The Top Ten Places to Eat in Downtown

Finding your way around the Capitol City.

Compiled by Claire Butterworth, Dylan Clement, Alison Finney, Jessica Hamilton, Sarah Hawkins, Cara Henis, Kate Hull, Chelsea Richards and Jennifer Warner

April 2010

Back Talk

    Tim says: I stayed a few days in Austin with my wife last year traveling through Texas looking at property and I went into a small establishment named the Green Mesquite, now let me tell you they served the best BBQ I have ever eaten. I’m hoping to be able to move down there soon and I will definitely head to the Green Mesquite again. (April 7th, 2010 at 8:49pm)

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The Driskill Grill
Historical building, formal, New American
604 Brazos, 512-474-5911
driskillgrill.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Upscale, Romantic

Jeffrey’s
Quiet, fine dining, New American
1204 West Lynn, 512-477-5584
jeffreysofaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
Over-the-top luxurious, steak
114 W. 7th, 512-474-6300
perrysrestaurants.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Café Josie
Relaxed, tropical vibe, New American
1200 W. 6th, 512-322-9226
cafejosie.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Trendy, Upscale

Aquarelle
Lovely, quiet, French
606 Rio Grande, 512-479-8117
aquarellerestaurant.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Chez Nous
Cozy, country feel, French bistro
510 Neches, 512-473-2413
cheznousaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Categories: Upscale, Comfy Cafes

Lambert’s Downtown Barbeque
Live music, historic building, steaks and barbecue
401 W 2nd, 512-494-1500
lambertsaustin.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Trio
Hotel restaurant, view of the lake, seafood and steaks
98 San Jacinto Blvd, 512-685-8300
fourseasons.com/austin/dining.html/
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Jezebel
Formal yet modern, romantic, American
914 Congress, 512-499-3999
restaurantjezebel.com
Location: Downtown
Category: Upscale

Casino El Camino
Gritty, late-night bar, burgers and the like
517 E. 6th, 512-469-9330
casinoelcamino.net
Location: Downtown
Category: Late Night

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