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Hudson's on the Bend


3509 RR 620 N.
Austin, 78734-2112
512/266-1369
www.hudsonsonthebend.com
Hours: Sun.-Mon., 6-9pm; Tue.-Thu., 6-10pm, Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10pm
This lakeside fine-dining fixture has been at it for two decades, specializing in game of all descriptions, from rabbit to rattlesnake and pheasant to frogs' legs. The ambience is romantic, too.

chronicle reviews

  • The Mighty Cone

    Head to South Congress for the best Hudson's meal available for less than $10

    Virginia B. Wood, 2009-06-11

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2011: Readers Wild Game Dish
  • 2010: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2010: Critics Most Amazing Meat and Potatoes
  • 2009: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2009: Critics Best Slice of Buffalo With Designer Spuds
  • 2008: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2008: Critics Tasting Menu Excellent Enough for a Roman Emperor
  • 2007: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2006: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2005: Readers Favorites
  • 2005: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2004: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2003: Critics Wild-Game Dish
  • 2003: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2002: Readers Original Recipe
  • 2002: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2002: Readers Favorites
  • 2001: Readers Original Recipe
  • 2001: Readers Favorites
  • 2001: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles
  • 2001: Readers Upscale
  • 2001: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 2000: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 1998: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 1998: Critics Best Wild Game Menu
  • 1997: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 1997: Critics Best Game Dish
  • 1997: Critics Best Place To Get Your Parents To Take You
  • 1996: Readers Favorites
  • 1996: Readers Wild-Game Dish
  • 1995: Readers Wild-Game Dish

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