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ATX Cocina

Restaurant in Austin -

At ATX Cocina, you will get to enjoy traditional Mexican dishes elevated with "modern" approaches and techniques. The menu showcases freshest, locally-sourced, all-natural ingredients available, featuring appetizing starters like "guacamole", organic greens like "mixed lettuce caesar", and succulent entrees like "barbacoa beef short rib". This restaurant's dedication to using only the freshest, natural ingredients not only applies to the food it serves but extends to the bar as well, highlighting "organic" agaves, hand-shaken margaritas, curated tequilas and mezcals sourced directly from Mexico, and a diverse selection of wine and beer.

Boulanger FermentationsNo Own Retail Location

Artisan Food Producer in Austin -

An Austin basedcompany, Boulanger Fermentations offer packets of “Vegan Jerky” made with fermented foods like Sauerkraut and Kimchi. They are using a low-temperature dehydrator to make the dried products, which preserves the “good-for-you bacteria” that draw many people to fermented foods in the first place. They strive to source our ingredients locally as much as possible. Their goal is to support a growing network of Texas based farmers who farm responsibly and sustainably. The owner has been fermenting with her family for 8 years and loves the science, health benefits and cultural traditions of fermentation. Boulanger Fermentations aims to make fermented foods delicious and approachable for everyone. They love sharing recipes and talking about their process with market goers!

Café No Sé

Restaurant in Austin -

Situated at South Congress Hotel, Café No Sé is an all-day cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with brunch on weekends. This chef-owned cafe boasts a "vibrant" and "stylish" interior and an extensive menu that reflects California cuisine. It features an extensive menu, including morning fare like "brioche french toast", lighter options like "granola & yogurt", shareable plates like "burrata & prosciutto", greens like "shredded kale salad", sandwiches like "loaded BLT", entrees like "grilled hanger steak", and sweets like "sunset bay cheesecake". It also offers freshly-baked pastries, featuring classics like "mocha coffee cake" and innovative creations like "blueberry peach pistachio croissant".

Cannon + Belle

Restaurant in Austin -

Cannon + Belle offers a menu that both honors and challenges Texas' culinary traditions. Indulge in creative comfort food like the "bone-in ribeye" and organic bowls like the "yogurt bowl". With breakfast, lunch, and dinner options ranging from "brioche french toast" to "BBQ short rib pizza" and "shrimp & grits", there's something for everyone. Discover unexpected flavors and satisfy your cravings at this Austin restaurant.

Central District Brewing

Craft Brewery in Austin -

The Central District Brewing – as the name implies – is centrally located in Downtown Austin. Opened in March 2019, they opened to serve local Austin beers. Starting May 2019, however, the brewery released their first batch of brews. The brewery is “very well located” at the ground floor of the parking garage next to the Austin Convention Center. That means you won’t ever have to worry about parking! It’s also “an easy walk to the nightlife on 6th Street”. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from nearby, and it’s “close to the Hilton and Fairmont”. That affirms the popular real estate saying of “location, location, location”! And the beers? The brewery won gold at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival within less than a year of operation for their Wit-tington and beat more established breweries. They’ve also started releasing their first sodas for non-beer drinkers!

Cookbook Bar & Cafe

Restaurant in Austin -

Situated in the Austin Public Library, Cookbook Bar & Cafe is a counter-service eatery serving seasonal dishes in a library-themed atmosphere. It offers a chef-driven menu that highlights farm-to-table ingredients, featuring breakfast food like "ham & cheese omelette", lighter fare like "granola parfait", snacks like "mac and cheese", greens like "classic caesar salad", soups like "vegetarian chili", sandwiches like "patty melt", and entrees like "chicken pot pie". For beverages, it serves craft beers, wines, and literary-themed cocktails. At Cookbook Bar & Cafe, you will get to enjoy "delicious" meals paired with "refreshing" drinks while appreciating culinary-themed publications at the library.

Dad’s Premium GranolaNo Own Retail Location

Artisan Food Producer in Austin -

Located in the food-friendly capital city of Texas, Dad’s Premium Granola is an artisan food company that produces all-natural granola and gourmet nuts. “Everyone loves Dad’s Premium Granola.” These goodies are made with organic rolled oats, almonds or pecans, organic coconut, maple syrup, brown sugar or agave nectar, and organic coconut oil. You can top off your desserts with it, “pour over some milk and eat it as a cereal,” or in “desperate times, eat it raw – right out of the bags!” It’s also a “really good deal because the packages are a full pound.” Come by at their stall this weekend but be sure not to forget the “one thing worth driving to Austin” – their bestselling Austin Manna.

Eberly Austin

Restaurant in Austin -

Eberly Austin is a farm-to-table restaurant founded by Austinites dedicated to its fellow Austinites. This restaurant boasts a "beautiful" dining area, a "relaxing" study lounge, a "spacious" rooftop terrace overlooking the "spectacular" views of the downtown, and the "legendary" Cedar Tavern bar. Serving brunch and dinner, the menu features classic brunch food like "eggs benedict", appetizers like "charcuterie board", greens like "caesar salad", seafood offerings like "fresh oysters", entrees like "wood-grilled filet", and desserts like "pineapple rum cake". Its "historic" bar highlights an extensive list of cocktails, beers, and wines by the glass. At Eberly Austin, you will get a taste of "modern" American cuisine in an "elegant" and "welcoming" atmosphere.

Emmer & Rye

Restaurant in Austin -

Emmer & Rye is a heritage grain-focused restaurant in downtown Austin's Rainey Street district. Their farm-to-table concept highlights locally-sourced heritage grains finely grounded on an Italian mill. Enjoy a menu featuring classic brunch fare, small bites, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Don't miss their extensive selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. Emmer & Rye continued to deliver farm-to-table goodness even in the middle of the pandemic! They’ve been featured as one of 15 farm-to-table delivery options in Austin During Quarantine.

Fixe

Restaurant in Austin -

At Fixe, Chef James Robert's Southern heritage takes center stage with traditional favorites and "surprising" flavors. Dine in an elegant space with private rooms, a chef's table, and an open kitchen. Indulge in delicious brunch dishes, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and don't miss happy hour specials on cocktails, snacks, plates, and wines. Located in Texas, come savor the flavors of the South in Austin.

Flower Child

Restaurant in Austin -

Flower Child in Austin uses fresh, local ingredients to create healthy, "positively delicious" food for all diets. From vegans to meat lovers, everyone can find a tasty meal on their menu. Try the gluten-free mac and cheese or spicy coconut curry bowl. Sip on Texas beer or wine or enjoy a non-alcoholic drink like lemonade or tea. Come to Flower Child for a healthy and happy meal in Austin.  

Forthright

Restaurant in Austin -

"At this small, bright breakfast/brunch place, farm-to-table comfort food gets a creative twist without becoming pretentious". "Everything is so unique at Forthright and has an upscale feel - but it's priced just right". It is a "nice spot with excellent food, coffee, and drinks". Also, "super convenient to pop in for your caffeine fix on the way into the office, a cozy brunch date, or fly solo and grab some food and drinks at the bar". And, "all of the brunch food options are solid, and the menu is diverse enough to have options for everyone". Plus, "they're also great at making substitutions to satisfy dietary preferences and restrictions". "Tiny but mighty" place and yet, "it's a nice go-to if you're looking for something a little more upscale in the downtown area".

Geraldine’s

Restaurant in Austin -

Set on the fourth floor of Hotel Van Zandt, Geraldine's is a farm-to-table restaurant boasting "elegant" and "spacious" dining area with "panoramic" views of Austin's glistening skyline. The menu features "contemporary" Southern-inspired fare, including breakfast food like "brioche french toast", appetizers like "aged cheddar cheese fritters", greens like "iceberg wedge salad", sandwiches like "pork belly & braised collard greens melt", entrees like "crispy pork ribs", and desserts like "chocolate caramel torte". It also offers handcrafted cocktails, a wide variety of beers, and an extensive selection of wines. Ultimately, Geraldine's is a celebration of its region, giving guests a taste of Austin on a plate and in a glass.

Henbit

Restaurant in Austin -

At Henbit in Texas, enjoy feel-good food made with locally sourced ingredients. Savor breakfast, lunch, and dinner with healthy options like kale salad and chimichurri shrimp. Quench your thirst with matcha, coffee, tea, or organic cold-pressed juices. Henbit continued to deliver farm-to-table goodness even in the middle of the pandemic! They’ve been featured as one of 15 farm-to-table delivery options in Austin During Quarantine.

Irene’s

Restaurant in Austin -

Come for the great brunch at Irene's in Austin, known for their amazing biscuits and French toast made with love. Pair it with a boozy beverage on the weekends and don't forget the gravy on your breakfast sandwich.

Italic

Restaurant in Austin -

Experience approachable, seasonal Italian cuisine at Italic in Austin. Indulge in antipasti like arugula salad, beef tartare, and sautéed greens. Enjoy gluten-free options, pizza, pasta, and an extensive wine list. Join happy hour on weekdays from 2:30-6:30 PM for $10 pies and $5 drinks.  

Jim Jim’s Water Ice

Artisan Food Producer in Austin -

Austin Original! Jim Jim's Water Ice is the home of deliciously refreshing “Italian Water-Ice” and “Premium Homemade Ice Cream” in Texas. It is something you'll be craving when temperatures start peaking. It's healthy, cooling and makes you feel refreshed and invigorated while you fight that Texas heat. It's made with real fruit blended in fine ice to form a soft, velvety smooth texture process. It contains no fat, no cholesterol and is the ideal ice cream alternative for those who are lactose intolerant. Jim Jim's has an assortment of flavors, but the best seller are, mango and peach combination flavors. They even have gelato to go with some of the treats!

La Traviata

Restaurant in Austin -

Situated in the heart of Downtown Austin, La Traviata is a chef-owned, farm-to-table restaurant that has been a favorite dining destination for "authentic" Italian cuisine for nearly two decades. It focuses on serving seasonally fresh fare in an "elegant" and "intimate" atmosphere of its "spacious" dining area. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu highlights locally sourced meat and produce, featuring appetizers like "cheese plate", greens like "caesar salad", seafood like "seared wild Atlantic salmon salad", and entrees like "penne pasta with Italian sausage". It also offers daily specials during lunch Monday through Friday if you're craving something "extraordinary". Whether it's a date night, business lunch, family gathering, La Traviata is a "staple" for Italian cuisine cooked and prepared with love and honesty.  

Lamba’s Royal Indian Foods

Food Truck in Austin -

Lambas Royal Indian Food offers the "real taste of Indian food" in the Austin Area.  This family-owned business specializes in traditional North Indian cuisine.  Their menu is prepared by using exotic Indian spices while also catering to specific diets with vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and meat options.  Aside from their food trailers, they also sell at about 18 different farmers markets in Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Waco.

Lamberts

Restaurant in Austin -

Lamberts is a "cozy little restaurant so make sure to call ahead for a reservation". "Parties larger than 8 make sure to call way in advance, because of their size they need to be able to accommodate". It is a "fun downtown spot that offers upscale bbq food". "The waiters and waitresses" are "prompt" and "friendly". They have "a variety of food at this downtown joint". "The crispy boar ribs" are "presented beautifully and" are "crispy and fall-off-the-bone delicious". "The shrimp (Ceviche)" is "actually surprisingly delicious". "These dishes including the appetizers are" already "fairly big so eating an appetizer as your main entree will be very filling". You will also "loved the cocktails especially the one with ginger beer in it". "Lamberts is definitely a great place to check out, especially with a killer happy hour food menu and live music!" Plus, "its downtown location makes it easy to find and get to". Lamberts can satisfy all of your Smoked BBQ Cravings. Read more about them in Kim's 7 Restaurants for Farm-Fresh Smoked BBQ in Texas.    

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