| Breakfast |
Sweetish Hill Bakery.
Wake up with a mocha muffin, filled with chunks of dark chocolate
in a coffee-flavored dough. Opens at 6:30 a.m. daily, 1120 W.
Sixth St., 472-7370.
Juan In A Million. A delicious way to have eggs scrambled
with Mexican dried beef, called machacado, tomatoes, onions
and jalapeños. Opens at 7 a.m. daily, 2300 E. Cesar Chavez
St., 472-3872.
Kerbey Lane Cafe. Drop in for late night pancakes and
traditional breakfast. 3704 Kerbey Lane, 451-1436. |
| Barbeque |
Artz Rib House.
Pair live music and outstanding babyback ribs. 2330 S. Lamar
Blvd., 442-8283.
County Line on the Lake. Upscale barbecue overlooking
Lake Austin. 5204 FM 2222, 346-3664.
Salt Lick. Rustic setting provides best overall barbecue
experience in the area. RM 1826, Driftwood, (512) 858-4959. |
| Burgers |
Hyde Park Bar &
Grill. The half-pound sirloin burger is one of the tastiest
in town, along with fabulous battered fries. 4206 Duval St.,
458-3168.
Hut's Hamburgers. Big variety of specialty burgers, plus
black pepper onion rings that must be the best in Texas. 807
W. Sixth St., 472-0693.
Central Market on North or South Lamar. Plump, moist
burger on a sesame-seed bun. 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., 4001 N. Lamar. |
| Italian |
Asti. Three-star
trattoria in the Hyde Park neighborhood. 408-C E. 43rd St.,
451-1218.
Bellagio. A four-star experience, with the best calamari
in town. 6507 Jester Blvd., 346-8228.
Vespaio. The mussels are some of the best in town. Enjoy
a walking tour of the street. 1610 S. Congress Ave., 441-6100. |
| Mexican |
Fonda San Miguel.
Longtime, upscale, four-star interior Mexican cuisine. 2330
W. North Loop, 459-4121.
Las Palomas. Authentic and delicious food served by the
Corona family for two decades at their West Lake Hills spot.
3201 Bee Cave Road, 327-9889.
Güero's. Tex-Mex restaurant of choice for Bill Clinton
when he visits Austin. Great atmosphere! 1412 S. Congress Ave.,
447-7688. |
| Seafood |
Gumbo's. Seafood
and steaks, and, of course, gumbo. 710 Colorado St., 480-8053.
Eddie V's Edgewater Grill. A strong Gulf Coast influence,
with items such as red snapper topped with lump crab. 301 E.
Fifth St., 472-1860. |
| Steaks |
Ruth's Chris Steak
House. The best in town, aged prime beef from an 1,800-degree
broiler in an art deco setting. 107 W. Sixth St., 477-7884.
Dan McKlusky's. Welcoming attitude and food that keeps
pace with the ambience. 301 E. Sixth St., 473-8924. |
| Vegetarian |
Mr. Natural. Mexican
food in a cafeteria-style lunch and dinner format, plus a whole-wheat
bakery and health-food store. 1901 E. Cesar Chavez St., 477-5228,
2414-A S. Lamar Blvd., 916-9223.
Mother's Cafe and Garden. An Austin institution with
tasty fare and a plant-filled garden room. 4215 Duval St., 451-3994.
West Lynn Cafe. Fine-dining venue with food influences
from around the world. 1110 West Lynn St., 482-0950. |
| Indian |
Clay Pit. Upscale
Indian fare that has drawn national attention, in an historical
setting. 1601 Guadalupe St., 322- 5131.
Swad. Indian vegetarian cuisine behind the Payless Shoes
near Rutland Drive. 9515 N. Lamar Blvd., No. 156, 997- 7923.
Taj Palace. Indian fare such as rogan josh, chunks of
tender lamb swimming in a smooth curry gravy. 6700 Middle Fiskville
Road, 452-9959. |
| Special
Occasion |
Hudson's on the Bend.
Nationally known for fabulous game and Southwestern flair. 3509
RM 620 N., 266-1369.
Jeffrey's. An Austin institution featuring regional flavors
in a quiet setting. 1204 West Lynn St., 477-5584.
Aquarelle. Elegant French restaurant that's a perfect
setting for a 3 1/2-hour meal. 606 Rio Grande St., 479-8117. |
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