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Austin has long been known for their live music, but their reputation should be updated to include their food. Downtown Austin offers a wide array of restaurants that residents and tourists should try.
Before deciding on a restaurant, take a moment to think about what kind of experience you're looking for. Austin is known for their world-famous barbeque and their nightlife on 6th street, but don't be afraid to venture away from these staples. From authentic French and Italian to Austin oddities, there are plenty of restaurants to try.
Sample one of the 15 best restaurants in Downtown Austin, and you'll be sure to agree that that it's one of the best meals you've had in the Capitol City
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900 E 11th St, Austin TX, 78702 (6)512area welcomes Franklin's BBQ, one of the best BBQ's restaurants in the United States to 512 website.
More about Franklin's:
Aaron Franklin's parents...
4.4 (1)
419 Colorado St, Austin TX, 78701 (1)"I truly believe that Austin is one of the greatest cities in the country. The music, the architecture, the culture, and of course, the food, is out of this...
5.0 (1)
510 Neches St, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Authentic and unique casual French bistro that brings its heritage to Austin.
4.6 (3)
111 Lavaca Street, Austin TX, 78701 (3)My favorite steakhouse in Austin right now. Excellent service, good decor, nice sides and really good steaks. Wine menu is extensive.
4.5 (3)
120 East 7th St, Austin TX, 78701 (3)Slake: (verb) to Satisfy or Quench one's Hunger or Thirst
We are in the kitchen cooking the way our grandparents used to do it. Whole roasted meats, sides...
5.0 (1)
214 E. 6th Street, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Happy Chicks is a restaurant with killer chicken tenders, sides and sauces. Open until 2am Thursdays through Saturdays.
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500 W 5th St, Austin tx, 78701Upscale Southern eatery for grits, biscuits & creative seafood & steak options in chic dining rooms.
4.3 (3)
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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1610 San Antonio St, Austin TX, 78701Modern Southern Cuisine . Olamaie is a modern Southern food restaurant set to open in Austin, Texas in 2014.
In anticipation of moving into her permanent...
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616 Nueces St., Austin TX, 78701Ranch 616 is a South-Texas themed restaurant specializing in Tex-Mex inspired cuisine and cold, delicious drinks. Stop in and enjoy a variety of menu...
5.0 (1)
701 Congress Ave, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Follow us on Twitter: RF_Austin 2 locations in Austin: Stonelake Blvd, and Congress Ave. Happy hour all night Downtown, Sun and Mon; 4-7pm every day....
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6705 Hwy 290 No. 503, Austin TX, 78735Via 313 Pizza proudly serves authentic Detroit Style Square Pizza by the slice or whole pies out of our trailers located at the Violet Crown Social Club...
5.0 (1)
303 Colorado Street, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Red Ash is a wood-fired-oven Italian restaurant featuring authentic, simple Italian fare: wood-fired specialties, house-made pasta and family-style dishes....
5.0 (1)
801 Red River St, Austin TX, 78701 (1)Authentic Texas Bar-B-Q, Cold Beer and Live Music Authentic Texas Bar-B-Q, Cold Beer and Live Music | Snapchat: stubbsaustin
