Locations: First Plates Winner

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400 Rabbits

5701 W. Slaughter South

512/861-7070

Bars, Gastro Pub, Interior Mexican, Late Night, First Plates Winner

This may be a bar providing Alamo Drafthouse moviegoers with a new foraging alternative, but Chef John Bullington's snacky menu includes interpretations of classic Mexican street food, such as N.Y. Strip alambras and a giant Sonoran hot dog. Brunch is exciting as well, what with tangy avocado tomatilla sauces, and poblanos in the chichimigas.
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.

1305 W. Oltorf South Congress and South First

512/298-2242

Live Music, Brewery, Gastro Pub, All Ages, Beer/Wine, Parking Lot, Outdoor Seating, Kid Friendly, Dog Friendly, Counter Service, First Plates Winner

While the ABGB remains a favorite South Austin pizza and pint hangout, with a large outdoor patio and rotation of on-premise signature brews, its inside stage has become a regular stop for local bands since opening in 2013. Its 270-person inside and laid-back, shared-table vibe provides excellent sound, generous floor space in front of the stage, and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere that can accommodate both fans of the bands or just the beer. The parking lot fills quickly.

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Asia Cafe

8650 Spicewood Springs Rd. #115 Greater Austin

512/331-5788

Chinese, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Asia Cafe brings it with the best and most authentic Chinese food in town. Unadulterated Sichuan cuisine is well worth the drive from anywhere.
Asiana Indian Cuisine

801 E. William Cannon #205 South

512/445-3435

Indian, All Ages, First Plates Winner

The menu covers many regions of the Subcontinent, with an emphasis on Southern cuisine and a few Indo-Chinese dishes from the Manchurian region. Asiana has won over the neighborhood with authentic, lesser-known dishes appearing on weekends, as well as a great lunchtime experience.
Asti

408-C E. 43rd Midtown

512/451-1218

Fine Dining, Gluten-Free, Italian, Beer/Wine, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Varied Italian regional cuisines and an extensive wine list keep this Hyde Park neighborhood stalwart hopping. The pizza and seafood dishes are terrific, but we always gravitate to the risotto.

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Austin Land & Cattle

1205 N. Lamar Old West Austin

512/472-1813

Live Music, Steak House, 21 & Up, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Elegant ambience and service is paired with first-rate steaks at quite reasonable prices. Particular care is taken with the sides, making for a complete experience. Don't miss the excellent wine list.

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the backspace

507 San Jacinto Downtown

512/474-9899

Pizza, First Plates Winner

Winner of 2011’s Best of Austin Critics Pick for Best Dinner Destination on a Damp, Cold Night, this place is about as authentically Italian as you can get without jumping on a plane to Parma. Antipasti, Neopolitan pizza, and a good wine list make for good shelter here.
Balkan Cafe & Grill

11800 N. Lamar Bldg. #3 North

737/703-5990

Global Contemporary, Late Night, First Plates Winner

Despite most Americans' unfamiliarity with the Balkans, the food won't seem the least bit foreign. It is simply prepared, with clean, fresh flavors that are as comforting as Grandma's Sunday pot roast. The Saturday-only rotisserie whole lamb is cooked over mesquite coals on a spit, seasoned only with salt.
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

79 Rainey Downtown

512/386-1656

Bars, American Cafe, Beer/Wine, First Plates Winner

Celebrating sausage on Rainey Street, this place has become a neighborhood staple. Sure, the ample and often unexpected selections of sausage are responsible, but don't forget the creative specials, such as fried chicken sausage atop creamy mashed potatoes.

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Barley Swine

6555 Burnet Rd. #400 Midtown

512/394-8150

Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner

Offering a daily chef's selection of skillfully prepared seasonal and local small plates that use everything from sauerkraut to sunchokes.

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Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery

7020 Easy Wind #100 Midtown

512/452-2337

Bars, Brewery, Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner

Black Star is the world’s first cooperatively-owned and worker self-managed brewpub. Start with the fried jalapeños, or a cornbread, and try the sandwiches or dinner entrées as you work through the local brews.

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Bouldin Creek Cafe

1900 S. First South Congress and South First

512/416-1601

Vegetarian/Vegan, Beer/Wine, Street Parking, Parking Lot, First Plates Winner

Pick up a book, play Battleship, and enjoy all your favorite coffee drinks along with some killer honey lemonade. You don't have to be vegetarian to love this always-packed, South Austin-funky restaurant and coffeehouse. Extensive vegan options as well.

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Bud's Po'Boys and More

4209 Airport, 4209 Airport (in Mueller Browning Hangar) East

512/586-4425

Cajun/Creole, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Trailer, First Plates Winner

This trailer serves excellent Louisiana-style fare.
Bufalina

2215 E. Cesar Chavez Lower East

512/394-5337

Pizza, First Plates Winner

Elegant Neapolitan-style pizzeria.

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Cafe Malta

3421 W. William Cannon South

512/853-9584

Mediterranean, First Plates Winner

Mediterranean comfort made with local ingredients. Tarts, fish, pasta, and salads are all achingly fresh. And the adventurous cocktail list is a nice surprise.
The Carillon

1900 University Ave., 1900 University Ave. (AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center) Campus

512/404-3655

American Cafe, Gluten-Free, First Plates Winner

Upscale, modern American cuisine in a lavish setting on the UT campus. Try one of the exquisite desserts or the tangy Benedicts.
Casino El Camino

517 E. Sixth Downtown

512/469-9330

Bars, Burger Joint, Pub Grub, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Casino el Camino is famous for huge, juicy burgers with a variety of toppings and excellent hot dogs smothered in chili. Vegetarian options are available, and there's a fabulous jukebox, too.

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Cazamance

4204 Menchaca Rd. South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/769-9560

African, Middle Eastern, Trailer, BOA Winner, First Plates Winner

This fusion of Middle Eastern and barbecue features dishes such as Boy Dakar lamb burger, and yassa chicken quesadilla.

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Cherrywood Coffeehouse

1400 E. 38th 1/2 East

512/538-1991

Coffee House, American Cafe, Cajun/Creole, Coffeehouse, All Ages, Beer/Wine, First Plates Winner

Tacos, sandwiches, highly regarded burgers, a full complement of draft beers, and a broad selection of juices and locally made kombucha complement the neighborhood staples of coffee and live music.

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Chi'Lantro BBQ

1509 S. Lamar Downtown

512/428-5269

Korean, Tex-Mex, First Plates Winner

The offerings from Jae Kim’s brick-and-mortar "Home of the Kimchi Fries" should be as yummy as those of the popular truck’s. The menu is slightly different, sporting kimchi fried rice balls containing rice, cheddar, Monterey Jack, nori, and gochujang, but retains plenty of crowd favorites.
Chinatown

3407 Greystone North

512/343-9307

Chinese, All Ages, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Some say it's got the best dim sum in town, with a full bar, wine, and sake. The choices include mostly Hong Kong and Cantonese classics.
Chuy's

1728 Barton Springs Rd. South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/474-4452

Tex-Mex, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

With hubcaps, colored lights, and a velvet Elvis, this is Austin-style Tex-Mex at its tacky, funky best. It's almost always busy, but the creamy queso and chips is worth the wait.

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Cipollina

1213 West Lynn Old West Austin

512/477-5211

Live Music, Italian, Pizza, All Ages, Beer/Wine, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

A Clarksville charmer, Cipollina has the feel of well-kept secret. Mediterranean-inspired dishes abound, such as paninos at lunchtime, as well as pasta and signature wood-fired pizzas all the time. For dinner, try the cioppino.

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Clark's Oyster Bar

1200 W. Sixth Old West Austin

512/297-2525

Fine Dining, Seafood, First Plates Winner

Blessed by Neptune is this thoughtfully curated seafood menu. We love the decadently rich lobster roll and fruits de mer. But their steak tartare is nothing to sneeze at.
Clay Pit

1601 Guadalupe Campus

512/322-5131

Indian, All Ages, No Alcohol, Street Parking, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Simple but sophisticated, the menu here is best described as contemporary Indian cuisine, pairing traditional Indian techniques and flavors with the less-expected, such as mussels and salmon.

3 articles