Restaurant Guide

Gastro Pubs in Austin, $10-$25

A 400 Rabbits

Gastro Pub, Interior Mexican • South • $10-$25 • First Plates

This may be a bar providing Alamo Drafthouse moviegoers with a new foraging alternative, but Chef John Bullington's snacky menu includes interpretations of classic Mexican street food, such as N.Y. Strip alambras and a giant Sonoran hot dog. Brunch is exciting as well, what with tangy avocado tomatilla sauces, and poblanos in the chichimigas.

5701 W. Slaughter, 512/861-7070

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B BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Gastro Pub • South • $10-$25

5207 Brodie #300, Sunset Valley, 512/892-3800

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C Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery

Brewery, Gastro Pub • Midtown • $10-$25 • First Plates

Black Star is the world’s first cooperatively-owned and worker self-managed brewpub. Start with the fried jalapeños, or a cornbread, and try the sandwiches or dinner entrées as you work through the local brews.

7020 Easy Wind #100, 512/452-2337

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D DrinkWell

Gastro Pub • Midtown • $10-$25 • First Plates

Craft cocktails mixed by renowned bartenders, accompanied by pub classics made inspirational with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and expert chefs.

207 E. 53rd, 512/614-6683

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E Easy Tiger

American Cafe, Bakery, Gastro Pub • Midtown • $10-$25 • First Plates

This wildly popular Austin bakeshop expands its footprint with almost 12,000 square feet of space, including a commercial bakery and inviting patio.

The Linc, 6406 N. I-35 #1100, 512/494-4151

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F Haymaker

Deli/Sandwich Shop, Gastro Pub, Pub Grub • East • $10-$25

This Manor Road pub is geared toward sandwich-loving beer drinkers, and claims fame for fantastic poutine, a Canadian dish featuring french fries topped with cheese curds and drenched in gravy.

2310 Manor Rd., 512/243-6702

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G Hopfields

French, Gastro Pub • Campus • $10-$25 • First Plates

This popular near-campus watering hole features French comfort food that transcends the genre of bar fare. The frites are nearly perfect: not too thin or thick, with some skin, appropriately salted, and sprinkled with parsley.

3110 Guadalupe, 512/537-0467

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H Ilsa's Kitchen, Bavarian Restaurant & Brauhaus

Gastro Pub, German • West Austin and Lakeway • $10-$25

20700 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood, 512/494-4270

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I Quickie Pickie

Coffeehouse, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Gastro Pub • East • $10-$25

There are still some eclectic grocery items here, but the real story is 24 local and craft beer taps and a collection of small plates for happy hour and late-night foragers alike. Breakfast tacos emerge at 7am on weekdays here with a sassy sweet potato option, before the sandwiches steal the spotlight. Wine alternatives include three whites, three reds, a sparkling, as well as a rose by the glass. We wonder if we can still get a Slushie...

1208 E. 11th, 512/479-0136

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J Revelry on the Boulevard

American Cafe, Burger Joint, Gastro Pub • Midtown • $10-$25

6215 N. Lamar Blvd., 512/861-8685

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K School House Pub

Burger Joint, Gastro Pub, Pub Grub • East • $10-$25

Walking the line between kitschy and nostalgic, this old house plays host with a draft list heavy on dark malts. The options in bottles, bombers, and cans make up the difference.

2207 Manor Rd., 512/469-7630

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L TenOak

Gastro Pub • Downtown • $10-$25

If you're looking for a huge selection of artisanal bourbons, this is the place for you, but don't miss the inventive dishes coming out of the kitchen. The Fig in a Pig is a grilled, bacon-wrapped fig stuffed with bleu cheese.