Steps from Austin’s bustling downtown and overlooking scenic Lady Bird Lake, TRIO gives diners the best of both worlds. Trio’s carefully-curated menu offers both steak (range) and seafood (Gulf) options. Gulf offerings include Texas shrimp served with red mole sauce, shishito peppers, and corncakes and grouper prepared with grapefruit, roasted cipollini, and brown butter hollandaise. In addition to succulent steaks, TRIO’s range options include chicken, lamb, and antelope for more adventurous eaters. Locals love the made-to-order omelette station at Sunday brunch—as well as the unlimited mimosas, coffee, and tea. TRIO welcomes diners seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Guests praise the attentive and accommodating service as much as the cuisine. One frequent diner had TRIO’s staff custom-create her wedding cake, while another asked (in advance) for the pastry chef to bake a birthday dessert that was not on the menu. Both were pleased with the results!

TRIO
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 685-8300
http://www.triorestaurantaustin.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/trio-austin-2

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A bottle of white, a bottle of red….meet up at Cork and Co. to unwind after work. This downtown Austin wine bar offers a relaxing and intimate space; walls lined with bottles are offset with dim lighting to give the restaurant a wine cellar effect. Traditional tables, a bar, and couches provide a variety of seating options. There are plenty of wines available by the glass and bottle, and knowledgeable bartenders can guide you to the right selection. Try several in a flight, and if you find something you like, take a bottle home for 25% off.

On Wednesdays, Cork and Co. features a different red, white, and sparkling wine, and glasses are just $5. The kitchen offers light sandwiches, but many customers opt for cheese and charcuterie selections to snack on while they imbibe. Prices are always reasonable here, but are even better during the daily happy hour until 7 p.m., when glasses of wine are discounted $3. Cork and Co. is great for late night too, as kitchen is open until 1 a.m.

Cork and Co.
308 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 474-2675
http://www.corkandco.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cork-and-co-austin

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