SXSW: Where to Get Away to Eat

A culinary guide for navigating your way around and outside the city, from a rustic barbecue joint to a sunset-watching venue on the lake.

A+A Sichuan Garden
Adventurous Chinese food
110 I-35N, 512-255-6952
sichuangardentx.com
Location: Getaways
Category: Comfy Cafes

BC Tavern
Designer comfort food and classic cocktails in a comfortable space
11715 Bee Cave Rd, 512-477-6535
b-c-tavern.com
Follow @BCTavern
Location: Getaways
Category: Comfy Cafes

Bistrot Mirabelle
French menu in a warm, inviting neighborhood space
8127 Mesa Dr, 512-346-7900
bistrotmirabelle.com
Follow @MirabelleATX
Location: Getaways
Category: Comfy Cafes

Cafe Malta
Mediterranean goodies in a delightful neighborhood spot
3421 W. William Cannon Dr, 512-853-9584
cafemaltaaustin.com
Location: Getaways
Category: Cheap Eats

The County Line BBQ
Barbecue served family-style
6500 W. Bee Cave Rd, 512-327-1742
countyline.com
Follow @CountyLineHill
Location: Getaways
Category: Tried and True

The County Line BBQ
Barbeque served family-style; large waterfront deck
5204 Ranch Rd 2222, 512-346-3664
countyline.com
Follow @CountyLineLake
Location: Getaways; Lakeside
Category: Tried & True

The Oasis
Prime sunset-watching venue with massive decks; margaritas and cocktails
6550 Comanche Tr, 512-266-2442
oasis-austin.com
Follow @OasisLakeTravis
Location: Getaways, Lakeside
Categories: Tried & True

Stories
Fine dining with a view; at a popular resort
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, 512-308-1234
lostpines.hyatt.com
Location: Getaways
Category: Upscale

The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que
Good barbecue in a rustic house outside of town; huge outdoor eating area; BYOB
18001 FM 1826, Driftwood, 512-858-4959
saltlickbbq.com
Follow @SaltLickBBQ
Location: Getaways
Category: Tried and True

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