American Cafes in West Austin and Lakeway, $10-$25

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The most elegant food at the mall, with a menu strong on ladies-who-lunch fare. Salads and sandwiches are exceptional, but more substantial offerings are there for the asking.

Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/691-3510

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Cafe Blue

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The best meal to have here is Sunday brunch. The steak and eggs are just that, a decent-sized rib eye and a couple of eggs, all cooked precisely to order. All seats are alfresco.

12800 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. G-115, Bee Cave, 512/366-5230

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Chisos Grill

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

Locally owned and family-operated, this place has a number of gluten-free options, and serves local whenever possible. The service is responsive and attentive. Try the chipotle BBQ baby back ribs with apple bacon slaw.

12700 Hill Country Blvd S, Bee Cave, 512/263-7353

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Jack Allen's Kitchen

American Cafe, Southern/Down-Home • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25 •  First Plates 

This elegantly casual interior, rich with reclaimed wood, earth tones, and natural light, has a separate lounge and bar area. Locally sourced dishes make this a South Austin delight.

7720 Hwy. 71 W., 512/852-8558

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Plate by Dzintra

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The themed dinner menu changes weekly here, and the wine list is perfectly chosen, with an emphasis on old world wines, as well as a few Texas vintages.

12717 Shops Pkwy. #100, Bee Cave, 512/358-4776

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Sobani Restaurant & Wine Bar

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

Look for an imaginative menu, clean flavors, creative concepts, and well-executed cooking here. The braised pork belly will make you forget your companion.

1700 R 620 N., #110, Lakeway, 512/266-3900

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True Grits Texas Bar & Grill

American Cafe • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

The food is of the real-deal, made-from-scratch, Texas-cafe variety. Beef anchors the menu, assisted by chicken-fried everything. Dozens of homemade pies and sturdy coffee round out the offerings.

18645 FM 1431, Jonestown, 512/267-4749

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