to Austin. 4807 Airport
Blvd.,
512-474-2029;
bullfight-austin.com
Cafe No Se
The South Congress Hotel's
continental café is ideal for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
1603 S. Congress Ave., 512-
942-2061; cafenoseaustin.com
CeNtral StaNdard
The New American bar and
grill features an open
kitchen, a raw bar, wine
cellar, and a private dining
room.
1603 S. Congress Ave.,
512-942-0823; central
standardaustin.com
Clark'S
oySter Bar
Another McGuire-Moorman
brainchild, this chic raw bar
raises seafood standards.
1200 W. Sixth St., 512-297-
2525; clarksoysterbar.com
CoUNter 3. fIVe. VII.
The 25-seat chef's counter
creates an intimate and
unforgettable dining
experience. Its new cocktail
program celebrates brown
spirits. 315 Congress Ave.
512-291-3327;
counter3fivevii.com
the drISkIll GrIll
The historic hotel's
rrestaurant shines for its
heritage charm and
features an inspired menu
by Chef Troy Knapp. 604
Brazos St., 512-439-1234;
driskillgrill.com
emmer & rye
The new Rainey Street
restaurant has already
garnered attention for its
dim sum approach to New
American cuisine and grain-
based menu by chef Kevin
Fink.
51 Rainey St., 512-366-
5530; emmerandrye.com
fIxe
Southern food gets a luxe
update at this chic eatery,
with playful dishes like sweet-
tea pickles. 500 W. Fifth St.,
512-888-9133; austinfixe.com
tequila and mezcal selection.
400 W. Second St., 512-499-
0300; lacondesa.com
laUNderette
Chef Rene Ortiz and pastry
chef Laura Sawicki have
created one of the best
small-plate restaurants in
town. 2115 Holly St., 512-382-
1599; launderetteaustin.com
leNoIr
The dreamy, romantic
interior is matched by the
inspired menu of chef Todd
Duplechan, and the wine
garden is a slice of heaven.
1807 S. First St., 512-215-
9778; lenoirrestaurant.com
loNeSome doVe
WeSterN BIStro
Chef Tim Love's uniquely
Texan spot features dishes
of wild game, including
rattlesnake-rabbit sausage
and kangaroo carpaccio. 419
Colorado St., 512-271-2474;
lonesomedoveaustin.com
maNUel'S
With an award-winning mole
recipe and a great downtown
location, this Mexican fare is
popular among meat and
seafood lovers alike. 310
Congress Ave., 512-472-7555;
manuels.com
odd dUCk
Brother chef-owners Bryce
and Dylan Gilmore delight
diners with unusual dishes
(beef tongue Reuben) at this
hot spot.
1201 S. Lamar
Blvd.,
512-433-6521;
oddduckaustin.com
olamaIe
Traditional Southern food for
lunch and dinner with a
sophisticated twist and
national acclaim. 1610 San
Antonio St., 512-474-2796;
olamaieaustin.com
otoko
This 12-seat, reservation-
only omakase restaurant has
a private bar for diners. 1603
S. Congress Ave.;
otokoaustin.com
foNda SaN mIGUel
An iconic, traditional
Mexican restaurant that
boasts incredible Hispanic
architectural design for a
more authentic feel. 2330 W.
North Loop Blvd., 512-459-
4121; fondasanmiguel.com
foreIGN & domeStIC
Innovative chef Ned Elliott's
47-seat mainstay is
neighborhood dining at its
very best.
306 E. 53rd St.,
512-459-1010;
fndaustin.com
fraNklIN BarBeCUe
Declared the best barbecue
in the country. Get in line
early for their mouth-
watering brisket.
900 E. 11th
St.; franklinbarbecue.com
Jeffrey'S
Located in the haven of the
West Lynn district, this posh
menu boasts elegance and
ingenuity. 1204 W. Lynn St.,
512-477-5584;
jeffreysofaustin.com
JoSephINe hoUSe
Start your day by sprawling
out on their grassy lawn with
a house-baked pastry and
fresh pressed juice. 1601
Waterston Ave., 512-477-
5584; josephineofaustin.com
JUNIper
Uchi alum Nicholas Yanes
upped the Italian game in
Austin when he opened
Juniper last year, with a
focus on Northern Italian
cuisine. 2400 E. Cesar
Chavez St., Ste. 304, 512-
220-9421; juniperaustin.com
JUStINe'S
BraSSerIe
With an elevated French
bistro menu and the best
vinyl collection in town, the
scene at this East Austin
restaurant just gets better
well into the night.
4710 E.
Fifth St., 512-385-2900;
justines1937.com
la CoNdeSa
Contemporary Mexican is
paired with an expansive
AUSTINWAY.com 61
THE SOUNDS
OF SUMMER
W Austin's popular
downtown Sunday
Funday pool party series,
"SOUNDWAVE," is back
with a new name and a few
new surprises. On Sundays
and holiday Mondays, guests
can hang poolside with beats
from DJ Bird Peterson, drink
specials, and more. Tickets
are $20 (hotel guests are
complimentary). Soundwave
guests can take the elevator
home by grabbing a room for
$149 on Sunday nights.
For information on
tickets and cabanas, go to
whotelaustin.com/soundwave
