1
Uchi Austin
On FireSouth Lamar
Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.
Rising
8 signals
92.8
South Lamar
Austin, TX
South Lamar's corridor of legends
Home to some of Austin's most iconic food destinations. South Lamar blends neighborhood institutions with destination-worthy newcomers. From James Beard-recognized sushi to legendary ice cream, this corridor never disappoints.
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2
Opa
Still HotSouth Lamar
Quaint hangout with outdoor seating & regular live music offering Greek eats, wine & coffee.
Steady
5 signals
89
3
Oria
On FireSouth Lamar
Rising
8 signals
88.7
4
Bouldin Creek Cafe
On FireSouth Lamar
Bohemian, all-vegetarian, and unapologetically Austin — Bouldin Creek has been fueling South Lamar with coffee and meatless comfort food for ages.
Rising
7 signals
87.8
5
Perla's
On FireSouth Lamar
Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio.
Rising
8 signals
87.5
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6
More Home Slice Pizza
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
8 signals
87.3
7
El Alma
Still HotSouth Lamar
Inventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck.
Steady
5 signals
87.2
8
Midnight Cravingz
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
5 signals
87.2
9
El Primo
Still HotSouth Lamar
Straightforward food truck serving generous breakfast tacos, tortas & burritos with eggs.
Falling
7 signals
87.1
10
LENOIR
Still HotSouth Lamar
Romantic, vintage-chic outpost featuring creative cuisine with Mediterranean & Indian accents.
Steady
9 signals
86.9
11
Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar
On FireSouth Lamar
Asian smokehouse meets Texas barbecue in a rustic spot with beer, wine, and cocktails, plus a giant patio.
Rising
7 signals
86.9
12
The Picnic - Food Truck Park
Still HotSouth Lamar
Outdoor eating destination featuring a wide variety of food trucks, plus retail vendors.
Steady
5 signals
86.1
13
Odd Duck
On FireSouth Lamar
The South Lamar trailblazer that builds its menu around whatever local farms are growing this week — so it never tastes the same twice.
Rising
8 signals
86
14
Terry Black's Barbecue
On FireSouth Lamar
Fourth-generation Texas pitmasters and a brisket line that actually moves. With 25,000 reviews, this is Austin barbecue at full scale.
Rising
8 signals
85.6
15
Gimme Burger
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
6 signals
83.1
16
Soto
Still HotSouth Lamar
A sleek South Lamar sushi den where the omakase and the cocktails both deserve your attention.
Steady
6 signals
81.1
17
De Nada Cantina - South 1st
Still HotSouth Lamar
Rising
4 signals
76.8
18
Gelato Paradiso
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
76.8
19
Nido
Still HotSouth Lamar
Rising
4 signals
76.8
20
Sightseer Coffee Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
76.8
21
Get Juicy Roots
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
76.3
22
Eberly
Still HotSouth Lamar
Vast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern.
Rising
4 signals
76.2
23
Ichi Shokudo
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
76.2
24
Arepa World
Still HotSouth Lamar
Rising
4 signals
74.7
25
Eggman - Breakfast Sandwiches (Zilker)
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
74.7
26
Show Me Pizza
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
74.7
27
Proud Mary Coffee
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
74.3
28
A Marte Tacos
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
74.1
29
Casa de Luz Village
Still HotSouth Lamar
Vegan, organic & gluten-free meals, plus classes, workshops, fitness & conferences.
Steady
4 signals
74
30
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Still HotSouth Lamar
Warehouselike beer garden matching house microbrews with pub bites such as pizza & sandwiches.
Steady
4 signals
73.7
31
El Raval
Still HotSouth Lamar
Rising
4 signals
73.6
32
Dovetail Pizza & Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
73.2
33
Le Calamar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
7 signals
73.2
34
But First, Doughnuts
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
73
35
Toss Pizzeria & Pub
Still HotSouth Lamar
Pizza specialist putting Texas-inspired spins on Italian eats in an industrial sports-bar setting.
Steady
4 signals
73
36
Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)
Still HotSouth Lamar
Local roaster for wood-fired, fair-trade coffee, pastries & breakfast tacos in a quaint setting.
Steady
4 signals
72.3
37
True Texas BBQ
Still HotSouth Lamar
Rising
6 signals
72.3
38
Postino South Lamar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
72.2
39
It's Italian Cucina
Still HotSouth Lamar
Restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine, plus craft cocktails & a notable wine list.
Steady
4 signals
72.1
40
Little Nishi
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
71.8
41
Mezze Cafe - Mediterranean Grill & Hookah Lounge (Downtown)
Still HotSouth Lamar
Unassuming outfit with a covered patio serving Mediterranean tapas, salads & wraps, plus smoothies.
Steady
4 signals
71.7
42
Brown's BBQ
Still HotSouth Lamar
A no-frills barbecue trailer with a serious brisket — the kind of South Lamar lunch that ruins you for the chains.
Steady
4 signals
71.5
43
House Wine
Still HotSouth Lamar
Wine bar with cheese plates & snacks, plus tasting classes, happy hour & an outdoor lounge.
Falling
4 signals
71.2
44
Do512 Lounge
Still HotSouth Lamar
Unassuming performance venue features regular live bands & events in a laid-back, intimate setting.
Falling
4 signals
71.1
45
Joann's Fine Foods
Still HotSouth Lamar
Tex-Mex meals, craft cocktails & weekend brunch in a lively diner & restaurant that has a patio.
Steady
4 signals
71
46
Once Over Coffee Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Modern haven for locally roasted coffee & specialty drinks with a back deck overlooking a creek.
Steady
4 signals
70.9
47
Home Slice Pizza
Still HotSouth Lamar
The South Congress slice that's been settling Austin's pizza arguments for years. Open late, by the slice, no notes.
Rising
5 signals
70.7
48
Gourdough's Big Fat Donuts & Coffee
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
70.6
49
Dish Society
Still HotSouth Lamar
Farm-to-table eatery serving all-day American fare, craft beers & wine in spare surroundings.
Steady
4 signals
70.5
50
Kingston19 Authentic jamaican food
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
70.4
51
Sukjai Thai Food
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
70.1
52
Thai Fresh
Still HotSouth Lamar
Cooked-to-order dishes & homemade ice creams, plus market with hard-to-find Thai ingredients.
Steady
4 signals
70
53
Café No Sé
Still HotSouth Lamar
Bright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
Falling
4 signals
69.9
54
KESSHŌ Artisanal Chocolate and Gelato (W Live Oak)
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
69.9
55
Polvos South
Still HotSouth Lamar
Zany South Austin eatery with a salsa bar serving Tex-Mex specialties & pitchers of margaritas.
Steady
4 signals
69.9
56
The Green Mesquite BBQ & More
Still HotSouth Lamar
Casual operation with a neighborhood vibe serving hearty, old-fashioned plates of meat.
Steady
4 signals
69.9
57
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
69.8
58
White Tiger
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
69.8
59
Chi'Lantro
Still HotSouth Lamar
Modern eatery known for Korean BBQ tacos, rice bowls, kimchi fries & other Korean-Mexican eats.
Falling
4 signals
69.7
60
Elizabeth Street Café
Still HotSouth Lamar
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
Steady
4 signals
69.7
61
June's
Still HotSouth Lamar
Chic option for inventive New American fare, cocktails, beer & wine in a bright space with a patio.
Steady
4 signals
69.6
62
The Greek Bar 🧿
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
69.6
63
Maaribu Cafe & Gifts
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
69.5
64
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Still HotSouth Lamar
Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.
Steady
4 signals
69.4
65
watertrade
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
69.4
66
Lucy's Fried Chicken
Still HotSouth Lamar
Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio.
Steady
4 signals
69.2
67
Nomade
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
69.1
68
The Continental Club
Heating UpSouth Lamar
A South Congress institution where Austin's live-music soul has been on full display for decades. The room itself is part of the show.
Rising
4 signals
69.1
69
El Cuarto Bate
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
69
70
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Heating UpSouth Lamar
Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers.
Rising
6 signals
69
71
Teal House Coffee & Bakery
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
68.9
72
EAT LOVE REPEAT (Picnic Barton Springs )
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
68.8
73
Curra's Grill Oltorf
Still HotSouth Lamar
Local go-to adorned with colorful art, supplying standard Mexican eats & popular avocado margaritas.
Steady
4 signals
68.7
74
Lick Honest Ice Creams
Still HotSouth Lamar
This hip ice creamery churns out offbeat flavors made from local, natural & sustainable ingredients.
Steady
4 signals
68.7
75
TLC Austin
Still HotSouth Lamar
Seafood, sandwiches & a raw bar plus Southern comfort fare with arcade games & televisions.
Steady
4 signals
68.6
76
Bouldin Acres
Still HotSouth Lamar
Neighborhood eatery dishing up burgers, sandwiches & tacos, plus unique cocktails & outdoor seating.
Steady
4 signals
68.5
77
Fresa's - South First
Still HotSouth Lamar
Wood-grilled Mexican fare, cocktails & more in a colorful space with a patio & takeaway window.
Steady
4 signals
68.5
78
South Congress Hotel Lobby Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Craft cocktails, elevated snacks & coffee served in a chill, stylish space at South Congress Hotel.
Falling
4 signals
68.5
79
Juliet Italian Kitchen- Barton Springs
Still HotSouth Lamar
Modern & classic Italian fare & drinks in a spacious, multiroom setting with luxe flourishes.
Steady
4 signals
68.4
80
Magnolia Cafe
Heating UpSouth Lamar
Comfy all-hours local eatery for breakfast, Tex-Mex & vegetarian options.
Rising
6 signals
68.4
81
The Highball
Still HotSouth Lamar
Colorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
Steady
4 signals
68.4
82
Uncle Nicky's Italian Specialties
Heating UpSouth Lamar
Rising
4 signals
68.2
83
Wanderlust Wine Co. - Speakeasy Wine Cave
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
68.2
84
Combo Donuts
Still HotSouth Lamar
Donuts & kolache headline at this pared-down bake shop, also offering pigs-in-a-blanket for lunch.
Steady
4 signals
67.8
85
EX FILES
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
67.8
86
Churro Co.
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
67.7
87
Gibson Street Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Chic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.
Falling
4 signals
67.6
88
Lucky Robot Restaurant
Still HotSouth Lamar
A menu of sustainably sourced sushi & ramen with a Latin American twist in a stylish, hip restaurant.
Steady
6 signals
67.6
89
Tigers Den
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
67.6
90
Corner Bar
Still HotSouth Lamar
Patrons can bring their own food (& dogs) to this cozy sports bar that offers craft & imported beer.
Falling
4 signals
67.4
91
1311 S. 1st St. Park, Ira and Bev's
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
67.3
92
Con Madre Cocina
Still HotSouth Lamar
Colorful food truck offering breakfast & lunch tacos, burritos & queso, plus covered patio seating.
Falling
4 signals
67.3
93
The Salty Donut
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
67.2
94
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Heating UpSouth Lamar
Rising
6 signals
67
95
Big Easy Bar and Grill
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
66.9
96
Dolce Neve Gelato
Still HotSouth Lamar
Busy gelato shop whipping up various inventive flavors of ice cream in a contemporary setting.
Steady
4 signals
66.5
97
El Postrecito ATX
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
66.5
98
Snarf's Sandwiches
Still HotSouth Lamar
Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Steady
4 signals
66.3
99
Walter's Tavern
Still HotSouth Lamar
Coffee, wine & beer, plus sandwiches & salads, in a cozy Victorian building with a porch.
Falling
4 signals
66
100
Big Vinny's BBQ
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
65.5
101
Barton Springs Saloon
Still HotSouth Lamar
Low-key hangout in a converted gas station lures locals with its jukebox, happy hour deals & patio.
Steady
4 signals
65.3
102
Maie Day
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
65.3
103
CM Smokehouse
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
65.2
104
Lou's Barton Springs
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
65
105
Habana Restaurant
Still HotSouth Lamar
Cuban dishes & mojitos star at this tropics-themed outpost with outdoor cabanas.
Steady
6 signals
64.9
106
Maudie's Too
Still HotSouth Lamar
Long-running local restaurant chain serving Tex-Mex faves & margaritas in a lively, casual setting.
Steady
4 signals
64.2
107
Alchemy Organics
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
63.2
108
The Golden Goose
Still HotSouth Lamar
Former dive-bar space now offering craft cocktails, a jukebox, shuffleboard & a stage for live acts.
Steady
4 signals
63.1
109
Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
62.4
110
Black Sheep Lodge
Still HotSouth Lamar
This dog-friendly watering hole, known for its burgers, offers bar games & outdoor seating.
Steady
4 signals
61.9
111
Swedish Hill South First
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
61.8
112
Pete’s Cajun Seafood Austin
Still HotSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
61.5
113
Have a taco
Still HotSouth Lamar
Steady
4 signals
60.6
114
Cannone Gelato
Cooling OffSouth Lamar
Falling
4 signals
59.5