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Favorite Austin, TX restaurants
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items Now that our kids are older, we're not as worried about trying new restaurants since we're not making the investment of a babysitter along with our meal. Here are some recent favorites ranging from $ - $$$$
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Great Workday Lunch Spots
KabobZi is a delicious & affordable neighborhood gem
Kabobzi Mediterranean Grill & Phoenician Resto Cafe - Mediterranean Restaurant in Austin, TX
Lee's is an old school butcher + does catering and fabulous lunches. Don't miss the lemon bars.
Lee's Meat Market
Another great lunch spot! Their boxes lunches are fantastic if you need catering.
Foodheads
Milk & Cookies is better known for their bakery items, but they do a special lunch everyday that is delicious.
Milk & Cookies
Everything else!
Joann's is always busy, but never packed. The food and service are always great, especially brunch! The location cannot be beat.
Joann's Fine Foods - Located in the iconic Austin Motel
Iconic Austin Tex-Mex on S. Congress. Consistently fabulous and kids love the fish pond. Be prepared to drink margs or beer - their wine selection is crap but the enchiladas make up for it.
Güero's Taco Bar | Austin's Best Mexican Food
Rosie's is lovely - great wine selection! The endive salad is also delicious.
Rosie’s Wine Bar - Rosie's Wine Bar
We just went to this place for the first time with some friends and were blown away! The patio is stunning, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend!
Bureau de Poste | at Tiny Grocer
The Peacock is in the Austin Proper Hotel. It's gorgeous and has delicious food.
The Peacock Restaurant in Austin TX | Austin Proper Hotel
Carve is one of our new favorites. Their steaks are delish and you can order your wine in 3 different sizes. :)
Central Austin | Carve American Grille
The patio at Flo's is fabulous! Check their Instagram for half off bottles and get yourself there for some delicious pizza, tasty wine, and gorgeous patio seating.
Flo's Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
I feel like Jacoby's is a hidden gem because it's a little outside of the city, but it is work the drive! Whether you settle at the bar or the gorgeous patio, be sure you don't leave without a piece of their strawberry cake!
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
Every Easy Tiger location has an amazing patio! Brunch/Happy Hour/Dinner - they're all fantastic. I'm a huge fan of their pretzel with beer cheese, waffle fries, and charcuterie boards. This is a favorite spot in my group of friends.
Easy Tiger Austin Beer Garden and Bakery
Loro is another fabulous patio with equally as fabulous food and drinks. I highly recommend the chicken kaarage and frosé.
Loro – Asian Smokehouse & Bar
You won't find a list of best restaurants in Austin without Uchiko or its sister restaurant Uchi on it for good reason! I love to sit at the sushi bar and take suggestions from the guys/gals behind the counter. Their happy hour starts at 4 PM and can...
Uchiko Japanese Restaurant - Austin, TX 78756
Josephine House is a charming little restaurant next to Austin staple, Jeffrey's. They have a great wine list and delicious food! Protip: Try to make a reservation for Monday's steak night. There's a limited menu (of mostly steak, obvs) and you get u...
Josephine House
I feel like Juniper doesn't get the love it should! The food and the service is consistently great. The price fixed option can't be missed.
East Austin Italian Restaurant | Juniper Austin
The chef's tasting menu is the way to go here! The food is decadent and fun!
Barley Swine
In addition to being GORGEOUS, Lutie's has fabulous food. Warning: it is extremely difficult to get a reservation so make sure to plan way, way ahead.
Lutie's
Dim sum! Dim sum! Dim Sum! You will not regret it!
Qi Austin - Modern Asian Kitchen and Chinese Restaurant
Mattie's is one of the most romantic restaurants in Austin. The grounds are just lovely - there's a reason so many people have their weddings here. The service and the food are top notch!
Mattie's Austin
Fonda San Miguel is an Austin classic for a reason. Your experience here will feel very special, even if you don't take the food into account. Highly recommend!
Welcome - Fonda San Miguel
If you are looking for the bougiest, most decadent meal, Pasta Bar is where you'll find it. Despite what the name leads you to believe, this is not an Italian pasta buffet. This is a 10 course tasting menu of the most beautiful, delicious food. The p...
Pasta | Bar - Austin - Austin, TX
This is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots! The hashbrown casserol and Phoebe's 75 aren't to be missed!
Phoebe's Diner - Breakfast Restaurant in TX