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Italian13/20
 
408 E. 43rd St., Ste. C
Austin, TX 78751
512-451-1218
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 Smart homegrown Italian bistro from chefs Lisa and Emmett Fox fits Austin to a T. Read GAYOT's Asti Trattoria Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
French/
Creole
13/20
 
500 W. Sixth St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-477-2377
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 Casually elegant bistro from actress Sandra Bullock. Read GAYOT's Bess Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Bakery
13/20
 
5406 Balcones Dr.
Austin, TX 78731
512-454-2666
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 Comfort food with class in an enchanting setting. Read GAYOT's Chez Zee American Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
1213 W. Lynn St.
Austin, TX 78703
512-477-5211
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 Cool, spare neighborhood restaurant rooted in the culinary tradition of Mediterranean Italy. Read GAYOT's Cipollina Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Vegetarian
13/20
 
2113 Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78722
512-476-5858
  
 Earthy favorite graced with the garden of your dreams and a tree-shaded patio. Read GAYOT's Eastside Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Steakhouse
13/20
 
9400 B Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
512-342-2642
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 Fresh seafood and prime steaks take center stage at this retro-styled restaurant. Read GAYOT's Eddie V's Edgewater Grille Restaurant Review

 
 
Soul Food/
Barbecue/
American Regional
13/20
 
2002 Manor Rd.
Austin, TX 78722
512-479-5006
  
 Lick-smacking soul food that's all friendliness and no pretension. Read GAYOT's Hoover's Cooking Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican13/20
 
400A W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-499-0300
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 Downtown hot-spot with scene-stealing modern design and a menu resonating with both invention and tradition. Read GAYOT's La Condesa Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
American
13/20
 
Schneider Brothers Building
401 W. Second St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-494-1500
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 Gussied-up barbecue invented by renowned local chef Lou Lambert. Read GAYOT's Lamberts Barbecue Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Contemporary
13/20
 
310 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
512-472-7555
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 Cuisine from Mexico's interior presented in a hip downtown setting. Read GAYOT's Manuel's Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Contemporary
13/20
 
The Arboretum
10201 Jollyville Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
512-345-1042
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 Real Mexican food in a lively, spacious setting---don’t miss the great happy hours. Read GAYOT's Manuel's Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood13/20
 
Frost Bank Tower
401 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
512-236-9600
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 Fresh seafood flown in daily from around the globe and one of the best happy hours in town. Read GAYOT's McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American
13/20
 
303 Red River St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-236-9599
  
 Friendly, folksy restaurant serves innovative down-home food and drink in a historic space. Read GAYOT's Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Southwestern/
Seafood
13/20
 
616 Nueces St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-479-7616
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 Modern Austin icehouse with a pleasantly kitsch aesthetic serves ambitious South Texas cuisine. Read GAYOT's Ranch 616 Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai13/20
 
620 Congress Ave., Ste. 105
Austin, TX 78701
512-472-1244
  
 Elegant downtown Thai restaurant feeds your body and soul---even if you need it well past midnight. Read GAYOT's Thai Passion Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
New American
13/20
 
W Austin
200 Lavaca St.
Austin, TX 78701
512-542-3660
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 Contemporary cuisine presented with enough elegance to attract locals as well as guests of the posh W Austin. Read GAYOT's TRACE Restaurant Review

 
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