To taste

1. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 352 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: The hype is absolutely for real: this is the best BBQ in the U.S. You can't go wrong regardless of what you choose, but the brisket is the MVP of the lineup. But get here early, they will sell out.

2. Olivia

2043 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Zilker · 61 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Another one of Austin's greats...I've yet to have a bad meal, but the standouts so far have been the diver scallops and the fried chicken. Also a great brunch option if/when you can get in.

3. Walton's Fancy and Staple

8.9
609 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Deli · Downtown Austin · 104 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Fantastic sandwiches (the pastrami is top-notch) and desserts, all set amidst a beautifully-renovated building.

4. Vince Young Steakhouse

7.5
301 San Jacinto Blvd (at 3rd St), Austin, TX
Steakhouse · Downtown Austin · 43 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: VY's eponymous steakhouse lives up to the hype: it's the gold standard for athlete-owned eateries. And FYI out-of-towners, it's also one of the best places to get a good meal near the Convention Ctr.

Haddington's is one of To taste.

5. Haddington's

601 W 6th St (Nueces St.), Austin, TX
Gastropub · Downtown Austin · 57 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: A West 6th gem, featuring great new American eats and unique cocktails, like the Duck Fat Sazerac, which is vastly more delicious than the name might suggest.

Parkside is one of To taste.

6. Parkside

8.4
301 E 6th St (at San Jacinto Blvd), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 155 tips and reviews

7. Black Sheep Lodge

8.1
2108 S Lamar Blvd (at Kinney Ave.), Austin, TX
Sports Bar · Zilker · 146 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: If you're looking for a place to watch the big game without having to settle for substandard grub or underwhelming beer selection, this is the spot.

Franklin Barbecue is one of To taste.

8. Franklin Barbecue

9.1
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 352 tips and reviews

9. Sunflower Restaurant

8.0
8557 Research Blvd, #146, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Austin · 26 tips and reviews

Holly M.Holly Monnich: The Vietnamese crepe, toasted calamari and the sizzling sea bass are all amazing.