Austin Restaurants

Pros: fresh veggies, wonderful atmosphere, amazing food
Cons: none at all!

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: the flavor of the meat, everything basically
Cons: not in CO

THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN JUST STUBBS IN THE CEN-TEX AREA

Inside Austin city limits......***UPDATE: added a few to the list to be more inclusive***:

Stubb's: I've seen a few reviews here about Stubbs, and I...

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).

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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: they are everywhere in Austin
Cons: they are only in Austin

"Thundercloud Subs...thun-der-cloud! Fresh, fast and healthy!....thun-der-cloud.."

Anyone from Austin has heard this song on the radio about a million times already. I could sing it in my sleep if I wanted to. It's almost like the...

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...

Pros: spectacular view
Cons: overpriced food

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...