SXSW 2010 Where to Eat in Austin
Navigating the crowds and lines at SXSW can be tiresome and frustrating. To make life a little easier, we've put together a list of some of our favorite places to eat in the Capital City. Bon appétit.
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The Top 10 Places to Eat in Central Austin
Wink
Tiny, mod, small portions, best scallops, New American
1014 N. Lamar Blvd, 512-482-8868
inkrestaurant.com
Location: Central
Category: Trendy
Fabi + Rosi European Kitchen
Cool cottage, outdoor dining, bistro
509 Hearn, 512-236-0642
fabiandrosi.com
Location: Central
Categories: Upscale, Romantic, Trendy
Fino
Modern, outdoor lounge scene, tapas
2905 San Gabriel, 512-474-2905
astiaustin.com/fino/
Location: Central
Category: Trendy
Asti Trattoria
Modern, open kitchen, hipsters, Italian
408 E. 43rd, 512-451-1218
astiaustin.com
Location: Central
Category: Trendy
Vino Vino
Cavernous yet cozy, smart staff, wine, New American
4119 Guadalupe, 512-465-9282
vinovinotx.wordpress.com/
Location: Central
Category: Romantic
House Pizzeria
Casual, homemade root beer, unusual toppings
5111 Airport Blvd., 512-600-4999
housepizzeria.com
Location: Central
Category: Comfy Cafes
Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Casual, Ethiopian
2804 N. I-35, 512-469-5966
astersethiopian.com
Location: Central
Categories: Comfy Cafes
Food Heads
Outdoor space, specialty sandwiches, vegetarian options
616 W 34th St, 512-420-8400
foodheads.com
Location: Central
Categories: Veggie Delight, Tried & True
Dirty Martin’s Place
Small, greasy, old-fashioned burgers
2808 Guadalupe 512-477-3173
dirtymartins.com
Location: Central
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True
Hyde Park Bar & Grill
Casual, Hyde Park mainstay, Southern
4206 Duval, 512-458-3168
hydeparkbarandgrill.com
Location: Central
Category: Comfy Cafes
The Top Ten Places to Eat in Downtown
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
The Top Ten Places to Eat on the East Side
Nubian Queen Lola’s
Share tables, comfort and cajun food
1815 Rosewood Ave, 512-474-5652
Location: East Side
Category: Comfy Cafes
Eastside Café
Tiny house, big garden, organic and vegetarian
2113 Manor Rd., 512-476-5858
eastsidecafeaustin.com
Location: East Side
Category: Veggie Delight
Sam’s BBQ
Small joint, late-night service, barbecue
2000 E. 12th, 512-478-0378
Location: East Side
Category: Cheap Eats
Justine’s
Hip, French
4710 E. 5th,512-385-2900
justines1937.com
Location: East Side
Category: Trailers
East Side King
On the patio of the Liberty Bar, quirky, Asian fusion
1618 1/2 E. 6th
eastsidekingaustin.com
Location: East Side
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True
East Side Show Room
Funky, wine in mason jars, revamped eclectic
1100 E 6th, 512-467-4280
eastsideshowroom.com
Location: East Side
Category: Veggie Delight
Vivo
Colorful, exotic patio, Mexican
2015 Manor Rd., 512-482-0300
vivo-austin.com
Location: East Side
Category: Cheap Eats
Uncorked Tasting Room
Cool spot, view of downtown, wine bar, New American
900 E. 7th, 512-524-2809
uncorkedtastingroom.com
Location: East Side
Category: Trendy
Buenos Aires Café East
Casual, limited Argentine menu
1201 E. 6th, 512-444-7770
buenosairescafe.com
Location: East Side
Category: Romantic
El Chile Eastside
Hip, loud, interior Mexican
1809 Manor Rd, 512-457-9900
elchilecafe.com
Location: East Side
Category: Trendy
The Top 10 Places to Eat on South Congress
Enoteca Vespaio
Italian grocery, limited outdoor dining, pizza, pasta
1610 S. Congress Ave., 512-441-6100
austinvespaio.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Trendy
Vespaio
Cool space, buzzing bar, Italian
1610 S. Congress Ave., 512-441-6100
austinvespaio.com
Location: S Congress
Categories: Upscale, Trendy, Romantic
Perla’s
Airy space with aquarium, killer patio, seafood
1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-291-7300
perlasaustin.com
Location: S Congress
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Home Slice Pizza
Casual counter service, small, classic and unusual pizza
1415 S. Congress Ave., 512-444-7437
homeslicepizza.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Tried & True
South Congress Café
Casual, loud, crowded, Southwestern
1600 S. Congress Ave., 512-447-3905
southcongresscafe.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Trendy
Botticelli’s
Intimate, simple Italian
1321 S. Congress, 512-916-1315
botticellissouthcongress.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Romantic
Woodland
Hipster hangout, upscale comfort food
1716 S. Congress Avenue, 512-441-6800
oodlandaustin.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Trendy
Southside Pizza
South Austin staple, thin-crust pizza
2206 S. Congress, 512-442-4246
southsideflyingpizza.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Comfy Cafes
Snack Bar
Modern, quirky, tapas and the like
1224 S. Congress Ave., 512-445-2626
snackbaraustin.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Trendy
The Mighty Cone
Trailer, Hudson’s on the Bend offshoot, eclectic
1603 S Congress Ave., 512-383-9609
mightycone.com
Location: S Congress
Category: Trailers
The Top Ten Places to Eat in the South Lamar/Barton Springs Area
Uchi
Ultra-hip, fresh, sushi
801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808
uchiaustin.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Trendy, Upscale
Olivia
Modern, great patio, French and Mediterranean
2043 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-804-2700
olivia-austin.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Upscale
Zax Pints and Plates
Casual, New American, large selection of beer on tap
312 Barton Springs Rd, 512-481-0100
zaxaustin.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Trendy
Artz Rib House
Live music, barbecue
2330 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-442-8283
artzribhouse.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Tried & True
Flip Happy Crepes
Trailer vibe, hearty and sweet crêpes
400 Josephine, 512-552-9034
fliphappycrepes.com.
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Trailers, Sweet Tooth
Paggi House
Romantic, outdoor deck, New American
200 Lee Barton Dr, 512-473-3700
paggihouse.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Trendy
Romeo’s
Cozy, Italian
1500 Barton Springs Rd, 512-476-1090
romeosrestaurants.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Romantic
Shady Grove
Hippie spot, groovy patio, burgers and the like
1624 Barton Springs Rd, 512-474-9991
theshadygrove.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Categories: Tried & True, Comfy Cafés
P. Terry’s
Organic take on classic burgers
404 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-473-2217
pterrys.com
Location: S Lamar/Barton Springs
Category: Cheap Eats
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