Austin, Texas is known for its Tex-Mex food and its over-the-top barbeque, but the Austin food scene has so much more to offer locals and visitors. Continue reading to find out the 5 top choices in Austin, Texas.
1. Moonshine Patio Bar ; Grill
Moonshine Patio Bar ; Grill features a menu packed with the best and most unique, modern twists on Southern comfort food. They have been in business since 2003 and are located in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Austin.
They are known for their Sunday Brunch Buffet which includes:
- skillet potato hash dishes
- creole crawfish and grits
- pulled pork and johnnycakes
- much, much more
They also feature a full cocktail bar and a number of exclusive cocktails – ladybird, southern belle, etc.
2. Salty Sow
Salty Sow is a gastropub that serves traditional American cuisine with a farmhouse flare. Ingredients used in their crafted cocktails and entrees are sourced from local farmers and producers.
They are open for dinner only, 7 days a week. Some of the most popular dishes on their dinner menu include:
- slow-cooked beef shoulder
- candied pork belly
- honey rosemary dipped fried chicken
Stop by during Happy Hour (4-6 daily) for $2 off draft beer and craft cocktails. Enjoy some of their small bites – truffled deviled eggs, chicken liver mousse, pork carnitas tacos – with your happy hour drinks.
3. Aba
Aba is first-hand proof that Austin, Texas has more to offer than just Tex-Mex food and BBQ. Enjoy their Mediterranean – Isreal, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece – inspired menu while seated outside on their beautiful patio.
Some of their most popular dishes include:
- crispy short rib hummus
- muhammara
- Jerusalem bagel served with a smoked salmon spread
- black garlic shrimp scampi
They also have afull bar that offers specialty crafted cocktails, including rare Mediterranean wines and spirits.
4. The Peached Tortilla
Who doesn’t love a great fusion restaurant? The Peached Tortilla offers Southern comfort food with a taste of Asian cuisine. What started out as just a single food truck is now a full-blown brick-and-mortar restaurant, catering company, and venue service.
They provide both sit-down dining service as well as drive-thru services during dinner and Sunday brunch. Stop by and grab one of their beloved fusion dishes such as:
- Banh Mi Taco
- Japajam Burger
- Crispy Umami Chicken Wings
- Banana Nutella Spring Rolls
If you are local, then you can join their ramen night club and enjoy their unbelievable ramen at home.
5. Oakmount Food
If you are looking for downhome Texan-inspired food at any time of day – breakfast, lunch, dinner, then Oakmount Food is for you.
Their breakfast menu features popular dishes such as:
- french toast
- yogurt bowl
- avocado toast
They also offer a vast array of cold-pressed juices, hand-crafted cocktails, as well as anything from their coffee bar. Oakmount Market contains numerous choices of to-go meals, snacks, and desserts.
Let’s Wrap It Up
Whether you are a local to Austin, Texas, or planning a visit soon these eateries are must-haves on your list of places to enjoy on a day or night out. Support local businesses and expand your viewpoint as to what Austin, Texas dining has to offer.
