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BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: A Menu To Please Everyone

April 29, 2013 by

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse has a menu large enough to please just everyone; from burgers to salad, and pasta to steaks, its full of standard American fare.  Their signature offering is pizza, with plenty of options including flatbread appetizers like the roasted veggie and goat cheese, as well as deep dish and hand tossed pies.  BJ’s is famous for their innovative “pizookie” dessert – a deep-dish cookie pie topped with ice cream.  The bar features their craft brews and customers recommend ordering a beer flight to sample the a few of their offerings, don’t worry the pours are generous.  If you like something fruity, the berry cider and peachy keen sangria are great options, and for non-drinkers, try the handcrafted root beer and cream soda.  BJ’s is popular spot and waits are typical during the dinner hour.  Located in Round Rock, BJ's doesn't accept reservations, but regulars recommend calling ahead to get your name on the list.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
4201 N. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 868-5705
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Morelia Mexican Grill: Not Your Typical Tex-Mex Cuisine

April 15, 2013 by

Morelia Mexican Grill in Round Rock is not your typical Tex-Mex food. The family hails from Morelia, Mexico and the menu offers traditional and authentic food.  Of course you can find your favorite Mexican items like Burritos and Tacos, but what makes Morelia stand out is a varied menu with more options than is typical of Mexican food.  In addition to standard beef, chicken and shrimp fajitas, the grill offers combos that feature quail and ribs.  If you like enchiladas, they have 10 to choose from, including crawfish enchiladas with a cajun cream sauce. In fact, their special sauces are found throughout the menu and range from ranchero to mole and spicy cream. The atmosphere is casual and murals transform the walls making the bar look like Mayan carved stone. Bar beverages are more than just margaritas and include traditional drinks like a Charro Negro, a refreshing combination of Tequila and Coke.

Morelia Mexican Grill
920 Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-0511
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Culinary Cultures Combine at Round Rock’s La Cocina Bar and Grill

March 13, 2013 by

From Little Mexico to Little Italy, La Cocina Bar and Grill has it all. The Round Rock cantina serves up Italian and Mexican favorites and makes a great compromise if you and your date can’t decide. Although it might sound like a strange combination, this place will surprise you. La Cocina is family owned and operated; their roots are in both Mexico and Italy. The Guisado de Puerco is Grandma’s recipe for tender pork in a red sauce. Customers rave about the chips and spicy salsa. For a fusion dish, try the Italian Enchiladas stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach.  If you’d prefer an Italian meal, the Pasta ala Chicago with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and spicy marinara is a customer favorite. The atmosphere here is causal and features murals of iconic landmarks from Mexico and Italy. 

La Cocina Bar and Grill
602 McNeil Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 716-1703
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Try a Flight and Buy a Bottle at Vino 100

March 6, 2013 by

Round Rock's Vino 100 is an easy and elegant way to shop for wine. Tucked away in an unassuming shopping center, it's a distinctive wine bar and store. Chef and owner Bryan Gano has created a cafe that features light meals and an extensive wine selection. Bryan and his staff are happy to help you choose a wine flight (several small samples) to pair with your meal. The menu offers unique and flavorful dishes like the spicy shrimp diablo or new twists on old classics, like lamb burgers. Customers rave about the bread pudding for dessert. It's a great place for a fun date — after finishing your wine flight and meal, you can put your new knowledge to use and take home a bottle. All wines in their store are accompanied by Vino 100’s standardized information sheet, which includes a wine barometer that indicates its flavor (fruity to dry) and body (light to full).  The store is laid out accordingly, which helps you find the best wine for you.

Vino 100
3021 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-0526
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Hummus and More at Zorba Greek Restaurant

February 20, 2013 by

Zorba Greek Restaurant serves up fresh and flavorful Greek and Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. Diners recommend starting with the “saganaki” or flaming cheese – get it with either halloumi or feta – which is flambeed table-side and served with lemon and fresh pita.   Their gyros are juicy without being greasy and customers rave about the flavorful tzadziki sauce.  Zorba Greek Restaurant makes a great casual date place; get the “feed me platter,” a several-course meal for two that features soups, salads, kabobs, gyro meats, many sides and dessert. Consider trying the choclava – a piece of baklava drizzled with chocolate fudge.  If you’re in a hurry for a quick lunch, Zorba’s has you covered with their lunch buffet that moves you in and out fast, without compromising taste.  They also have a great takeout service and deliver through a third party company, Eat Out In.

Zorba Greek Restaurant
2601 S I H 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 716-0100
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Enjoy Hot Soup at Round Rock’s Pho Viet

February 13, 2013 by

Pho Viet is Round Rock’s spot for a great bowl of Pho. Their menu offers 16 different versions of this classic Vietnamese soup with different combinations of meat — to let you have it your way.  

Customers love the Pho here because the broth is flavorful without being too salty.  The menu has many traditional dishes like a beef clay pot with sautéed beef and mushrooms served with rice.  A unique option is the Vietnamese Crepes which are stuffed with your choice of meat, seafood or veggies and are accompanied by a refreshing salad.  Pho Viet is vegetarian-friendly and offers several tofu dishes – try the vermicelli bowl with tofu. Their Thai tea is highly recommended.  

Service is excellent and they bring the food out hot, so not everyone in your party may get their food at the same time. The staff is welcoming and will likely remember your favorites.  This is a popular lunch spot, and may be busy during peak hours, but fast service and tasty food make it worth the wait. 

Pho Viet
603 Louis Henna Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-7800
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Main Street Grill: Big City Dining for Less

January 16, 2013 by

Some great restaurants don’t blow you away with decor, but let the food speak for itself. Sure, Main Street Grill looks classy enough inside, with high-backed booths, crisp linens, candles on the tables, and cool modern art on the walls. But nothing grabs you, nothing makes a grand claim. That’s the food’s job—and the food speaks loudly. In Dallas or Chicago, fine new American cuisine like this would break the bank, but here in Round Rock it’s not exactly cheap, but along with the smooth, attentive service, a meal here is of extraordinary value. Start with savory green grill cheesecake, a creamy, pungent delight under a pool of cilantro dressing and pico de gallo. You are also sure to enjoy the Asian-spiced venison medallions, cooked medium rare, with perfectly fried polenta, baby asparagus, and button mushrooms sauteed in wine. A sweet blackberry demiglace sauce, with thin lines of wasabi-spiked mustard running through it, accompanies the tender and tasty meat. The dessert and wine lists are equally decadent. Main Street Grill is open for lunch and dinner Monday – Friday, and for dinner on Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Main Street Grill
118 E. Main St
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 244-7525

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Happy Hour Deals and Steals at Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine

January 9, 2013 by

Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine in Round Rock serves up flavorful Japanese fare in a classy setting.

Regulars swear by the ahi tower appetizer, which layers tuna tartar, avocado, cucumber, sushi rice, caviar, and creamy wasabi sauce. Elegant presentation makes dishes look as good as they taste, like their filet mignon, which features sea urchin butter and a shitake mushroom sauce. The maki rolls are huge — try the Spicy Jen-Jen with spicy tuna, cucumber, and avocado, wrapped in salmon and crunchy flakes.  

What really sets Beluga apart is the great deals every day of the week. Lunch specials from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. feature 2-for-1 sushi, and daily happy hours keep the fun moving. Happy hour features $3 Sake-tinis and $4 large sakes, a roll selection for about $5, and all sushi under $2.  

Stop by on Saturday evening where Beluga offers an all you can eat sushi special for about $35 per person (everyone at the table must order the special).  
 

Beluga Modern Japanese Cuisine
661 Louis Henna Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-6454
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Classic BBQ at Johnny T’s

December 18, 2012 by

Johnny T's BBQ in Austin is a classic Texas BBQ experience, offering a good balance between smoky and spicy. Regulars flock here for the pork ribs that fall off the bone. Others love the moist brisket that lives up to its name, well-seasoned and cooked just right. This is a great lunch spot, with fast service and specials.  If you’re lucky, you’ll stop in on a day when their famous smoked brisket chili makes an appearance on the specials menu. And don't miss the homemade mustard BBQ sauce, which makes a tangy topper to your pulled pork sandwich.  


Classic BBQ at Johnny T's
1318 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-7447
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Louisiana Longhorn Cafe: “Where the Bayou Meets the BBQ”

November 27, 2012 by

According to the restaurant, Louisiana Longhorn Café boasts “The Best Cajun Food West of the Sabine River.” Where’s that? In the heart of the Louisiana Bayou, of course. All the proprietors hail from Cajun Country, and LLC recreates the laid-back world they grew up in.  When we say this is an authentic experience, we’re not just talking about the Mardi Gras beads; we mean all the food comes from “borrowed” family recipes, the piquant, generations-old work of people with French names and the patience to make sure those Fried Pickles have just the right snap. The Shrimp Acadiana is a peppery eye-opener, and we haven’t had Etouffee this good since we spent a long night in New Orleans. Grab some of “The World’s Coldest Beer” and toast the alligator on the wall—they fry up his buddies here, and after one bite, you’ll wish you had a few in your back yard, too. Louisiana Longhorn Café is closed Mondays.

Louisiana Longhorn Cafe
200B E Main Ave
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 248-2900

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