The service is impeccable and the plethora of delicious food is extraordinary! We will definitely be back for another romantic dinner!
Try the Papaya Cream for dessert. Aside from being tasty and refreshing, it's a digestive aid.
Friendly gauchos slice off hunks of lamb chops, filet mignon, and picanha (bottom sirloin) until you beg for mercy; there's also a big salad bar for the vegetarians who lost the coin toss on dinner. Read more.
Austin’s Four Seasons is located right on the lake, yet is walking distance to most of Austin’s downtown attractions (except, maybe when it’s 100 degrees outside).
Do not disturb.
Gin and Soda is unofficial drink of SXSW
Extra moist Brisket, best creamed corn in the known universe, new potatoes.... And oh the sauce!
Two words: creamed corn. It's amazing.
Try the extra moist brisket! It melts I. Your mouth!
Beer and wine store meets Indian food. Brilliant with great food and great package selection. In house beer is awesome too.
The convenience store/liquor store/Indian restaurant combo is odd, but that's what makes it quintessentially Austin. The naan sandwiches are what earned it a place on our list. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Do not whip it out at the Whip-In.
Fresh oysters, savvy waiter, and nice patio. Do not miss the Bay Scallop Pozole or the Manhattan Clam Chowder!
Perla's has transformed a land-locked SoCo corner into a beachy cafe. It's hard to beat this place on a sunny afternoon for fresh oysters, grilled octopus, and a Caesar cocktail on the shady patio. Read more.
This seafood destination has an array of cocktails to match the cuisine. Bright flavors with a typically tropical flair incorporate house-made ingredients, and the cocktails never fail to refresh.
Great burgers, salads, and fantastic drinks! Try the mighty mule!
Come wait in line with the rest of the hipsters.
An exemplary burger lineup in the $5 to $9 range. This outpost can’t shake the strip-mall vibe, but location doesn’t make the matchstick fries any less delicious. The chili cheese sauce is addictive.
The salmon tartine is very delicious! And try to get here on time for the happy hour - before 6:30 PM.
Blueberry Blintzes with Sweet Ricotta ♥
An early component of the East 11th Street renaissance, this is a restful, reliable spot for French-inspired snacks and light meals. The luscious, open-faced tartines are highly recommended. Read more.
Two things you must try: the crab fried rice and the banana foster cake. Delish!
Possibly some of the best steak I've ever had in my life.
One of my all-time faves. Love eating in the bar and listening to live jazz early before the crowds hit. Try the ahi appetizers. Wine list is superb.
Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Hefty eats include Vertical Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Ribeye Loin (w/ Brussels sprouts, black truffle grits, Bearnaise, oak barrel-aged steak sauce), and wood-fired pizzas like the Beef Short Rib. Read more.
At first bite, not in love w the veggie burger - but, it is fresh made and with some jalapeños and extra sauce or ketchup, pretty darn good. Fries are reminiscent of InNOut.
Baller on a budget? At this burger stand you’ll get a burger, drink and fries for under $5 bucks!
dem Chicken Burgers and fries are tastey.
The taquitos are super small but packed with amazing flavor. The shrimp taquitos and street corn are the best!
This luxe Tex-Mex spot's offering up five kinds of ceviche, guava-glazed pork ribs, and three-day mole duck breasts. Read more.
Chef Rene Ortiz's take on modern Mexican cuisine. Not to miss: the riffs on guacamole, the wild tacos, the cocktails, and pastry chef Laura Sawicki's ice creams. [Eater 38 Member]
Go to the Clay Pit and order the hot chicken tikka masala, plus lots of naan bread to scoop up the sauce. Perfect for curry lovers!
The Singh boys have built a loyal following with their contemporized Indian fare. The space is old, stone, and gorgeous, the crowd is watchworthy, and the food delish. Like a kick? Ask for desi-hot.
I love the Clay Pit, one of the best places I have eaten at in Austin, the curried muscles appetizer it delicious - order it with a bunch of garlic naaan to dip in the sauce!!
This is seriously the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to! The little ricotta meatball appetizer is awesome. You won't be disappointed with any entree, but my personal favorite is carbonara
This casual Italian bistro produces handmade artisanal food at its finest. Customers rave about the delicious house-cured meats, the imported cheeses, the marvelous pastries, and great brunch options.
Unfussy Italian fare with a South Congress-friendly patio. What's more, their deli counter of pates and antipasti sets it above other Austin neighborhood Italian restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]
Great place for drinks and dinner. Wonderful hillside location with view of Lake Travis. Definitely a must try!
Beautiful views and great mojitis
Great food. Great view. Great music - when London Calling plays...
Half priced wine by the bottle on Wednesdays
All you can eat crab claws on Monday
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