Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...exceptional experience. In short: serious vibes. Here are 20-plus restaurants serving up a memorable night out...."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

New on Burnet Road

A basket of new dining establishments serving everyday eats to everyday folks

"...Before MoPac was built, Burnet Road was a highway connecting northwest Austin to Burnet..."

June 17, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

25 Dog-Friendly Bars & Restaurants in Austin

Because nothing pairs better with coffee or beer than your own doggo

"...1305 W. Oltorf, 512/298-2242Hounds and humans alike dig the..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Food Post

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...Even ordinary joints tend to push their menus to the next..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

15 Austin Restaurants & Bars With Alcohol-Free Menu Options

"...park, this North Austin spot is a hit. 6700 Burnet Rd. www.yardbar.com..."

March 6, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

20 Special Occasion Restaurants

We pick our favorite spots for a night out

"...prices and an excellent wine list. Barley Swine 6555 Burnet Rd. #400 www.barleyswine.com..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

Into the Fold

Does Fork & Taco stand out on taco row?

"...That may be true. But can too many taco restaurants coexist on one street? Burnet Road, specifically the mile-long..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Food Feature by Adrienne White

First Look at Sap’s Sibling in Allandale

Second location for Austin Thai fave Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine

"...of the Allandale Village, on the southwest corner of Burnet Rd. and RR 2222, just across the street from..."

March 3, 2014 Food Post by Mick Vann

Braille Is for Diners

State agency and students bring braille menus to 38 eateries around Austin, more to follow

"...four teams, the 60 students spent seven weeks selecting restaurants, translating and copy-editing their menus, embossing them, and then..."

March 27, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where to Watch the World Cup in Austin

So many venues! So many screens! So early in the morning!

"...drinking at 7am. Find out which Austin bars and restaurants will be televising all the fútbol action and what..."

June 7, 2018 Sports Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Where in Austin to Watch the World Cup

And get food and drinks while you do

"...place in Qatar from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. Regardless of which of the 32 teams you choose to..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Sports Post by Leena Alali

Wanna Be Thankful for Not Cooking This Year?

Check out our list of pros who will bake and cook so you don't have to

"...It’s time to order sweets, breads, and meals for Thanksgiving. Area bakeries, restaurants,..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Pies and Other Holiday Meal Enhancements

It's still not too late to get someone else to bake it for you

"...Thanksgiving comes early this year, so the time to order sweets and other holiday meal enhancements is hard upon..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Peached Tortilla

New Americana at the Peached Tortilla

"...palate after moving from Georgia. And if not, one hardly hears dueling banjos when disembarking Hartsfield anyway. Yes, there..."

March 6, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving 2004

Let the hotels, restaurants, and markets take care of it

"...Restaurants..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Glowing Neon and Hot Fryers at New Lucy's Fried Chicken

We've got a hot basket of restaurant news online this week

"...This is another one of those weeks where new restaurants are popping up like late afternoon showers and we..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Restaurateur Suzi Yi Comes Out of Retirement to Launch Suzi’s Chinese

Beloved Austin fixture reopens on Burnet

"...recently reopened her famous Suzi’s Chinese restaurant at 4805 Burnet Rd. after previously closing in 2018...."

Feb. 6, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Food-o-File

Winter is killing us, but at least there are some hot new restaurants to look forward to

"...make it warm!" at an overcast sky. I was rewarded with a much needed, restorative laugh. I want to..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Mariscos in Austin

Mexican seafood restaurants are a gustatory vacation

"...Marisco Grill211 E. Sixth, 474-7372 6444 Burnet Rd., 458-9440 Daily, 10am-10pm..."

April 30, 2010 Food Feature

Mulberry Closes, Lenoir Expands

Daily Austin food news

"...Two Downtown restaurants announced they were closing, excellent pastries and chicken sandwiches..."

Sept. 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Eat Like an Austin Movie Star

Your guide to local restaurants featured in famous films

"...there's a long list of diners, BBQ joints, and restaurants that have had their moment on the silver screen...."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Restaurants scramble to open in time for SXSW

"...The James Beard Foundation announced the awards nominees for the 2014 season and three Austinites are..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Making the Grade

On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants

"...Bleu River Grille11400 Burnet Rd. #2100, 339-3841..."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Asti Trattoria, 408-C E. 43rd, 451-1218, www.astiaustin.comReaders Favorites (24), Critics Unsung Heroes, Critics Waitstaff,..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Taco Xpress reborn; Burnet blossoms; Jack Gilmore gets chile with it

"...a week of downtime between the old and new restaurants, but Corbalan tells us she's very happy to be..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Asti Trattoria, 408 E. 43rd, 451-1218READERS NEW RESTAURANT (TIE)..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

A Guide to Kolaches in Austin

And some of your sweet and savory pastry options in and around town

"...corn dog to Texas; Mexican immigrants brought over the gordita, and our El Salvadoran and Honduran friends introduced the..."

April 9, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Sweets and Meals for the Holidays

Stuff your piehole … with pie, obviously

"...It's not too early to think about ordering sweets and meals for the holidays. Area bakeries, restaurants,..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...We invited local nonprofits to send us lists of..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

The New Brunch Bunch

12 new reasons why everybody's working for the weekend

"...El Naranjo, and Swift's Attic, a new generation of restaurants has popped up on our must-brunch list. Luckily, the..."

March 11, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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