
Olamaie
Still HotSouthern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home.
Austin, TX
World-class dining in the heart of the city
Downtown Austin punches well above its weight. Home to Michelin-caliber live-fire restaurants, rooftop bars with skyline views, and chef-driven concepts that regularly land on national best lists. Where Austin shows off.
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Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating in elegant refurbished home.

Simple eatery for tacos with spit-grilled meats or vegetarian options, plus juice and coffee.

Industrial-style restaurant offering creative wood-fired dishes, plus tasting menus & wine pairings.


Contemporary Mexican dishes, a vast tequila selection & happy-hour deals in a sophisticated setting.

Mexican-inspired fare & drinks by a popular chef with high ceilings & a modern, industrial design.

Unassuming bar crafting inventive cocktails in a hip, midcentury-inspired space in a parking garage.

Sophisticated, modern fixture with a terrace, providing farm-to-table meals & happy-hour specials.

Hand-cut aged beef & chops plus sides, desserts & cocktails served in a dark, old-fashioned setting.







Known for its small plates & extensive drink menu in a setting that's upscale for 6th Street.


Wagyu, handmade pasta, and a low-lit cocktail terrace. Downtown date night that takes itself just seriously enough.





Inventive, gamey fare such as rabbit-rattlesnake sausage in a space decked in taxidermied animals.

Bar offering classic cocktails & an innovative ice program, plus wine, beer & small plates.

Drive-through or dine-in burger shack with an old-fashioned menu, including milkshakes & sundaes.

Buzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.


A pub menu with all-natural meats, a large beer selection & the signature martini plus a large deck.

Texas-born chain serving big slabs of beef, seafood & a large wine list in a classy atmosphere.

A downtown sports bar that actually delivers — cold beer, a wall of TVs, and game-day energy without the chain feel.

Texan plates and cocktails with a clubby downtown swagger inside the JW Marriott. Eighteen thousand reviews don't lie.

Elegant, contemporary American restaurant at the Hotel ZaZa with upholstered furniture & live music.







Hip eatery serving oysters, charcuterie boards, steaks & fish, plus weekend brunch, wine & beer.


The Moody Theater stage behind the legendary Austin City Limits broadcast — where catching live music still feels like a genuine event.

Easygoing downtown breakfast and lunch with a Mexican accent — a highly rated reset for the workday.

Plush downtown seafood and steak where the half-price happy hour is the locals' worst-kept secret.

Luxe, clubby chophouse & seafood chain with a broad wine list & many private rooms.


Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

La Colombe coffee, specialty beverages & snacks in a down-to-earth, convivial locale.





Upscale Southern eatery for grits, biscuits & creative seafood & steak options in chic dining rooms.

Upscale steakhouse & grill serving a menu including chops, seafood, wine & cocktails.







Local eatery with a few sidewalk tables prepping modern morning classics, plus burgers and sandwiches.

Modern Mexican fare including seafood & mezcal & tequila cocktails anchor this upscale eatery.


French comfort foods & craft cocktails (many with absinthe) delivered in a New Orleans-esque space.

Underground jazz bar with nightly live music, plus more than 20 draft beers & wines by the glass.

Southwest-themed pit stop serving eclectic global eats for breakfast & lunch, plus a weekend brunch.





Relaxed Eastern Mediterranean eatery in the Austin Proper Hotel serving mezze and wood-grilled dishes.


Sprawling 3-level nightclub with live music & DJs, plus '20s-style decor & a rooftop patio.

Locally owned store that carries specialty wines, beers & liquor, plus hosts events like tastings.

Energetic option for live performances from local musicians, DJ dance parties & drinks specials.



A vast list of Belgian beers & spirits in a rustic tavern with a European vibe, plus front & back patios.

Hip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.

Stylish, retro-chic hot spot in historic space for inventive small plates, craft beer & cocktails.


Classic BBQ joint with picnic table seats serving brisket, ribs & more pulled straight from the pit.

La Colombe coffee, specialty beverages & snacks in a down-to-earth, convivial locale.



Beloved Austin restaurant delivering locally driven cuisine and a chef's tasting menu.




Health-minded chain serving juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads.


Sidewalk stand turning out Mexican steak, chicken, pork & veggie tacos as well as breakfast bites.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.


Bar chain offering a selection of seasonal & craft beer, plus sports on TV & patio seats.

Spacious hangout in a historic building with ample beer & sipping whiskey, live music & dancing.


Dramatic, moody haunt offering cocktails & Mediterranean-inspired dishes, plus weekly live jazz.

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.


Casual Italian chainlet featuring pizzas, risottos & sidewalk seating.

Counter-serve destination specializing in Mexican fast-food made with fresh produce.


Compact bar in Whole Foods offering a rotating selection of craft tap beer & wine.



Brick-walled bakery, deli & flower shop with a rustic-chic interior & a variety of gifts.

Colorful counter-serve eatery offering up classic Mexican fare on UT Austin's campus.

Fancy BBQ & other meaty fare in a refurbished general store with an upstairs bar with live music.

Coffee, cocktails & snacks in a spacious interior or on the patio. Live music some nights.

Thin-crust pies, small plates & beer/wine plus half-price deals during happy hour.

Past playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan & other music legends still thriving after nearly 40 years.


Health-minded chain serving juices, smoothies & hot drinks, plus noodle bowls & salads.

Thai eatery near the convention center serving classic Thai cuisine in an art-adorned dining room.




French owners serve specialty coffees, alcohol, ice cream & crêpes in a Parisian cafe atmosphere.

Walk-up window at the JW Marriott Hotel offers a modern counter for burgers, fries & shakes.

A lively destination for drinks & live music in a long, funky space with a party-ready crowd.


Counter-serve chain featuring hot & cold sandwiches, plus a variety of salads & soups.

Vibrant area featuring stylish boutiques & restaurants with global cuisine, plus a live music scene.


No-frills, collegial restaurant for Korean mainstays such as bibimbop & bulgogi.


Decadent build-your-own custom ice cream sandwiches with artisanal ice cream & house-made cookies.



Snug eatery offering a variety of Korean & Japanese fare, including all-you-can-eat sushi rolls.




Specialty coffee shop & roaster with Bakery Lorraine's baked goods & pies, tacos, juices & donuts.


Deli chain offering a broad menu of casual fare from bagels & sub sandwiches to wraps & salads.


Cocktails, beer & signature drinks at a relaxed outdoor hangout featuring local DJ's.



Baked goods plus daytime American fare in a Victorian tearoom-style setting in the Driskill Hotel.

Casual counter-serve cafe offering creative rolled ice cream concoctions from a chalkboard menu.




Hip restaurant serving tacos and other Mexican fare, plus margaritas in a colorful space with pink accents.

Buzzy, modern Italian option with a patio for pizzas and sophisticated Italian fare.

Wood-fired Italian and handmade pasta in a rustic-modern downtown room — the kind of meal that lingers.

White-tablecloth seafood and steak with live jazz in the lounge — old-school special-occasion energy, downtown.

Style-conscious hangout with a dress code & a selection of high end beers, wines & spirits.



Hip sports bar with many TVs, eclectic po' boys & tacos.

Relaxed, modern watering hole with Jenga, craft beer & 2 patios for people-watching.



Snazzy Japanese fusion chain known for its inventive sushi, cocktails & happy-hour deals at the bar.

1000-person space hosts hip-hop, new rock & electronic dance music shows, with covered patio & bar.

This counter-serve bakeshop serves creative donuts in colorful, quirky environs.

Counter with farm-to-table burgers, rotisserie chicken, wings & salad plus breakfast options.






Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge.

Relaxed, Cajun-leaning sandwich stand serving tacos & po' boys from basic surrounds.


Hip eatery with an earthy vibe featuring happy hour, craft cocktails & elevated Japanese cuisine.

Alley watering hole with 4 inside bars, courtyard & outdoor stage for nightly live music.



Rustic mini-chain for Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti in cozy digs with a wood-fired oven & a patio.

Stylish, upmarket restaurant featuring a farm-to-table menu of dim sum and elevated Chinese cuisine.

Popular eatery's food-truck outpost for hearty burritos & other Cali-Mexican fare in a parking lot.



Contemporary campus counter-service eatery with multiple varieties of ramen, noodles & poke.


Contemporary cafe serving select coffees, teas, wines, craft beer & pastries in a chill setting.

Stylish spot offering cocktails in a glass-enclosed space, plus open-air seating beneath giant oaks.



Crawfish, burgers, beer & spirited football fans fuel this hopping Cajun bar & grill.






Cool nightspot with a retro-chic interior, eclectic DJ music & a patio, serving craft cocktails.

Rustic-style venue with an open terrace, sports on TV & a stage, serving local beers & pub grub.

Stylish lounge featuring charcuterie boards & desserts, plus coffee, cocktails & a robust wine list.


Sichuan cuisine and weekend dim sum brunch served in a contemporary space.


Simple menu of chicken tenders, bacon macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and fries in a sporty atmosphere.

Rolls, bowls & soups round out the menu at this cheery, compact Korean counter serve.

Full bar (including their signature sake bombs) plus old-school video games, foosball & Skee-Ball.

Straightforward counter-serve doling out traditional French roasted chicken & baguette sandwiches.

Welcoming bar & lounge with board games & sports in the yard, plus a full bar, pub grub & more.

Stylish invitation-only bar & lounge serving globally inspired cocktails, taking bookings by app.



Drive-thru & walk-up window dispensing wood-grilled chicken, modern Mexican eats & ice cream.

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.


Craft beer & cocktails in an indoor-outdoor bar with several TVs, bar games & extensive patio area.


Mexican street eats with trendy ingredients are served from a counter inside a Whole Foods store.

Draft brews, cocktails & hearty American eats served in an airy, brick space with many sports TVs.

Clubby New American with serious burgers, steaks, and a weekend brunch worth the wait.







Downtown's do-anything spot: morning coffee, weekend brunch, late cocktails, all under one roof. Fourteen thousand reviews and still climbing.

Cocktails with the downtown skyline from the top of the JW Marriott. Come for golden hour, stay because nobody wants to give up the seat.

Food truck with adjacent tables turning out Mediterranean staples like gyros, falafel & hummus.

Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads & bowls.





Open-air lounge on the roof of the Westin hotel featuring a swimming pool, fire pits & a full bar.


Stylish restaurant with an Old West vibe serving flame-grilled American fare & cocktails.

Open-air downtown perch with draft cocktails, tacos, and bar games — the kind of easy hang that turns one drink into four.

Modern hostel accommodations & a bar serving craft cocktails in a circa-1885 fire station.

An upscale night club attracting a young, energetic crowd, with live DJs, dancing & a dress code.