Choosing where to eat lunch in Austin should be an easy task, but with so many options deciding can feel mind-boggling. From steakhouses in Austin to upscale Mexican eateries, downtown diners to Round Rock cafes, foodie culture is as diverse as the city and lunch specials are the best part of the day. Whether you have work or a day off, lunch is always one of the best meals of the week.
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Take a quick break and check out one of the best lunch restaurants in Austin perfect for when you need a bite during the most important hours of your day. For more of the best restaurants in Austin, 512Area is your go-to guide for all local things to do and places to eat.
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10000 Research Blvd. Set B, Austin TX, 78759 (1)Estância Brazilian Steakhouse has a delicious executive lunch that is a tremendous deal for the value. Endless salads and side dishes with a choice of picanha, fraldinha, salmon, chicken breast with bacon, or leg of lamb(*6-8 oz portions), all for just $21 to $26.
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2500 Hoppe Trl, Round Rock TX, 78681At Jack Allen's Kitchen, you will find refined Southern-inspired flavors, crossed with the spice of southwestern cuisine that come together to create plates...
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303 Red River St, Austin TX, 78701 (2)Operating out of the historical Waterloo Compound, we’re serving up great American comfort food with a bit of a modern twist to it. Moonshine Patio Bar...
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1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin TX, 78704 (2)The brick and mortar reincarnation of the famed trailer that brought chef Bryce Gilmore to the forefront, featuring intensely local, seasonal fare.
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1900 S 1st St, Austin TX, 78704Veggie restaurant with table service, a friendly casual vibe, and a full espresso menu.. Vegetarian menu with lots of vegan as well as gluten-free options,...
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2115 Holly St, Austin TX, 78702Launderette is an East Austin café located in the heart of the Holly neighborhood.
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509 Rio Grande St., Austin TX, 78701 (3)Our downtown diner will serve up a mishmash menu of nostalgic breakfast and brunch-centric fare, will turn out fresh, hot biscuits and pastries, mouthwatering...
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35 Brazos Street, Austin TX, 78701Forthright offers honest food, prepared well. There’s a leafy patio and free surface parking.
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500 W 5th St, # 168, Austin Tx, 78701Wu Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to the heart of downtown Austin, offering dishes representative of all eight styles of Chinese...
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621 East 7th Street, Austin TX, 78701Healthy, msg free, low calories, balanced meals with affordable prices.
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609 W. 6th St., Austin TX, 78701Walton's fancy and staple is a gourmet deli/bakery serving up the freshest ingredients to Austin-ites far and wide. Enjoy coffee, scones, deli sandwiches...
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709 E 6th St, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Bake shop is open from 7 am to 2 am; beer garden is open from 11 am to 2 am.
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315 Congress Ave, Austin TX, 78701Our Cuisine, influenced by a passion for farm to table offerings billed as "Modern American Small Plates" Not holding to any particular cooking genre or style,...
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400 W 2nd St, Suite A, Austin TX, 78701James Beard-nominated Modern Mexican in the heart of Downtown Austin.
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111 Congress Avenue, Austin TX, 78701Part park, part eatery hall, and entirely Austin. Located at the corner of Congress Avenue and 2nd Street. See you 2017.
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111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin TX, 78701Simple trailer with picnic tables for tacos with spit-grilled meats or veggie options, plus migas.
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4404 W William Cannon Dr, Ste L, Austin TX, 78749Cypress Grill is a traditional Louisiana Cafe - the neighborhood place you'd see in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. www.cypressgrill.net
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1421 South Congress, Austin Tx, 78704 (1)We offer our homemade, hand tossed, bona fide pies for either dine in or carry out.
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1500 N. I-35, Round Rock TX, 78681
