Locations: First Plates Winner

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Tâm Deli & Cafe

8222 N. Lamar Ste. D-33 North

512/834-6458

Vietnamese, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Serves authentic and exquisitely crafted Vietnamese noodle-house fare. Don't skip the shrimp-and-yam cakes or the cream puffs. The báhn mì rocks. Nice portions, good service, and low prices.
Tamale House

1707 E. Sixth Lower East

512/495-9504

Live Music, Taqueria, First Plates Winner

The third generation of Tamale House founder Carmen Vasquez runs this Eastside spot. Eat in or take-out.
Texas French Bread

(missing address) Greater Austin

512/499-0544

American Cafe, Bakery, Coffeehouse, First Plates Winner

This longtime family-owned business has evolved into a cozy bistro with changing weekly menus that showcase the local farm-to-table meats and produce alongside the traditional fresh bread. A devastating fire in January 2022 destroyed the building, but TFB has returned to local farmers markets as of summer 2022.

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Texas Honey Ham Company

3736 Bee Caves Rd. West Austin and Lakeway

512/330-9888

Deli/Sandwich Shop, First Plates Winner

The breakfast tacos have a cult following, but try the breakfast roll too. For lunch, go with their tangy, succulent pulled pork sandwich.
Texican Cafe

11940 Menchaca Rd. South

512/282-9094

Southwestern, Tex-Mex, Full Bar, Parking Lot, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This popular venue specializes in El Paso-style variations such as stacked Santa Fe enchiladas, along with excellent margaritas and Dos Equis on tap.

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Thai Fresh

909 W. Mary South Congress and South First

512/494-6436

Bakery, Coffeehouse, Gluten-Free, Thai, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

This combination restaurant/deli/grocery/bakery/cooking school draws patrons from beyond South Austin for some of the best Thai in Texas. Many don't even realize the bakery is gluten-free because the products are so satisfying.

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Thai-Kun

1816 E. Sixth (at Whisler's) Lower East

512/422-5884

Thai, Trailer, First Plates Winner

The newest concept under the East Side King umbrella, Thai-Kun brings the heat with fried chicken, beef Panang curry, and waterfall pork. The perfectly executed street food rightfully wins accolades.
The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

3001 RR 620 S. West Austin and Lakeway

512/263-2366

Gastro Pub, First Plates Winner
3 Little Pigs

1209 Rosewood East

512/653-5088

Trailer, First Plates Winner

The comfort food served up at this trailer behind East End Wines isn't the usual fare. Up there on the next level you'll find Cracklin’ Meatloaf, fried-egg-topped chorizo on grits, and pork belly sliders.
The Tigress Pub

100 W. North Loop Midtown

512/600-3232

Bars, First Plates Winner

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Titaya's Thai Cuisine

5501 N. Lamar Ste. C-101 Midtown

512/458-1792

Thai, First Plates Winner

Since its reopening in February 2014, the menu at Titaya's still offers a lengthy list of popular items, plus some new specialties in a lighter, brighter, more modern dining space.

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Top Notch Hamburgers

7525 Burnet Rd. Midtown

512/452-2181

Burger Joint, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

The Longhorn Special, onion rings, and fried chicken are still amazing after the family's sale of the shop to the Galaxy and Zocalo Cafes restaurant group.
Tortilleria Rio Grande #2

500 W. William Cannon Drive South

512/326-1341

Interior Mexican, Tex-Mex, First Plates Winner

This tiny hole-in-the-wall tortilla factory churns out fresh corn and flour tortillas throughout the day. But they also serve simple Mexican home cooking – like nopales con puerco, carne deshebrada, and picadillo – in tacos, gorditas, or plates with beans and rice. Don't leave without a container of one of their splendid salsas.
Trace at the W Hotel

200 Lavaca Downtown

512/542-3660

American Cafe, Fine Dining, First Plates Winner

You know any restaurant with its own on-staff forager will make innovative use of farm-to-table ingredients, and Trace doesn't disappoint. The menu changes with the seasons; our reviewer loved the risotto.
TRIO at the Four Seasons

98 San Jacinto Downtown

512/685-8300

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

Look out over Lady Bird Lake and transcend the usual hotel-dining scene. The focus is on unusual and creative preparations of appetizers, side dishes, terrific steaks, and seafood, with an extensive gluten-free menu. Dinner charms with romantic lighting and efficient service.

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24 Diner

600 N. Lamar Old West Austin

512/472-5400

American Cafe, Late Night, First Plates Winner

We travel from across town for the breakfast hash and waffles du jour. This "chef-inspired comfort food" includes stuffed Swiss chard, beer cheese, plus burgers, breakfast, and meat loaf. Don't forget about the milkshakes.
Uchi

801 S. Lamar South Lamar and Barton Springs

512/916-4808

Japanese, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Chef Tyson Cole's now-legendary restaurant was a game changer, putting the local scene on the national food map and ushering in a new era of fine dining in Austin. Sushi ranges from fresh scallops, tuna, and seafood to negitoro rolls, seaweed, and chicken salad, and all are highly rated. Reservations recommended.

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Uchiko

4200 N. Lamar Midtown

512/916-4808

Japanese, Valet Parking, First Plates Winner

The James Beard Foundation found Uchiko chef and owner Tyson Cole worthy of its Best Chef award for the Southwest region; if that won’t get you in the door, you’re certifiable.

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Vegan Nom

2324 E. Cesar Chavez Lower East

512/497-3147

Trailer, Vegetarian/Vegan, First Plates Winner

They have just what the vegan doctor ordered – breakfast tacos. With a multitude of combinations, the home of the Rockin' Vegan Taco also takes call-in orders.
The Vegan Yacht

2324 E. Cesar Chavez Lower East

Trailer, Vegetarian/Vegan, First Plates Winner

A groovy Airstream dispenses healthy, tasty vegan food, including the amazing freeto burrito and Jerome's Chocolate Banana smoothie, made with soy milk, cacao, agave nectar, and banana.
Vespaio

1610 S. Congress South Congress and South First

512/441-6100

Fine Dining, Gluten-Free, Italian, All Ages, Full Bar, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

The comfy bar, great service, and dazzling display of antipasti near the front door lure us in, and the pasta and heirloom tomatoes do the rest. And if gluten-free pasta is what you're after, you'll find plenty of it here.

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Vince Young Steakhouse

301 San Jacinto Downtown

512/457-8325

Steak House, First Plates Winner

An ample and clean design of copper tones is home to menu items like seared foie gras and crab cakes, pan seared scallops, chili rubbed pork chop, and, oh yeah, perfect aged prime beef.
Violet Crown Cinema

434 W. Second Downtown

512/495-9600

Movie Theatres(First-Run), Parking Lot, Valet Parking, First Plates Winner

The flagship in a growing national chain, the Violet Crown offers a sophisticated way to take in first-run arthouse and foreign film fare. Order food and cocktails out front and either eat them in the cozy bar and cafe or take them inside to enjoy with the movie. The Ginger Pork Tapas and French Fries make an especially serendipitous combination while the Cheese Plate is put together by the smart folks at Antonelli’s. Ticket includes four-hour parking validation for the attached garage.

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Wheatsville Food Co-op

3101 Guadalupe Campus

512/478-2667

Deli/Sandwich Shop, Groceries, First Plates Winner

This local co-op is not just for members only. Not only is it a great neighborhood grocery store, the prepared foods are great for lunch.

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Whip In

1950 S. I-35 South Congress and South First

512/442-5337

Bars, Live Music, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Indian, Convenience/Variety, Liquor Store, All Ages, Beer/Wine, Restaurant Poll Winner, First Plates Winner

Copious beers and westernized Indian food to keep your bellies bumpin’ alongside the regular live music shows.

11 articles