Clay Pit
The old building that houses this restaurant was a saloon for many years, as far back as the 1870s. The thick limestone walls and rough wood floors show their age, and the proporti... www.claypit.com
Manuel's
This is one of the few moderately priced holdouts to be found in a downtown dining scene that's been steadily heading uptown. Although there are some Tex-Mex dishes on the menu, mo... www.manuels.com
Hut's Hamburgers
This classic burger shack is very Austin. It opened its doors as Sammie's Drive-In in 1939, serving the traditional-style Texas burger with lettuce and onions. Now it offers 19 types of burgers, ...
Vivo
Vivo bills its food as "healthful Tex-Mex" and has brown rice and tofu on the menu. I'm not sure how healthful it really is, but I can vouch for the taste. The first thing the diner is presented ...
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
This swanky restaurant in the Arboretum mall is one of the hottest dinner spots in northwest Austin. The supper club atmosphere -- white tablecloths, lots of black accents -- and th... www.eddiev.com
Chez Zee
This is a charming bakery/bistro noted for its incredible desserts and weekend brunches. You should consider it for lunch or dinner if you find yourself anywhere near the Mo-Pac f... www.chez-zee.com
Roaring Fork
If you're looking for some hearty eating, this would be a good choice. The dishes don't get too fancy but are executed with flair. Most involve grilling or roasting in a wood-b... www.roaringfork.com
Gumbo's
People forget that Texas shares a border with Louisiana. During the oil boom years of the first half of the last century, many from southern Louisiana settled in Texas to make... www.gumbosaustin.com
Draught Horse Pub And Brewery
Brewpub with an annual capacity of 700 barrels. beerexpedition.com
Threadgill's
If you want a side of music history with your heaping plate of down-home food, this Austin institution is for you. When Kenneth Threadgill obtained Travis County's first legal ... www.threadgills.com
Ranch 616
The huge snake logo on the outside of an otherwise nondescript building -- created by Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, best known for the oversize boots that front San Antonio's North Star Mall... theranch616.com
County Line On The Hill
Opened in 1975, this scenic hillside bbq restaurant is the original of the County Line chain. The original business on this site, dating from the 1920s, was a speak-easy, positioned strategically...
Mother's Caf & Garden
This neighborhood vegetarian restaurant is attractive, spacious, and softly lit. The dining rooms are understated modern with touches of hominess. They conjure up Austin'... www.motherscafeaustin.com
Sullivan's Steakhouse - Austin
Sullivan?s Steakhouse is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a l... opentable.com
Uchi
Chef/owner Tyson Cole has garnered all kinds of acclaim from the local and national press. He loves to play with ingredients Texans are familiar with to create Asian dishes that... www.uchiaustin.com
Fonda San Miguel
This was one of the first restaurants to introduce fine dining a la Mexicana to Texas. It's a local landmark, but in the last couple of years it has been in a holding patter... www.fondasanmiguel.com
Kenichi
Since Kenichi Austin opened in 2001, it has been renowned for its outstanding cuisine, award winning wine and sake lists, and energetic atmosphere. Our staff combines all the necessa... opentable.com
Casa De Luz
Austin has a large vegetarian community, and this is one of its favorite restaurants. The dining experience is easy and relaxed. The restaurant is part of a larger environmentall... www.casadeluz.org