6. Freda's Seafood Grille
8.6
10903 Pecan Park Blvd (research blvd), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Pecan Park · 36 tips and reviews
Lo-Cell Ervin: Great brunch! All you can eat buffet, crab legs, prime rib, pancakes and bottomless mimosas!
Chris Perea: The bread pudding is the best I have ever had!
Aaron Montana: Great steaks, I go for the ny strip. Don't leave without trying the bread-pudding.
7. 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
Laura Lachaussee: Get the bread pudding with a glass of Ceretto Moscato!
CraveThis: THE spot for late night wining & dining..especially if you are in the mood for gourmet comfort food & divine wines...even Texas Monthly crowned them with a Best Burger vote! Read more.
Thrillist: This champagne & fried chicken joint's Summer menu matches highbrow tastes with gluttonous, comfort-style prep. Recommended: The Roasted Lockhart Quail with Peach Butter and house Bacon Marmalade. Read more.
8. Botticelli's
8.2
1321 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
David Harrison: Just as expected. Fantastic! Haven't had that good of Italian since Boston. Huge portions for the $! Great service, perfect beer garden in the back. So very good!
Jeff Goke: Definitey try the Botticelli bread. Live music in the back, great food in the front.
Patrizio: Give the dog-friendly patio a try. We loved it! PS ~ Enter from the back behind Congress.
9. Olive & June
8.3
3411 Glenview Ave (38th Street), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Rosedale · 37 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: Housed in a gorgeous mid-century-modern structure, this is Italian grandmother-inspired cooking with a sophisticated spin. Classic dishes meet seasonal, local ingredients in unexpected ways. Read more.
Samantha Young: Take advantage of the outdoor seating, especially now that it's summer. It's great sitting out there with good Italian food, wine, and friends. Read more.
Lars Plougmann: Arrive for happy hour and indulge in half price grappa
Austin Chronicle: A hybrid of Japanese flavors and Continental techniques, Soto brings elegance and family cooking to the table. Try the magical tiger maki roll or the mango kobe for an unforgettable experience. Read more.
DarkSkin 🌺 Queen: The foie gras with truffle is amazing.
Peter Tsai: Yuzu balls are a a nice, refreshing dessert - lemon sorbet coated in butter, garnished with shiso leaf.
11. Cafe Malta
8.3
3421 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: Mediterranean comfort food made with local ingredients. Tarts, fish, pasta, and salads are all achingly fresh. And the adventurous cocktail list is a nice surprise. Read more.
Eater: South Austin's "Tex-Med" destination is all strip mall on the outside, and all charming bistro on the inside. Go for brunch, and don't skip their signature Bloody Mary. [Eater 38 Member]
Theda Sandiford: Try the Gnocci Gorgonzola - Buttery soft, melt in your mouth gnocci with gooey gorgonzola makes this the Italian equivalent of mac-n-cheese
12. Bartlett's
9.0
2408 W Anderson Ln (at Burnet Rd.), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · North Shoal Creek · 61 tips and reviews
Kitjer: Still awesome. Great fresh specials, salmon appetizer. Try it! Also the key lime pie, apple walnut cobbler. Roast beef au jus is good, fall apart ribs and their tasty fries. Great 'hood hideaway.
Kitjer: Hamburger, French dip, fish sandwich, salmon appetizer - all great options still. Ribs are good - always a good backpocket option, Bartlett's is.
Adrian Carter: The ribeye is just plain amazing.
Sandy Gist: Nawlins shrimp and grits are to die for and Brandy was so awesome!! The Owner Amir was so pleasant and fun to talk to as well!!! Everyone needs to make this their regular place to be!
Nicholas Alter: Awesome first experience. Matt, the waiter, is awesome. If he is on duty, ask for him and tip him well. Just fantastic.
Steve Elmore: Ditto on Matt the server! The guy is awesome!