More of Austin's Standout Tables
A deeper pass through the restaurants keeping Austin in the national dining conversation, from buzzy newcomers to long-game institutions.
Uchiko Austin
Austin, Texas
Offshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.
Industry
Austin, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Culinary Dropout
Austin, Texas
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Arpeggio Grill
Austin, Texas
Greek-centric Mediterranean cuisine served at a charming eatery with some traditional floor seating.
Freebirds World Burrito
Austin, Texas
Counter-serve, build-your-own-burrito chain with a natural-foods focus, also serving tacos & salads.
Fukumoto
Austin, Texas
Japanese izakaya serving skewers, sushi & cooked seafood imported from Japan in a lofty, hip space.
Reale's Italian Cafe
Austin, Texas
Straightforward, family-run trattoria providing NYC-style pizzas & plenty of red-sauce standards.
La Condesa
Austin, Texas
Contemporary Mexican dishes, a vast tequila selection & happy-hour deals in a sophisticated setting.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
Austin, Texas
Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Jet's Pizza
Austin, Texas
Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Lotus Hunan
Austin, Texas
This straightforward strip-mall option features an extensive menu of standard Chinese dishes.
Sawyer & Co
Austin, Texas
Shrimp & grits plus jambalaya & gumbos served in a slick, retro-modern diner with a bar & patio.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
Austin, Texas
Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Jardin Corona
Austin, Texas
Bustling cantina dishing up straightforward Mexican cuisine & margaritas in modest surroundings.
Azure Cafe
Austin, Texas
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Pinthouse Pizza
Austin, Texas
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Wienerschnitzel
Austin, Texas
Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.
New World Deli
Austin, Texas
Deli/cafe serving a variety of sandwiches, in a coffeehouse-like space, with music in the evenings.
Via 313 Pizza
Austin, Texas
Local pizzeria chain known for its square, Detroit-style pizzas & inventive toppings.
Din Ho Chinese BBQ
Austin, Texas
Relaxed eatery serving an array of Chinese favorites like duck & BBQ pork, even a whole roasted pig.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Austin, Texas
Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers.
Down South Texas BBQ
Austin, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Upstairs at Caroline
Austin, Texas
Open-air space with full bar including draft cocktails, tacos, TVs & bar games.
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
Austin, Texas
Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.
Roaring Fork
Austin, Texas
Stylish restaurant with an Old West vibe serving flame-grilled American fare & cocktails.