2001 Restaurant Poll Index
Fri., May 25, 2001
CRITICS ENCHILADAS, CRITICS TEX-MEX (TIE)
Amy's Ice Cream, various locations
READERS ICE CREAM
Aquarelle, 606 Rio Grande, 479-8117
CRITICS DESSERT
Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, www.citysearch.com/aus/artzribhouse
CRITICS BARBECUE (TIE)
Asti Trattoria, 408 E. 43rd, 451-1218
READERS NEW RESTAURANT (TIE)
Austin Land & Cattle Co., 1205 N. Lamar, 472-1813
FAVORITES (32)
Austin's Pizza, 800 W. 12th, 474-8822; 7301 Ranch Road 620 #140, 336-5555
READERS BARGAIN DISH, READERS DELIVERY, READERS HAPPY HOUR DEAL
B.D. Riley's, 204 E. Sixth, 494-1335
CRITICS PUB GRUB
Ba Le Vietnamese Bakery & Deli, 8624 N. Lamar, 491-9188
CRITICS BARGAIN DISH (TIE)
Basil's, 900 W. Tenth, 477-5576
FAVORITES (11)
Bismillah, 1519 Anderson Ln., 420-1818
CRITICS OTHER ETHNIC (TIE)
Bitter End Bistro & Brewery, 311 Colorado, 478-2337
CRITICS BEER
Bread Alone, 218 S. Lamar, 477-5858
CRITICS BAKERY (TIE)
The Cafe at the Four Seasons, 98 San Jacinto, 478-4500
READERS BRUNCH, READERS CHEF
Cafe Mia, 3573 Far West, 342-9570
CRITICS TAKEOUT
Cafe Spiazzo, 5416 Parkcrest, 459-9960
FAVORITES (10)
Calabash Caribbean Restaurant, 2015 Manor, 478-4857, www.virtual-restaurants.com/calabash/
READERS OTHER ETHNIC
Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, 504 E. Fifth, 477-7497
FAVORITES (35)
Casino El Camino, 517 E. Sixth, 469-9330
CRITICS HAMBURGERS
Castle Hill Cafe, 1101 W. Fifth, 476-0728
FAVORITES (1), READERS SALAD & DRESSING, READERS ORIGINAL RECIPE, READERS DESSERT, READERS PLACE TO TAKE PARENTS, READERS WAITSTAFF
Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000; 4521 Westgate, 899-4300
READERS TAKEOUT (TIE), READERS PLACE TO TAKE KIDS
Chelo Kabob, 2525 W. Anderson (Northcross Mall Food Court), 459-4595
CRITICS OTHER ETHNIC (TIE)
Chez Nous, 510 Neches, 473-2413
FAVORITES (21), READERS FRENCH
Chuy's, 1728 Barton Springs Rd., 474-4452
FAVORITES (6), READERS CHILE PEPPER DISH, READERS CHIPS AND HOT SAUCE, READERS ENCHILADAS
Cippolina, 1213 W. Lynn, 477-5211
READERS TAKEOUT (TIE), CRITICS PIZZA (TIE)
The Clay Pit, 1601 Guadalupe, 322-5131
READERS CHICKEN DISH, READERS INDIAN
Crown & Anchor Pub, 2911 San Jacinto, 322-9168, austin.citysearch.com/E/V/AUSTX/0002/35/98/
CRITICS BARGAIN DISH (TIE)
Curra's Grill, 614 E. Oltorf, 444-0012; 6801 Burnet (open soon), 457-2560; 1200 E. Sixth (open soon), 481-0666
FAVORITES (8)
Din Ho Chinese BBQ, 8557 Research Blvd. #116, 832-8788
CRITICS CHINESE (TIE)
The Dog & Duck Pub, 406 W. 17th, 479-0598, www.citysearch.com/aus/dogandduckpub
READERS PUB GRUB
Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso Bar, 4220 Duval, 326-2686
CRITICS ICE CREAM
Dot's Place, 13805 Orchid Ln., 255-7288
CRITICS COMFORT FOOD (TIE)
Eastside Cafe, 2113 Manor, 476-5858, austin.citysearch.com/E/V/AUSTX/0000/16/19/cs1.html
FAVORITES (4), READERS SOUP (TIE)
Eaves Bros. Quality Seafood, 5621 Airport Blvd., 452-3820
CRITICS WORTH NOTING (TIE)
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille, 301 E. Fifth, 472-1860
READERS NEW RESTAURANT (TIE)
Emilia's, 600 E. Third, 469-9722
CRITICS SOUP (TIE), CRITICS WILD GAME DISH (TIE), CRITICS NEW RESTAURANT, CRITICS MALE CHEF
Evita's Botanitas, 6400 S. First, 441-2424
CRITICS CHILE PEPPER DISH (TIE), CRITICS CHIPS & HOT SAUCE
Fonda San Miguel, 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121
FAVORITES (5), READERS INTERIOR MEXICAN, READERS DÉCOR, READERS BUFFET
Formosa, 2414 Exposition D-108, 322-0344
CRITICS CHINESE (TIE)
The Frisco Shop, 5819 Burnet, 459-6279
CRITICS COMFORT FOOD (TIE)
Güero's Taco Bar, 1412 S. Congress, 447-7688
READERS TEX-MEX
The Ginger Man, 304 W. Fourth, 473-8801
READERS BEER
Girasole, 219 W. Fourth, 481-0219
CRITICS WILD GAME DISH (TIE)
Granite Cafe, 2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483, www.sgrg.com/code/gran.htm
CRITICS KIDS' MENU
Gumbo's, 901 Round Rock Ave. (Round Rock), 671-7925; 710 Colorado, 480-8053
FAVORITES (27)
Hoover's Cooking, 2002 Manor, 479-5006
READERS COMFORT FOOD, CRITICS VEGETABLE DISH
Hot Jumbo Bagel, 307 W. Fifth, 477-1137
READERS BAGELS
Hudson's on the Bend, 3509 Ranch Road 620 N, 266-1369
FAVORITES (19), READERS WILD GAME DISH
Hunan, 1940 W. William Cannon, 443-8848
CRITICS TOFU DISH (TIE)
Hut's Hamburgers, 807 W. Sixth, 472-0693
FAVORITES (20), READERS HAMBURGER, READERS VEGGIE BURGER
Hyde Park Bar & Grill, 4206 Duval, 458-3168
READERS FRENCH FRIES
The Iron Works, 100 Red River, 478-4855
FAVORITES (26)
Java Noodle, 2400 E. Oltorf, 443-5282
READERS OTHER ORIENTAL/ASIAN
Jean-Luc's French Bistro, 708 Colorado, 494-0033
CRITICS STEAK, CRITICS FRENCH, CRITICS HAPPY HOUR DEAL (TIE)
Jean-Pierre's Upstairs, 3500 Jefferson #201, 454-4811
CRITICS PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS
Jeffrey's, 1204 West Lynn, 477-5584
FAVORITES (12), READERS UPSCALE, CRITICS SERVICE
Juan in a Million Mexican Restaurant, 2300 E. Cesar Chavez, 472-3872
CRITICS BREAKFAST
Katz's Deli, 618 W. Sixth, 472-2037
FAVORITES (28)
Kaya Blue Cafe, 621-A E. Sixth, 478-8788
CRITICS SOUP (TIE), CRITICS WILDEST DÉCOR
Kenichi, 419 Colorado, 320-0883
FAVORITES (25)
Kerbey Lane Cafe, various locations
READERS BREAKFAST, READERS LATE NIGHT ALL-NIGHT
Kim Phung, 7601 N. Lamar, 451-2464
READERS VIETNAMESE
La Madeleine, 3418 N. Lamar, 302-1486; 701 Capital of Texas Hwy. S., 306-1998; 9828 Great Hills Trail, 502-2474
READERS SOUP (TIE)
La Traviata, 314 Congress, 479-8131
CRITICS FEMALE CHEF
Lemongrass Asian Cuisine, 1310 RR 620 S., 263-2221
CRITICS SALAD, CRITICS THAI
Little City, 916 Congress, 476-2489; 2604 Guadalupe, 467-2326; 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050 x115
READERS COFFEE
Lucky Dog, 4211 Spicewood Springs
CRITICS WORTH NOTING (TIE)
Madras Pavillion, 9025 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 719-5575
CRITICS VEGETARIAN, CRITICS VEGETARIAN BUFFET
Malaga Wine & Tapas Bar, 208 W. Fourth, 236-8020
CRITICS FINGER FOODS (TIE)
Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza, 3500 Guadalupe, 302-5200; 8012 Mesa Drive, 349-2126 ; 2401 Lake Austin Blvd., 478-6600
READERS PIZZA
Manuel's, 310 Congress, 472-7555; 10201 Jollyville Rd., 345-1042
CRITICS HAPPY HOUR DEAL (TIE)
Marakesh Mediterranean Cafe, 906 Congress, 476-7735
CRITICS SANDWICH (TIE),
CRITICS OTHER ETHNIC (TIE)
Maudie's Cafe / Maudie's Too / Pica Cafe, 1212 S. Lamar, 440-8088; 2608 W. Seventh, 473-3740; 8106 S. Brodie Ln., 280-6516
FAVORITES (23)
Mirabelle Restaurant, 8127 Mesa Drive A100, 346-7900
FAVORITES (13), READERS SEAFOOD DISH, READERS SERVICE, READERS ROMANTIC, READERS WINE LIST
Mother Egan's Irish Pub, 715 W. Sixth, 478-7747
READERS WORTH NOTING (TIE)
Mother's Cafe & Garden, 4215 Duval, 451-3994
FAVORITES (29)
Mr. Natural, 1901 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-5228
READERS NATURAL FOOD
Musashino Sushi Dokoro, 3407 Greystone Dr., 795-8593
READERS SUSHI
Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 E. Sixth, 479-0097, www.nuevoleonaustin.com
CRITICS TEX-MEX (TIE)
Osaka, 13492 Research Blvd. #160, 918-8012
CRITICS SUSHI
Pacha Coffee House, 4618 Burnet Rd., 420-8758
CRITICS COFFEE
Pao's Mandarin House, 2300 Lohmans Crossing, #130, 263-8869
CRITICS PLACES WE WISH WERE STILL OPEN (TIE)
Pho Công L`y, various locations
FAVORITES (18), READERS BOWL OF PHO
Polvo's, 2004 S. First, 441-5446, www.citysearch.com/aus/polvos
CRITICS CHILE PEPPER DISH (TIE), CRITICS MIGAS
Portabla, 1200 W. Sixth, 481-TOGO (8646)
CRITICS SANDWICH (TIE)
R.O.'s Outpost, Hwy. 71 W. at Hazy Hills Dr. (17 miles from the Y, one mile past R.O. Dr.), 264-1169
CRITICS CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK, CRITICS PIES
Ray's Steakhouse, 3010 Guadalupe, 478-0000
FAVORITES (31)
Reale's Pizza & Cafe, 13450 Research Blvd., 335-5115
CRITICS PIZZA (TIE)
Rockets, 2826-B Rio Grande, 476-ROCK (7625)
CRITICS DELIVERY
Romeo's, 1500 Barton Springs Rd., 476-1090; 5800 Burnet, 419-7567
FAVORITES (30), READERS ITALIAN
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 107 W. Sixth, 477-7884
FAVORITES (33)
Saba Blue Water Cafe, 208-D W. Fourth, 478-7222
FAVORITES (22), READERS APPETIZERS, READERS FINGER FOOD
Saccone's Pizza, 13812 Research Blvd., 257-1200
FAVORITES (14)
Sagiang, 12636 Research Blvd., 250-8400
CRITICS FINGER FOODS (TIE)
Saigon Deli & Market, 8610 N. Lamar, 837-6641
CRITICS BARGAIN DISH (TIE), CRITICS WORTH NOTING (TIE)
The Salt Lick, 18300 FM 1826, 512/858-4959, www.saltlickbbq.com/
FAVORITES (9), READERS BARBECUE, READERS RESTAURANT WITHIN 60 MILES
Sam's BBQ, 2000 E. 12th, 478-0378
CRITICS BARBECUE (TIE)
Satay The Asian Cookery, 3202 W. Anderson #205, 467-6731
CRITICS TOFU DISH (TIE)
Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd., 474-9991
FAVORITES (34), READERS PATIO
Shoreline Grill, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., 477-3300
FAVORITES (16)
Si Bon Restaurant, 801 S. Lamar, 326-8323
CRITICS LATE NIGHT (TIE)
Star Seeds Cafe, 3101 N. I-35, 478-7107, austin.citysearch.com/E/V/AUSTX/0005/12/24/
READERS SMOKERS' RESTAURANT
Sullivan's, 300 Colorado, 495-6504, www.citysearch.com/aus/speakeasy
FAVORITES (17), READERS STEAK
Sunflower Restaurant, 8557 Research Blvd. #146, 339-7860
CRITICS BOWL OF PHO (TIE), CRITICS VIETNAMESE
Suzi's Chinese Kitchen, 1152 S. Lamar, 441-8400; 7858 Shoal Creek, 302-4600
FAVORITES (3), READERS CHINESE
Sweetish Hill Bakery, 1120 W. Sixth, 472-1347; 98 San Jacinto, 477-2441
READERS BAKERY
T & S Seafood, 10014 N. Lamar, 339-8434
CRITICS SEAFOOD DISH, CRITICS DIM SUM,
CRITICS LATE NIGHT (TIE)
Tâm Deli & Cafe, 8222 N. Lamar, 834-6458
CRITICS FAST FOOD
Taco Cabana, various locations, 472-8098, austin.citysearch.com/E/V/AUSTX/0003/85/68/cs1.html
READERS FAST FOOD
Taco X-Press, 2529-B S. Lamar, 444-0261
FAVORITES (24), READERS TACO, READERS TAQUERIA
Tan Tan Vietnamese Restaurant, 1601 Ohlen Rd. Ste. E, 832-8393
CRITICS BOWL OF PHO (TIE)
TapRoot Breads, 917 W. 12th, 478-0887
CRITICS BAKERY (TIE)
Thai Kitchen, 801 E. William Cannon, 445-4844; 3437 Bee Caves Rd., 328-3538; 3009 Guadalupe, 474-2575
READERS THAI
Threadgill's, 6416 N. Lamar, 451-5440; 301 W. Riverside, 472-9304
READERS CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK, READERS VEGETABLES, READERS AMERICAN
Thundercloud Subs, various locations, www.thundercloud.com
READERS SANDWICH
Tien Hong, 8301 Burnet, 458-2263
READERS DIM SUM
Treehouse Italian Grill, 2201 College, 443-4200
CRITICS PATIO DINING
Trudy's / Texas Star, 409 W. 30th, 477-2935; 8820 Burnet #600, 454-1474; 4141 Capital of Texas Hwy. S., 326-9899
READERS MIGAS, FAVORITES (7)
Veggie Heaven, 1914-A Guadalupe, 457-1013
READERS VEGETARIAN, CRITICS TOFU DISH (TIE)
Vespaio, 1610 S. Congress, 441-6100
FAVORITES (15), READERS WORTH NOTING (TIE), CRITICS APPETIZERS, CRITICS ITALIAN
Whole Foods Market, 601 N. Lamar, 476-1206; 9607 Research Blvd., 345-5003
READERS TOFU DISH
Z'Tejas Grill, 1110 W. Sixth, 478-5355; 9400 Arboretum Blvd., 346-3506
FAVORITES (2)
