While Chinese takeout isn’t usually considered the healthy mealtime option, at Fire Bowl Cafe in South Austin, you’ll find a fresh, healthy take on casual Asian fare. This unique and convenient eatery offers a wide variety of custom options on many different types of stir fry bowls, and everything is prepared using high-quality ingredients completely […]
Decorated with seasonal ornaments and colorful cookware, Jack Allen’s feels just like Grandma’s kitchen. This Austin eatery made its debut back in 2009 and has since been infusing Southern fare classics with locally sourced Texas ingredients. The restaurant's unique offerings change each week according to what local farmers provide, but regulars would likely recommend you […]
Take a bite out of the Big Apple with a hefty slice of crispy New York-style thin crust pizza at Home Slice Pizza. This Austin pizzeria offers a retro, diner-esque ambiance with tables and a counter, while Italian-American cuisine comprises large plates of Italian comfort food. Plenty of salads and antipastos head up the menu, […]
Chisos Grill’s logo is a monumental West Texas rock formation set against a cool desert moon. With a scene like that, it’s easy to picture cowboys sharing food by the campfire — grits, smoky meats, crawfish, tortilla soup, and tequila. That’s what you get at Hill Country Galleria: all-natural, Texas-raised, Southwestern-style comfort food. Burgers, pulled […]
Just like peanut butter and jelly, burgers and craft beers are simply meant to be together. Austin’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar combines these two tasty indulgences, and it does so in a stylish location to boot. The South Congress location is often very crowded, which creates a fun, lively atmosphere that bolsters the restaurant’s overall funky […]
Vegetarians and vegans in the Austin area have more restaurant options than those in some other cities, and Bouldin Creek Cafe is just one of these favorite veggie eateries. The casual restaurant is dedicated to providing wholesome, meat-free dishes at affordable prices, as well as organic wines and fair-trade coffees to go with them. Breakfast […]
Ramen Tatsu-Ya co-owner (and half of its namesake) Tatsu Aikawa describes ramen as "the soul food of Japan." He should know, given that he's lived in Japan. He's also lived in L.A.—that's where he cultivated his culinary talents as a chef at a sushi bar—but Tatsu still considers Austin his hometown. He met Takuya Matsumoto, […]
At Brown’s Bar-B-Que in South Austin, true Texan barbecue is served every day from a tiny food truck bursting with delicious aromas. Stop in for a casual lunch and order from the decadent menu of slow-smoked brisket, ribs and sausage, and don’t forget to pile on the Southern sides, like homemade macaroni and cheese and […]
Located right on South Congress is Austin's own Doc's Motorworks. The atmosphere at Doc's is friendly and a little loud, like a good sports bar should be. There are plenty of TVs and patrons can enjoy a game of washers, too. Doc's claims to have one of the largest selections of Texas beers, so if […]
Pizza is one of the foods that New York City is best known for, and Home Slice Pizza brings that authentic, New York-style pizza experience to the Austin area. The shop has an eclectic, stylish interior furnished with exposed brick, funky wall art, and mouthwatering pizzas sitting atop metal tiers on every table. There’s also […]