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- Qi Austin. Chinese. $$$$Perfect For:Small Plates Brunch Dinner with the Parents. When we’re Downtown and craving dim sum, we head to Qi. It’s from the same people behind Lin Asian Bar and a few other spots in town, and much like all of their concepts, the dumplings here are some of the best in town.
- Red Ash Italia. Italian. $$$$Perfect For:Special Occasions Birthdays Date Night. RESERVE A TABLE. POWERED BY. Red Ash isn’t the type of place you just casually visit.
- Vaquero Taquero. Mexican. $$$$Perfect For:Lunch Cheap Eats. Some places make great breakfast tacos. Others, late-night tacos. It’s rare that a place does both so well, which is why we keep finding ourselves back at Vaquero Taquero.
- Hestia. American. $$$$Perfect For:Date Night Fine Dining Dinner with the Parents Impressing Out of Towners Drinking Good Wine. RESERVE A TABLE.
Sep 1, 2024 · Here are my top picks for the best restaurants in Austin for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks, with 10 options within each category. I'll provide a photo and a few insider tidbits from my own experiences of eating and drinking in downtown Austin.
May 31, 2024 · Eater presents this guide to the essential restaurants and bars of downtown Austin. This means drinks and snacks at Small Victory, soup dumplings from Wu Chow, casual pan-Asian dishes from...
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- Business Lunch
- Networking Lunch
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- Bars
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Veracruz All-Natural
Austin’s favorite breakfast tacospot, Hestia, has expanded to the Line Hotel, offering their renowned tacosand agua frescas. Conveniently, there’s a walk-up window on Congress for takeout, making it easier than ever to enjoy their delicious offerings. It’s the perfect blend of James Beard-worthy flavors and the casual vibe of food trucks. Forget Sixth Streetchaos; indulge in Hestia‘s culinary delights, including unique dishes like soup dumplings. It’s a true Austin experience that even the mo...
Tacodeli
Another local’s favorite breakfast taco spot is now open in downtown Austin until 3pm 301 Congress Ave
Walton’s Fancy & Staple
Avocado toasts, challah French toast, biscuits & gravy, shrimp & grits, and breakfast tacos at Sanda Bullock’s bakery. 609 W 6th St
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
Sunday brunch buffet filled with plenty of moonshine – bourbon, whiskey, single malt scotch, tequila, Texas vodka, and gin. 303 Red River St, moonshinegrill.com
Swift’s Attic
Brioche french toast, peanut butter, house-cured bacon, salted caramel bananas – try and say that 7 times fast. But really, Swift’s Attic is a top pick for Sunday brunch. 315 Congress Ave, swiftsattic.com
Lambert’s Downtown BBQ
Looking to indulge? Lambert’s all-you-can-eat brunch features brisket, pork ribs, prime rib and more. They also have a live music schedule. 401 W 2nd St, lambertsaustin.com
Houndstooth Coffee
Out-of-town coffee snobs will love Houndstooth Coffee’s premium coffee. And I mean this in a nice way because the coffee is reallygood. For a cold option, try their Japanese iced cold brew. 401 Congress Ave, houndstoothcoffee.com
Caffé Medici
Needing a pick me up to kick start a long day of panels? Head to Caffé Medici for one of the best cups of coffee in Austin! They’re famous for their cortados. 200 Congress Ave, caffemedici.com
Halcyon
Want something sweeter? Halcyon has a fine selection of flavored iced frappes or even a coffee martini. Network over Halcyon’s tabletop s’mores. 218 W 4th St, halcyoncoffeebar.com
La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas
Located on the 5th floor of the Austin Proper Hotel, La Piscina is a convivial poolside restaurant and bar serving Texas-inspired Mexican cuisine with a view. 600 W 2nd St 5th Floor
Wu Chow
Who doesn’t love dumplings with tiki cocktails? 500 W 5th St #168, wuchowaustin.com
La Condesa
Order me the house margarita and guacamole sampler at this modern Mexican restaurant and I’ll be ready to sign any deal. 400 W 2nd St, lacondesa.com SEE ALSO: 27 Best Options For Lunch In Downtown Austin TX
Fareground
With 6 restaurant concepts at Fareground, there’s something for everyone to eat in the same space. 1. Austin Rôtisserie 2. Little Wu 3. The Market 4. Taco Pegaso 5. Henbit 6. TLV 7. DRINK 8. Ellis 111 Congress Ave, faregroundaustin.com
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
If you have a group of people, go to Gus for Southern fried chicken around the table and sides to share. 117 San Jacinto Blvd, gusfriedchicken.com
Parkside
One of Austin’s finest restaurants for a plate of freshly shucked oysters and head upstairs to the best view of 6th Street. 301 E 6th St, parkside-austin.com
La Piscina Ceviches & Fajitas
You can choose from table top sizzling fajitas like prime steak arrachera al carbon, pineapple & soy marinated ribeye, Australian rack of lamb, or even whole Maine lobster. Gulf red snapper tacos, grilled whole branzico or lobster quesadillas, and 4 different margaritas to choose from. 600 W 2nd St 5th Floor, properhotel.com/austin/restaurants-bars/la-piscina/
TenTen
Modern Japanese restaurant with sashimi, robata, Japanese-styled grilled meats, and vegetables with a full sake selection. TenTen is offering curbside pick up and delivery. 501 W 6th St, tentenaustin.com
Parkside
Top dinner option in downtown Austin – head up to the rooftop for free 6th street entertainment during SXSW 2019. 301 E 6th St, parkside-austin.com
ATX Cocina
Happy hour is Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 6pm and Friday to Sunday from 4-5pm with $8 tacos del dia, $10 cocina guacamole, and $8 margaritas. 110 San Antonio St Suite 170, atxcocina.com SEE ALSO: Best Happy Hours In Austin
Swift’s Attic
Happy hour is Monday to Friday from 4pm — 5:30pm. 315 Congress Ave, swiftsattic.com
La Condesa
Happy hour is Wednesday to Saturday from 4pm-6pm featuring half-off all alcoholic beverages. Brunch Happy Hour runs on Sundays from 11am-3pm. 400 W 2nd St, lacondesa.com
Garage
Tucked inside a parking garage, Garage is a hidden gem in downtown Austin with solid craft cocktails! 503 Colorado St, garagetx.com SEE ALSO: 7 Top Austin Speakeasies & How To Get Into All Of Them
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
Nestled in the heart of downtown Austin, our craft cocktail lounge is located in the city’s oldest standing fire station, built in 1885. Discover speakeasy charm in the Firehouse Lounge, accessible through a hidden bookshelf in the hostel lobby. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, further heightened by our selection of craft cocktails, prohibition-era drinks, and timeless attention to detail. 605 Brazos Street, firehousehostel.com
Midnight Cowboy
Reservation-only speakeasy-style luxury cocktail lounge with quality drinks. 313 E 6th St, midnightcowboymodeling.com
Voodoo Doughnuts
Needing something sweet? Voodoo Doughnuts are available 24/7. 212 E 6th St, voodoodoughnut.com
Casino El Camino
This dive bar is the spot for ultimate late-night food – trust me, the 3/4-pound burgers is what you need after a night of drinking. 517 E 6th St, casinoelcamino.net SEE ALSO: 13 Best Burgers In Austin, Ranked
Chi’Lantro BBQ
Two words: KIMCHI FRIES. (see below). Chi’Lantro BBQ also has a location on South Lamar. SEE ALSO: Best Spots For Late Night Food In Austin RELATED CONTENT Healthy Austin Restaurants To Start The New Year My Favorite Local Shops To Go Shopping In Austin
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Truly excellent: An 8 should be on your must-try list, because 8s are great. These spots are worth making an effort or crossing town for. Hestia is a swanky restaurant downtown built around a 20-foot, live fire hearth.
