Winners
Barley Swine is one of Winners.

1. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 87 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Open your mind and bring a friend that is ready for a food adventure.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of Winners.

2. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.8
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: I love that Austin is a town that a niche restaurant like this can thrive in. Best ramen that I've found. Also worth the wait.

Ryu of Japan is one of Winners.

3. Ryu of Japan

11101 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · North Burnet · 23 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Chefs from Kumamoto, Japan. Sit at the bar and let them make what they want.

Tucci's Southside Subs is one of Winners.

4. Tucci's Southside Subs

8.5
801 E William Cannon Dr (I-35), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · 17 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: My favorite for subs. Worth the drive from North Austin, because there's nothing to compare up here.

La Condesa is one of Winners.

5. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews
Franklin Barbecue is one of Winners.

6. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 354 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: One of the few places in the world that I don't mind waiting for food. Worth it.

Frank Restaurant is one of Winners.

7. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 389 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Crazy, but delicious combinations of meat in tube form (that's a Bourdainism).

Cover 2 is one of Winners.

8. Cover 2

7.6
13701 N Highway 183, Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Northwest Austin · 38 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Has the right mix for watching the NFL on Sundays...Bloody Mary Bar, great menu and just enough televisions...

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of Winners.

9. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Beer & sausages...match made in heaven.

Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of Winners.

10. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.2
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Anxiously awaiting the opening of their Burnet Rd. location. They served smoked oysters with crunchberries as a daily special. 'nuff said.

Brick House Tavern + Tap is one of Winners.

11. Brick House Tavern + Tap

6.6
11680A Research Blvd,, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 61 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: I adore their unhealthy menu and GWD trivia on Tuesdays.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is one of Winners.

12. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.1
2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Both locations are burger champions.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of Winners.

13. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

9.0
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Fresh seafood so good that you forget you're in land-locked Austin.

Black Star Co-op is one of Winners.

14. Black Star Co-op

8.9
7020 Easy Wind Dr (W St Johns Av), Austin, TX
Brewery · Crestview · 153 tips and reviews
MAX's Wine Dive Austin is one of Winners.

15. MAX's Wine Dive Austin

7.8
207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200 (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 140 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: If only for the fried chicken...and the poster that says, "Champagne Kicks Ass!".

Roaring Fork is one of Winners.

16. Roaring Fork

8.6
10850 Stonelake Blvd (N Mopac Expwy), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Stonelake Office Park · 69 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Champagne: Baja shrimp cocktail...and everything else..