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Comfy and independently owned, Austin Land & Cattle Company serves steaks that are succulent, tender, and cooked as-ordered, and you get three sides with your entrée (unlike the premium chains). There’s a bustling bar scene after work for properly made cocktails. One downside: Parking can be a real bitch. – Mick Vann

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