The Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

1995 Index of Winners

612 West

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Winner: Critics Places We Wish Were Still Open (TIE)

More about 612 West in our Restaurant Guide

Amy's Ice Creams

various locations
amysicecreams.com

Winner: Readers Ice Cream

Honorable mention: Readers Comfort Food

More about Amy's Ice Creams in our Restaurant Guide

Apple Annie's Cafe

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Other Restaurant Worth Noting

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Ararat

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Other Ethnic

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Arby's

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers French Fries

More about Arby's in our Restaurant Guide

Artz Rib House

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Soup

More about Artz Rib House in our Restaurant Guide

Austin Land & Cattle

1205 N. Lamar, 512/472-1813
www.alcsteaks.com

Winner: Critics Best Legislative Steak

Honorable mention: Readers Steak

More about Austin Land & Cattle in our Restaurant Guide

Austin's Wok n' Roll

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Takeout

More about Austin's Wok n' Roll in our Restaurant Guide

Baby Acapulco

various locations
www.babyacapulco.com

Honorable mention: Readers Chips and Hot Sauce

Honorable mention: Readers Other Restaurant Worth Noting

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Bagel Manufactory

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Bagels

More about Bagel Manufactory in our Restaurant Guide

Bangkok Cuisine

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Thai

More about Bangkok Cuisine in our Restaurant Guide

Basil's

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (12)

Winner: Readers Romantic

Runner-up: Readers Italian

More about Basil's in our Restaurant Guide

Baskin-Robbins

various locations
www.baskinrobbins.com

Honorable mention: Readers Ice Cream

More about Baskin-Robbins in our Restaurant Guide

Bitter End Bistro & Brewery

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Beer Food

Winner: Readers Favorites (9)

Runner-up: Readers Chef

Runner-up: Readers Chicken Dish

Runner-up: Readers Pub Grub

Honorable mention: Readers Finger Food

Honorable mention: Readers Wild-Game Dish

More about Bitter End Bistro & Brewery in our Restaurant Guide

Blue Bell Ice Cream

9427 Middle Fiskville, 512/836-3690

Runner-up: Readers Ice Cream

More about Blue Bell Ice Cream in our Restaurant Guide

Bombay Grill

3201 Bee Caves Rd., 512/329-0234
www.bombaygrilltexas.com

Honorable mention: Readers Indian

More about Bombay Grill in our Restaurant Guide

Brick Oven Restaurant

various locations

Runner-up: Readers Pizza

More about Brick Oven Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Brio Vista

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Winner: Critics Best Salad Dressing

Winner: Readers Chef

Winner: Readers Favorites (25)

Winner: Readers New Restaurant

Honorable mention: Readers Upscale

Honorable mention: Readers Wild-Game Dish

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Cafe 290

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Winner: Readers Favorites (24)

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Cafe on the Square

126 N. LBJ, San Marcos, 512/396-9999

Honorable mention: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles

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Café Serrano's

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Casa de Luz

1701 Toomey, 512/476-2535
www.casadeluz.org

Winner: Critics Best Macrobiotic

More about Casa de Luz in our Restaurant Guide

Castle Hill Cafe

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Winner: Readers Favorites (1)

Winner: Readers Original Recipe

Winner: Readers Salad/Dressing (TIE)

Winner: Readers Service

Winner: Readers Upscale

Runner-up: Readers Desserts

Runner-up: Readers Wine List

Honorable mention: Readers Appetizer

Honorable mention: Readers Chef

Honorable mention: Readers Chile-Pepper Dish

More about Castle Hill Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Central Market North

4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000
centralmarket.com

Runner-up: Readers Takeout

More about Central Market North in our Restaurant Guide

Chez Nous

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Other Ethnic (TIE)

More about Chez Nous in our Restaurant Guide

Chili's Grill & Bar

various locations
www.chilis.com

Runner-up: Readers Finger Food

More about Chili's Grill & Bar in our Restaurant Guide

China on the Avenue

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Honorable mention: Readers Chinese

More about China on the Avenue in our Restaurant Guide

Chinatown

107 W. Fifth, 512/637-8888
2712 Bee Caves Rd., 512/328-6588
3407 Greystone, 512/343-9307
www.austinchinatown.com

Runner-up: Readers Chinese

More about Chinatown in our Restaurant Guide

Chuck E. Cheese's

9811 S I-35, 512/282-5000
10515 N Mopac Exp, 512/372-4700
www.chuckecheese.com

Runner-up: Readers Place to Take Kids

More about Chuck E. Cheese's in our Restaurant Guide

Chuy's

various locations
www.chuys.com

Winner: Readers Chile-Pepper Dish

Winner: Readers Chips and Hot Sauce

Winner: Readers Decor

Winner: Readers Enchiladas

Winner: Readers Favorites (2)

Winner: Readers Tex-Mex

Runner-up: Readers Place to Take Kids

Honorable mention: Readers Service

More about Chuy's in our Restaurant Guide

Cisco's

1511 E. Sixth, 512/478-2420
https://www.ciscosaustin.com

Honorable mention: Readers Migas

More about Cisco's in our Restaurant Guide

City Grill

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (10)

Runner-up: Readers Seafood Dish

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Clearwater Cafe

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Juice Bar

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Conans Pizza

2018 W. Stassney, 512/441-6754
2438 W. Anderson, 512/459-3222
www.conanspizza.com

Honorable mention: Readers Delivery

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County Line

5204 FM 2222, 512/346-3664
6500 Bee Caves Rd., 512/327-1742
www.countyline.com

Winner: Readers Barbecue

Winner: Readers Favorites (4)

Winner: Readers Place to Take Parents

More about County Line in our Restaurant Guide

Crown & Anchor Pub

2911 San Jacinto, 512/322-9168
www.crownandanchorpub.com

Honorable mention: Readers Pub Grub

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Curra's Grill

614 E. Oltorf, 512/444-0012
www.currasgrill.com

Winner: Critics Best Mexican Breakfast (TIE)

Winner: Critics Best Vegetarian Enchiladas

More about Curra's Grill in our Restaurant Guide

Dan McKlusky's

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Steak

More about Dan McKlusky's in our Restaurant Guide

Dan's Hamburgers

various locations
www.dans-hamburgers.com/

Honorable mention: Readers Hamburger

More about Dan's Hamburgers in our Restaurant Guide

Dart Bowl

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Bowling Alley Dinner Rolls

Winner: Critics Best Hangover Food

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Delaware Sub Shop

various locations
www.delawaresub.com

Winner: Critics Best Sandwiches (TIE)

Honorable mention: Readers Sandwich

More about Delaware Sub Shop in our Restaurant Guide

Dinner at Your Doorstep

Winner: Critics Best Original Dinner Delivery Menu

More about Dinner at Your Doorstep in our Restaurant Guide

Dolce Vita

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Ice Cream

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Dot's Place

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Southern Cafeteria

More about Dot's Place in our Restaurant Guide

DoubleDave's Pizzaworks

various locations
www.doubledaves.com

Honorable mention: Readers Beer Selection

More about DoubleDave's Pizzaworks in our Restaurant Guide

Draught House Pub & Brewery

4112 Medical Pkwy., 512/452-6258
draughthouse.com

Runner-up: Readers Beer Selection

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Eastside Cafe

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Winner: Critics Best Homegrown Vegetables

Winner: Readers Favorites (3)

Runner-up: Readers Soup

Runner-up: Readers Vegetables

Honorable mention: Readers Chicken Dish

Honorable mention: Readers Natural Food

Honorable mention: Readers Place to Take Parents

Honorable mention: Readers Salad/Dressing

More about Eastside Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Eat Out In

www.eatoutin.com

Runner-up: Readers Delivery

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Eaves Bros. Seafood

5621 Airport Blvd., 512/452-3820

Winner: Critics Best Fish Market Cafeteria

Winner: Critics Best Soup

More about Eaves Bros. Seafood in our Restaurant Guide

El Arroyo

1624 W. Fifth, 512/474-1222
www.elarroyo.com

Honorable mention: Readers Chips and Hot Sauce

Honorable mention: Readers Enchiladas

Honorable mention: Readers Tex-Mex

More about El Arroyo in our Restaurant Guide

El Mercado

various locations
www.elmercadorestaurant.com

Honorable mention: Readers Enchiladas

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El Patio

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)

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El Rinconcito

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (11)

Runner-up: Readers Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)

Runner-up: Readers Other Ethnic

More about El Rinconcito in our Restaurant Guide

El Sol y la Luna

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Mexican Breakfast (TIE)

More about El Sol y la Luna in our Restaurant Guide

Empanada Parlour

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Pumpkin Pecan Empanadas

More about Empanada Parlour in our Restaurant Guide

Enchiladas y Mas

1911 W. Anderson, 866/841-0948
https://enchiladas-y-mas.com/

Winner: Critics Best Chorizo Migas

More about Enchiladas y Mas in our Restaurant Guide

Evita's Botanitas

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Restaurant Hot Sauce Selection

Winner: Critics Best Restaurant Tamales (TIE)

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Fish-Net Seafood

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Sandwiches (TIE)

More about Fish-Net Seafood in our Restaurant Guide

Five Star BarBQ

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (23)

Honorable mention: Readers Barbecue

Honorable mention: Readers Beer Selection

Honorable mention: Readers Decor

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Fonda San Miguel

2330 W. North Loop, 512/459-4121
fondasanmiguel.com

Winner: Critics Best Chile Pepper Dish

Winner: Critics Best Ice Cream Made in Restaurant (TIE)

Winner: Readers Favorites (12)

Winner: Readers Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)

Winner: Readers Sunday Brunch

Runner-up: Readers Buffet

Runner-up: Readers Decor

Honorable mention: Readers Place to Take Parents

More about Fonda San Miguel in our Restaurant Guide

Fortune Pho 75

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Spring Rolls

More about Fortune Pho 75 in our Restaurant Guide

Frank & Angie's Pizzeria

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Pizza

More about Frank & Angie's Pizzeria in our Restaurant Guide

Fresh Choice

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Buffet

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Fuddruckers

various locations
www.fuddruckers.com

Honorable mention: Readers Hamburger

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G/M Steakhouse

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Place We Wish Were Still Open

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Gilligan's

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Wild-Game Dish

Honorable mention: Readers Seafood Dish

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Golden Corral

7300 S. I-35, 512/383-8545
12509 N. Lamar, 512/973-8264
www.goldencorral.net

Honorable mention: Readers Ice Cream

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Good Eats

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Runner-up: Readers American

Runner-up: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak

Runner-up: Readers Comfort Food

Runner-up: Readers Vegetables

Honorable mention: Readers Breakfast

More about Good Eats in our Restaurant Guide

Granite Cafe

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Ice Cream Made in Restaurant (TIE)

Winner: Readers Favorites (19)

More about Granite Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Green Pastures Restaurant

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Grillades and Milk Punch on Sunday

More about Green Pastures Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Guero's Taco Bar

1412 S. Congress, 512/447-7688
www.guerostacobar.com

Runner-up: Readers Tex-Mex

More about Guero's Taco Bar in our Restaurant Guide

Gumbo's of Round Rock

901 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock, 512/943-4214
www.gumbosroundrock.com

Winner: Critics Best Cajun Food within 20 Miles of Austin

Winner: Critics Best Seafood Dishes (TIE)

Honorable mention: Readers Other Ethnic

More about Gumbo's of Round Rock in our Restaurant Guide

Gunther's Restaurant

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Other Ethnic (TIE)

More about Gunther's Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Hang Town Grill

Winner: Critics Best Take-Out

Honorable mention: Readers Place to Take Kids

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Henry's Bar & Grill

County Rd 29 & 183, 512/778-6918

Winner: Critics Places We Wish Were Still Open (TIE)

More about Henry's Bar & Grill in our Restaurant Guide

Hooters

2700 S. IH-35, Round Rock, 512/341-9464
www.hooters.com

Honorable mention: Readers Finger Food

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Hot Jumbo Bagel

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Bagels

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Houston's

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Soup

Runner-up: Readers Salad/Dressing

Runner-up: Readers Service

Honorable mention: Readers Chicken Dish

More about Houston's in our Restaurant Guide

Hudson's on the Bend

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Wild-Game Dish

Runner-up: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles

Honorable mention: Readers Romantic

More about Hudson's on the Bend in our Restaurant Guide

Hula Hut

3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 512/476-4852
hulahut.com

Honorable mention: Readers Patio/Beer Garden

Honorable mention: Readers Seafood Dish

More about Hula Hut in our Restaurant Guide

Hunan Lion

4006 S. Lamar #1000, 512/447-3388
www.hunanlionaustin.com/

Runner-up: Readers Chinese

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Hut's Hamburgers

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Winner: Readers Bargain Dish

Winner: Readers Hamburger

Runner-up: Readers Waitperson

Honorable mention: Readers American

Honorable mention: Readers French Fries

More about Hut's Hamburgers in our Restaurant Guide

Hyde Park Bar & Grill

4206 Duval, 512/458-3168
4521 Westgate Blvd., 512/899-2700
hpbng.com

Winner: Readers French Fries

Honorable mention: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak

Honorable mention: Readers Vegetables

More about Hyde Park Bar & Grill in our Restaurant Guide

IHOP

Various locations
www.ihop.com

Honorable mention: Readers Late Night/All Night

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Iron Works BBQ

100 Red River, 512/478-4855
www.ironworksbbq.com

Honorable mention: Readers Barbecue

Honorable mention: Readers Smokers Restaurant

More about Iron Works BBQ in our Restaurant Guide

Jack in the Box

Various Locations
www.jackinthebox.com

Honorable mention: Readers Fast Food

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Jardin Corona

13233 Pond Springs #301, 512/250-1061
www.jardincoronarestaurant.com

Winner: Critics Best Restaurant Tamales (TIE)

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Jason's Deli

various locations
www.jasonsdeli.com

Honorable mention: Readers Sandwich

More about Jason's Deli in our Restaurant Guide

Java Jive

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Coffee

More about Java Jive in our Restaurant Guide

Jeffrey's

1204 W. Lynn, 512/477-5584
jeffreysofaustin.com

Winner: Critics Best Desserts

Winner: Critics Mother of All Austin Waitpeople

Winner: Readers Favorites (22)

Runner-up: Readers Romantic

Runner-up: Readers Upscale

Honorable mention: Readers Wine List

More about Jeffrey's in our Restaurant Guide

Katz's Deli & Bar

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Late Night/All Night

More about Katz's Deli & Bar in our Restaurant Guide

Kerbey Lane Cafe

various locations
kerbeylanecafe.com

Winner: Readers Breakfast

Winner: Readers Late Night/All Night

Winner: Readers Migas

More about Kerbey Lane Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Kim Phung Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant

7601-I N. Lamar, 512/451-2464
www.kimphungaustin.com

Winner: Critics Best Vietnamese Coffee

Winner: Readers Other Asian

Runner-up: Readers Bargain Dish

Runner-up: Readers Dim Sum

More about Kim Phung Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Korea House

2700 W. Anderson Ln. #501, 512/458-2477
koreahouseaustin.com/

Runner-up: Readers Bargain Dish

Runner-up: Readers Sushi

Honorable mention: Readers Other Asian

More about Korea House in our Restaurant Guide

Kreuz Market

619 N. Colorado, Lockhart, 512/398-2361
www.kreuzmarket.com

Winner: Critics Best BBQ outside Austin

More about Kreuz Market in our Restaurant Guide

Kyoto

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Sushi

More about Kyoto in our Restaurant Guide

La Madeleine

701-G South Capital of Texas Hwy., 512/306-1998
9828 Great Hills Trail #650, 512/502-2474
www.lamadeleine.com

Honorable mention: Readers Bakery

Honorable mention: Readers Soup

More about La Madeleine in our Restaurant Guide

La Vista at the Hyatt

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (15)

Winner: Readers Other Restaurant Worth Noting

More about La Vista at the Hyatt in our Restaurant Guide

Las Manitas Avenue Cafe

www.savelasmanitas.org/en

Runner-up: Readers Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)

Runner-up: Readers Migas

Honorable mention: Readers Breakfast

More about Las Manitas Avenue Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Les Amis

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Bargain Dish

More about Les Amis in our Restaurant Guide

Little City

Runner-up: Readers Coffee

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Little Italy

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Waitperson

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Lone Star Cafe Texas Grill

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak

More about Lone Star Cafe Texas Grill in our Restaurant Guide

Louie's 106

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Chicken Dish

Winner: Critics Best Cigar Smoker's Restaurant

Winner: Critics Best Tapas

Winner: Readers Favorites (16)

Runner-up: Readers Appetizer

Runner-up: Readers Finger Food

Runner-up: Readers Smokers Restaurant

Runner-up: Readers Upscale

Honorable mention: Readers Wine List

More about Louie's 106 in our Restaurant Guide

Lovejoys Taproom & Brewery CLOSED

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Selection of $2 Pints

More about Lovejoys Taproom & Brewery CLOSED in our Restaurant Guide

Mad Dog & Beans

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Place We Wish Were Still Open

More about Mad Dog & Beans in our Restaurant Guide

Magnolia Cafe

1920 S. Congress, 512/445-0000
www.magnoliacafeaustin.com

Winner: Critics Best Seafood Dishes (TIE)

Winner: Readers Favorites (13)

Runner-up: Readers Breakfast

Runner-up: Readers Late Night/All Night

Honorable mention: Readers Vegetarian

More about Magnolia Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Italian

More about Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano in our Restaurant Guide

Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza

various locations
www.mangiapizza.com

Winner: Readers Favorites (8)

Winner: Readers Pizza

Winner: Readers Takeout

Runner-up: Readers Delivery

Runner-up: Readers Waitperson

Honorable mention: Readers Decor

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Manuel's

310 Congress, 512/472-7555
10201 Jollyville Rd., 512/345-1042
www.manuels.com

Winner: Critics Best Happy Hour Bargain Food (TIE)

Runner-up: Readers Chile-Pepper Dish

Runner-up: Readers Enchiladas

Honorable mention: Readers Mexican (Not Tex-Mex)

More about Manuel's in our Restaurant Guide

Margarita's

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles

More about Margarita's in our Restaurant Guide

Mars Restaurant and Bar

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Decor Relative to Name and Menu

Winner: Readers Favorites (18)

Runner-up: Readers Original Recipe

Runner-up: Readers Other Asian

Honorable mention: Readers Dim Sum

More about Mars Restaurant and Bar in our Restaurant Guide

Martin Brothers

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Favorites (17)

Winner: Readers Natural Food

Winner: Readers Salad/Dressing (TIE)

Runner-up: Readers Soup

Runner-up: Readers Vegetarian

Honorable mention: Readers Sunday Brunch

More about Martin Brothers in our Restaurant Guide

Maudie's Tex-Mex

various locations
www.maudies.com

Runner-up: Readers Enchiladas

More about Maudie's Tex-Mex in our Restaurant Guide

McDonald's

Capital Plaza, 5355 N. I-35, 512/452-7473
303 E. Oltorf, 512/442-7717
1143 1/2 Airport, 512/926-1234
www.mcdonalds.com

Winner: Readers Place to Take Kids

Runner-up: Readers French Fries

Honorable mention: Readers Fast Food

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Mezzaluna

Winner: Readers Favorites (5)

Winner: Readers Italian

Winner: Readers Wine List

Honorable mention: Readers Appetizer

Honorable mention: Readers Romantic

More about Mezzaluna in our Restaurant Guide

Mongolian BBQ A&S

9200 N. Lamar #100, 512/837-4898

Honorable mention: Readers Other Asian

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Mother's Cafe & Garden

4215 Duval St., 512/451-3994
www.motherscafeaustin.com

Runner-up: Readers Natural Food

Runner-up: Readers Vegetarian

Honorable mention: Readers Vegetables

More about Mother's Cafe & Garden in our Restaurant Guide

Mr. Gatti's

various locations

Winner: Readers Delivery

Runner-up: Readers Buffet

Runner-up: Readers Takeout

Honorable mention: Readers Place to Take Kids

More about Mr. Gatti's in our Restaurant Guide

Mr. Natural

2414-A S. Lamar, 512/916-9223
1901 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/477-5228
www.mrnatural-austin.com

Winner: Critics Best Natural Mexican Vegetarian

Honorable mention: Readers Other Restaurant Worth Noting

Honorable mention: Readers Vegetarian

More about Mr. Natural in our Restaurant Guide

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

2905 San Gabriel St. #200, 512/795-8593
https://www.musashinoatx.com

Winner: Critics Best Salmon Sushi Dinner Deal

Honorable mention: Readers Sushi

More about Musashino Sushi Dokoro in our Restaurant Guide

Nuevo León

More about Nuevo León in our Restaurant Guide

Osaka Mansun

13492 Research #160, 512/918-8012
www.osakasushiaustin.com/menu/menu_04.html

Honorable mention: Readers Sushi

More about Osaka Mansun in our Restaurant Guide

Outback Steakhouse

11600 Research, 512/343-6333
www.outbacksteakhouse.com

Runner-up: Readers Steak

Honorable mention: Readers New Restaurant

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Pao's Mandarin House

2300 Lohmans Spur #134, Lakeway, 512/263-8869
www.paosmandarinhouse.blogspot.com

Runner-up: Readers Dim Sum

Honorable mention: Readers Chinese

More about Pao's Mandarin House in our Restaurant Guide

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

6319 N. I-35, 512/452-9363
www.pappadeaux.com

Winner: Readers Favorites (14)

Winner: Readers Seafood Dish

More about Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in our Restaurant Guide

Phoenicia Bakery & Deli

2912 S. Lamar, 512/447-4444
4701-A Burnet Rd., 512/323-6770
www.phoeniciabakery.com

Winner: Critics Best Chicken Sandwich

More about Phoenicia Bakery & Deli in our Restaurant Guide

Pizza Hut

1811 Guadalupe, 512/320-8030
Various locations, 512/444-4444
www.pizzahut.com

Honorable mention: Readers Delivery

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Pizza Nizza

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Pizza

More about Pizza Nizza in our Restaurant Guide

Rainbow Seafood Restaurant

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Dim Sum Chef

Honorable mention: Readers Dim Sum

More about Rainbow Seafood Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Red Lobster

109 W. Anderson, 512/451-6406
www.redlobster.com

Runner-up: Readers Seafood Dish

More about Red Lobster in our Restaurant Guide

Romano's Macaroni Grill

701 E. Stassney, 512/693-9076
9828 Great Hills Trail, 512/795-0460
2501 S. I-35, Round Rock, 512/341-7979
www.macaronigrill.com

Honorable mention: Readers Italian

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Romeo's

Winner: Readers Appetizer

Winner: Readers Favorites (7)

Runner-up: Readers Italian

Runner-up: Readers Romantic

Honorable mention: Readers Desserts

More about Romeo's in our Restaurant Guide

Roppolo's Pizzeria

various locations
www.roppolos.com

Honorable mention: Readers Pizza

More about Roppolo's Pizzeria in our Restaurant Guide

Ruby's BBQ

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Barbecue

More about Ruby's BBQ in our Restaurant Guide

Ruta Maya

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Coffee

More about Ruta Maya in our Restaurant Guide

Ruth's Chris Steak House

107 W. Sixth, 512/477-7884
www.ruthschris-austin.com

Runner-up: Readers Steak

More about Ruth's Chris Steak House in our Restaurant Guide

Sam's BBQ

2000 E. 12th, 512/478-0378
samsbarbque.com/

Winner: Critics Best BBQ in Town

More about Sam's BBQ in our Restaurant Guide

Satay

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Other Asian

Runner-up: Readers Sunday Brunch

Honorable mention: Readers Original Recipe

Honorable mention: Readers Thai

More about Satay in our Restaurant Guide

Schlotzsky's

various locations
www.schlotzskys.com

Runner-up: Readers Sandwich

More about Schlotzsky's in our Restaurant Guide

Scholz Garten

1607 San Jacinto, 512/474-1958
www.scholzgarten.com/

Winner: Readers Patio/Beer Garden

More about Scholz Garten in our Restaurant Guide

Seoul Food

10601 FM 2222, 512/241-2949

Winner: Readers Favorites (21)

Runner-up: Readers Sushi

More about Seoul Food in our Restaurant Guide

Shady Grove

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Chicken Dish

Winner: Readers Favorites (6)

Winner: Readers Finger Food

Winner: Readers Smokers Restaurant

Runner-up: Readers American

Runner-up: Readers Chile-Pepper Dish

Runner-up: Readers Comfort Food

Runner-up: Readers French Fries

Runner-up: Readers Hamburger

Runner-up: Readers Patio/Beer Garden

Runner-up: Readers Salad/Dressing

Honorable mention: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak

Honorable mention: Readers Original Recipe

Honorable mention: Readers Service

More about Shady Grove in our Restaurant Guide

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

6718 Middle Fiskville Rd, 512/458-8088
6718 Middle Fiskville, 512/458-8088
https://shanghaichinesedimsum.com/

Honorable mention: Readers Dim Sum

More about Shanghai Chinese Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

Ski Shores Cafe

2905 Pearce, 512/394-7511
www.skishoresaustin.com

Runner-up: Readers Smokers Restaurant

More about Ski Shores Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Skyline Grill

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Venison Chicken Fried Steak

Winner: Readers Favorites (20)

Runner-up: Readers Chef

Runner-up: Readers New Restaurant

Runner-up: Readers Wild-Game Dish

More about Skyline Grill in our Restaurant Guide

Souper Salads

various locations
www.soupersalad.com

Runner-up: Readers Soup

Honorable mention: Readers Salad/Dressing

More about Souper Salads in our Restaurant Guide

Star of India

2900 W. Anderson Ste. 12-D, 512/452-8199
www.starofindiaaustin.com

Runner-up: Readers Indian

More about Star of India in our Restaurant Guide

Starbucks Coffee

various locations
www.starbucks.com

Runner-up: Readers Coffee

More about Starbucks Coffee in our Restaurant Guide

Suzi's China Kitchen

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Chinese

More about Suzi's China Kitchen in our Restaurant Guide

Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Bakery

More about Sweetish Hill Bakery & Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Taco Bell

1910 Airport, 512/442-5395
www.tacobell.com

Runner-up: Readers Fast Food

More about Taco Bell in our Restaurant Guide

Taco Cabana

2117 W. Ben White
various locations
www.tacocabana.com

Winner: Readers Fast Food

Honorable mention: Readers Late Night/All Night

More about Taco Cabana in our Restaurant Guide

Taj Palace

6700 Middle Fiskville, 512/452-9959
www.tajpalaceaustin.net

Winner: Readers Buffet

Winner: Readers Indian

Honorable mention: Readers Bargain Dish

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Tamale House

1707 E. Sixth, 512/495-9504
https://www.fb.com/tamalehouse.east

Winner: Critics Best Fast Food

Honorable mention: Readers Migas

More about Tamale House in our Restaurant Guide

Ted's Greek Corner

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Other Ethnic

More about Ted's Greek Corner in our Restaurant Guide

Texadelphia

various locations
www.texadelphia.com

Runner-up: Readers Sandwich

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Texas Chili Parlor

1409 Lavaca, 512/472-2828
www.txchiliparlor.com

Honorable mention: Readers Chile-Pepper Dish

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Texas French Bread

various locations
texasfrenchbread.com

Runner-up: Readers Bakery

Honorable mention: Readers Bagels

More about Texas French Bread in our Restaurant Guide

Texpresso

2700 W. Anderson, 512/467-9898

Honorable mention: Readers Coffee

More about Texpresso in our Restaurant Guide

TGI Friday's

10000 Research (at the Arboretum), 512/345-6410
www.tgifridays.com

Honorable mention: Readers American

More about TGI Friday's in our Restaurant Guide

Thai Kitchen

3437 Bee Caves Rd., 512/328-3538
3009 Guadalupe, 512/474-2575
www.thaikitchenofaustin.com

Winner: Readers Thai

More about Thai Kitchen in our Restaurant Guide

Thai Soon

CLOSED

Runner-up: Readers Thai

More about Thai Soon in our Restaurant Guide

The Bagelry

various locations

Honorable mention: Readers Bagels

More about The Bagelry in our Restaurant Guide

The Belgian Restaurant

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Other Ethnic (TIE)

More about The Belgian Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

The Dog & Duck Pub

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Pub Grub

Runner-up: Readers Beer Selection

More about The Dog & Duck Pub in our Restaurant Guide

The Emerald Restaurant

13614 Hwy. 71 W., 512/963-4272
www.theemeraldrestaurant.com

Runner-up: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles

More about The Emerald Restaurant in our Restaurant Guide

The Frisco

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Southern Breakfast

More about The Frisco in our Restaurant Guide

The Ginger Man

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Beer Selection

Runner-up: Readers Patio/Beer Garden

More about The Ginger Man in our Restaurant Guide

The Oasis

6550 Comanche Trl., 512/266-2442
oasis-austin.com

Runner-up: Readers Place to Take Parents

More about The Oasis in our Restaurant Guide

The Old Alligator Grill

CLOSED

Winner: Critics Best Cajun Kisses

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The Omelettry

4631 Airport, 512/453-5062
www.theomelettry.com

Runner-up: Readers Breakfast

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The Salt Lick

18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, 512/858-4959
3350 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, 512/386-1044
www.saltlickbbq.com

Winner: Readers Restaurant Within 60 Miles

Runner-up: Readers Barbecue

More about The Salt Lick in our Restaurant Guide

The Tavern

922 W. 12th, 512/320-8377
tavernaustin.com

Runner-up: Readers Pub Grub

More about The Tavern in our Restaurant Guide

Threadgill's

CLOSED

Winner: Readers American

Winner: Readers Chicken-Fried Steak

Winner: Readers Comfort Food

Winner: Readers Vegetables

Runner-up: Readers Place to Take Parents

More about Threadgill's in our Restaurant Guide

ThunderCloud Subs

various locations
thundercloud.com

Winner: Readers Sandwich

Runner-up: Readers Fast Food

Honorable mention: Readers Takeout

More about ThunderCloud Subs in our Restaurant Guide

Tien Hong

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Dim Sum

More about Tien Hong in our Restaurant Guide

TRIO at the Four Seasons

98 San Jacinto, 512/685-8300
www.trioaustin.com

Runner-up: Readers Sunday Brunch

More about TRIO at the Four Seasons in our Restaurant Guide

Trudy's

various locations
www.trudys.com

Runner-up: Readers Chips and Hot Sauce

Runner-up: Readers Migas

Runner-up: Readers Tex-Mex

Honorable mention: Readers Sunday Brunch

More about Trudy's in our Restaurant Guide

Upper Crust Bakery

4508 Burnet Rd., 512/467-0102
theuppercrustbakery.com

Winner: Critics Best Sweet Rolls

Runner-up: Readers Bakery

More about Upper Crust Bakery in our Restaurant Guide

UR Cooks

Honorable mention: Readers Steak

More about UR Cooks in our Restaurant Guide

Waterloo Brewing Co.

CLOSED

Honorable mention: Readers Pub Grub

More about Waterloo Brewing Co. in our Restaurant Guide

West Lynn Cafe

CLOSED

Winner: Readers Vegetarian

Honorable mention: Readers Natural Food

More about West Lynn Cafe in our Restaurant Guide

Wheatsville Food Co-op

3101 Guadalupe, 512/478-2667
4001 S. Lamar, 512/814-2888
wheatsville.coop

Winner: Critics Best Sandwiches (TIE)

More about Wheatsville Food Co-op in our Restaurant Guide

Whole Foods Market

various locations
wholefoodsmarket.com

Runner-up: Readers Natural Food

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Z'Tejas

various locations
ztejas.com

Winner: Critics Best Happy Hour Bargain Food (TIE)

Runner-up: Readers Appetizer

Runner-up: Readers Chicken Dish

Runner-up: Readers Original Recipe

Honorable mention: Readers Desserts

Honorable mention: Readers Tex-Mex

More about Z'Tejas in our Restaurant Guide

Zoot

11715 Bee Caves Rd., 512/477-6535
www.zootrestaurant.com

Runner-up: Readers Service

Runner-up: Readers Wine List

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