1. Daruma Ramen
612 B E. 6th Street (Red River), Austin, TX
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 59 tips and reviews
Joshua Kerr: The Vegan ramen noodles is great. Also get the croquettes.
Austin Chronicle: This downtown cozy-but-modern ramen shop offers a tasty twist on an old favorite. We crave the delicious chicken broth with chijire-style noodles and the belly-warming croquettes drizzled with katsu. Read more.
Cody Felici: The Spicy Miso Ramen is awesome. A little heat, definitely not intense. Try the croquettes!
3. Weather Up
1808 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · 62 tips and reviews
Kenan Ogelman: Smoked fish croquettes are delicious.
Belinda Kathryn: Ordering off the cocktail menu is awesome, but they can make drinks specific to you if you provide a liquor and flavor palate! Mussels were DIVINE! Great bar atmosphere and patio.
Austin Chronicle: This NYC import ain't messin' around: It has a novella-length cocktail list and harvests its ice from 300-pound crystal blocks. That's the type ice sculptors use – perfect for craft cocktail art.
4. Winebelly
519 W Oltorf St (S. 1st), Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Sophie Gallet: Not recommended. Really overpriced, below average service, & the food is not great. We liked the mushroom croquettes, disliked the dry duck bruschetta, the shrimps..
bibliotekah: awesome fries. bring back the crispy pig ears and foie gras scallop dish!
Austin Chronicle: The pour is generous, the wines are commendable, and the service is swift and friendly. Crisp french fries, served in ample cones, come flavored with Parmesan truffle or pimentón and chile pepper. Read more.
7. Vic's BBQ
7.9
3502 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Parker Lane · 24 tips and reviews
Andy H.: Have to get a couple of chorizo, potato, egg, n cheese tacos. They're the bomb!
Stephen H: Try the combo brisket and ribs soooooooo goooooood!
Lynne Stiller: If you bring them meat (brisket, ribs, etc), the friendly folks @ Vic's will cook it for a small fee per pound!
Taylor Waltmon: This Cuban sandwich beats any one I've ever had. And I've had a lot! Lechon asado is really good too. Do not forget to order a side of veggie mojo .. It will change your life.
Ana Velazquez: Not only is there ah-mazing, authentic Cuban food, there are extensive menus for drinks, cigars, & coffee! Leave room for everything. Entrees are def big enough for two!
Claudio Rodriguez: Try the roast pork and the yuca con mojo!!!!! AWESOME !!!!!
9. Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · Zilker · 50 tips and reviews
Boris Jones: Everything from the cuisine, to the music, to the kitchen layout create the ideal vibe for dinner with a group of friends. Found this place here: http://supper.mx/places/barlata-tapas-bar-austin/
Ken Krumhansl: Great food and drinks. Stop by and see Tory at the bar!
Randy: Definitely my new favorite tapas place in town. Highly recommend.
10. Parkside
8.0
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews
jon nguyen: Try the Pork Croquettes - wish yall coulda seen the insides of these...straight up filled with pulled pork and nothing else...and the strawberry jam was a nice touch
Nirmal Deshpande: While I am sure the entrees are great their small plates are spectacular. I thoroughly enjoyed my roasted cauliflower with citrus glaze and spicy chicken meatballs. Makes for a great bar meal.
Cheapism: Stop by this 6th street institution on Wednesdays for 1/2 price Oysters and Champagne. Great atmosphere for friends or an intimate dinner.
Josh A: Yummy Cuban food. Restaurant was upgraded big time. Good Cubanos. Good Cuban steak. Yummy maduros. Good Cuban sodas. Worth a shot!
Frankie jAy: Food is so good
Hama-Lychee: Food and prices are great. Staff is very friendly. If you enjoy listening to good music while eating, like in every Cuban/Latin restaurant, this might not be a good place, overall.
13. South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave (at E Monroe St.), Austin, TX
Café · Bouldin Creek · 180 tips and reviews
Inna G: Hash brown and croquette madam
Rafi Syed: Migas = scrambled eggs with jalapeños, cheese, and crumbed tortilla strips. Get them with steak, and have the carrot cake French Toast. Share it with your friends or get a single slice for dessert.
Food Network: While the facade and interior are sleek and modern, the menu is full of hearty dishes like Carrot Cake French Toast, which is made with homemade carrot cake.
15. The Driskill
8.9
604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
Hotel · Downtown Austin · 169 tips and reviews
William Thorp: Fancy café amazing staff fast service and great food!
CNN: Opened in 1886, this is the oldest operating hotel in Austin. Legend has it the original owner, cattle baron Jesse Driskill, lost the hotel to his brother in law in a poker game in 1888.
The Most Interesting Man in the World: They say this lovely Texas landmark is haunted. Me? I don’t believe in ghosts, and I had a lengthy debate about this very topic with a rather opaque visitor one autumn night in room 319.