosphere where the bar staff are serving beautiful and delicious cocktails located only 8 minutes from downtown Austin!
Prices are very reasonable for what they create and staff are extremely friendly and helpful to guide you through their menu.
Also serving food on site by GOLDEN TIGER making creative burgers, chicken & fries!
Local watering hole that has multiple awards for “ best cocktail bar “ to “ best bar “ by local and national critics.
Very laid back vibe with a down to earth bar staff. Detroit style coneys, old school crinkle fries, Detroit style chili crinkle fries, wings, sliders and more!
Pet friendly
A former house that has been transformed into this local cocktail hangout.Offering indoor and outdoor seating while you are enjoying classic and creative cocktails. They play host to live music mainly playing blues, soul, jazz and bluegrass music.
A local gem and hangout with a great rotating cocktail menu that also has a great beer and small food plates selections as well.
Their “ Drink Well burger “ with Tx wagyu beef patty, house made onion ash aioli on French bread bun and house cut fries was really good! The small plate options make great for sharing. Classic and House cocktail menu, excellent happy hour with a super friendly staff and outdoor seating available.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
Set up in a very cool looking old house on popular Rainey street. That has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating which has two full bars, one inside and an outdoor for our convenience. House made craft cocktails using fresh fruit and combing them with local craft liquors make this place a local gem. Texas beers on draft, outdoor games, hammocks and your dogs get bowls of water ( must be leashed.
Pet friendly
Set up in a 1885 firehouse which is not just a speakeasy. It also is a hostel for travelers with a newly renovated community kitchen and quarters right in the heart of downtown Austin. To get to the bar, it’s hidden behind a bookshelf in the lobby. You will enjoy house cocktails and prohibition style cocktails made by very talented mixologist.
Another one of Austin’s fun speakeasies that as the name says, is hidden in an actual parking garage on Colorado St. Beautiful lay out with marble countertops in a nice elegant atmosphere that’s great for date night or just to relax and hangout with friends and coworkers. Excellent cocktail menu with fun and creative drinks and names to go along with them.
Ok..... true speakeasy!
On their website, which you can get through here, you can reserve a spot.
The fantastic reviews are on point about the cool, rustic atmosphere and the amazing detail cocktails.
The bar staff takes their time and pride in making each crafted cocktail using fresh ingredients and techniques.
“ One of the Austin’s oldest bars on Rainey St. with a pull up food truck “
Locals have been coming here for years to just hang out and is known to be a local dive spot.
Food trucks are amazing and matched with a very reasonable priced drink menu!
It’s based in a converted house which adds on to why it’s a favorite local hangout with plenty of outdoor seating and TVs.
Pet friendly
“ Award Winning Cocktail Bar and Event Venue “
In a unique building with multilevel floors, the downstairs dining room and an upstairs Mezzanine area. Having a serious cocktail and classy culinary menu, they also pride themselves on good old fashion customer hospitality. You can reserve a table or even spots at the bar through their website which is hyperlinked from here, SMC.
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Gluten free
“The Greatest Honky Tonk In Austin."
No line dancing here, just good old fashion two step’n with live music and an outside taco truck serving tacos, burgers, nachos and more!
Check out their website to see their calendar featuring great “old school country” live music, two step lessons, even your cover charge on certain nights and more!
The best part is that you will enjoy the people there that you will meet!
A variety of people come here to smile, laugh and dance!
Guess that’s what happens when you combine great music, dancing, drinks and food!
Two floors of music where locals and visitors go to drink, dance and slide down slides!
There is a slide from the second floor and aquariums through the walls!
They offer “ Fish Bowls “ shareable cocktails that are served, well in fish bowls!
They have three different sized fish bowls that are shareable which serves from 2-4+ people!
Fried chicken and more!
Having other locations, the one located on College Ave. is the nearest one by downtown.
Having a well known signature marquee, Lucy’s is also known for good old fashion crispy fried chicken to fun unique items like deep fried deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, cornbread with tequila butter, drunken catfish, hand squeezed lemon juice & more!
Very cool laid back atmosphere and staff to match!
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Gluten free (but use the same fryer at all locations)
Pet friendly
“Two locations, N. Lamar & Cedar Park“
Old school down to earth smoked Texas BBQ accompanied with a great selection of Texas craft brews!
Both establishments have a rustic atmosphere are very spacious.
Order by the lb., family packs, sandwiches, or plates.
Texas Monthly - “ WE LOVED THE BEEF RIB’S PEPPERY CRUST, WHICH BALANCED NICELY WITH THE TENDER INTERIOR “
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Breakfast, lunch and light dinner made using fresh local produce offering healthy options as well as comfort food.
“Grab and go cafe in the middle of Republic Square Park that has available outdoor seating.”
The Cafe location gives us homemade soups, sandwiches and dinner options with fresh nonalcoholic signature drinks, cold & hot teas, Texas beers and wine.
Also visit their sister location a few minutes away just east of downtown. That offers lunch and dinner with a farm to table approach. Besides being a restaurant, they are also a butcher shop and market as well.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
Interior Mexican specialties using Mexican techniques
“ East side downtown “
Built with a staff that adds to their already welcoming beautiful atmosphere and an open kitchen where you can see the professional kitchen staff literally enjoying what they do as they create your meals.
SUERTE is well known for their fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisines using local Texas ingredients and house made masa for tortillas that are used for street tacos and more.
Combining unforgettable dishes with a warm friendly staff and an excellent cocktail menu will equal in return visits!
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
Tiki themed atmosphere and drinks to match offering up wagyu beef burgers and more!
“ Located 10-15 minutes from downtown “
This tiki style burger joint is pumping out fantastic homemade classic and creative grilled burgers that are made using locally sourced natural, hormone, antibiotic-free Wagyu beef.
Brioche buns that they use are from a local bakery as well!
In house favorite is their BLUE HAWAIIAN w/grilled pineapple, melted blue cheese, bacon & thousand island dressing ( I second that ) and their CRINKLE FRIES and homemade soft serve ice cream!
Hawaiian style cocktails!
We had their Mai Tai with half a lime on top filled with Jamaican rum and frozen Hurricane!
The silver airstream outside is their kitchen!
Indoor & outdoor seating available & D.J.’s on Sat & Sun nights
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
“American Gastropub with a farm-to-table approach.“
Using locally sourced produce to help create a seasonally rotated menu that consists of Texas fine cuisine with a simplistic comfort approach, is why locals are loyal to this Austin gem!
Each meal is created by executive chef/ partner Chef Marmulstein who has some serious National acclaims.
Very cozy restaurant with a comfortable outdoor patio
Fresh ingredients and fruits are used to create signature house-made cocktails, Texas beers, and offer an excellent wine selection.
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Gluten free
Legendary Stubb’s bbq!
A downtown institution for great live music and bbq, perfect combination as they say!
Cool rustic building with a down to earth staff serving famous Stubb’s bbq.
They have a backyard with an amphitheater stage where you can catch a variety of live music performances, some local and also traveling. They have a calendar showing all up coming acts.
Sunday’s is gospel brunch with live gospel music. Call to reserve or walk-ins are welcome on Sunday’s.
This James Beard winning duo of Chef Tyson Cole & Mr. Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue have blessed Austin with Loro.
“ Just south of downtown “
Let me start of by saying super friendly staff!
This marriage of Asian smokehouse and Texas barbecue delivers to Austonians and visitors grilled and smoked meats with creative sides and starters such as oak grilled charred snap peas with lemon zest sriracha powder and a kimchee emulsion ( which I will definitely come back for ) and was also recommended to have their chicken Karaage app which is lightly dusted with potato/corn starch, fried and served with jalapeño aioli ( wow good )!
You can submerge yourself with smoked sandwiches, rice bowls and unforgettable barbecue in a very spacious indoor or outdoor seating areas.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
Asian comfort food and carefully created cocktail menu
“ Located 10-15 minutes outside downtown“
Offering creative Asian comfort food in a bright decorative atmosphere with a very warm friendly staff that seem eager to welcome you in and guide you through their menu offerings suggestions.
Charred Brussels with bacon jam ( or onion Parmesan jam ) were incredible as well as their Asian street tacos and air soft pork belly buns!
Fantastic and innovative cocktail menu will enhance your lunch/dinning experience. We were suggested to order the Margarita de Peached and we were glad we did!
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Gluten free
Pet friendly
“ House brewed beer, ciders, draft Mead, wine & Scratch made food “
Taking brewpub food up to another level!
They are just as serious about food as they are about their craft beer!
The selection of in house made brews plus house made food items plus spacious indoor and outdoor seating makes for a very relaxing experience here!
Amazing and friendly staff that are so helpful in guiding you through their menu items.
Pet friendly
Gluten free
Independently owned serving Jersey style pizzas by the slice or pie, hot & cold sandwiches, subs, and more.
Have two locations, which both are just 10-15 minutes from downtown.
Pizza dough are made in house and so is the bread for sandwiches, subs and even their daily made soups!
The location at Woodrow has a small outdoor seating and Briarcliff has a few outdoor tables but both have deserts made in house and some by a local bakery!
Gluten free
Pet friendly
“ CREATIVE BURGERS + BEER + OLD SCHOOL JUKEBOX = GOOD THYMES “
“ Just 12 mins from downtown Austin ”
Very reasonable priced food, beer and cocktail menu makes HAPPY HOUR start when you get here! Super creative signature grass fed burgers, sides, snacks with a laid back atmosphere and a helpful, friendly staff makes this spot a local favorite.
Great craft/local beer selection as well as signature cocktail menu with outdoor seating available.
Pet friendly
“ Multiple award winning GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL BREWPUB OF THE YEAR “
Great beer mixed with amazing food!
Their food menu consists of a variety of food options that can please anyone. From pizzas, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts with a upscale culinary twist!
Their speciality food items are even matched with a pint of beer.
Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating and live music on certain nights with a small concert vibe.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
“ 100 TAPS, FOOD/BRUNCH OPTIONS “
Having nothing but amazing reviews, I can see why they do!
Amazing and friendly staff that will help guide you through their beer, wine, and culinary menu without hesitation.
Fantastic and impressive beer selection with really fantastic and impressive food!
Weekly and daily specials that include food, trivia nights, college nights and karaoke night.
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Pet friendly
Gluten free
Since 1866 Scholz is the oldest Biergarten in America!
Walking in you can immediately see and feel the history here.
Serving a fantastic selection of German beer, authentic German food, great cocktails with fun names like “Texas Playboy Ranch Water“, plenty of outdoor seating and an actual bowling alley!
"Bake Shop & Beer Garden"
Giving Austin three locations, the E. 7th st. is their downtown location.
All of which are knocking it out by serving all kinds of love such as in house made bread, meats, sausages, charcuterie & locally roasted coffee. They actually have a wholesale division that supplies their bread to over 50 accounts! All three locations offer in an outdoor seating as well
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Gluten free (limited options)
Pet friendly
“ Scratch made elegant comfort food, ice cream & cookies “
Located just 10 minutes from downtown Austin.
This is a neighborhood go to offering amazing brunch, lunch, and dinner.
The menu consists of light but very elegant brunch meals.
Lunch with fantastic burgers and sandwiches made with house-made buns and pizzas with fresh made dough.
Dinners which are both simple but with a classic and upscale touch. All salads are made with house-made dressings and even have a small bakery “ Milk & Cookies “ right next door offering house-made ice cream, cream pastries and their famous cookies.
Gluten free
“ Biscuits Biscuits Biscuits “
Two buddies came together and bonded over perfecting the ultimate biscuit!
Since 2018 they have been providing Austin with their very well known biscuit sandwiches!
With a small but excellent variety of biscuit sandwiches that include biscuit donut holes, a veggie sausage sandwich and a house-made chicken sausage sandwich.
Also every chicken biscuit sandwich are fried fresh to order.
Gluten free
Pet friendly
“Ramen Is The Soul Food of Japan.“
Serving amazing ramen in Austin with 3 different locations!
Their passion for ramen is definitely shown in each restaurant.
As soon as you arrive you will understand why they receive amazing reviews.
For sake lovers they offer filtered and unfiltered.
If you have never used or do you feel uncomfortable using chopsticks?
Don’t worry your server will actually show you the proper way to use them!
“ True Neapolitan Pizzas “
Just 8 miles from downtown Austin
Taking their pizzas very serious by using a Stefano Ferrara wood fire oven and a farm to table approach. Has caught the eyes of various, respected food and wine critics.
By creating perfectly charred pizzas with a just as perfect middle temperature and a very impressive wine selection to match!
Gluten free items ( no gluten free pizzas )
“Two Brothers, Food Truck Turned Brick-And-Mortar.“
Using only local farms produce as ingredients to create an amazing farm-to-table menu!
Each meal is so fresh and beautifully presented by a staff that you can tell they truly enjoy working here!
This all transfers into an enjoyable memorable brunch, lunch, and or dinner experience!
You will definitely be thinking of planning your return.
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Gluten free
Pet friendly ( call first for available seating )
“Old School Cantina Look & Feel With An Open Kitchen & Live Music.“
Another local favorite foodie spot and family owed!
Checkout their calendar for up coming live music!
Handmade tortillas which are made every day!
Vintage ambience with plenty of outdoor seating that also have table umbrellas for you to enjoy!
Down to earth staff serving up super delicious Tex-Mex appetizers, tacos, tamales and entrees!
Enjoy your meal with their house made margaritas, signature margaritas, signature cocktails or ice cold cervezas!
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Gluten Free
Vegan
“We Make Delicious Food That Also Happens To Be Good For You.“
Having two locations, one is 8 minutes from downtown which is a trailer offering a “ grab and go “ breakfast, lunch, signature coffee, bone broth and gluten free pastries!
15 minutes from downtown is their brick and mortar!
Dine in for brunch, lunch and dinner.
They also open at 8am daily for grab and go breakfast tacos, their specialty coffee, tea and broth.
Gluten Free
Peanut Free
Sugar Free
“Fresh Gulf Coast Seafood Flown In Daily.“
Just 10 minutes from the downtown area is a well known seafood restaurant which is owned by two chefs and that has an open kitchen plus a spacious covered outdoor seating area!
Beautifully plated meals are presented every time as well as their specialty cocktails.
Bright vibrant decor is seen and felt throughout the restaurant.
Since it is a pretty well known local gem, try and get reservations. If not, there are some shops close by to enjoy while waiting for your table.
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“Healthy Food For A Happy World.“
As they say, “ Just because we can do sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free doesn’t mean we do flavor-free “.
This is a perfect spot for lunch and or dinner for those that want an absolute fresh made from scratch healthy meal using farm-fresh ingredients.
While here be sure to wash your meal down with their flavored lemonades, kombucha and organic wine and beer.
“Locally Sourced And Chef Driven.“
“Brunch, Lunch & Dinner.“
Having two locations one is north of downtown Austin (district Anderson Ln ) and the other is south of downtown (district Slaughter Ln ). Both can be found here!
A cool industrial interior decor restaurant that is creating New American cuisine using locally sourced produce and protein by partnering up with local farms, businesses and fishermen.
Having a seasonally rotated menu they love pairing their amazing cuisines with their signature cocktails, craft beer or a glass of wine.
As they say, “ Great food and drinks go best with great company “ and I absolutely agree!
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Gluten Free
“Southern Comfort Food/Seasonal Farm-To-Table Menu."
Brunch, lunch & dinner!
Relaxing and beautiful establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating.
An array of meals made with Texas ingredients, presented with a Texas flare and presented with Texas hospitality!
They are a well know local gem so getting reservations would be ideal!
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Dairy Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
“Tortillas Are Made Fresh Daily."
Featured on Diners Drive-Ins & Dives and with multiple locations in Austin.
Here you can tell they love tacos!
To wash down your tacos you can do so with Mexican beers, margarita, aguas frescas, or other non-alcoholic drinks.
Gluten Free
“Only using Free-Range, Hormone & Antibiotic Free Protein.“
Locally owned cafe with multiple locations in Austin offering weekday breakfast and weekend brunch with freshly squeezed orange juice, lemonade as well as flavored coffees!
Every dish is made with fresh ingredients and protein from local businesses.
Gluten Free
“The Day Time Cafe.“
An award winning breakfast, brunch and lunch that has been serving us daily for over 30 years.
It is a breakfast/brunch chain that has an independently locally owned vibe.
This chain strictly uses fresh ingredients, juicing fresh fruits and vegetables. Each and every dish is made fresh and delivered hot to your table.
“Whole, Clean, Sustainable And Made From Scratch All The Time.“
A fast casual establishment with a counter-service walk up.
Wide variety of bright beautiful healthy and delicious meal options.
Great selection of healthy non-alcoholic drinks like teas, flavored waters, lemonade with flavored options and more.
A selection of local brews and wine are also available.
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
“Highly Respected Bar & Grill."
Located inside the South Congress Hotel and does offer validated self parking for two hours but depends on capacity.
Throughout the summer season they offer free live music from local musicians and is a first come first served.
New American cuisine is the focus here and offers a raw bar, happy hour and brunch as well.
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Gluten Free