Winners

1. Barley Swine

2024 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Zilker · 87 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Open your mind and bring a friend that is ready for a food adventure.

2. Ramen Tatsu-ya

8.9

8557 Research Blvd, #126 (at Fairfield Dr), Austin, TX

Restaurante de ramen · North Austin · 192 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: I love that Austin is a town that a niche restaurant like this can thrive in. Best ramen that I've found. Also worth the wait.

3. Ryu of Japan

11101 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX

Restaurante japonés · North Burnet · 23 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Chefs from Kumamoto, Japan. Sit at the bar and let them make what they want.

Tucci's Southside Subs is one of Winners.

4. Tucci's Southside Subs

8.5

801 E William Cannon Dr (I-35), Austin, TX

Lugar de sándwiches · 17 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: My favorite for subs. Worth the drive from North Austin, because there's nothing to compare up here.

5. La Condesa

8.4

400 W 2nd St (Guadalupe St.), Austin, TX

Restaurante mexicano · Downtown Austin · 264 tips y reseñas

6. Franklin Barbecue

9.1

900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX

Parrilla · 353 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: One of the few places in the world that I don't mind waiting for food. Worth it.

7. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX

Local de Hot Dogs · Downtown Austin · 388 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Crazy, but delicious combinations of meat in tube form (that's a Bourdainism).

8. Cover 2

7.7

13701 N Highway 183, Austin, TX

Sports Bar · Northwest Austin · 38 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Has the right mix for watching the NFL on Sundays...Bloody Mary Bar, great menu and just enough televisions...

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of Winners.

9. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.2

79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX

Bar al aire libre · Downtown Austin · 256 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Beer & sausages...match made in heaven.

10. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.5

2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX

Local de pollo frito · Bouldin Creek · 125 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Anxiously awaiting the opening of their Burnet Rd. location. They served smoked oysters with crunchberries as a daily special. 'nuff said.

Brick House Tavern + Tap is one of Winners.

11. Brick House Tavern + Tap

11680A Research Blvd, Austin, TX

Restaurante americano · Northwest Austin · 61 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: I adore their unhealthy menu and GWD trivia on Tuesdays.

12. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

9.2

2438 W Anderson Ln Ste 100 (Burnet), Austin, TX

Hamburguesería · North Shoal Creek · 197 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Both locations are burger champions.

Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of Winners.

13. Perla's Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.9

1400 S Congress Ave Ste B100, Austin, TX

Marisquería · Bouldin Creek · 173 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Fresh seafood so good that you forget you're in land-locked Austin.

14. Black Star Co-op

8.9

7020 Easy Wind Dr (at W St Johns Av), Austin, TX

Cervecera · Crestview · 153 tips y reseñas

MAX's Wine Dive Austin is one of Winners.

15. MAX's Wine Dive Austin

8.0

207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200 (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), Austin, TX

Bar de vinos · Downtown Austin · 140 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: If only for the fried chicken...and the poster that says, "Champagne Kicks Ass!".

16. Roaring Fork

8.6

10850 Stonelake Blvd (N Mopac Expwy), Austin, TX

Steakhouse · Stonelake Office Park · 69 tips y reseñas

Michael Champagne: Baja shrimp cocktail...and everything else..