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Threadgill's North


6416 N. Lamar
Austin, 78752-4008
512/451-5440
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 10am-9:30pm
Fried catfish dinners at Threadgill's have been a popular menu item as long as the restaurants have been open in Austin.

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 1997: Readers Neon
  • 1997: Readers Waitstaff
  • 1997: Critics Best Self-indulgent Nepotism In Advertising
  • 1996: Readers Pie
  • 1996: Critics Movie Star Food
  • 1995: Critics Best Possibility
  • 1994: Critics Fried Green Tomatoes
  • 1994: Critics Assortment Of Baked Goods Served With A Meal
  • 1994: Critics Emulation Of Ben & Jerry
  • 1993: Critics Spinach Casserole
  • 1992: Critics Best Chicken Livers
  • 1992: Critics Mayor For The City Of North Austin
  • 1991: Readers Jukebox

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2010: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2010: Readers Vegetables
  • 2009: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2009: Readers Vegetables
  • 2008: Critics Best Restaurant Makeover
  • 2008: Critics Best Fried Green Tomatoes
  • 2008: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2007: Readers Vegetables
  • 2006: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2006: Readers Vegetables
  • 2005: Readers Comfort Food
  • 2005: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2005: Readers Vegetables
  • 2004: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2003: Readers Vegetables
  • 2001: Readers Vegetables
  • 2001: Readers American
  • 2001: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2001: Readers Comfort Food
  • 2000: Readers American
  • 2000: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2000: Readers Comfort Food
  • 2000: Readers Favorites
  • 1998: Readers Waitperson

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Épicerie

The vinaigrette-dressed barley salad, tossed with smoked salmon, sectioned grapefruit, and kalamata olives is inspired simplicity. Move on to the house-made merguez, a grilled Moroccan beef and lamb sausage served with a green olive and red pepper salad, crispy potato coins, and red pepper aioli. Finish up with a puckery lemon bar.
2307 Hancock, 512/371-6840

Lucky J's Chicken & Waffles

Imagine a piece of fried chicken sealed in a thick, brown crust seasoned with a combination of 17 spices, on top of a buttery, light-as-air homemade waffle.
5035 Burnet Rd., 512/524-2917

Springhill Restaurant

The daily buffet features fried catfish, vegetables, and several choices for non-fish-eaters, as well.
13212 Hwy. 71 W., Bee Cave, 512/263-3244