Restaurant Guide

Restaurants in Downtown Austin

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A Garrison

Steak House • Downtown

Ribeye, branzino, the humble eggplant – all get flamed at this upscale grill house located in the Fairmont Austin.

101 Red River, 512/524-4700

Geraldine’s, the restaurant tucked inside Hotel Van Zandt, doesn’t really reach its peak until the low stage near the kitchen lights up. It’s as intimate as Rainey Street’s Blackheart, but instead of cramming up against 30 people, you’re sitting at a table having the best ceviche of your life. Though only open since November 2015, its 260 seats are destined for local ubiquity from singer-songwriters, pop acts, and who knows what during SXSW.

605 Davis, 512/476-4755

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C Gina's on Congress

French, Italian • Downtown

In a historic building with past lives as a jail, brothel, office and saloon, Gina's on Congress brings customers a taste of French-Italian classic bistro cuisine.

314 Congress Ave.

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D Gnar Bar

Sports Bar • Downtown

219 E. 6th, 512/649-9693

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E Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

Southern/Down-Home • Downtown • $10-$25

As the first Texas outlet of a famous Memphis fried-chicken chain, this newcomer comes in strong. The simple menu includes chicken by the plate or individual piece. Plates come with a choice of two or three pieces: white, dark, or the "half chicken" option – one piece of each. Plates come with baked beans and slaw, but substitutions are allowed for 50 cents extra. Start with a couple of cans of Austin Beer Works brew and a plate of the best fried green tomatoes ever.

117 San Jacinto Blvd., 512/474-4877

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F Halcyon

Coffeehouse, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Desserts • Downtown • Under $10

You'll find all kinds of espresso and coffee drinks, wines, scotches, and even a chocolate espresso martini. Snack on the sandwiches and desserts in comfy lounge chairs.

218 W. Fourth, 512/472-9637

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G HapPea Vegans

Vegetarian/Vegan • Downtown

900 Red River

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H Happy Chicks

American Cafe, Southern/Down-Home • Downtown

214 East 6th Street, 512/469-0002

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I Hestia

Global Contemporary • Downtown

The name nods to the goddess of the hearth for good reason – there's a custom, 20-foot hearth smack dab in the middle of the restaurant.

607 W. Third, 512/333-0737

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J Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse • Downtown

Downtown Austin's oldest indie coffee house also boasts two theatres, one upstairs, one downstairs, that play hosts to films, stand-up, performance art, and bands. With tasty treats and a great view of the Congress goings-on, this storefront gathering spot is a major find.