Farm-to-table restaurant showcasing inventive small plates with Texas-sourced ingredients. A cornerstone of the Austin food scene on South Lamar.
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Terry Black's Barbecue
BBQ · South Congress
A Lockhart BBQ legacy brought to Austin's South Congress strip, serving traditional Central Texas smoked meats with generous sides in a casual setting.
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Justine's Brasserie
French · East Austin
Bohemian East Austin institution since 2009, serving classic French brasserie fare until the wee hours in a romantically lit, vintage-filled space.
91
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Lutie's Garden Restaurant
New American · Hyde Park
Set within the stunning Commodore Perry Estate, serving Texas heritage fare amid manicured gardens and grand architecture.
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Jester King Brewery
Farmhouse Brewery · Dripping Springs · World-renowned farmhouse ales
World-class farmhouse brewery on 165 acres of Hill Country land. Spontaneously fermented wild ales, barrel-aged sours, and the legendary Atrial Rubicite rank among the best beers in America. The ranch...
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Loro
Asian Smokehouse · South Lamar
A collaboration between pitmaster Aaron Franklin and chef Tyson Cole, blending Texas BBQ with Southeast Asian flavors in a lively outdoor setting.
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Lenoir
New American · South Congress
An intimate wine garden and restaurant tucked away on South First, serving refined 'hot weather food' in a romantic candlelit patio setting.
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Bufalina
Neapolitan Pizza · East Austin
Austin's original Neapolitan pizza destination since 2013, firing pies at 900+ degrees in a Stefano Ferrara oven. Natural wine and intimate patio.
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Loro (East 5th)
Asian BBQ · East Austin · Michelin Recommended
The East Austin location of the Tyson Cole + Aaron Franklin collaboration. Same smoked brisket with Thai herbs, same coconut curry, new neighborhood. The patio is spacious and the bar program is stron...
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Salt Lick BBQ
BBQ · Driftwood
Hill Country BBQ institution serving open-pit smoked meats family-style in a sprawling ranch setting since 1967. BYOB and cash-only at the original.