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Apis Restaurant & Apiary Many trusted local foodies will tell you that Austin's best restaurant is outside the city limits, tucked away in the Hill Country along the Pedernales River. Trust us: e 30-mile drive to this fine-dining gem is more than worth it. 23526 Texas Highway 71, Spicewood, 512.436.8918, apisrestaurant.com $$$$ Barley Swine Under the helm of native Austin chef Bryce Gilmore (Food & Wine best new chef, class of 2011), this warm and attentive restaurant gets it right every time with its 10-course tasting menu showcasing the best of local farms. Take it up a notch with the pairing menu, which features a craft beer selection along with delightfully surprising wine choices. 6555 Burnet Road, Ste. 400, 512.394.8150, barleyswine.com $$$ Boiler Nine With three options for eating and drinking, each with its own menu—the subterranean Boiler Room cocktail bar, the rooftop Deck Nine Observatory Bar and the main act, the Boiler Nine Bar + Grill—the former Seaholm Power Plant has been transformed into one of the hottest night spots in town. 800 W. Cesar Chavez St., 512.220.9990, boilernine.com $$$ Bullfight Chef Shawn Cirkiel pays homage to authentic Spanish cuisine, from classics like a tortilla with caramelized onion to tempting seafood plates such as prawns and branzino crudo, all served in a modern setting. 4807 Airport Blvd., 512.474.2029, bullfight-austin.com $ $ Café No Sé One of the most charming spots along SoCo, the South Congress Hotel's continental cafe is ideal for lunch or brunch. Go light with the bigeye tuna poke bowl, served with shrimp chips, or go all in with the satisfying cheeseburger. 1603 S. Congress Ave., 512.942.2061, cafenoseaustin.com $ $ Clark's Oyster Bar Considered the little sibling to McGuire Moorman's other seafood spot, Perla's, this intimate eatery features a well-appointed raw bar and other menu items meant to transport you instantly to the coast. 1200 FOOD & DR INK Enjoy Austin's best restaurants, sorted alphabetically. Prices reflect average cost of a three-course dinner for one, excluding drinks, tax and tip. Note: Menus change frequently and seasonally, so not all items mentioned may be available at all times. TURKISH DELIGHT As diners continue to favor the build-your-own menu model, MezzeMe has found success with its farm-fresh customizable bowls and pitas. Turkish native Moody Ugur, who operated two successful restaurants in Istanbul after graduating from college in Austin, returned to Central Texas to share his Euro-Mediterranean fare, finding a home in The Triangle this summer. It's a dream come true for Ugur as well as for adventurous eaters with dietary restrictions, as MezzeMe offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options that retain the cuisine's famed flavors. Menu highlights include authentic beef, chicken and lamb doner, spicy tabbouleh and shakshuka, along with a selection of Turkish beer, wine and coffee. 4700 Guadalupe St., Ste. 9, 512.900.8200, mezzeme.com –Hannah Morrow The new MezzaMe at The Triangle lets diners build their own bowls using seasonal, Mediterranean ingredients. F O O D & D R I N K $$$$ Very Expensive ($60 and up) $$$ Expensive ($40-$60) $$ Moderate ($30-$40) $ Inexpensive (under $30) Update New Hot Spot Editor's Pick 9 0 A U S T I N W A Y L A T E F A L L 2 0 1 7 | M O D E R N L U X U R Y . C O M