1. Chez Nous
510 Neches - Austin TX 78701 (6th St), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 38 tips and reviews
Sarah Wilkinson: Sarrazin was really good. Buckwheat crepe, ham, egg and perfect bechemel.
Austin Chronicle: This charming bistro transplants guests to the heart of France. The prix-fixe menu gets you three courses, with plenty of options in each. Unpretentious and respectful, and most of all, delicious.
Tom Inglesias: Top notch French comfort food! Found it on my epic new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/chez-nous-austin/
2. House Pizzeria
5111 Airport Blvd (at E 52nd St), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · North Loop · 54 tips and reviews
Austin American-Statesman: Try the "Blue" pizza. The Blue's pie features a nutty twang of Stilton and sweet-and-sour notes of the port wine sauce. Follow link for full review. Read more.
Chad Cotton: If you like super thing artisan pizza with fun ingredients, you'll love House. Check out the pizza with the port wine reduction sauce and the white cheese called the "blue"! Read more.
MetroSeeker.com: Good wine list; great crust. High quality ingredients. An early dinner or a late dinner is good as they get very busy around 6:30-7.
4. The Capital Grille
7.4
117 W 4th St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 18 tips and reviews
Sara Love: Food is amazing. Get Prosciutto Mozzarella app and a Kona Steak. Oh!! Ask for Sara!!
David Pitts: Typical fancy steakhouse. Everything was great, and they have Dogfishhead on draft. Creamed spinach as good as anywhere I've had it.
Emily Scruggs: Not vegetarian friendly but an impressive place. Mint lemonade, salted butter, shawls if you're cold, black napkins for biz lunches.
5. Second Bar + Kitchen
200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 199 tips and reviews
Andrew Sheppard: Gnocchi and buffalo friend pickles are a must!
Eater: Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Thrillist: Hefty eats include Vertical Rotisserie Chicken, Grilled Ribeye Loin (w/ Brussels sprouts, black truffle grits, Bearnaise, oak barrel-aged steak sauce), and wood-fired pizzas like the Beef Short Rib. Read more.
7. Imperia
310 Colorado St (at W. 4th St.), Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 48 tips and reviews
Chaz Nailor: Amazing space. Sit in the lounge, listen to chill tunes, and try the must-have calamari
Cheapism: Stop by on weekdays between 4-7pm (5:30-7 weekends) for $5 Dim Sum, $5 specialty cocktails and 2 for 1 sushi. The atmosphere is queit and the lighting is low.
Kevin Harty: head towards the bar and sit with the beautiful Pacifica! and the Lychee martini is a MUST!!!
Nathan P.: Desserts are massive. Split between 2 or 3. Catfish entree is to die for.
IFC: Best brunch. There. We said it. And coming from NYC, we know a bit about brunch.
HISTORY: Comfortable and familiar, relaxed and easygoing, Moonshine greets guests like family. Serving up great cooking with an innovative take on classic American comfort food.
Lauren Mac: Extensive selection, attentive service, and good live music on a hot Sunday afternoon. Loved the Circle Blur, but the flights are fun too!
Austin Chronicle: Banger’s laid-back biergarten aesthetic is a great break from the übercool ethos of Rainey St. Wash down the delish housemade sausages with 100+ taps of craft brew. Stellar vegetarian options, too. Read more.
Will McKenna: 101 taps, if you can't find something you like you have a problem.
Ricardo Guerrero: Try the Red Snapper - #Flaky & perfectly cooked & seasoned. Only slight qualm: wish the skin was crispy.
Cesar Torres: I don't give a shit if we're in a recession or whatever, fucking eat here because it is so worth it. You can thank me later.
Samantha Young: Old school speakeasy with amazing cocktails! Found it on my new Supper app: http://supper.mx/places/east-side-show-room-austin/
14. Roaring Fork
7.7
701 Congress Ave (at 7th St.), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 89 tips and reviews
Jim Bailey: Enjoyed chorizo mussels for appetizer and a nice pork shoulder carnitas for main course both had exceptional flavor.
Greg Raaum: Try the pork carnitas. Ask for it with a side of bbq sauce and get the mashed potatoes instead of the normal side. It's much better. The big ass burger is also very good.
Adobe SXSW: A slightly more upscale lunch and dinner alternative. Whether it's a pizza or grilled goodness, their wood fired style will make you smile.