Restaurants in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of restaurants in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Mimi Cheng

Breaking Bread Dinner Series: Mimi Cheng One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 5:30 PM

Downtown Austin • $$$

Guest chef takeover dinner

Texas Heat The Great Chili Throwdown

Texas Heat The Great Chili Throwdown One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 5:00 PM

Bull Creek • $$

Chili cookoff on the water

Food for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future

Food for Thought 2026: Recipes for the Future One-time only

Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM

Downtown Austin

Tasting gala for students

Sushi Bar Austin Downtown

Sushi Bar Austin Downtown

Downtown Austin • $$$$

Intimate omakase counter

Fish Shop

Fish Shop

East Cesar Chavez

Raw bar & martinis

Nobody's Business

Nobody's Business Hot right now

Downtown Austin

Business casual bites

Austin Sports Club

Austin Sports Club Hot right now

Downtown Austin

Dinner, drinks, game time

Good BBQ Company

Good BBQ Company

Mountain View • $$

Game-day BBQ hangout

Vecinos

Vecinos

Rosewood • $

Authentic taco truck breakfast

Austin Oyster Co.

Austin Oyster Co. Hot right now

Holly

Coastal seafood & pie

Not everyone knows about these

South Indian Texan Kitchen: A Spice Party

South Indian Texan Kitchen: A Spice Party One-time only

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM

Downtown Austin

Holiday spice dinner

Thali Omakase: A South Indian Texan Dinner Experience

Thali Omakase: A South Indian Texan Dinner Experience One-time only

Sat, Dec 19 · 6:30 PM

Downtown Austin

Intimate coursed fusion dinner

Camp East

Camp East

Rosewood

Shady courtyard & jazz

Remedy

Remedy

Downtown Austin • $$

Loud football energy & strong drinks

El Asador Margarita Ranch Grill

El Asador Margarita Ranch Grill

Holly • $$

Wood-fired Mexican steak

CHEF TRUCK

CHEF TRUCK

Holly • $$

Late-night Turkish street food

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Frequently asked questions

How are these restaurants in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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