Diana’s Burgers

Diana Madrid upholds the family legacy with this Woodlawn Lake burger joint.

The Republic

The Republic is all you could want in a smart local steakhouse.

Takoba

Colorful East Austin spot dishes up bold Mexican flavors.

Pancake Joe’s

Fluffy pancakes and mountains of eggs.

Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse

CowBurners BBQ & Taproom

Derek Allan’s Texas BBQ

Bryan’s on 290

Mighty fine dining worth the drive to Johnson City.

The Backyard Bistro

This Pipe Creek spot offers local fare, antiques, and shady pecan trees.

Mario’s

Old-school Italian is an understatement.

Marcello’s

An upscale spot for seafood and steaks in the shadow of the Port Isabel lighthouse.

Tris

This ambitious restaurant does The Woodlands proud.

1751 Sea and Bar

The Pit Room guys serve up some fine fish and a galaxy of gins.

The Rice Box

Born as a food truck, this bright spot serves clean, classic Chinese.

Blood Bros. BBQ

Inspired ’cue with Asian touches and plenty of spice.

Yvonne’s Cantina & Grill

Gorditas, fiery salsa, and sangria in the upper Valley.

Wabi House

Expect tasty noodles and small plates at this cozy ramen house.

Bitter End

Strong cocktails and oysters on the half shell in Deep Ellum.

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café

The patio is as alluring as the crepes.

Sweet Chive Chinese

This low-key East Austin spot brings a fresh approach to home-style Taiwanese cooking

Crêpe Crazy

Sweet or savory, these crepes deliver.

Liberty Barbecue

Tacodeli

It may be in a slick downtown building, but it's got the same reassuring vibe and familiar recipes you know and love.

Mom’s Diner

A pleasantly countrified strip-center spot serving CFS and apple pie.

Montez Creekside Kitchen

A kick-back vibe and casual comfort food.

Big City Bistro

Expect the unexpected, like a weirdly delicious PB&J burger.

Scratch Kitchen

A cozy kitchen, plant-filled patio, and baked goods that sing.

Kumori Sushi

Fresh take on sushi and teppanyaki in the burbs.

Acú Bistro Bar

Wood-fired flavors from Spain to Italy to Palestine.

Taste of Nigeria

Traditional Nigerian food in a warm, contemporary setting.

Irma’s Southwest

A Houston institution goes upscale in a downtown high-rise.

La La Land Kind Cafe

A charming, cheery coffee shop in a beautifully renovated bungalow.

Beverley’s Bistro & Bar

This lively American bistro fills a niche in Uptown.

Uncle Nicky’s

It's la dolce vita at this all-day Hyde Park cafe.

Alzer’s Barbeque

Carbone’s

This old favorite serves up authentic, made-from-scratch Italian.

Café Barron’s

Gourmet and global, despite a strip center location.

Alicia’s Burrito Place

Stellar Tex-Mex and the friendliest staff around.

Dudley’s Cajun Cafe

One need not cross the Louisiana line to enjoy authentic Cajun food.

Sawasdee

This Castle Hills Thai spot tempts with fresh takes on tradition.

Silver Fox

Renovated and rejuvenated steakhouse matches modern style with classic dishes.

Liberty Bar

A solidly eclectic menu served in a former convent painted tropical pink.

The Guenther House

Nowhere better than the home of Pioneer Flour for brunch or lunch.

Stockyard Bar-B-Q

Rosario’s North

A loud and lively spot for south-of-the-border specialties.

Jazz, TX

This jazz venue at Pearl does bar food right.

Jube’s Smokehouse

InterStellar BBQ

The word “ambitious” is seldom a compliment to a creative endeavor, usually describing a swing and a miss. But not for the aptly named InterStellar BBQ. Pit boss John Bates acquired a fine-dining pedigree at Austin institutions Wink and Asti, and he brings that experience and, yes, ambition to bear

Chile Pepper Café

Start your day in Big Bend with a tasty Tex-Mex breakfast.

Uptown Sushi

Japanese fusion dishes and sushi creations in an upscale setting.