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Threadgill's World HQ


301 W. Riverside
Austin, 78704-1226
512/472-9304
www.threadgills.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-9:30pm
is just a shout away from the former Armadillo World Headquarters. The menu is packed with solid home-cooking options, and there's a brunch buffet on Sundays.

music calendar

BEST OF AUSTIN AWARDS

  • 2005: Critics Sunday Morning Entertainment
  • 2005: Critics Harmonious Convergence
  • 1998: Critics Best New Saloon

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2012: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2012: Readers Vegetables
  • 2011: Readers Comfort Food
  • 2011: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2007: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2007: Readers American
  • 2007: Critics Best Beer Garden
  • 2003: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2002: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 2002: Readers American
  • 1998: Readers Favorites
  • 1998: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 1998: Readers Vegetables
  • 1998: Readers American
  • 1998: Readers Comfort Food
  • 1997: Readers Favorites
  • 1997: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 1997: Readers Vegetables
  • 1997: Readers American
  • 1997: Readers Comfort Food
  • 1997: Critics Best Cornbread
  • 1996: Readers Waitperson
  • 1996: Readers Favorites
  • 1996: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 1996: Readers Vegetables
  • 1996: Readers American
  • 1996: Readers Comfort Food
  • 1996: Readers Place to Take Parents
  • 1995: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak
  • 1995: Readers Vegetables
  • 1995: Readers American
  • 1995: Readers Comfort Food

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