Pros: Relaxed, downhome dining room and tender smoked meats Cons: Lifeless side dishes and lame barbecue sauce
Ask a dozen Austinites where the best barbecue in town can be found and you'll probably get a handful of recommendations for Stubbs, or Salt Lick, and probably a smattering of recommendations for Iron Works. At least that was my experience. Salt Like...
by scmrak in Hotels & Travel, - Top 50, Feb 16 '01
Pros: Tex-Mex offers a glimpse of the Mexican food spectrum Cons: Some of the best Mexican food is missing
There's a little-known isogloss I spent some time pinning down a few years back. The linguisitic watershed trends north across west Texas near the towns of Monahans and Pecos, loops north to circumscribe the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and then...
Pros: Best sunset view in Central Texas Cons: Not a choice for the gourmet palate. Long waits.
In Houston, you see, there's no horizon unless you work in one of the skyscrapers downtown. Otherwise, you're relegated to views of blocky buildings, trees and highway superstructures - you seldom get to see anything more than a quarter mile in front of...
Pros: Relaxing and casual atmosphere. Excellent BBQ. Cons: Too much food.
This review is in the travel section, because there is no Austin in the restaurant review selection. This review is not for the Austin travel, but on the Salt Lick (or was it Leak) restaurant. Epinions suggests that if you can’t find your city in the...
Pros: Great and unique food. Courteous and professional service. Cons: I wish I could go back again.
This review is in the travel section, because there is no Austin in the restaurant review selection. This review is not for the Austin travel, but on the Hudson’s on the Band restaurant. Epinions suggests that if you can’t find your city in the...
Pros: Best BBQ in Austin Cons: Most of you aren't in Austin
The small, native-stone building on the corner of Red River and 8th Street in Austin doesn't look like much to the passers-by scurrying down Red River toward downtown. That's because they don't have their windows open to catch a whiff of pecan-smoked...
Pros:BWW is the real meal deal for all occasions... Cons: Certain BWW products are unsuitable for women, children, the elderly, or pets...
New Year's Eve of Y2K was a glorious time. We'd blown off the threats of computers across the country shutting down, leaving panic-stricken mobs in blackouts throughout the land at the stroke of midnight. Equally ignored was the threat of ragheaded ...
Well, you may not believe this, coming from someone who's lived in Austin all their life, but before tonight, I'd never eaten at Threadgills before. That's right (pick your jaw up off the floor), there is such a thing in the world as a native Austinite...
Pros: Sauces and unusual game Cons: Service is not up to par
Unless you are already part of the casually dressed in Ralph Lauren crowd, you will need my advice to fully enjoy your first experience at Hudson’s on the Bend. This unique restaurant carved out its niche by serving up game –- everything...
Pros: The view is spectacular Cons: The food is only so-so, and if the wind is blowing, hold on to your hat
I don't know whether I'm getting older and lazier, or just old and smarter. Whatever the cause, the Easter holiday that used to mean 12 to 14 people for a five-course sit-down dinner now means that Mom, (that would be me...) instead of spending...
Pros: shrimp tacos are awesome Cons: wait can get long on the weekends, queso is hit or miss
Yes there is, and I'm about to tell you all about it. Traditionally, when people think about Mexican food, they think tacos, enchiladas, salsa, and tamales. But this restaurant will introduce you to a side of Mexican food you might not have known even...
Pros: spinach and artichoke dip Cons: it ain't in Colorado
Well, it's nice to be home for the holidays, and I just got back from a nice night of dinner and the movies (hey, what else do you do when the weather's bad?). We went with a few hundred of our closest friends and saw Cast Away (pretty good movie if I...
Pros: pleasant customer service, tasty food, consistent quality, nostalgic Cons: not for diet-conscious consumers
For travelers who like to eat off the beaten path, Top Notch in north Austin offers a little bit of Austin nostalgia with quite a bit of good people, good burgers, shakes, and fried chicken to make it well worth stopping in.
Pros: Location, novelty, price, service Cons: Very casual, limited menu selection
I had a friend visit from out of town today, and as not everyone shares my Epinions obsession I figured it probably would not interest him to watch me write Epinions all day, so we decided to do the tourist thing.
Pros: The Most Heavenly Tasting Ice Cream Cons: Only Located In Austin, Houston,and San Antonio
If you visit this wonderful city you cannot leave without having an ice cream at Amy's. I used to visit Austin weekly and this is my most fond memory of many.
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Amy's opened in 1985 and currently has 8 stores in...
What a cool, novel idea. Open a restaurant and grow your own vegetables and herbs in the backyard. Well, over a decade ago, two friends came up with that idea, and the Eastside Cafe was born. They found a house on Manor Road, converted it into a cozy,...
Pros: excellent food, excellent service, great atmosphere Cons: wait can be long if you don't show up early.
no, that was not a typo. This food is not tex-mex. And it's the best I've ever eaten. My family goes here every chance they get, and a claim to fame (if you want to call it that) is Clinton ate here once (I don't order what he ordered).
Pros: delicious authentic Mexican food, excellent service, nice atmosphere Cons: somewhat spicy food, buffet price may be hard to swallow, not an ideal restaurant for children
For those who were wondering, there is a distinct difference between authentic Mexican food and Tex-Mex. Tex-Mex is Mexican food that has been "Texanized", and some of the dishes never even originated in Mexico (take the burrito, for example)....
Pros: Great food, awesome ambiance Cons: None I can think of
I lived in Austin for five years, before moving to the Bay Area. Now, the Bay Area is not exactly short of restaurants ... in fact, San Francisco ranks among the top five cities in the world for its food, according to food critics, and who am I to argue...
Pros: Austin has lots of great places to eat breakfast Cons: if you don't live in Austin, it could be a long trip for such good food!
Nothing compares to Austin when it comes to finding good places for breakfast. Because Austin is a town that doesn’t sleep until late and get up until even later, breakfast is served all the time, night and day. One of the things I’ve missed the most...
Pros: The great Bar-B-Q Cons: The larger than life nude hanging on the wall in the basement.
Stubb's Bar-B-Q served the best Bar-B-Q I had while in Austin for a week August 1999. Their menu describes their brisket plate like this: " Beef Brisket $5.95 Texas made it famous and Stubb's made it heavenly. Beautiful Texas black angus beef...
Pros: Cheap food, fast service, free fortune cookies Cons: Lack of ambiance, bland food
Review Topic: Restaurants
I visit Kim Phung about once a month, and I always order the same thing: vermicelli with garlic, tofu, and lemongrass. This comes in a huge bowl with lettuce on the bottom, vermicelli in the middle, and...
Pros: Exciting food, great appetizers Cons: Very dim lighting, heavy food
There are a lot of cool things in Austin: for one, it is easily the most liberal city in Texas, and the other is its creativity. This is the city where traditional barbeque and good old southwestern cooking has evolved into adventurous and eclectic...
Pros: Atmosphere, Service, Food, all top notch Cons: you might have to wait
Recently , I had the good fortune to be in Austin for a race, and had the opportunity to patronize a few of the many eating establishments in and around Austin; I was thoroughly impressed.
My personal favorite was the Tejas Grill on sixth...
Pros: Great food, Good service, ATMOSPHERE Cons: Not for a first date
Trying to find a romantic restaurant to take your loved one to in Austin? Carmello's is the place! A classic Italian restaurant on 5th street, Carmello's brings great food and a charming atmosphere into perfect harmony. Several dishes are made...
My girlfriend and I were at The Oasis as we were passing through the Austin area on a Saturday in January 1999. I didn't think we'd get to the restaurant before sunset, but my lead foot got us there 20 minutes before sunset. Although it was January, it...
Pros: Their chile rellenos. Cons: None during my visit.
The best Chiles Rellenos I have EVER had was at the Iron Cactus Restaurant and Margarita Bar. Their menu describes it this way: “Celis Chile Relleno $11.95 Large poblano chiles stuffed with smoked chicken and cheese, dipped in a Celis beer batter and...
Pros: Great Hill Country setting, relaxed atmosphere, stellar bar-be-que, inexpensive, loads of character & history Cons: Lackluster side dishes, hard to find
Where’s the best bar-be-que in Austin? According to the May 2000 Austin Chronicle, it’s the Salt Lick. The Chronicle also says the Salt Lick is the Best Place to Take Your Parents, and the Best Restaurant Within 60 Miles of Austin, too. The ‘Lick has...
I took my family out for dinner at the Cool River Cafe only to be insulted. Not only did they misquote the prices on their specials by $4, they also ruined the night.A waiter offered complimentary coffee, but when we got the bill we were charged $12 for...
Pros: great food, relaxed & casual atmosphere Cons: parking can sometimes be a problem, depending on the time
If you're looking for good Tex-Mex, Chuy's is my suggestion.
There is certainly no shortage of restaurant choices in this booming town... in fact, they seem to multiply daily! With such a selection, even a resident need not visit the same...
Pros: The food is fairly good, Cons: Food not as good as at other barbeques, and the pigeons above your table on the patio.
Honestly, the smell of the smoke from the barbecue (BBQ) when you step out of the Convention Center is better than Iron Works barbecue itself. (Iron Works is in the same block as the Convention Center). I had their sliced beef barbecue plate when I...
I moved to Austin after pulling two years in the military in Ft. Polk, Louisianna. One of the first things I looked for was boiled crawfish, and boy did i find it. Everyone's heard of Austin's favorite street, 6th Str., but try the end near IH-35. There...
Pros: Used to be Decent Food, decent service, but now, humm, no. Cons: Currently Very Bad General Manager, Price is very high for what you get.
Without the 3 part harmony and pictures containing lines and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one. I have been going to Sullivan’s for years. I always thought it was a great place and know a couple of the people that work there. Last ...
Pros: Incredible Cajun food. Great service. Great drinks. Cons: Located outside of a Holiday Inn.
Review Topic: Restaurants
We stayed at a Holiday Inn on IH-35 (exit 239)during our visit to Austin. At the front of the hotel parking lot is a restaurant called "Dixie's Roadhouse." Although large and clean, it didn't...
Pros: Great food, great place. Cons: Noisy on a busy evening.
I finally made it to Cibo on a recent visit to Austin. After reading some intriguing reviews, I was curious to try some of the Northern Italian dishes that are rather out of the ordinary and not so easily found everywhere. I tried the Sautéed Calamari ...
I've seen Austin grow from a sleepy college town (The University of Texas) in the mid '60's to a pulsating, thriving, fabulous city. Fifteen years ago you could buy a great home for $60/square foot, and now nice homes START at $350,000. There is...
Pros: Setting, Romantic Effect Cons: None, it is what you want when you eat out
Green Pastures.
This restaurant works wonders on women. A few years ago I took my
girlfriend there and she melted. It is a very large old-style house that has been converted to an up-scale restaurant. It has a big, Texas-style porch, beautiful...
Pros: Excellent food, service, and price Cons: None
Mangia Pizza is truly out of this world. There are several locations in Austin: one on Lake Austin Blvd. across from Magnolia Cafe, one on Mesa just south of Spicewood Springs Rd., and a delivery location on Guadalupe at about 34th (by Amy's Ice Creams.)...
If you have ever visited Austin, the first place you probably ate was the Oasis. Known for its grasp on tourists and Austin natives alike, The Oasis offers one of the most incredible views in Austin.
Jazz' Crawfish Etoufee was so good, I wish I had been in Austin for longer than a week so I could have gone back and had it again. It was a truly wonderful meal. The spices were perfect, the rue the right consistency. There is nothing bad I can say...
I have dined at all the Austin locations and my favorite is the newest at Lakeline & Highway 183. We truly lucked out when this location opened. We found the best food and service in Austin. Before this location opened, the only thing that kept us...
My Massachusetts family and friends thought I was a little crazy moving to the heart of Texas when I first told them. They had stereotypes of wranglers and 10-gallon hats on the brain and thought every one would be as conservative like G.W. Bush. ...
Pros: Nice atmosphere, live music Cons: mediocre food
If music is what you want then Stubb's is a good venue. The sound is acceptable inside and outside concerts are great. Stubb's has helped revive the Red River area of Austin and has attracted some great acts. However, appearances by Stevie Ray are...
Pros: wonderful aromas, good food, fun atmosphere Cons: well, BBQ places aren't always high on vegetarian's lists
Being a vegetarian now, I don't get out to BBQ joints very often, nor do I find myself recommending them; However, I remember visiting Stubb's as a little girl-I must have been around 7 or 8 at the time and I think at this point (about 13 years ago)...
Pros: burrito w/ fajita meat and tomatillo sauce Cons: service is very slow
20 miles west of Austin, nestled in the beautiful Hill Country off Highway 620 is a restaurant does things their own way. The Iguana Grill is a small, trendy little place with a view to die for. Iguana offers lake-mex food. Everything seems to have a...
I have to admit I have only dined there twice and both times we had terrible food and even worse service. The cornbread was dry, everything was extremely greasy and the vegetables were soggy. The place was filthy dirty; I'm not sure why we decided to...
Pros: They are small and they cater. Cons: They are not open 24hrs.
BBQ World Headquarters has the best BBQ in Austin, "both locations".
Their claim to fame is Certified Angus Beef, "USDA graded Choice or better". One location is in the Travis County Farmers' Market on Burnet Road and the other...
Pros: I will definately return! Cons: No cons here
Last Wednesday I went to the Iron Cactus Stonelake for the first time. I was asked if I liked karaoke and wanted to sit in the bar area. I said sure and am so glad that I did. Our server arrived just as we had sat down and we ordered Mexican martinis. ...
Pros: Upscale ambiance without upscale prices. Excellent food and service. Cons: A little hard to get to, in Brodie Oaks shopping center.
These guys absolutely get it. The food was fantastic, the prices moderate, and the staff outstanding. My mother suggested we go, so I braced myself for a "cheap fishouse" experience. Instead, the atmosphere was a cut above the Sysco Family Dining standard. The menu gave no hint of delights to come. I cross examined first the waiter and then the manager about sulfites. Both were patient and precise. I chose the grilled catfish with rice. This was the freshest catfish I have eaten since I left Louisiana. We split a bread pudding dessert, and again, the best I've eaten since Louisiana.
When the check came, it was all free! It seems that they can give away one check per shift. What a great business concept. Give a little and get a lot! If only more businesses would grasp this basic concept.
Cibo - Austin Italian Restaurant rocks! by gameplanhayden ,Oct 04 '07
Pros: Intimate experience with excellent service and the most delicious "trip" through centuries in Italy. Cons: Not really a con, this is not where you will find simple spaghetti and meatballs
The most incredible and innovative Italian dining experience in the country! Honestly, Will Packwood rocks the menu with a fusion of centuries-old recipes and new techniques he hides in the kitchen. But, do not expect him to not be at your table telling you what wine is best with the sweetbreads or the gnocchi (the best gnocchi you have melt in your mouth outside Venice!) http://www.ciborestaurant.com/
Pros: Awesome ambiance and food. Their price is also reasonable. Cons: Seating is a bit tight.
Recently checked out the Indo Chinese fusion restaurant called Masala Wok in Austin to see what all the hype is about. Let me tell you guys, this is not like any other ethnic Indian restaurant that I have been too. The ambiance is a chic Urban setting with hip music. Me and my girl friend split their signature dish called tikka wrap and blazing noodles. This is something to die for. These guys have definitely revolutionized the Indian dining scene in Austin.
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