Mongers Market + Kitchen

This appealingly casual eatery and retail venue will tide you over till your next trip to the coast.

Burro & Bull

Bexar Barbecue

Jeffrey’s

When every little thing must be right, there’s Jeffrey’s.

Rudy & Paco

A quiet, classy haunt for seafood and steaks.

Geraldine’s

Expect an imaginative menu at this handsome space in the Hotel Van Zandt.

Lou’s

Tacos, sandwiches, rotisserie chickens, and more in a colorful alfresco setting.

Malibu Poke

Guided by Dallas's Matt McCallister, this breezy spot serves up artfully composed bowls of fresh fish.

Guzzi Up

Fill up in this former gas station on hand-tossed pizzas and hearty sandwiches.

Trattoria Sofia

From the Berg Hospitality Group, Trattoria Sofia serves rustic Italian fare in an equally rustic setting.

Maize

Chef Fabian Saldana dreams up impressive Mexican dishes in a welcoming space in far west Memorial.

Duck n Bao

Peking duck and dumplings are the stars at this stylishly outfitted strip-center spot near Allen Parkway.

Bacaro

Warm hospitality and Italian classics in a lovely space tucked away on Memorial Drive.

Pizza Verde

Plant-based pizzas even a carnivore could love.

Jellico’s

A Southern-inspired menu in a contemporary space in the Westin Dallas Southlake.

Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez

Birria is the thing here, and it's excellent.

Mutiny Wine Room

A handsome stone building, satisfying American fare, and an excellent wine list.

Written by the Seasons

This airy, casually elegant spot in Bishop Arts takes its culinary cues from seasonal produce.

Wits Steakhouse

Edgy art and club music draw a young crowd to this modern steakhouse in the Design District.

Chet’s Dallas

An Irish-American pub with a clubby atmosphere.

The Cookshack

The Cookshack specializes in ribs and fried chicken strips, which are spot-on.

Crimson Creek Smokehouse

Koko’s Bavarian

There’s plenty of gemütlichkeit out in this East Austin beer garden.

Easy Tiger

This South Austin locations boasts a lofty open terrace and familiar menu of house-baked breads, sandwiches, beers, and cocktails.

Landrace

In the Thompson Hotel, Landrace targets upscale conventioneers and locals with a changing menu from chef Steve McHugh, of Cured.

1700° Steakhouse

The ultimate steakhouse is on the seventeenth floor of the gorgeously remodeled Hotel Paso del Norte.

Roy Pope Grocery

A reboot of the venerable Roy Pope Grocery, led by chef Lou Lambert.

492 BBQ

A Mission-based joint has brought its South Texas–style mesquite-smoked barbecue to Edinburg.

Uchi

This laid-back yet sophisticated temple of modern Japanese cuisine always dazzles.

Neon Kitten

A cocktail lounge, but inventive dim sum puts Neon Kitten on the dining map too.

Cris and John

East meets Mex at this North Dallas mom-and-pop joint.

Don Chente

This Mexican seafood spot sets itself apart with its birria tacos.

Love Supreme Pizza Bar

As with the namesake Coltrane record, there are variations on the theme at this convivial pizza spot.

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

Eclectic and bohemian best describe this French bistro–inspired spot housed in an old bungalow.

Asti

A longstanding Hyde Park favorite, this Italian-inspired trattoria has a loyal following.

Eberly

At this showstopper of a dining room and bar, the food takes its cues from the American South.

Smoke ‘N Ash BBQ

Concura

A sleek spot with a spacious courtyard and a classic Italian menu.

Tango Room

In a cozy, dark space, chef Kylil Henson elevates steaks and seafood to a luxury level.

Birdie’s

This East Austin wine bar boasts a casual patio, evolving menu of adroitly executed food, and voluminous wine list.

Creekhouse

Just west of Wimberley’s town square, this quaint little eatery serves an evolving menu of Texas-inspired fare.

Sola

Fabulous pastries and pizzas from a family-owned business.

The Ashen Rose

The fare here is more than a step above typical pub food standards.

Belenty’s Love

This cheerful spot serves up an array of vegan Mexican specialties so vibrantly spiced you'll forget there’s no cheese or meat.

Coco Shrimp

Hawaiian-style shrimp makes up most of the tiny menu, but who cares when it's done this well?

Beckley 1115

Veteran chef Sharon Van Meter’s Oak Cliff wine bar/cafe is laid-back and comfortable.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

In the vast world of counter-service burger joints, there are few that top Hopdoddy.

Hillside Farmacy

A favorite on Austin’s east side, this French-style bistro serves up a healthy dose of farm-fresh delights.

Bliss

Follow the starlight to Bliss, for celebratory dining just south of downtown.

Gemelle

Tim Love's take on his second-favorite cuisine.