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Austin

1. Noble Sandwich Co.

12223 Ranch Road 620 N Ste 105 (at Lake Creek Pkwy), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Village at Anderson Mill · 85 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Attention to detail wins the Noble Pig a spot on our list; the fact that they have the best sandwiches in Northwest Austin doesn't hurt, either. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

2. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9
8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · North Austin · 192 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This strip mall noodle shop sees patrons line up before the doors even open, in weather more suited to sno-cones than soup, for a taste of their small but expertly executed menu. [Eater 38 Member]

3. Epicerie

7.9
2307 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Allandale · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From the cured meats to the grits reminiscent of risotto, the attention to detail elevates their offerings. Carefully curated wine at grocery prices makes for an affordable night. [Eater 38 Member]

4. Foreign & Domestic

8.4
306 E 53rd St, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · North Loop · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Ned Elliott's inventive seasonal cuisine and wife Jodi's stellar desserts make this neighborhood spot a winner. Also a great for brunch. [Eater 38 Member]

5. Contigo Austin

2027 Anchor Ln (btwn Manor Rd and Manorwood Rd), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · MLK · 103 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Contigo's beer garden, craft cocktails and locally sourced, inventive food from Chef Andrew Wiseheart embody everything that's key to a great Austin restaurant right this second. [Eater 38 Member]

6. Mi Madre's Restaurant

8.2
2201 Manor Rd (at Coleto St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mi Madre's, like your actual mother, is always there with a smile and a plate of something to fix what's ailing you. [Eater 38 Member]

Dai Due is one of Austin.

7. Dai Due

8.7
2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 38 tips and reviews

8. Wink

8.3
1014 N Lamar Blvd (W. 11th), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Old West Austin · 40 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The intimate space, expert sourcing, perfectly executed dishes, and serious wine list make for an ideal special night out. [Eater 38 Member]

9. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 353 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The brisket deserves the queue. It’s a feat of meat uncanny in its poise between salt and smoke and in its utter, irrefutable pleasure. Read more.

Easy Tiger is one of Austin.

10. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Drew Curren's combination beer garden and bakery on Dirty Sixth has proven to be a massive hit. They supply bread all over town and are even popping up at the farmer's market. Read more.

11. Salt & Time

1912 E 7th St (Chicon/7th Street), Austin, TX
Butcher · 58 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Salt & Time offers a mean brunch and lots of meaty sandwiches for lunch. Their dinner service is one of Austin's best deals for high-quality charcuterie and steak. [Eater 38 Member]

12. Second Bar + Kitchen

200 Congress Ave (W 2nd St), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 198 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Makes an art of bar food. See: the spicy fried pickles, the Bar Congress that you can add foie gras, an egg, avocado, pork belly, double meat & double cheese, should you so choose. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

13. Veracruz All Natural

9.1
2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Central East Austin · 107 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Some of the best tacos in Austin are served by two trucks with national acclaim. Their aguas frescas are not to be missed, and they serve up the best migas taco in Austin. [Eater 38 Member]

Emmer & Rye is one of Austin.

14. Emmer & Rye

8.8
51 Rainey St (Rainey and Holly), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 36 tips and reviews
Launderette is one of Austin.

15. Launderette

9.1
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
Justine's Brasserie is one of Austin.

16. Justine's Brasserie

8.7
4710 E 5th St, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · 108 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Their buzzy, magical atmosphere and reasonably-priced wine list means this tucked-away gem is perfect for a long, lingering meal. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Aloft Austin at The Domain is one of Austin.

17. Aloft Austin at The Domain

7.3
11601 Domain Dr, Austin, TX
Hotel · North Burnet · 40 tips and reviews
Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is one of Austin.

18. Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

8.9
2850 N Interstate 35, Round Rock, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is one of Austin.

19. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana

8.8
8000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · North Shoal Creek · 19 tips and reviews
Picnik is one of Austin.

20. Picnik

8.1
4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Brentwood · 18 tips and reviews
Sophia's is one of Austin.

21. Sophia's

8.2
500 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 3 tips and reviews
Boiler Nine Bar + Grill is one of Austin.

22. Boiler Nine Bar + Grill

800 W Cesar Chavez St (Walter Seaholm Drive), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 3 tips and reviews
Midnight Cowboy is one of Austin.

23. Midnight Cowboy

8.6
313 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Speakeasy · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Firehouse Hostel and Lounge is one of Austin.

24. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge

8.6
605 Brazos St Ste 100 (6th St.), Austin, TX
Lounge · Downtown Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Houndstooth Coffee is one of Austin.

25. Houndstooth Coffee

9.0
401 Congress Ave (at 4th St), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 147 tips and reviews
Houndstooth Coffee is one of Austin.

26. Houndstooth Coffee

8.8
4200 N Lamar Blvd Ste 120 (at 43rd St), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Rosedale · 116 tips and reviews
Gourdough's Public House is one of Austin.

27. Gourdough's Public House

209 W 5th St Ste B (at Lavaca St), Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 21 tips and reviews
Gourdough's Public House is one of Austin.

28. Gourdough's Public House

8.4
2700 S Lamar Blvd (at Dickson Dr), Austin, TX
Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews
La Condesa is one of Austin.

29. La Condesa

8.5
400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 264 tips and reviews
Güero's Taco Bar is one of Austin.

30. Güero's Taco Bar

8.1
1412 S Congress Ave (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 246 tips and reviews
Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of Austin.

31. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.7
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 303 tips and reviews