Stella San Jac 310 E. Fifth St. Austin, TX This downtown eatery and lounge is an eclectic restaurant with a multicultural menu foodies love. The "Austin-American" cuisine features Southern classics with edge, including the "#16 biscuits" and braised short ... Good to Know $$-$$$
Geraldine's 605 Davis St. Austin, TX 78701 Inside Rainey Street's Hotel Van Zandt is Geraldine's, where an impressive roster of talent holds down the fort. Rebelling against the small-plate trend, the kitchen dishes up satisfying ... Editors' Pick Good to Know $$$
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 419 Colorado St. Austin, TX 78701 Celebrity chef Tim Love's Lonesome Dove has landed in Austin. The western bistro features an array of wild game, hand-cut steaks, and true-to-Texas sides. The restaurant is now open ... Editors' Pick Good to Know $$-$$$
The Omelettry 4631 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 The Omelettry opened the doors to its home on Airport Boulevard in early 2015. The same comforting fare, delicious breakfast, and warm atmosphere that made this family-owned eatery a local ... Editors' Pick
Juliet Italian Kitchen 1500 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704 Juliet, helmed by executive chef Jacob Weaver, brings Italian food to the heart of Austin. Located on Barton Springs Road, this trendy modern eatery offers "red-sauce" fare like hand-made pasta ... Editors' Pick Good to Know $$-$$$
The Grove Wine Bar + Kitchen — Downtown 800 W. Sixth St. Austin, TX 78701 The Grove Wine Bar + Kitchen is known for its great wine list, affordable dining options, and splendid patio hangs. The coveted West Sixth Street locale promises a wonderful view of ... Editors' Pick
Smitty's Market 208 South Commerce Lockhart, TX 78644 This Lockhart barbecue favorite is loved by locals and travelers alike, most notably for its big Texan traditions and even bigger Texan flavors. Good to Know $
Moojo 2322 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78705 With warm cookies made locally and baked daily and their gourmet, all-natural ice cream, everyone is sure to find an ice cream sandwich that satisfies their sweet tooth or their ... Good to Know $
Eddie V's Prime Seafood — Downtown 301 E. 5th St. Austin, TX 78701 Kiss 2015 goodbye in the heart of Downtown Austin. Get your friends together to celebrate the New Year at Eddie V's Prime Seafood. Craving something more intimate? Private or ... Editors' Pick Good to Know $$-$$$
Shake Shack — Lamar Union 1100 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 All-natural burgers and quality custard have garnered this New York City-based chain a huge cult following. The Lamar Union location was Shake Shack's first restaurant in Texas. This South ... Editors' Pick
