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700, San Jacinto Boulevard Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 476 3700 http://www.omnihotels.com/Find... |
The Atrium Lounge in Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a small bar across from the restaurant. It serves cocktails and a light menu from late afternoon until evening. Located in the atrium this place is airy and refreshing. A breakfast cart with coffee and pastries is open each morning. It is a wonderful location for conducting business and calling meetings or even gathering with friends. One can even just relax and enjoy cocktails and regional cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like Daddy Made It |
215, North Main Street (Pecan Street) Austin, TX 78644 United States +1 512 398 2712 http://www.buyblacksbbq.com |
Dining at Black's BBQ is like stepping into the past, and you wouldn't want it any other way. From the rustic yet clean decor, the soft lighting and the mounted deer heads, Black's prepares you for a memorable experience. When ordering, remember: it's all about the brisket. Do your appetite a favor and order a nice half-pound slab of the moist, tender meat. Your stomach, if not your arteries, will thank you. They also serve tasty Chicken BBQ, Edgar Black's Homemade Sausage, salads, sandwiches, and pies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat with the Family, capiche? |
1310, Ranch Road 620 South Austin, TX 78734 United States +1 512 263 9936 http://www.ciolas.com/ |
Ciola's is a family owned restaurant, created in what used to be a home. The Ciola's have over 50 years of experience in the business, and with notable dishes like Aunt Alice's Spumoni and Domnick's Specials on the menu, you know it's all in the family. There are plenty of choices, from prosciutto, provolone and mortadella to house-made gnocchi. The wine selection of around 70 vintages has been bagging this restaurant 'The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence'. Ciola's Spumoni, in chocolate, vanilla and strawberry with nuts is the ideal dessert. Allora, mangiare bene! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Doted On |
13805 Orchid Lane Austin, TX 78751 United States +1 512 255-7288 http://www.dotsplace.net/index... |
Run by a sweet old grandma whose chief desire is to fatten people up, Dot's Place takes comfort food cooking back to its rustic roots. Though the menu itself is an anarchic jumble consisting of whatever it is that Granny Dot feels inclined to cook up on any given day, one may generally depend on the availability of chicken 'n' dumplings, fried catfish, and meatloaf; sides are vegetable-heavy and made up mostly of such southern staples as mashed potatoes and green beans, whereas the libation of choice is, of course iced tea. And it should come as no surprise that Dot's does a brisk business in peach cobbler and sweet potato pie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southern comfort food |
8106, Brodie Lane Austin, TX 78745 United States +1 512 282 2586 http://www.evangelinecafe.com/ |
Evangeline's Cafe gets its name from a Longfellow poem and you're forgiven if you're surprised. True, the stuffed animals and neon beer signs don't say Longfellow but diners don't come here expecting a romantic setting for two either. It's for the food and the live music. The kitchen at Evangeline's holds its own in the cajun and creole department, the signature dishes being the gumbo and the crawfish, both with ample meat and cheese. The cafe features new acts every night and the dancing is sure to help you burn some calories. Ignore the no frills impression that you get when you first walk into Evangeline's Cafe and you're guaranteed to have a good time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwiches Like Mom Used To Make |
616, W. 34th Street Austin, Texas 78705 United States +1 512 420 8400 http://www.foodheads.com/ |
Foodheads began in 1992 as a boxed lunch catering company. The recent addition of a public café in a creaky old house near the UT Drag has attracted quite a crowd. Students and Central Austinites flock to this popular lunch spot on the weekend to enjoy made-from-scratch sandwiches on Foodheads' sunny patio. The casual eatery has a favorable reputation for fresh food, homemade soups, and giant sandwiches like mom used to prepare. Try one of their award-winning specialties with a cold iced tea (Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb, Tuna Nicoise or Grilled Portabella Bleu). Go on an empty stomach - Foodheads doesn't scrimp on the fixins. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not so much Ironic as Iconic |
1822, S Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 444 5738 |
Whereas several Texas-based fast food chains have resorted to the faux-'50s hamburger stand motif for some reason, Fran's doesn't have to fake it; this really is the sort of place where the waitresses are caustically priceless and where the exterior is adorned with fins like an Eisenhower-era Chevrolet not out of intentional irony, but because that's really how the post-war designers thought a restaurant should look. Unsurprisingly, Fran's operates under a pleasing, no-frills menu offering burgers (in three sizes, conveniently enough), fries, onion rings, and the like. And just as was the case several decades ago, things still get busy around noon; prepare yourself for brief lunchtime delays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pop over for a meal |
1703, South 1st Street Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 445 9197 http://www.freddiesplaceaustin... |
Freddie's Place is on Bouldin Creek and everyone you meet who's been here will tell you there's something very 'Austiny' about it. It's like going over to a friend's and having a cookout. The entrées (pork chops, chicken fried steak) and the special Freddie's Heart Attack (a Texan burger with queso and ten slices of bacon) are truly southern and the desserts (apple pie, Freddie's cheesecake) are all house-made. You can also participate in a game of pool or 'washer pit' (if you know how to). Add to this live music and theme nights (Brisket and Blues, Catfish and Country) and you know why it's called good southern hospitality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good Ol' Fashioned Barbecue |
100 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 478 4855 / +1 800 669 3602 http://www.ironworksbbq.com/ |
The old Weigl family iron works no longer forges metal, but a tasty assortment of fine Texas barbecue. With walls adorned by branding irons, the motif is quintessentially Western, perhaps for the benefit of conventioners from the nearby convention center. At the counter, order your choice of sliced beef, chicken, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork loin and sausage for a two-meat combo plate completed with sides of potato salad and beans. Or make your choice of meat by the pound. The spicy sauce is a tangy counterpoint. And if you are craving barbecue somewhere far away, note that Iron Works ships their goods anywhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Louisiana kitchen |
214 E 6th St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 479 0474 http://www.jazzkitchen.com/ |
Patrons enjoy fantastic Cajun food in a Mardi Gras-style setting. Located in the heart of downtown sixth street. Roux offers many impressive menu items. With happy hours and a full bar. Entrees include Jambalaya Shrimp, Bronzed Chilean Sea Bass, and Smoked Gouda Rigatoni. Or try one of their po'boy sandwiches. The atmosphere is casual, but festive, and live music is scheduled upstairs every evening in The Parish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Layers of flavors |
1900 Rio Grande Austin, TX 78705 United States +1 512 495 1857 http://www.judgeshillrestauran... |
Dine in a historical setting at this upscale venue, which is located in the Mansion at Judge's Hill. A five-star chef carefully and lovingly prepares each dish, which include Seared Sea bass, Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb, Shrimp & Sea Scallops, and Pan-seared Filet of Beef. Their goal is to blend fresh and exciting ingredients, and they offer both small and traditional plates, so you can dine according to your tastes, appetite, and budget. Bon Appetit! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The ultimate lunch destination |
3730 Far West Boulevard Austin, TX 78731 United States +1 512 794 1100 |
Set up in 1976, this casual deli has maintained its standards by pleasing their customers through the years. The original outlet is in the Far West location. There is yet another outlet, located on Lake Austin. Breakfast includes kolaches served with mouthwatering sausages. The lack of inside seating doesn't affect the number of customers. The casseroles and desserts are also among the various delicacies. The signature chicken salad sandwiches made with home made bread are a hot favorite among the locals and tourists alike and are considered to be the very best in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Texas Cuisine in Cosmopolitan Setting |
401, W 2nd Street (Schneider Brothers Building) Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 494 1500 http://lambertsaustin.com/ |
Lamberts, located just within the entertaining Warehouse District, has a highly energetic atmosphere with a unique Texas cuisine made up of barbeque, steak, and seafood. When finished with any one of their highly recommended dishes, you can enjoy live music playing on their second floor nearly every night of the week. They are open for lunch which has become a popular spot for business patrons and as dinner is a well sought after experience, reservations are recommended. For those who wish to take advantage of the Austin weather, Lamberts also offers an outside patio. -Nicholas Van Zandt Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home cooking round the clock |
2304 Lake Austin Boulevard Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 478 8645 http://www.cafemagnolia.com/ |
This is comfort food to please adults and children alike, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will wait for a table, especially on weekends, but the wait only serves to sharpen the appetite for breakfast tacos and gingerbread pancakes, fajitas and burgers, grilled chicken and vegetarian entrees. The kid's menu is vast, offering burgers, black bean and chicken tacos and breakfast items. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey. A second location is on South Congress Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Game for game? |
8108, Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759 United States +1 512 853 9480 http://www.mesaranchaustin.com/ |
The Mesa Ranch could've been a hunter's lodge and you wouldn't have known the difference. Hats and lassos hang casually around the restaurant and you smell leather in the air. Pick a bar stool to be served a stiff drink, head out to the patio and you'll be served a traditional southwestern ranch meal. Expect steaks, seafood, chicken and game cooked over mesquite. The Mesa Ranch specialties are the Nopalitos, cactus soaked in tequila brine and grilled poblano. They don't come much more rustic than this. The live music is southern, but unlike the usual honky tonk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shine on |
303, Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 236 9599 http://moonshinegrill.com |
The Moonshine Grill sits in the oldest building in Austin and the decor tastefully reflects the same. The sweeping arches and exquisite mirrors on the brick and stone walls, not to mention the warm fire place all make for a cozy setting. The starters everyones raves about are the "Corn Dog" Shrimp (skewered shrimp in cornmeal batter, served with honey and blueberry mustard). The choice entrées are the Broiled Rainbow Trout and Texas Flat Iron Steak. Behind the main restaurant is a refurbished carriage converted into a bar, making the The Moonshine Grill an ideal setting, no matter what the occasion. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Call it the club, Reed's club |
9901,North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 150 Suite 150 Austin, TX 78759 United States +1 512 342 7977 http://www.reedssupperclub.com/ |
Reminiscent of the Bogart era, Reed's Jazz & Supper Club is draped in burgundy tones. From the performance area at one end, you hear the piano accompanying a sultry voice and almost expect a Sam Spade to take your order. The well-trained staff is efficient and will help you with the seafood and steak choices. Live music starts early on weekdays and by 8:30p on Fridays and Saturdays. This goes perfectly well with the daily Happy Hour slot. Plant yourself at the bar and hope that of all the gin-joints in all the towns in all the world... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Howdy! |
701 Congress Avenue Inter-Continental Stephen F. Austin Hotel Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 583 0000 http://www.roaringfork.com/ |
Renowned chef Robert McGrath offers a western twist in all the dishes. It boasts of a Texas style ambience with animal antler chandeliers and barbed wires. Some of the popular items include, Fire Roasted Mussels - drowning in a zesty chili tomato broth accompanied with sweet port sausage slices or Striped Bass - pan roasted and served with a red and black lobster hash. So, put on your cowboy boots with a Texan attitude and head to this western saloon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Howdy pardner |
909, North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 474 0805 http://www.shoalcreeksaloon.com/ |
The Shoal Creek Saloon is a sports bar that serves great Cajun food. The gumbos are good, the burgers are meaty and you can pick any seafood item cooked creole style. The Shoal Creek Saloon also has daily specials for lunch and dinner. If you're into catfish, crawfish or shrimp, try the po'boys. Better yet, make yourself comfortable with the all-you-can-eat catfish lunch buffet and the coinciding happy hour. The TVs always have a game on; the Shoal Creel Saloon also features live bands. Perfect for a guys night out or lunch with the family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Of soups and cycles |
501 West Mary Street Austin, TX 78704 United States +1 512 373 7672 http://www.souppeddler.com/ |
The Soup Peddler is as fascinating a business as David Ansel's story. What started off as a door-to-door delivery service later spawned a book "The Soup Peddler's Slow and Difficult Soups" and now a full scale delivery service. The Soup Peddler caters not just soups, but an entire meal. The gastronomically challenged need not worry, all deliveries are accompanied by a snippet of a story, ingredients and instructions for reheating/serving. The Soup Peddler doesn't take itself too seriously, but will definitely go more than the extra mile to accommodate its clients. Thy the peddler, and you'll be a Soupie for life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxed outdoor barbecue |
801 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 480 8341 http://stubbsaustin.com/ |
Besides providing some of the best barbecue in town, Stubb's has a huge outdoor venue for rock bands. Past acts have included Liz Phair, Flaming Lips, Peter Frampton, Bad Religion, DJ Spooky, Guided By Voices, Sonic Youth and more. You can expect to pay under $15 for a BBQ plate of chicken, pork or turkey breast. End your meal with a Banana Pudding or a Brownie. Come early to get a bite to eat, then stay and watch the shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unmistakeable local landmark |
922 West 12th Street Austin, TX 78703 United States +1 512 474 7496 |
This is one of the best known and best loved places in town to meet with friends, watch sports, have some drinks and eat down-home cooking. From Lamar Boulevard, you cannot miss the sign advertising 'air conditioning'. Designed in 1916 and modeled after a German pub, it operated as a grocery store until the end of World War I. From the Great Depression on, it has operated as a restaurant and bar. The environment is quite casual and often bustling with activity. The full bar frequently offers drink specials. Their large menu offers American and Tex-Mex classics, with entrees such as chicken fried steak and meatloaf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Always A Classic |
305 West Sixth Street Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 457 0300 http://www.thebelmontaustin.com |
With chef Benjamin Nathan at the helm, The Belmont seeks to transport you back in time to the Las Vegas and Palm Springs of the 1960's. Looking around, you might expect to see the Rat Pack as you sense the nostalgia of the elegant leather and soft lighting while being entertained with music of the era. The menu offers a wide range of American culinary options including Cedar Planked Salmon and Grilled Asparagus as well as Shrimp and Grits. For the lighter appetite, try one of their unique salads like the Arugula, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad or Iceberg Wedge Salad. All in all, this place has achieved what it set out to become: The upscale classic American Restaurant and Bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cajun seafood 'n brews |
700 East Sixth St Austin, TX 78701 United States +1 512 472 0985 http://theboilingpot.citysearc... |
This festive Cajun eatery offers a little bit of New Orleans on Sixth Street. Be prepared to get messy, as boiled shrimp, crab legs and unshelled crawfish are the staples here, and eating with your hands is the norm. The food is always satisfying, with sides that should not be ignored—boiled potatoes, Cajun-style beans, corn-on-the-cob, rich gumbo and thick French bread. The atmosphere is decidedly laid back, with meals served on butcher paper. More than 70 kinds of beer are available from the full bar, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Silences Your Roaring Appetite |
701 Congress Avenue (Stephen F. Austin Hotel Inter-Continental) Austin, TX 78701 United States +512 583 0000 http://www.roaringforkaustin.c... |
This local favorite doesn't disappoint even the hungriest cowboy. Southwest favorites offered in huge portions are served with a bevy of libations to boot. Think saloon atmosphere with bistro fare, but don't be fooled, the food packs a big punch. Try the Green Chile Mac and Cheese or their ever-so-juicy 22oz Bone-In Ribeye, to make you remember why you love Texas cooking. Locals can't get enough of the Oven Baked Kettle of Green Chile Pork Stew, Yee-Haw! The mood here is just as lively as the food, thanks to tasty drinks like the Roaring Margaritas and their kickin' Happy Hour specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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