The jukebox may be different, but expect fresh, innovative pizzas. Vegan and gluten-free options available, plus beer, wine, and hard cider.
The menu is solidly Persian, with an assortment of Mediterranean standards thrown in for the less adventurous. Don't miss the lamb shanks.
A sleek diner atmosphere and affordable favorites keep the crowds coming back for lunch and dinner. Choose your own combinations for noodle and rice bowls.
If you don't mind screaming children and drunken moms, the burgers are fantastic. Save room for Amy's Ice Creams next door.
Family-run for 14 years, Phoenicia serves up the most scrumptious Mediterranean specialties and deli sandwiches around. This is one of Austin's treasures.
This place serves up barbecue plates and sandwiches at the counter, plus changing daily specials.
The central location has great grub for game day. The jalapeño-cornbread casserole is emphatically not to be missed.
Carrying on the slacker side of Austin tradition, Quack's is a great place to luxuriate over coffee and a pastry. The baked goods are enormous.
This is where all your favorite restaurants get their seafood, so you know it's the freshest. Daily specials could include lobster, shrimp pizza, king crab, or even Crack Pie. This place gets packed.
If you detect Americana in the name of this place, you'll see it on the menu, too. Pull up to the shiny, red counter, order a cold sake, and check out a playful and fresh menu that ranges from a Cholesta Roll that has chicken-fried steak to the Guaca-Rolly (spiced tuna, tempura shrimp, lime guacamole, and spicy aioli).
is a sunny Middle Eastern cafe and market, featuring amazing home-style falafel, hummus, shawarma, kebabs, gyros, and more. Wander the aisles while you wait for your food, and you'll find great bargains on Mediterranean specialties.
This grocery and deli offers a selection of blintzes, fresh-smoked or marinated fish, caviar, top-quality meats, and Russian breads. The daily lunch specials ensure a surprise treat for every visit. Mmm, kartoshkas.
serves Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine and has been in business for more than 20 years. Call ahead on Saturdays, which are often booked for wedding receptions.
Meats here are smoked over post oak, sold market-style, and priced by the half pound: brisket, chopped beef sandwiches, three kinds of sausage, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, and turkey. The five sides, potato salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, mac and cheese, and corn casserole, are sold by the serving as well by the half-pint, pint, and quart. Finish off the meal with warm peach cobbler topped with Blue Bell ice cream or creamy banana pudding. Oh, and the taps are stocked with local brews.
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