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The Best of Austin

The Best of Austin

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Created by Rachael J. • Updated On: March 10, 2012
Uchiko Austin is one of The Best of Austin.

1. Uchiko Austin

9.4
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Just the best all around. Best food, best service, best atmosphere. The Avofry, yokai berry and kakiage rock my world.

Péché is one of The Best of Austin.

2. Péché

8.8
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 190 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best Absinthe bar. Have the bartender make you something custom. They seriously have uncanny instincts about mixing the right drink.

Bess Bistro is one of The Best of Austin.

3. Bess Bistro

500 W 6th St (San Antonio St.), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 59 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best romantic restaurant. Such a wonderful atmosphere. The lighting and decor are perfect. The food is really good, too.

The Oasis on Lake Travis is one of The Best of Austin.

4. The Oasis on Lake Travis

7.8
6550 Comanche Trl, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeland · 236 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best sunset. Food is ok, service is ok, but the sunsets...WOW!

Vivo is one of The Best of Austin.

5. Vivo

12233 Ranch Road 620 N (at Lake Creek Pkwy.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Village at Anderson Mill · 36 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best margaritas. So delicious, and potent!

Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of The Best of Austin.

6. Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant

214 W 4th St (btw Lavaca & Colorado), Austin, TX
Irish Pub · Downtown Austin · 100 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best Irish pub. Such a wonderfully chill place, no attitudes.

Sugarbakers Bake Shop is one of The Best of Austin.

7. Sugarbakers Bake Shop

2100 Cypress Creek Rd (None), Cedar Park, TX
Bakery · 2 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best cupcakes. The Oh, Scarlet is oh so good.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The Best of Austin.

8. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
10000 Research Blvd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best desserts, and the food is sooooooo good too.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of The Best of Austin.

9. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.1
14028 N Highway 183 Bldg F, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · 183 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best place to see a movie.

Mighty Fine Burgers is one of The Best of Austin.

10. Mighty Fine Burgers

7.7
10515 N Mopac Expy Unit 205 (W. Braker Ln.), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · North Burnet · 92 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best burgers. All natural ingredients and vegetarian fed, sustainably sourced beef from small ranchers. Hormone, pesticide, antibiotic, preservative free meat. So good.

Jason's Deli is one of The Best of Austin.

11. Jason's Deli

13729 N Highway 183 (Lake Creek Pkwy.), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Northwest Austin · 19 tips and reviews

Rachael J.Rachael J.: Best salad bar.