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
