Great new Vietnamese spot on South 1st. Good banh mi, pho, bun and good brunch (the crispy vermicelli cakes are like high fiving your taste buds).
Some call it the best restaurant in town. One of several great new additions on the South 1st culinary scene.
Austin's best pizza spot. Can get a little packed, but More Home Slice (next door on S. Congress) is a good option for a slice or take-out when the original location is too packed.
The former J. Mueller BBQ features the former pitmaster from Franklin Barbecue and typically half the wait.
Hard to go wrong here, good for lunch or dinner...but the underrated secret is the Saturday brunch menu.
Texas' oldest and best major barbecue restaurant continuously owned by the same family.
One of the true Texas BBQ meccas, the ribs and sausage are as good as you're ever going to have.
If you're going to make a BBQ pilgrimage, forget the Salt Lick and head out to Lockhart for Smitty's, Kreuz's and/or Black's.
One of the best pizzas in town, and 60+ beers on tap, including a few brewed in house (the Fallen Cask is a great rotating IPA). A bit further north, but worth the trek.
If you're looking for pizza within walking distance north of the lake, this is your best bet.
A former massage parlor/brothel converted to a speakeasy from the people behind the Drafthouse. NOTE: They won't open the door if you don't have a reservation from http://midnightcowboymodeling.com.
In a small stone house behind Clive lies the best-kept secret in all of Austin, featuring Mezcal drinks and beers by candlelight.
One of the great hidden gems downtown, just off Rainey Street. And make sure to check out Bar Ilegal in the backyard.
Complex and their 'Douchiest Bars' list be damned, this is a great spot to play ping-pong, hula hoop, or just enjoy a beverage on the oversized back patio.
The rooftop bar is a perfect perch from where to enjoy a cold beer on a warm Austin afternoon.
