Midwestern details appear in the food as well as the hand-embroidered aprons here. The Cubicano uses the classic components of a Cuban sandwich, but with ballpark Bertman's mustard and "Detroit Pickles." The cheese and charcuterie boards use La Quercia salami from Iowa and Smoking Goose cured sausage from Indiana. The menu is far from predictable, though, as you'll find sardines on toast served as a zesty compote.
This eatery offers sandwiches, pizzas, and salads, all made with fresh ingredients and served up in a fast, casual setting.
South Austin haunt dishes out classic American diner food, revved up and modernized.
Brick-and-mortar version of popular South Austin food truck offers allergy and paleo-friendly cuisine, butter coffee, bone broth, and more.
The themed dinner menu changes weekly here, and the wine list is perfectly chosen, with an emphasis on old world wines, as well as a few Texas vintages.
Who ya gonna call when you're craving good wings in the wee hours? These folks are frying and flying until 2am.
Tucked away on Medical Arts (not Red River, as the name suggests), this popular spot offers omelets, burgers, and weekend brunch specials. Bring an empty stomach and your patience.
The drive-through features family meals with both meat and vegetarian entrées, a choice of side dishes, sandwiches, and salads in a format described as "counter plus service." The dining room features French-inflected American cooking.
Come in for the fresh cuts of locally sourced meats, sausages, salumi, charcuterie, and some prepared foods, including freshly-baked breads. Stay for Josh Jones' playful menus and the great craft beer selection.
This Flipnotics descendant, a midcentury modern bistro near Circle C Ranch, provides an affordable, mainstream menu with something to appeal to everyone. The lounge features weekly live music.
Post-renovation, Austin's "oldest family establishment" still serves up great music as well as burgers and cold brews.
Look for an imaginative menu, clean flavors, creative concepts, and well-executed cooking here. The braised pork belly will make you forget your companion.
Located in the Renaissance Austin Hotel, the Knotty Deck's menu features Texas-influenced American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Check out the expansive outdoor deck.
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