20 Best Restaurants in Austin

Austin has a reputation as a welcoming, friendly place, but like New Yorkers over pizza, Austinites may come damn near throwing a punch if you take issue with their choice of brisket smoker or breakfast taco maker. Local specialties like that are just the beginning of the food conversation in the Texas capital, though. Austin’s fine dining scene has clawed its way to national attention, as have a wide variety of other styles, putting it on the short list of true American food destinations. From refined omakase to only-in-Austin goat chili Frito pie, our list has it all. These are the best restaurants in Austin.

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