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Hotel Saint Cecilia is one of Austin.

1. Hotel Saint Cecilia

8.7
112 Academy Dr (Congress Ave.), Austin, TX
Hotel · 28 tips and reviews
French Legation Museum is one of Austin.

2. French Legation Museum

7.1
802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX
History Museum · Central East Austin · 16 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Originally built by the French diplomat to The Republic of Texas. In 1956, the home became a museum under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas.

The Liberty is one of Austin.

3. The Liberty

8.7
1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 67 tips and reviews
Toy Joy is one of Austin.

4. Toy Joy

8.2
403 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX
Toy Store · Downtown Austin · 53 tips and reviews
Dry Creek Cafe & Boat Dock is one of Austin.

5. Dry Creek Cafe & Boat Dock

7.5
4812 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews
Uchi is one of Austin.

6. Uchi

9.0
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 227 tips and reviews
Texas State Capitol is one of Austin.

7. Texas State Capitol

9.2
112 E 11th St (at Congress Ave), Austin, TX
Capitol Building · Downtown Austin · 223 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: It's where the politicos are shaking in Texas, well, at least for 90 days every other year. And the dome is 6 ft higher than the U.S. Capitol!

Clark's Oyster Bar is one of Austin.

8. Clark's Oyster Bar

9.3
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: The new go-to if you're in the mood for bivalve mollusk.

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of Austin.

9. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

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

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Hard to go wrong here, good for lunch or dinner...but the underrated secret is the Saturday brunch menu.

The Backspace is one of Austin.

10. The Backspace

8.7
507 San Jacinto Blvd (btwn 5th & 6th St.), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Downtown Austin · 67 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Behind Parkside, this is a good spot to hit for quality Italian when you're downtown.

Josephine House is one of Austin.

11. Josephine House

9.1
1601 Waterston Ave (at W Lynn St), Austin, TX
Café · Old West Austin · 39 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: New upscale spot for daytime drinks and snacks in Clarksville.

Sway Thai is one of Austin.

12. Sway Thai

1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 155 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Australian Thai from the La Condesa guys. The Jungle Curry and Nashi Pear Chicken are the truth.

Dumpling Happiness is one of Austin.

13. Dumpling Happiness

1816 E 6th St (Chicon (at Whisler's bar)), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews
Freedmen's is one of Austin.

14. Freedmen's

2402 San Gabriel St (at W 24th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · West University · 101 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Swanky new spot up by campus, good for food or drink.

Hillside Farmacy is one of Austin.

15. Hillside Farmacy

8.3
1209 E 11th St (Rosewood), Austin, TX
Restaurant · Central East Austin · 90 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Good brunch, good drinks.

QUI Restaurant is one of Austin.

16. QUI Restaurant

1600 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: If you can get a table at Paul Qui's new flagship restaurant, don't hesitate. Sure to be THE spot in 2013.

Gourdough's Public House is one of Austin.

17. Gourdough's Public House

8.4
2700 S Lamar Blvd (at Dickson Dr), Austin, TX
Bar · Zilker · 122 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: Donut burgers, fried chicken and donuts...even the salad comes with a savory garlic donut.

Epicerie is one of Austin.

18. Epicerie

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

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: New French/Louisiana-inspired grocery and cafe up north.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of Austin.

19. Ramen Tatsu-ya

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

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: It's way up north and there's almost always a wait, but if you want ramen in Austin, this is currently your best bet.

Kreuz Market is one of Austin.

20. Kreuz Market

7.9
619 N Colorado St (btwn Pecan St. & Farm-to-Market Rd.), Lockhart, TX
BBQ Joint · 93 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bunch: One of the true Texas BBQ meccas, the ribs and sausage are as good as you're ever going to have.