The only Chinese restaurant to make our list, Wu Chow offers a very modern take on farm to table Chinese with a menu that offers "dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese cuisine" with ...

The name Barlata translates into can bar. A staple of the Spanish culture is snacking on tapas, many of which come from small tins of gourmet vegetables, meat, and seafood preserved in brine. We co...

For years, Uchi reigned supreme as Austin's best restaurant. Many of those working under chef Tyson Cole have gone on to open their own restaurants over the years, making Uchi a bit of a training g...

One of Austin's first upscale seafood and steak locations, Truluck's anchored the Warehouse District as it became Austin's top spot for upscale dining and cocktail lounge. Known for the pinnacle of...

Located on East 6th street just a few short blocks from IH35, Buenos Aires was an east side dining option that opened 2005 and before the entertainment zone developed around it. That staying power ...

Located off South Congress a few blocks south of the Soco Shopping district, Vinaigrette is a sustainable salad bistro where those who know go in Austin for not-your-average-salad entrees. It hails...

Possibly the first fine dining restaurant in Austin, Jeffrey's opened in 1975 and has served Austin's (and the world's) elite with regulars that included George Bush, Lance Armstrong, and Andy Rodd...

Known for packing an edge, Justine's website showcases some girls sharing a bath in a grainy video that has been known to rile up some prospective customers. The crew at Justine's says "the film yo...

You know Parkside is a heavy hitter being the only restaurant on our list located on historic 6th street...Austin's most casual nightlife district. They're known for one of the best happy hours in ...

Our favorite Indian restaurant in Austin, the Clay Pit features one the more affordable menus on this list with a solid dose of stylish ambiance to boot. It's inside the Bertram building, one of Au...