2. Chen's Noodle House
7.9
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Northwest Austin · 22 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: You'll find the unique treat of dao xiao mian, or "knife-cut" noodles, on the minimalist menu, as well as leek and onion pies. The wonton soup is loaded with minced pork and garlic wontons. Read more.
Katya: Simple, delicious and as authentic as it gets.
Bravo: As authentic of a noodle house as you can get. Don’t be scared that it’s a tiny restaurant in a strip mall – if you’re a noodle-hound like me, it’s worth it! -Monica Pope, Top Chef
5. Swift's Attic
8.0
315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 97 tips and reviews
Tanya J: The endive & leek salad to start and the braised windy hill goat shoulder were my favorite!! So delish!
Lisa: Tater tots swiftine is a must! Also try the purple curry, duck wing, and squig fries (calamari basically).
Minh Tran: Try the blistered shishito peppers to get things started.
Andrea Trevino: The food here is $$$ but it's worth every penny. The ambiance is wonderful and you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose. The menu is seasonal so each visit is a culinary surprise!! Mangia!!
CentralTexas RoadRelics: Wow, totally awesome restaurant, super excellent food, must try! Recommend it.
Jordan Langdon: Some of the best Italian in town. Try the Gnocchi alla Bava or the Carbonara.
Austin Chronicle: This is a restaurant of hearty roast meats and homemade pastas, where diners can sample savory stews of wild boar and luxuriate in the glow of a crackling fire. Elegant neo-Tuscan comfort-cooking. Read more.
Nick Uhlman: Ask for nick, he is the best!
Patrizio: This place is absolutely beautiful! Try scoring a seat on one of the balconies for a super-special dining experience. ~ Patrizio, Founder of ForTheLoveOfItaly.com
10. Casa de Luz
9.1
1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Zilker · 41 tips and reviews
Vanessa Sain-Diéguez: A must see for any vegan, veggie lover, or anyone looking to experience something special. A place unlike any other I've been to.
Jeff Williams: Go to Casa de Luz. Eat soup, salad, and delicious plate of organic vegan food. Then get a killer sugar free dessert. This place makes you forget you are eating incredibly healthy food!
CultureMap Austin: Casa de Luz prides itself in offering macrobiotic food that focuses on grains and natural produce, and frowns on processed food.
14. drink.well.
8.6
207 E 53rd St (at Avenue G), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · North Loop · 56 tips and reviews
Kaustubh Thirumalai: For a summer cocktail, go with the Darjeeling Limited. Creamy deliciousness! And vegetarians, the cauliflower gnocchi is great!
Thrillist: If everyone is ordering "The Communist," this place may be responsible for the next Red Scare. It's a tasty mix of gin, orange, lemon and cherry brandy. Read more.
Austin Chronicle: Small but snazzy, offering a slew of creative craft cocktails and a rotating draft beer selection. Upscale bar food includes sliders al pastor, bourbon beanie weenies, and a Texas Kobe burger. Read more.