Austin Food Scene - North of the River
Food scene
Contemporary interior Mexican dishes, a vast tequila selection & happy-hour deals in a sophisticated setting. James Beard Nominee.
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La Condesa
400 W 2nd StContemporary interior Mexican dishes, a vast tequila selection & happy-hour deals in a sophisticated setting. James Beard Nominee.
"Fancy BBQ" - Located in the carefully restored & historic Schneider Brothers Building, Lamberts serves up slow smoked BBQ & modern Texas cooking with local beers, classic cocktails and new world wines. In the heart of bustling 2nd Street Lamberts has a fun laid back atmosphere and warm professional service. The upstairs bar and lounge frequently features live music.
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Lamberts
401 W 2nd St"Fancy BBQ" - Located in the carefully restored & historic Schneider Brothers Building, Lamberts serves up slow smoked BBQ & modern Texas cooking with local beers, classic cocktails and new world wines. In the heart of bustling 2nd Street Lamberts has a fun laid back atmosphere and warm professional service. The upstairs bar and lounge frequently features live music.
ATX Cocina
110 San Antonio StHigh end interior Mexican.
One of the few non-local places on the list. - Chef-driven restaurant & scratch bar featuring a seasonal lineup of creative, crave-able dishes & handcrafted cocktails - with a healthy twist. True Food's menu emphasizes wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits & flavors.
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True Food Kitchen
222 West AvenueOne of the few non-local places on the list. - Chef-driven restaurant & scratch bar featuring a seasonal lineup of creative, crave-able dishes & handcrafted cocktails - with a healthy twist. True Food's menu emphasizes wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits & flavors.
Better Half is hip indoor/outdoor spot offering up breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Coffee, beer, wine, + cocktails. Shares the space with Hold Out Brewing - lots of craft beer options.
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Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh StBetter Half is hip indoor/outdoor spot offering up breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Coffee, beer, wine, + cocktails. Shares the space with Hold Out Brewing - lots of craft beer options.
Clark’s is a small chic West Austin neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, house-baked sourdough, fresh fish, lobster rolls, pan-roasted hamburgers, and tasty libations. Happy Hour — Mon-Fri from 3-5p. Half-off Burgers & Martinis. 50¢ off Oysters. $5 Oyster Shooters.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
1200 W 6th StClark’s is a small chic West Austin neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, house-baked sourdough, fresh fish, lobster rolls, pan-roasted hamburgers, and tasty libations. Happy Hour — Mon-Fri from 3-5p. Half-off Burgers & Martinis. 50¢ off Oysters. $5 Oyster Shooters.
No-frills bar with the city's best burgers, a patio & jukebox that caters to music nerds, + upstairs pool tables.
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Casino El Camino
517 E 6th StNo-frills bar with the city's best burgers, a patio & jukebox that caters to music nerds, + upstairs pool tables.
Gourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat. Dinner 7 days. Lunch Fri. Brunch Sat + Sun. Make a reservation.
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Launderette
2115 Holly StGourmet New American fare served in a polished cafe space in a converted gas station/Laundromat. Dinner 7 days. Lunch Fri. Brunch Sat + Sun. Make a reservation.
Hopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables. Often has long lines.
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La Barbecue
2401 E Cesar Chavez StHopping BBQ counter in a small market offering brisket, pulled pork & sausages, plus outdoor tables. Often has long lines.
Casual izakaya & bar serving meat-centric shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences.
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Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
2713 E 2nd StCasual izakaya & bar serving meat-centric shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences.
Taco truck offering up legit tacos, tortas, quesadillas and burritos. Plus a covered terrace & picnic benches. BYOB. Open til midnight.
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Las Trancas Taco Stand
1210 E Cesar Chavez StTaco truck offering up legit tacos, tortas, quesadillas and burritos. Plus a covered terrace & picnic benches. BYOB. Open til midnight.
East Austin coffee shop situated in an historic house with indoor and patio seating. Full food menu of fresh offerings made with the best ingredients, including local veggies from many Texas farms, pasture raised eggs from Vital Farms, and bacon from Flying Pig Provisions. In addition, we have a great selection of beer and wine. Order at the counter, bush your own tables. Very casual, but a great spot to hang out.
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Cenote
1010 E Cesar Chavez StEast Austin coffee shop situated in an historic house with indoor and patio seating. Full food menu of fresh offerings made with the best ingredients, including local veggies from many Texas farms, pasture raised eggs from Vital Farms, and bacon from Flying Pig Provisions. In addition, we have a great selection of beer and wine. Order at the counter, bush your own tables. Very casual, but a great spot to hang out.
Informal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space. Good happy hour Tue-Fri 4-6pm.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StInformal restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare & drinks in a patio-enhanced space. Good happy hour Tue-Fri 4-6pm.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdGreat ramen spot with very hip interior.
Contemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
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Fried and True Food Truck
1308 E 6th StContemporary spot serving interior Mexican specialties & snacks, beer, wine & craft cocktails.
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant. Named top 10 best new restaurant in the country by Bon Appetit.
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Canje
1914 East 6th StreetTraditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant. Named top 10 best new restaurant in the country by Bon Appetit.
Modern diner with all the standards plus specialties like grilled quail, Texas Monthly's #2 burger, grilled pimento cheese sandwich, and more. Breakfast served all day. Open 7am-3pm. We love this place.
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Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th StModern diner with all the standards plus specialties like grilled quail, Texas Monthly's #2 burger, grilled pimento cheese sandwich, and more. Breakfast served all day. Open 7am-3pm. We love this place.
Saigon Le Vendeur
2601 E 7th StVeracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadMicklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveBirdie's
2944 East 12th StreetHillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StPaperboy
1203 E 11th StFranklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StDiscada
1319 Rosewood AveCuantos Tacos
1108 East 12th StreetJustine's
4710 E 5th St
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 E Cesar Chavez StKinda Tropical
3501 E 7th StNixta Taqueria
2512 E 12th StDai Due
2406 Manor RdL'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond AveMongers
4119 Guadalupe StreetUchiko
4200 N Lamar BlvdQuality Seafood Market
5621 Airport BlvdFonda San Miguel Restaurant
2330 W N Loop BlvdEldorado Cafe
3300 W Anderson LnBufalina Due
6555 Burnet RdOne of our favorite brunch spots. Reservations can be hard to come by. But you can always get on the list and stroll the neighborhood.
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Paperboy
1203 E 11th StOne of our favorite brunch spots. Reservations can be hard to come by. But you can always get on the list and stroll the neighborhood.
New Zealand-inspired ice cream doled out in a casual cinderblock counter-serve with outdoor seating. Beer, wine, coffee + cold brew.
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Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
1814 Harvey StNew Zealand-inspired ice cream doled out in a casual cinderblock counter-serve with outdoor seating. Beer, wine, coffee + cold brew.
Uptown Sports Club
Po’ boys, gumbo, and classic cocktails from Aaron Franklin, of Franklin BBQ fame.