DESTINATION GUIDE
Austin restaurants: Dining choices abound for Texas golfers
Golfers in Austin know the restaurant scene has never been better. Visitors will find the Texas capital replete with a wealth of excellent dining options, from upscale American restaurants to a wide variety of Asian offerings to that most sacred of Texas subjects: Barbecue. Austin takes its meat seriously, but there are good choices for vegetarians too. Whatever you're in the mood for - a quick bite, a nice wine, an exotic meal - Austin has an answer. Use this dining guide to help plan where you might like to eat on your next Austin, Texas golf vacation.
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Austin restaurants
24 hour
Katz's Deli & Bar
"Katz's Never Kloses"
618 W. Sixth St.
512-472-2037
Kerbey Lane Café
Four locations citywide
3704 Kerbey Ln. (the original)
512-451-1436
Magnolia Café
Laid back attitude
2304 Lake Austin Blvd.
512-478-8645
Al Fresco
Eastside Café
American favorites with a brunch
2113 Manor Rd.
Tel. (512) 476 5858
The Oasis
Food with a view
6550 Comanche Tr.
Tel. (512) 266 2442
Mars
A fusion of different foods
1610 San Antonio St.
Tel. (512) 472 3901
Central Market Café
Good for a quick lunch or slow dinner
4001 North Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 206 1000
Shady Grove
Patio tables under huge oaks
1624 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 474 9991
Hudson's on the Bend
Great spot near Lake Austin
3509 Ranch Road 620 North
Tel. (512) 266 1369
Green Pastures
Southern-style cooking
811 West Live Oak St.
Tel. (512) 444 4747
Thistle Cafe
Relaxed surroundings
3801 North Capital of Texas Hwy
Tel. (512) 347 1000
American
Houston's Restaurant
One of Austin's top-rated eateries
2408 W Anderson Ln.
Tel. (512) 451 7333
Eddie V's Edgewater Grille
Gulf coastal cuisine
9400 Arboretum Blvd.
Tel. (512) 342 2642
Threadgill's
An old, converted gas station
6416 North Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 451 5440
Hyde Park Bar and Grill
An Austin institution
4206 Duval St.
Tel. (512) 458 3168
Castle Hill Café
Eclectic menue
1101 W Fifth St.
Tel. (512) 476 0728
Broken Spoke
Western honky-tonk meets modern
3201 S Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 442 6189
Star Seeds Café
A hip hangout
3101 North IH 35
Tel. (512) 478 7107
Jeffrey's Restaurant
At the forefront of Austin dining since 1975
1204 West Lynn St.
Tel. (512) 477 5584
Jo's
Head to where the young hangout
1300 South Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 444 3800
NeWorlDeli
A casual diner in Hyde Park
4101 Guadelupe St.
Tel. (512) 451 7170
Z'Tejas Grill
Strong on seafood
1110 West Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 478 5355
Zoot
An always-fresh menu
509 Hearn St.
Tel. (512) 477 6535
Waterloo Ice House
Great live music
600 N Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 472 5400
Mirabelle Restaurant
By the folks from Castle Hill Café
8127 Mesa Dr.
Tel. (512) 346 7900
Judges' Hill Restaurant & 1900 Bar
Upscale, historical setting
1900 Rio Grande
Tel. (512) 495 1857
Roy's
In case you forgot that Hawaii is part of America
340 East 2nd St.
Tel. (512) 391 1500
Roaring Fork
Texas-style ambience
701 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 583 0000
The Filling Station
Popular lunch spot
801 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 477 1022
Driskill Grill
More than just a grill
604 Brazos St.
Tel. (512) 474 5911
Gilligan's
Have a three-hour dinner?
407 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 474 7474
Asian
Uchi
Expensive Japanese fusion
801 South Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 916 4808
Suzi's China Grill & Sushi Bar
Soft lighting and décor
7858 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Tel. (512) 302 4600
Satay
The restaurant's namesake is the house specialty
3202 West Anderson Ln.
Tel. (512) 467 6731
Tien Hong
The place to go for authentic dim sum
301 Burnet Rd.
Tel. (512) 458 2263
Bistro 88
A marriage of European and Asian culinary traditions
2712 Bee Caves Rd.
Tel. (512) 328 8888
Bistros
Vin Bistro
Warm, sleek ambience
1601 West 38th Street, Suite 1
Tel. (512) 377 5252
Bitter End B-Side Lounge and Tap Room
Great place for home brews and solid wines
311 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 478 2337
Breakfast and Brunch
The Omelettry
Guess what they serve here?
4811 Burnet Rd.
Tel. (512) 453 5062
Austin Java Company
More than just good coffee
1206 Parkway
Tel. (512) 476 1829
Manny Hattan's
"New York style" food and ambience
9503 Research Boulevard, Suite 650
Tel. (512) 794 0088
Portabla
Casual feel, and good for take-out
1200 West Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 481 8646
Trudy's North Star
One of N. Austin's prized possessions
8820 Burnet Rd.
Tel. (512) 454 1474
Little City
Breakfast spot right in the heart of downtown
916 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 476 2489
Chez Zee
Nothing cheesy about this award-winning restaurant
5406 Balcones Dr.
Tel. (512) 454 2666
Cafe Lago
Pancakes, and a great view
1200 Lakeview Dr
Tel. (512) 261 8141
Mother's Cafe and Garden
A smoke-free Austin favorite
4215 Duval St.
Tel. (512) 451 3994
Apple Annie's
Known for their use of wheat-free spelt products. Yummmmm.
221 W Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 472 1884
G-M Steakhouse
Surprisingly serving only breakfast and lunch
626 North Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 472 2172
Upper Crust Bakery
Great selection of newspapers on offer
4508 Burnet Rd.
Tel. (512) 467 0102
Brewpubs
B.B. Rovers
Large selections of brews on tap
12636 Research Blvd.
Tel. (512) 335 9504
The Bitter End
One of the better brew pubs in Texas
311 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 478 2337
The Copper Tank
Thursday is $2 pint night
504 Trinity (at 5th St.)
Tel. (512) 478 8444
The Draught House
Home brews of IPAs, ESBs and American ambers
4112 Medical Parkway
Tel. (512) 452 6258
Live Oak Brewing Company
Brewing a Hefe Weizen, Big Bark Vienna and Czech-style pilsner
3301-B East 5th St.
Tel. (512) 385 2299
Tel. (512) 478 8444
Burgers
Hut's Hamburgers
20 varieties of burgers
807 West Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 472 0693
Hill's Café
The Austin-American-voted best burger in town
4700 S. Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 851 9300
Dirty Martin's Place
Serving burgers since 1926
2808 Guadalupe St.
Tel. (512) 477 3173
Cafe at the Four Seasons
When you want to dress your burger up in luxury
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Tel. (512) 478 4500
Sandy's Frozen Custard
Don't miss the chili, cheese and onion burger
603 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 478 6322
Business
Austin's Tamale House
Small, quaint and quiet
5003 Airport Blvd.
Tel. (512) 453 9842
Rockfish Seafood Grill
Can't miss fried calamari
701 East Stassney, Suite D
Tel. (512) 383 9699
Chinese
Chinatown
Austin's original upscale Chinese restaurant
3407 Greystone Dr.
Tel. (512) 343 9307
Hunan Lion
Hunan and Mandarin cuisines dominate
4006 South Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 447 3388
Snow Pea
More than 75 menu items on offer
3706 Jefferson St.
Tel. (512) 454 3228
China on the Ave.
Just two blocks from the state capital
908 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 474 0137
China Inn
A consistently excellent restaurant near U of T
2809 San Jacinto Blvd.
Tel. (512) 472 1214
The Bakehouse
Every kind of Chinese regional cuisine you can think of
5404 Manchaca Rd.
Tel. (512) 443 5167
Coffee and Cake
Java Jive on Fifth
Great pastries
500 East 4th St.
Tel. (512) 482 8000
Russell's Bakery
An perennial favorite
3339 Hancock Dr.
Tel. (512) 419 7877
Spider House Coffee Bar
Java, and live piano
2908 Fruth St.
Tel. (512) 480 9562
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
The maistros of the coffee bean
3826 Lake Austin Blvd.
Tel. (512) 477 2900
Halcyon-Coffeehouse Bar-Lounge
Coffee and cocktails
218 W 4th St.
Tel. (512) 472 9637
Delis
Little Deli
Big sandwiches
7101-A Woodrow Ave.
Tel. (512) 467 7402
European
Sasha's Russian Market and Cafe
From Russia with love
5523 Balcones Dr.
Tel. (512) 459 1449
Malaga's Wine and Tapas Bar
Traditional Spanish appetizers, great house wine
208 West Fourth St.
Tel. (512) 236 8020
Louie's 106
Favorites from around the Mediterranean
106 East 6th St.
Tel. (512) 476 1997
Indian
Clay Pit
Would bring Gandhi himself off of a hunger strike
1601 Guadalupe St.
Tel. (512) 322 5131
Madras Pavilion
Poor décor, great food
9025 Research Boulevard, Suite 100
Tel. (512) 719 5575
Taj Palace
Some of Austin's best tandoori lamb
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Tel. (512) 452 9959
Italian
Carmelo's Italian Restaurant
Upscale Italian with impeccable service
504 E 5th St.
Tel. (512) 477 7497
Vespaio
Not many know about this hidden jewel
1610 South Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 441 6100
Asti Trattoria
Oven roasted mussels a good appetizer option
408C East 43rd St.
Tel. (512) 451 1218
Romeo's
Great dishes at fair prices
1500 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 476 1090
Austin Pizza Garden
Traditional "NY Style" pizza
6266 Highway 290 W.
Tel. (512) 891 9980
Spaghetti Warehouse
A family-friendly Italian diner
117 West Fourth St.
Tel. (512) 476 4059
Pasta and Company
The Old Country in downtown Austin
3502 Kerbey Ln.
Tel. (512) 453 0633
La Traviata
Operatic uses of wild game in traditional recipes
314 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 479 8131
Siena Ristorante Toscana
Evokes the Tuscan countryside
6203 North Capital of Texas Highway
Tel. (512) 349 7667
Brick Oven Restaurant
Brick oven = great pizza
1608 West 35th St.
Tel. (512) 453 4330
Cipollina
Solid take-out Italian
1213 West Lynn
Tel. (512) 477 5211
Tree House Italian Grille
Great outdoor dining
2201 College Ave.
Tel. (512) 443 4200
Japanese
Zen Japanese Food Fast
Heart-healthy Japanese offerings
2900 West Anderson Ln.
Tel. (512) 451 4811
Kenichi
Interesting sushi fusions
419 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 320 8883
Mikado
Some of the most innovative hand rolls you'll find anywhere
9033 Research Blvd.
Tel. (512) 833 8188
Musashino
The outside looks like a Shinto temple
3407 Greystone Dr.
Tel. (512) 795 8593
Seoul Restaurant and D.K.'s Sushi Bar
A fusion of Japanese and Korean offerings
6400 S 1st St.
Tel. (512) 326 5807
Kyoto
Great counter seating puts you close to the chef action
315 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 482 0903
Silhouette
Great place for friends and family outings
718 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 478 8899
Sushi Sake
Guess the two things they do well here?
9503 Research Blvd.
Tel. (512) 527 0888
Kid-friendly
EL Sol y La Luna
Known to have the best Mexican breakfast in Austin
1224 South Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 444 7770
La Madeleine
Evokes a French countryside café
9828 Great Hills Tr. 620
Tel. (512) 502 2474
Mexican
El Arroyo
Known for its margaritas
1616 West Fifth St.
Tel. (512) 474 1222
Fonda San Miguel
Fine food in a colonial atmosphere
2330 W North Loop Blvd.
Tel. (512) 459 4121
Jardin Corona
Influenced by interior Mexico, not Tex-Mex
13233 Pond Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 250 1061
Chuy's
Tex-Mex meets Elvis Presley
1728 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 474 4452
Guero's Taco Bar
The name says it all
1412 South Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 447 7688
Freebird's World Burrito
We promise: Lynyrd Skynyrd is not on the radio
1000 E 41st St.
Tel. (512) 451 5514
Enchiladas y Mas
'Mas' stands for more
1911 West Anderson Ln.
Tel. (512) 467 7100
Spanish Village
Serving solid Tex-Mex since the 1930s
802 Red River St.
Tel. (512) 476 5149
El Mercado
This good time restaurant is serious about its food
1302 South First St.
Tel. (512) 447 7445
Serrano's Cafe and Cantina
An Austin Tex-Mex chain, with six locations
111 Red River St.
Tel. (512) 322 9080
Middle Eastern
Alborz Persian Cuisine
Warm, inviting Persian reception
3300 West Anderson Lane, Suite 303
Tel. (512) 420 2222
Ararat
Middle Eastern music, belly dancers, and regional specialties
111 East North Loop
Tel. (512) 419 1692
Non-smoking
Jason's Deli
Full-flavor sandwiches and huge baked potatoes
10225 Research Blvd.
Tel. (512) 345 9586
Java Jive on Fifth
Located inside the Hilton Hotel
500 East 4th St.
Tel. (512) 482 8000
Dart Bowl Steakhouse
A perfect date spot: Eat, play darts and bowl
5700 Grover Ave.
Tel. (512) 459 4181
The Hoffbrau
Like its namesake in Munich, a lively atmosphere, great for conversation
613 W. Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 472 0822
Seafood
Gumbo's
Three guesses what's a favorite on this menu
710 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 480 8053
Ranch 616
Combination 1960s jazz club and fashion museum
616 Nueces St.
Tel. (512) 479 7616
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Specializes in freshwater fish
1716 South Congress St.
Tel. (512) 383 8877
Shoreline Grill
Located right next to Lake Austin
98 San Jacinto Blvd.
Tel. (512) 477 3300
T & S Seafood
Seafood, with Asian influences
10014 North Lamar Blvd.
Tel. (512) 339 8434
Steaks and Barbecue
Iron Works Barbecue
Authentic Texas barbecue
100 Red River St.
12 478 4855
Buster's Barbeque
Sweet South Texas quail, sugar duck
3927 Ranch Road 620 S.
Tel. (512) 263 3999
Green Mesquite Barbeque & More
Cheap eats, authentic taste
1400 Barton Springs Rd.
Tel. (512) 479 0485
County Line
Award winning ribs
Bee Cave Rd. just past 360
Tel. (512) 327 1742
County Line on the Lake<br>
Great views of the Hill Country
5204 FM 2222
Tel. (512) 346 3664
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Austin branch of national chain
320 East Second St.
Tel. (512) 457 1500
Stubb's Barbecue
Barbecue, and a staple on the Austin music scene
801 Red River St.
Tel. (512) 480 8341
Hoover's Cooking
The place to turn for spicy cooking
2002 Manor Rd.
Tel. (512) 479 5006
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Décor takes you back to the 1940s
300 Colorado St.
Tel. (512) 495 6504
Ruby's BBQ
Musical legends Buddy Guy and Maceo Parker loved this joint
Tel. (512) West 29th St.
Tel. (512) 477 1651
BBQ World Headquarters
Enough said
6701 Burnet Rd.
Tel. (512) 323 9112
Pok-e-Jo's Smokehouse
Funny name, serious side dishes
1603 W Fifth St.
Tel. (512) 320 1541
Dinner for one
Casa De Luz
Great place for you vegetarians and vegans
1701 Toomey Rd.
Tel. (512) 476 2535
Thai
Madam Mam's Noodles and More
A popular hangout for university students
2514 Guadalupe St.
Tel. (512) 472 8306
Thai Kitchen
Simple name, bold use of spices
3009 Guadalupe St.
Tel. (512) 474 2575
Thai Passion
Lunch offers some of the best deals in town
620 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 472 1244
Thai Spice Café
An informal joint with flavorful food
701 S Capitol of Texas Hwy.
Tel. (512) 330 0203
Themed
Hula Hut
Hey, is that Jimmy Buffett sitting over there?
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Tel. (512) 476 4852
Casa Garcias
South of the border style and substance
1901 West William Cannon
Tel. (512) 441 9504
Vegetarian
West Lynn Café
Though not exclusively a vegetarian restaurant, it's what it's known for
1110 W Lynn St.
Tel. (512) 482 0950
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Full veggie menu available
1501 South 1st St.
Tel. (512) 416 1601
Mr. Natural
No naked men, but plenty of healthy food
1901 E Cesar Chavez
Tel. (512) 477 5228
Vietnamese
Pho Hoang
Known to be Austin's best Vietnamese restaurant
2521 Rutland Drive No. 400
Tel. (512) 339 6002
Mekong River
Extensive, reasonably priced menu
215 East Sixth St.
Tel. (512) 236 8878
Wine bars
Cru Wine Bar
300 wine selections, and 40 wines by the glass
238 W 2nd St.
Tel. (512) 472 9463
Cork and Company
Regular tastings and $5 daily Happy Hour
308 Congress Ave.
Tel. (512) 474 CORK
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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