📍 South Austin, Austin
39 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 39 Restaurants
Craft breweries, wood-smoked BBQ trailers, and Neapolitan pizza spread across the neighborhoods south of Ben White
Top 10 in South Austin
1
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
Far south on Menchaca, the only place in town where Central Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex actually share the same plate without pretending to. The Real Deal Holyfield taco — brisket, refri...
95
2
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
Evan LeRoy's new-school BBQ that earned a Michelin star with creative preparations that go beyond traditional Texas BBQ. The beef cheeks, Wagyu tri-tip, and seasonal specials push ...
91
3
Jester King Brewery
Farmhouse brewery on 165 acres of Hill Country land, spontaneously fermenting wild ales and barrel-aged sours that rank among the best beers in America. Atrial Rubicite alone justi...
90
4
Pieous
Dripping Springs hybrid running wood-fired Neapolitan pizza alongside a house smoker. Mozzarella made in-house; brisket and pastrami smoked daily. The pastrami sandwich holds its o...
89
5
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Nearly eight miles of limestone canyon cutting through south Austin, with the swimming holes at Sculpture Falls and Twin Falls as the destinations most days. Rock climbing on the c...
89
6
Elizabeth Street Cafe
Vietnamese-French cafe on South First serving pho, banh mi, and exquisite French-Vietnamese pastries. The macarons are Austin's best, the pho is deeply flavored, and the pink-and-w...
87
7
Ling Wu
Austin's best dim sum experience with two locations. Cart service on weekends with har gow, siu mai, and BBQ pork buns. The dinner menu spans Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan traditio...
87
8
Pasta|Bar Austin
Counter-service pasta bar with Michelin recognition for its handmade noodles and seasonal sauces. The simplicity is the point — fresh pasta, quality ingredients, no fuss. One of th...
87
9
Rosen + Sage
New East Austin seasonal American restaurant with a daily-changing menu driven by local farms and ranches. The cocktail program uses garden herbs and seasonal fruits. Part of East ...
87
10
Live Oak Brewing
Austin's best argument for German-style lager — massive beer hall and Biergarten, HefeWeizen, Pilz, and Big Bark amber brewed with real precision. The outdoor space is enormous wit...
87
All 39 Restaurants in South Austin
Cajun Barbecue
87
El Marisquero
87
Olive & June
87
Briscuits
87
Still Austin Whiskey Co.
87
Hotel Saint Cecilia
87
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
86
HOPE Outdoor Gallery
86
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
86
Spicy Boys
86
Laala's
86
Cousin Louie's
86
Leona Botanical Cafe & Bar
86
Thai Fresh
85
G'Raj Mahal
85
Knuckle Sandwich
85
Moontower Saloon
83
Radio Coffee & Beer
83
Rosita's Al Pastor
83
Curra's Grill
83
TX Shawarma
82
Independence Brewing Co.
81
Spokesman Coffee
80
Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar
80
Vacancy Brewing
80
Gourdough's
79
Cidercade Austin
75
Kings Cigar Lounge
71
Aura Island Hookah Lounge
70
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