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Address: 606 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701
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One of Austin's best restaurants, Aquarelle is ideal for a leisurely gourmet meal in elegant surroundings. In fact, you can easily linger two and a half to three hours over dinner. Starters may include pan-seared foie gras with an apple beignet and escargots in puff pastry. Inventive main course dishes showcase...
Address: 604 Brazos St, Driskill Hotel, Austin, TX 78701
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Everyone recommends this restaurant, and the food is not the least of it. As evidence, consider octopus chimichurri with Granny Smith apples and chile-orange vinaigrette to start, or maybe beef tartare with fried oysters, caviar and hot mustard. A main-course possibility is roasted veal tenderloin with red pepper...
Address: 2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
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Great things sometimes come in unassuming packages – such is Fonda San Miguel. Located in an ordinary neighborhood in south-central Austin, it offers an interior and food that are nothing short of extraordinary. The decor transports you to an Old World Mexican hacienda, decorated with colonial Mexican antiques,...
Address: 3509 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78734-2112
Esteemed Hudson's is located within a small Hill Country cottage, and a smokehouse and herb garden are housed just outside. Chef/owner Jeff Blank and chef Jay Moore are famous for their use of wild game and exotic ingredients. If you're adventurous, sample Omar's rattlesnake cakes with chipotle cream sauce or the Axis...
Address: 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
Located in a restored house in the Clarksville area of town, Jeffrey's offers an art-infused setting. Founded by three UT graduates in the 1960s, it delivers a fusion of tastes from around the world, including local Southwestern flavors. Complex dishes employ a variety of textures and themes, as proven in duck...
Address: 8127 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759
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Mirabelle's dining room is elegant, warm, and inviting – casual enough that suits aren't required but upscale enough for special occasions. The cooking is international in scope but completely French in technique and presentation. A variety of culinary tricks adds depth and complexity to basic foods. Meats and...
Address: 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
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If you believe sushi can only be prepared properly by a Japanese chef, are you in for a surprise! Uchi's owner-chef, Tyson Cole, is as American as they come, although he did spend several years under the tutelage of Austin's master sushi chef, Takehiko "Smokey" Fuse. The food, particularly sushi, is colorful and...
Address: 1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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Austin has several very good, upscale Italian restaurants, and Vespaio is right at the top of the list. The garden out back provides a bounty of heirloom tomatoes that are showcased in dishes like a lovely salad caprese – a simple combination of fresh mozzarella, homegrown tomatoes, and just-picked basil with a...
Address: 1014 N Lamar Blvd, Ste E, Austin, TX 78703
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Fashionable and casually upscale, Wink has garnered rave reviews and a loyal bastion of regulars. Although it's possible to order a traditional appetizer and main course, the best way to appreciate the culinary skills at work is to order a series of small plates. The menu changes often to take advantage of the...
Address: 509 Hearn St, Austin, TX 78703
The same creative forces that gave birth to Wink offer this stylish eatery. The innovative menu is arranged by size – from small plates to main course-sized portions – so you can sample several tastes or keep things simple. Highlights include a roasted sea scallop with ratatouille and a lemon tuile, veal sweetbreads...
