Monty King: Get the Century Stout or Oatmeal stout and nachos.
Josh Miller: The beer selection is excellent. The outside is great for groups and dogs.
CultureMap Austin: If it's the weekend and the House of Draught is crowded, pick a beer you already know before ordering it at the bar and save time. If you don't care about time, check out their more obscure selections
4. Cafe Josie
1200 W 6th St Ste B (Blanco St), Austin, TX
Latin American Restaurant · Old West Austin · 10 tips and reviews
Trammie Anderson: You can't go wrong with the balsamic glazed goat ribs or the slow roasted pork shoulder. If you've got room for the dessert, try the poached pear or the ginger creme brulee
Austin Chronicle: For a restaurant this good, Cafe Josie is still surprisingly under-the-radar. The cafe uses local, sustainable ingredients to create dishes that are colorful, inventive, and consistently exceptional. Read more.
Chad Sakonchick: Go to dishes are Meatloaf, Salmon, Shrimp (bigger than you'd think) and the Pork.
5. Vino 100
7.8
3021 S IH 35 (Next to Target), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · 9 tips and reviews
Brandi Cordell: Great food,wine, and service. One of our regular spots.
Dan Houdek: Fantastic food, great service and nice atmosphere.
Stephen Cutler: Gorgonzola truffle Mack m cheese. In the famous words of quagmire,"Giggity, Giggity."
6. Salt & Time
8.2
1912 E 7th St (Chicon/7th Street), Austin, TX
Butcher · 58 tips and reviews
Rachael: Friendly service, cool layout; the meatball sub was a perfectly portioned, comforting lunch.
Austin Chronicle: Calling all meat lovers! This charmingly retro artisan shop sells fresh cuts of locally sourced meats, sausages, salumi, and charcuterie, as well as fresh-baked goods and some prepared foods. Read more.
marshall wright: Don't forget to grab soppresseta and smoked meat snacks for the ride home.
Yellowmonkeyrunner: The old fashions are true to recipe and the ambience is romantic, dark and cozy. The bartenders are friendly and helpful! Love the feel of a speakeasy (I should think 😁)
Tom Inglesias: A hidden speakeasy set inside Austin’s oldest standing fire station - a popular spot for locals and tourists who know where to look. Check more here: http://supper.mx/places/firehouse-lounge-austin/
Social News Network: Go there on Monday's, Half off whiskey from 5-8pm! Awesome!
8. The Melting Pot
7.8
13343 Research Blvd, #350 (at Anderson Mill Rd), Austin, TX
Fondue Restaurant · Anderson Arbor · 22 tips and reviews
Jessica Fontenot: Great service! We had Dave-O and we loved him. The food is amazing as well. Let them know you are gluten free and they will take care of you! There's GF bread and GF brownies & pound cake.
KeepR RUnusual: Potatoes take a really long time to cook. Throw them right in at the start & pull them out last.
Luciana Misura: I always go to the Melting Pot on Monday nights with my girlfriends and we order the Ladies Night Out special, which is half the price ($24 per person) for 2 cheese fondues, 2 meat ones and 2 chocolat
9. Lucy's Fried Chicken
8.2
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews
Brea Simpson: Great place to hang out. Cheap drinks, amazing fried chicken.
Austin Chronicle: The chicken is tender and juicy, the breading perfectly crisp, and it washes down well with a Juicy Lucy frozen watermelon margarita or the spicy Bee Sting. Like being at an impeccably curated picnic. Read more.
David J. Neff: Try the fried deviled eggs. Or the world will end in 2012.
10. Chez Zee
7.9
5406 Balcones Dr (at 2222), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
Lisa Messana: Everything I've ever had here has been delicious, but the creme brulle French toast is a true delite!
Christina: Wi-Fi password: eatdessertfirst
Irma Rodriguez: On Sunday, make reservations for brunch for 10 am or later, no alcohol is served before that hour, and you might want to try the bloody Mary's or mimosas
11. Hillside Farmacy
8.0
1209 E 11th St (Rosewood), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Central East Austin · 90 tips and reviews
B W: Great lunch spot. Cool space. Good, unique food.
Frank Burns: If the decor, "grocery" section, and cocktails aren't Brooklyny enough for you, the insufferable brunch crowds will truly transport you to the Burg!
Dustin Elliott: Ordered a Drambuie Old Fashioned and my taste buds just exploded 😍 One of the best I've ever had. 👌
13. Bonneville
7.5
202 Cesar Chavez (Colorado), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 26 tips and reviews
Austin Chronicle: We love the Bonneville at all hours, but most especially at brunch: Think Pop-Over Eggs Benny, bananas Foster french toast, and chipotle-lime chicken hash. Read more.
Allison Wood: The PEI mussles are fantastic. As are the scallops and the short ribs. You HAVE to come here!
Oscar Aparicio: The Old Friend should be your old friend. And the Happy Hour margherita pizza is seriously underrated. Great value.