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Food Guide for Visiting Friends
Murray’s Tavern is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

1. Murray’s Tavern

2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
Pub · Central East Austin · No tips or reviews

2. The Long Goodbye

2806 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Upper Boggy Creek · No tips or reviews
Bufalina is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

3. Bufalina

7.0
2215 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews
Asador is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

4. Asador

7.3
405 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 2 tips and reviews
Kerlaches is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

5. Kerlaches

2505 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 2 tips and reviews
Micklethwait Craft Meats is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

6. Micklethwait Craft Meats

9.0
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX
Food Truck · Central East Austin · 89 tips and reviews
Dai Due is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

7. Dai Due

8.6
2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 38 tips and reviews
Bufalina Due is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

8. Bufalina Due

8.8
6555 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Brentwood · 11 tips and reviews
Suerte is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

9. Suerte

9.3
1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: I'll echo, the suadero tacos are amazing. The goat barbacoa is a must.

Franklin Barbecue is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

10. Franklin Barbecue

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

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Yes. It's worth it.

Veracruz All Natural is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

11. Veracruz All Natural

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

Joel G.Joel Goodman: The al pastor is awesome.

KG BBQ is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

12. KG BBQ

8.4
3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · MLK · 2 tips and reviews
Sammataro is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

13. Sammataro

1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews
Emmer & Rye is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

14. Emmer & Rye

8.7
51 Rainey St (Rainey and Holly), Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 36 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: As remarkable as the pastas are, don’t go flour-wild. A dim-sum cart circles the room, and when the server asks if you’d like any of the small plates, your answer best be yes. Read more.

Lazarus Brewing Company is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

15. Lazarus Brewing Company

9.1
1902 E 6th St (Chicon), Austin, TX
Brewery · 41 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Tacos are great, beer is real solid, and the folks are the greatest.

Nickel City is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

16. Nickel City

9.0
1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Central East Austin · 16 tips and reviews
Meanwhile Brewing Company is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

17. Meanwhile Brewing Company

8.9
3901 Prominary Point Dr, Austin, TX
Brewery · 8 tips and reviews
Carpenters Hall is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

18. Carpenters Hall

8.1
400 Josephine St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Zilker · 11 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Best steak frites in town.

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

19. Spicy Boys Fried Chicken

8.1
1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Food Stand · 5 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Hot Gais and boneless wings. Spicy Boys sauce is delicious and won't kill you. Get the slaw.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

20. Kemuri Tatsu-ya

8.9
2713 E 2nd St (at Pleasant Valley Rd), Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Everything was amazing from the smoked edamame to the squid fermented in squid guts. Be adventurous!

The Roosevelt Room is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

21. The Roosevelt Room

9.2
307 W 5th St Unit-B, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 26 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Both cocktails I had were expertly made and delicious. Try their Charlie Chaplin.

Otoko is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

22. Otoko

8.4
1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: One of the best meals I've had in Austin. Worth the high cost and limited ticketing.

Kalimotxo is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

23. Kalimotxo

7.2
607 W 3rd St, Austin, TX
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 5 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Great cocktail and wine programs. Get the octopus.

Southern Heights Brewery is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

24. Southern Heights Brewery

8.8
6014 Techni Center Dr, Austin, TX
Brewery · MLK-183 · 5 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Really good IPAs that cover the gamut. Space and vibe are great.

Ramen Tatsu-ya is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

25. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.7
1600 E 6th St (Comal St), Austin, TX
Ramen Restaurant · East Sixth · 13 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: This new east side location is, as expected, excellent.

Bird Bird Biscuit is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

26. Bird Bird Biscuit

9.2
2701 Manor Rd (at Walnut Ave), Austin, TX
Sandwich Spot · Rosewood · 17 tips and reviews
St. Elmo Brewing Company is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

27. St. Elmo Brewing Company

8.9
440 E Saint Elmo Rd, Austin, TX
Brewery · South Congress · 10 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Carl. All day.

Uchi Austin is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

28. Uchi Austin

9.1
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 227 tips and reviews
East Side King is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

29. East Side King

8.7
2310 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Zilker · 47 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This long-anticipated branch of East Side King opened its doors on December 26. The mini-chain's first independent outlet is serving up their take on tacos as well as ESK "classics."

Fukumoto is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

30. Fukumoto

8.0
514 Medina St, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Some of the best sushi I've had in Austin. Be sure to look at the specials and be adventurous!

Old Thousand is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

31. Old Thousand

8.4
1000 E 11th St Ste 150, Austin, TX
Chinese Restaurant · Central East Austin · 8 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: The specials are always rad. Sesame balls > churro.

Péché is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

32. Péché

8.9
208 W 4th St (Colorado St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 191 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Great cocktails, go for happy hour on Sunday/Monday (all day)

Clark's Oyster Bar is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

33. Clark's Oyster Bar

9.2
1200 W 6th St (Blanco), Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Old West Austin · 71 tips and reviews
Launderette is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

34. Launderette

9.1
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews
Juniper is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

35. Juniper

8.6
2400 E Cesar Chavez St Ste 304 (Clara St.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
June's is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

36. June's

8.5
1722 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 23 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: One of the best burgers in Austin. And, duh, the wine. June is the bestest.

Las Abuelas is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

37. Las Abuelas

11444 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews
Oddwood Brewing is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

38. Oddwood Brewing

9.0
3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Brewery · MLK · 7 tips and reviews
Austin Beerworks is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

39. Austin Beerworks

9.0
3001 Industrial Ter, Austin, TX
Brewery · North Burnet · 49 tips and reviews
Dolce Neve is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

40. Dolce Neve

9.1
1713 S 1st St (Annie Street), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · Bouldin Creek · 40 tips and reviews
The Brew & Brew is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

41. The Brew & Brew

9.0
500 San Marcos St #105 (5th St), Austin, TX
Beer Bar · 56 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Go for the beers. The coffee is fine, if a bit inconsistent, but the Bros. curate a solid board of craft brews.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

42. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.6
117 San Jacinto Blvd (2nd St), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Memphis in Austin. Some of my favorite fried chicken.

The ABGB is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

43. The ABGB

9.1
1305 W Oltorf St ('Oltorf and the tracks'), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Galindo · 90 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg Storey: Hater comments are completely wrong. This place has some of the best beer crafted in Austin. The food is also made from the best people in their respective trades.

Pinthouse Pizza is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

44. Pinthouse Pizza

9.2
4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Brentwood · 137 tips and reviews
Elizabeth St. Café is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

45. Elizabeth St. Café

9.0
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews
Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

46. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.9
1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips and reviews
24 Diner is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

47. 24 Diner

8.5
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Chicken and waffles are the best. Solid Reuben when it's on the menu.

Houndstooth Coffee is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

48. Houndstooth Coffee

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

SvenSven: Went here more than daily on my last Austin visit for their truly excellent espresso) with several choices of beans). The unique coffee julep is worth a try. They have breakfast tacos if you're early.

El Chile Cafe y Cantina is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

49. El Chile Cafe y Cantina

8.3
1809 Manor Rd (at Chicon St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 45 tips and reviews
Swift's Attic is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

50. Swift's Attic

8.1
315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 97 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: From grilled quail with Southern hot water grits, to Peruvian scallop tiradito, Japanese chicken tsukune, and even Canadian tater tots poutine, the menu is wildly diverse, but somehow it all works.

51. Uroko

8.2
1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 1, Austin, TX
Sushi Restaurant · MLK-183 · 4 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Great temaki at lunch. Loved the Hama Toro and specials are good. You should probably get 3 hand rolls.

The Peached Tortilla is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

52. The Peached Tortilla

8.8
5520 Burnet Rd (5200 Burnet Rd), Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Allandale · 69 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goodman: Bacon Jam Fries. Full. Stop.

Irene's is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

53. Irene's

7.9
506 West Ave, Austin, TX
Diner · Downtown Austin · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu consists of easygoing familiar foods, like toasts, steaks, and meatball subs. The drinks section is full of cocktails, whiskeys, and sharable boozy rum or sangria punches. Read more.

Lucky's Puccias is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

54. Lucky's Puccias

8.4
817 W 5th St (Bowie St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Highland · 27 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Lucky Puccia's (pronounced poo-chah) cranks out some of the city's heartiest sandwiches. Try the Puccia Contadina with turkey, provolone, arugula, tomato, and olive tapenade. Feeling lucky, indeed.

Apt 115 is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

55. Apt 115

8.2
2025 E 7th St (Robert Martinez Jr St), Austin, TX
Wine Store · 4 tips and reviews
Uncle Nicky’s is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

56. Uncle Nicky’s

7.3
4222 Duval St, Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Hancock · 4 tips and reviews
Bar Peached is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

57. Bar Peached

8.8
1315 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Asian Restaurant · Old West Austin · 9 tips and reviews
La Holly is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

58. La Holly

7.6
2500 E 6th St (Pedernales), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · 7 tips and reviews
Kebabalicious is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

59. Kebabalicious

8.9
1311 E 7th St (at Navasota St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 87 tips and reviews
Nixta Taqueria is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

60. Nixta Taqueria

8.6
2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Counter Cafe is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

61. Counter Cafe

8.9
1914 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · 30 tips and reviews
Small Victory is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

62. Small Victory

8.4
108 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Austin · 15 tips and reviews
Discada is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

63. Discada

8.1
2024, 1319 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 5 tips and reviews
Abby Jane Bakeshop is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

64. Abby Jane Bakeshop

8.4
16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
Treaty Oak Distillery is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

65. Treaty Oak Distillery

2314 Rutland Dr #225, Austin, TX
Distillery · North Burnet · No tips or reviews
Uchiko Austin is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

66. Uchiko Austin

9.3
4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Rosedale · 181 tips and reviews
Distant Relatives is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

67. Distant Relatives

8.0
3508 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 3 tips and reviews
Komé is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

68. Komé

9.1
5301 Airport Blvd (at E 53rd St), Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · North Loop · 108 tips and reviews
Este is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

69. Este

8.1
2113 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Seafood Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 5 tips and reviews
La Volta is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

70. La Volta

900 W 10th St, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · Downtown Austin · No tips or reviews
DEE DEE is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

71. DEE DEE

7.3
4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Thai Restaurant · South Lamar · 7 tips and reviews
Lazarus Brewing Company 2 is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

72. Lazarus Brewing Company 2

8.8
4803 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX
Brewery · Hyde Park · 2 tips and reviews
Confituras Little Kitchen is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

73. Confituras Little Kitchen

2129 Goodrich Ave, Austin, TX
Bakery · Zilker · No tips or reviews
Songbird is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

74. Songbird

Austin, TX
Food Truck · Parker Lane · No tips or reviews
Side Eye Pizza is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

75. Side Eye Pizza

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 1 tip
Treaty Oak Distilling is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

76. Treaty Oak Distilling

7.9
16604 Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
Distillery · 5 tips and reviews
Jester King Brewery is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

77. Jester King Brewery

9.3
13005 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX
Brewery · 101 tips and reviews
Pieous is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

78. Pieous

8.9
166 Hargraves Dr Bldg H, Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews
Holiday is one of Food Guide for Visiting Friends.

79. Holiday

8.3
E 7th St (Shady Ln), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · No tips or reviews