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- JJuliusDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was excellent, the service was good, the ranch water was the best I’ve ever had in my life.More infoRanch 616Price: Expensive• Southwest• Downtown•4.7
- AaustinSan Antonio •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was very good and our waitress was amazing as well thank you for a good night !More infoComedorPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Downtown•4.7
- SSergioSan Antonio •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoBrought my wife for Valentine's Day and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was amazing and the DJ had the best mixes. The drinks were awesome. I recommend the table side old fashioned. Will definitely come back with my sanchas pending my wife's approval 😁More infoPowder RoomPrice: Expensive• Speakeasy• Downtown•4.5
- CCharlesAustin •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoVery reliable place to take family and friends. When are favorite table was taken we took to eating at the bar and still had a great meal and enjoyed our time. The manager was so great that not only did he acknowledge us but went to great lengths to make sure we were happy. Can't wait to go back!More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown AustinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.6
- KKyleVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a great meal with a couple of first time visitors- the wagyu tacos and scallop nigiri were awesome! Our server, Victoria, was super knowledgeable about the menu as well. (Be prepared to spend a bit if you’re hungry, but it’s well worth the asking prices.)More infoTenTenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Downtown•4.7
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As Texas' state capital and center of culture, Austin has thriving arts and music scene that attracts millions of visitors a year. Austin also boasts a wide array of cuisine choices. If you have a craving, chances are good that you can get it sated here. You might not expect to find Hawaiian fare in the heart of Texas, but you can savor a chicken katsu spread over a bed of white rice and macaroni and garnished with carrot and cilantro. Elsewhere, you can order the Ethiopian national dish. This spicy chicken stew is slow-simmered in berbere sauce and served with several hard-boiled eggs. No trip to Texas is complete without sampling the barbecue, and Austin has numerous eateries serving up smoked ribs, brisket, pork and homemade sausage. Bring an appetite when you come to Austin.
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Healthy restaurants located in Austin include The Well, Foreign & Domestic - Austin and Aba - Austin
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Austin are The Well, Bulevar Mexican Kitchen and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Domain Northside
Bottomless brunch in Austin is available at Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Domain Northside, Chez Zee and Foreign & Domestic - Austin
The most romantic restaurant in Austin is Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin
Restaurants in Austin with a great view include Edge Rooftop Bar, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and Tillie's- Dripping Springs