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Restaurants in Downtown Austin
242 results DowntownHouse Park Bar-B-Que
Barbecue • Downtown • Under $10
No-frills, award-winning, mesquite-smoked brisket, pork loin, sausage, chicken, and sandwiches have been served from the same smoke-redolent shack since 1943. Lunch only.
900 W. 12th, 512/472-9621
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Icenhauer's
Pub Grub • Downtown • $10-$25
Specialty cocktails are named after the women in Michael Icenhauer's family, and run the gamut from simple to gimmicky to versions of the classics. Enjoy dog-friendly space in this remodeled bungalow.
83 Rainey, 512/473-0005
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Idle Hands
Gastro Pub • Downtown
85 Rainey
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IdleWild Coffee Company
Coffeehouse • Downtown
They're always checking out new methods of brewing; stop on by and experience your favorite coffee in a new and exciting way.
812 W. 12th
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IHOP
American Cafe • Downtown • Under $10
Get in there for those holiday specials while they last. You can have an international pancake experience 24 hours a day!
Various locations
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Imperia
Pan-Asian • Downtown • $25-$40
This restaurant is ground zero for the small-plate craze. You'll find a great wine list, but it's the rainbow of cocktails that is truly inspired. The generously portioned entrées include crispy firecracker shrimp, lo mein, and the Imperia 10 Treasures fried rice.
310 Colorado, 512/472-6770
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Irene's
American Cafe, Coffeehouse • Downtown • $10-$25
Combining 2/3 Easy Tiger, 1/3 24 Diner, and maybe just a splash of the W. Fifth bars it neighbors, this unpretentious concept focuses on heady drinks, classic sandwiches, and daily blue plate specials. Don't forget to take a selfie by the pink neon sign out front.
506 West Ave., 512/298-0853
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Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar (Downtown)
Tex-Mex • Downtown • $10-$25
In addition to stacked enchiladas, the extensive menu offers hearty steak, chicken, and shrimp dishes flavored with a combination of Southwestern and Interior Mexican spices.
606 Trinity, 512/472-9240
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Iron Works BBQ
Barbecue • Downtown • $10-$25
The Works retains its neighborly charm with modest prices and self-serve beer on ice in tin coolers. You can have the barbecue shipped to your house later if you'd like.
100 Red River, 512/478-4855
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J Prime Steakhouse
Steak House • Downtown
301 Brazos #150, 737/309-3301
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Jack in the Box
Downtown
Various Locations
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Javelina
Pub Grub • Downtown • $10-$25
This new place offers both old-world bar goodness vibe, as well as contemporary, crafty cocktails. The proprietary burger is a revelation, but others argue in favor of Javelina Eggs, a version of Scotch eggs.
69 Rainey, 512/382-6917
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Jim-Jim's Water-Ice
Ice Cream/Sno-cone • Downtown
615-A E. Sixth, 512/708-8285
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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Deli/Sandwich Shop • Downtown
Established in 1983, this sandwich shop offers free smells and does deliveries.
515 Congress, 512/457-4900
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Jo's Coffee
Coffeehouse, Deli/Sandwich Shop • Downtown • Under $10
Brunch is the news here: From healthy to heavy duty, every diner can find a favorite at the younger sister of the famed SoCo original. Counter service and pushed-back weekend hours are friendly to both early birds and hungover souls, though seating inside or on the patio can be limited during peak hours. Highlights are the expert hot/cold coffee bar, huge made-to-order pancakes, an egg white omelette, and breakfast tacos like the black bean, avocado, and pico de gallo.
