1852 on Austin

A historic East Texas bank building is home to eclectic Southern-inspired fare.

Il Forno

Indoors or outdoors, creative pizzas are served with style.

Texas City Music Grill & Smokehouse

All things grilled and smoked, plus live music on the weekend.

Tequila Social

A popular, raucous gathering place for Tex-Mex, tequila, and more.

Saaya

A stylish design and colorful dishware showcase Eastern Mediterranean specialties.

Reata

Back at the ranch, fancy cowboy-style vittles aim to please.

Echoes

The kinks are still being worked out with this Montrose bar's new, expanded food menu.

Cuba 1918

Cuban soul, live music, and more.

Sugar & Sage Bakery + Coffee

A classic coffee shop and bakery with a few Texan twists.

Himari

An extensive menu of Japanese dishes with a few Vietnamese touches.

Rado Cafe & Market

Whether gathering with friends or enjoying a solo outing, you can't go wrong at Rado.

El Hidalguense

Boisterous good cheer and family-style Mexican specialties are on the menu.

Local Foods Kitchen

One of our faves for healthy but decadent lunches and treats.

Woerner Warehouse Cafe

A local favorite for high-quality everyday fare and house-baked pastries.

Café Barrons

A Longview staple for nearly thirty years continues to delight with its upscale comfort classics.

Tinies

Elevated Mexico City–style dishes provide ample charm in the Near Southside

Walloon’s Restaurant

Raw oysters and Louisiana barbecued shrimp evoke classic New Orleans seafood destinations.

Jack Ryan’s Steak and Chophouse

This superlative steakhouse is worth the drive.

The Grove Kitchen & Gardens

Dramatic decor and a traditional menu keep this special occasion place busy.

Renny’s Bar & Grill

An imaginative American and global menu ranges from meatloaf to Thai beef salad.

LadyLove Lounge & Sound

A DJ spins vintage vinyl and clever nibbles exceed expectations at this bar and lounge.

República Cantina de México

Serious cantina fare, so leave your dancing shoes and diets at home

European Dumplings Cafe

The hearty food of Ukraine is on the menu at this sunny cafe.

Naminohana

Exceptional sushi and hand rolls in a tiny shopping center location.

Fabrik

Innovative plant-based fine dining in a tiny East Austin venue.

Maison Chinoise

Traditional Chinese dishes in a lavish setting from a long-time Dallas restaurateur.

Coyote Smoke BBQ Company

Summerland Public House

An eclectic pub-inspired menu is the draw in this bar-turned-ranch-town eatery

Este

Modern Mexican Seafood in a Contemporary, Light-Filled Space

LocalCraft BBQ 

Uptown Sports Club

You'll find Cajun fare from gumbo to po'boys at a historic sports bar on Austin's east side.

Viva SPI

Viva brings upscale island lunch and dinner options to a casual bayside location.

Mister Charles

The elegant, pricey steakhouse-meets-the-world menu has some hits and more than a few misses.

Mr. D’s BBQ

Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar

Check out imaginative pizzas in a stylishly comfy place, along with clever cocktails and brews.

Crú Wine Bar

Late-afternoon menu brings great prices for flights and tasty nibbles.

Righteous Foods

The most virtuous noshing in the Cultural District continues to gratify.

YaYa’s Thai Restaurant

The original location of this small, family-run Thai group hits all the marks.

Jingu House

San Antonio's Japanese Tea Garden restaurant has new owners, and a bar.

Hudson’s On the Bend

The special-occasion standby is back and aims for a more casual vibe.

Yamas

Sunny and bright like Santorini, Yamas brings both traditional and contemporary Greek fare to a pretty, convivial setting.

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

In a college town, ramen noodles are typically bought in cheap, white packets at the local grocery store. But when Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya opened its doors, in 2017, it introduced the community to what this Japanese comfort food is supposed to be: thick, homemade noodles encased in warm, robust

La Charra

We were enticed to try the daily special at this local favorite just off the downtown square in this tiny town named for Thomas J. Rusk (former leader of the Republic of Texas) in Cherokee County. La Charra is a family-run business, with Esmeralda Palos and Alejandro de la Cruz

Solo Sandwich Co.

Solo’s name is an acronym for the revitalizing South Longview neighborhood, rather than a directive regarding the number of sandwiches one may order. The third venture for Zahck Israel and Chad Nevils (they also own Ollie’s Skate Shop, and Nevils and his wife own a bookstore and wine shop), this

Petra and the Beast

Sometimes quirky, sometimes elaborate, Petra and the Beast is a true original.

Accá

Arrive hungry at this innovative spot, and bring friends who enjoy the art of sharing.

Up Scale

Up Scale brunch rises to the occasion.

The Station Cafe

Don't let the lines deter you at this neighborhood favorite.

Kirin Court

Deep in the heart of Richardson’s Chinatown is Kirin Court, a 35-year old dim sum institution that’s consistent, efficient, and traditional. On weekends, lazy Susans on white tablecloth-draped banquet tables whir with glistening Beijing ducks. Stacks of bamboo baskets with saucy chicken feet and siu mai (pork-and-shrimp dumplings with red

The Steakhouse at the San Luis Resort

Our dinner at this timeworn, beachfront hotel steakhouse was permeated with laughter from large, boisterous parties in a dim, semicircular dining room arguably in need of a refresh. Steaks with a blistered shishito and a tiny sprig of burnt rosemary were good enough. The lobster and lump crab risotto was