Locations: First Plates Winner

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

114 W. Seventh Downtown

512/474-6300

Steak House, All Ages, Full Bar, First Plates Winner

This Houston-based chain offers a menu that goes way beyond standard steak house fare. With snazzy presentation to match, you'll go back again.

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Phil's Icehouse

13265 Hwy. 183 N. Greater Austin

512/257-8750

Burger Joint, First Plates Winner

Burger-centric menu and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

4701-A Burnet Rd. Midtown

512/323-6770

Deli/Sandwich Shop, All Ages, No Alcohol, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Family-run for 14 years, Phoenicia serves up the most scrumptious Mediterranean specialties and deli sandwiches around. This is one of Austin's treasures.

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Pieous

166 Hargraves, Bldg. H, 166 Hargraves, Bldg. H West Austin and Lakeway

512/394-7041

Desserts, Italian, Pizza, First Plates Winner

Whether sweet or savory, the pies emphasize house-made ingredients and imaginative flavor combinations. The desserts are enormous, so don’t shoulder the burden alone.
Pinthouse Pizza

4729 Burnet Rd. Midtown

512/436-9605

Pizza, First Plates Winner

This friends-and-family joint on Burnet Road makes it easy to settle into a friendly din and dig in to some good, cheesy comfort food. Proprietary brews plus an impressive roster of other microbreweries await you here.

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Quality Seafood Market

5621 Airport South

512/452-3820

Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This is where all your favorite restaurants get their seafood, so you know it's the freshest. Daily specials could include lobster, shrimp pizza, king crab, or even Crack Pie. This place gets packed.

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Ramen Tatsu-Ya

8557 Research #126 North

737/314-5621

Japanese, First Plates Winner

The No. 1 Tonkotsu Original ramen bowl contains addicting, creamy pork broth filled with al dente noodles, a slice of tender pork belly, and half of a boiled egg. You must try the Spicy Bomb.

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Rosita's Al Pastor

1911 E. Riverside South

512/442-8402

Taqueria, Trailer, First Plates Winner

Al pastor pork is a must: glistening red from a dry-chile marinade, citrusy with a tinge of pineapple, charred, moist, and tender, all on a homemade flour tortilla and doused with Rosita's amazing green salsa – a contender for the best in town.
Ruth's Chris Steak House

107 W. Sixth Downtown

512/477-7884

Fine Dining, Steak House, Full Bar, Valet Parking, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

You'll find this nationally recognized steak house in a historic Austin building. Good steaks and à la carte side dishes are accompanied by stock market quotes for the business crowd.

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Salty Sow

1917 Manor Rd. East

512/391-2337

American Cafe, First Plates Winner

This sleek, barn chic interior with long tables and high stools is joined to a second dining area by a breezy patio. Wherever you choose to sit, this is a great environment to enjoy triple-fried duck fat fries topped with a sous-vide egg, milk-braised pork shoulder, or fried smashed potatoes smothered in neckbone gravy.

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Santa Catarina Restaurant

310 RR 620 S. Ste. A-4 West Austin and Lakeway

512/300-0946

Interior Mexican, All Ages, First Plates Winner

This happy marriage of quality and affordability boasts a menu that will challenge you to choose from exceptionally good entrées, like red-chile mole and Oaxacan-style tortilla soup.
Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine

4514 West Gate Blvd. South

512/899-8525

Thai, First Plates Winner

The cuisine is just as vibrant as the paper umbrella covered ceiling. Their Tom Kha always makes us feel better when we have a cold.
Satellite...Eat. Drink. Orbit.

5900 Slaughter #400 South

512/288-9994

American Cafe, Full Bar, First Plates Winner

This Flipnotics descendant, a midcentury modern bistro near Circle C Ranch, provides an affordable, mainstream menu with something to appeal to everyone. The lounge features weekly live music.
Sazón

1816 S. Lamar South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/326-4395

Interior Mexican, All Ages, Beer/Wine, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

With a grade of "A" for the chile relleno, you should feel adventurous for the rest of the menu. For fans of dishes made with the corn fungus huitlacoche, this place is a must.
Señor Buddy's

8600 Hwy. 290 W. West Austin and Lakeway

512/288-0437

Live Music, Interior Mexican, First Plates Winner

Its big sister, Curra's Grill, is known for solid interior cuisine, and fans will find many familiar menu items. You'll also find 20 beers on tap, hamburgers, and an amphitheater.
Shoal Creek Saloon

909 N. Lamar Downtown

512/474-0805

Live Music, Cajun/Creole, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This Cajun oasis on Shoal Creek serves great South Louisiana chow and ice-cold beer, along with a warm and fuzzy ambience. On Fridays, try the grilled salmon with chipotle-cream sauce.

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Siena

6203 Capital of Texas Hwy. N., Bldg. B North

512/349-7667

Fine Dining, Italian, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Loyal customers from the Loop 360 set enjoy hearty roasted meats, homemade pastas, a liberal use of truffle oil, and the glow of a crackling fire.
Soto

11066 Pecan Park Blvd., Suite 402, Cedar Park Beyond Austin

512/257-0788

Japanese, First Plates Winner

A hybrid of Japanese flavors and Continental techniques, Soto brings elegance and family cooking to the table. Try the magical tiger maki roll or the mango kobe for an unforgettable experience.
Spin Modern Thai Cuisine

14005 Hwy. 183 N. #1000 Greater Austin

512/258-1365

Thai, First Plates Winner

Cedar Park may seem like the 'burbs, but this place is anything but bland. Offering a "new spin on Thai", you'll find sweet corn taro tempura, black olive fried rice topped with an egg, and maybe most importantly, Thai basil mint sangria.
The Steeping Room

(missing address) Greater Austin

512/467-2663

American Cafe, Bakery, Coffeehouse, Specialty, First Plates Winner

Former brick-and-mortar teahouse has transitioned to an online-only specialty tea shop.
Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

6610 N. Lamar Midtown

512/380-9199

Barbecue, First Plates Winner

Meats here are smoked over post oak, sold market-style, and priced by the half pound: brisket, chopped beef sandwiches, three kinds of sausage, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, and turkey. The five sides, potato salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, mac and cheese, and corn casserole, are sold by the serving as well by the half-pint, pint, and quart. Finish off the meal with warm peach cobbler topped with Blue Bell ice cream or creamy banana pudding. Oh, and the taps are stocked with local brews.
Swad

9515 N. Lamar #156 North

512/997-7923

Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan, First Plates Winner

The Thali Special is probably the best sampler for newbies, but you can't go wrong with the different dosas they offer. Show up hungry.
Swift's Attic

315 Congress Downtown

512/482-8842

Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner

Executive Chef Mat Clouser, sous chef Zack Northcutt, and pastry chef Callie Speer are turning out impressive small plates loaded with flavor, with a variety of international influences and an emphasis on housemade everything. The bathrooms are faint-worthy.
Taco More

9414 Parkfield Dr. North

512/821-1561

Taqueria, First Plates Winner

Three words: consomé de cabrito. OK, two more: salsa bar. It's a no-frills environment, just this side of hole-in-the-wall, but so worthwhile.
Tacodeli

1500 Spyglass South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/732-0303

Tex-Mex, All Ages, BYOB, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

At this popular local chain, people get religious about the extra-hot Dona sauce, and for good reason: It's just that good.

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