Nestled inside the Fairmont Hotel, Garrison has quickly become one of our favorite Austin restaurants thanks to the quality of service, attention to detail, and standout dishes including the tuna crudo, Garrison Reserve caviar, all of their steaks, and our absolute favorite: the truffle tots (we may have ordered a few rounds for an appetizer and dessert). All remain a great place to take groups or simply celebrate a special occasion. There are a few that have been our favorites for years and some that opened within the last year. The below list of the best Austin restaurants downtown will help take the guesswork out of where to eat. Best Downtown Austin RestaurantsĬhances are that if you’re visiting Austin, you’re staying downtown. With roll names like Who’s Your Daddy and Ex-Girlfriend, you already know it’s going to be a fun and non-fussy spot.
If you’re looking for an easy strip-mall kind of sushi hang, Tomodachi is it. Chef Yoshi makes the experience so fun, and if you’re lucky, you might get to see him break down a whole tuna. Expert Tip: Reservations open on a rolling 3 month basis on the first of every month at 12pm and book up quick! Book a reservation at Watertrade when you need that Otoko-esque quick fix without the lengthy wait.
The 12-seat Japanese kaiseki omakase-style spot is tucked in the South Congress Hotel with an attached and intimate Japanese-inspired cocktail bar, Watertrade (which does not require a reservation to sit at the bar, but does take them for their cocktail tables if you like planning ahead).
While this South Congress hot spot typically requires making a reservation 3 months in advance, trust us when we say that Otoko is worth the wait. The pastry chefs have created hundreds of flavors of these delightful treats that match the aesthetic of the entire place. Expert tip: Don’t dare pass up the macarons. It’s tasty for any meal of the day, offering French baked goods with coffee and tea for breakfast, artfully crafted pho, and bun and banh mi for lunch and dinner. My favorite menu items: House Baked Brioche French Toast, Texas Akaushi Beef Carpaccio, Cha Ca Red Fish, and a Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich. Elizabeth Street Cafe (South First)Įlizabeth Street Cafe embodies the quirky, colorful, and delicious experiences that Austin is known for. Expert tip: This is the perfect spot if you want to brunch and leisurely shop along East 11th. Your move here: any of the toasts, migas, and the kale salad with a soft-boiled egg. That’s how hard it is to pick a favorite. If we could recommend the entire Paperboy brunch menu, we would. RELATED: The 25 Douchiest Bars in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.Images above: Paperboy courtesy of the restaurant Paperboy (East Austin) It is in hopes of helping you avoid that fate that we present The 25 Douchiest Bars in Austin. With a rowable lake running through the city, bountiful hiking trails, and wonderful weather year round, Austin is also home to hoards of health-obsessed people doing cheerfully granola things.īut fear not, fans of the douche! Worming through the city is a thick artery of self-centered, entitled revelers, threatening to keep Austin more douchey than weird. Considered " The Live Music Capital of the World," Austin hosts diverse acts ranging from country to hip-hop seven nights a week, as well as the slurring groupies that faithfully follow them. One of the country’s largest universities provides a large youth population (read: amateurs) and a pulsing nightlife that rivals any city on either coast. Austin is a liberal oasis in a Texas sea so red it would make Moses blush.
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