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  • Toasty Badger

    Toasty Badger

    About Restaurant: Discover Toasty Badger Diner nestled on Austin’s iconic South Congress Avenue. Housed in what was the city’s first Dairy Queen, our casual diner offers an inviting ’70s ambiance where you can enjoy oversized pancakes, towering French toast, and other beloved diner classics. Embrace the relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, where the funky past meets…

  • Underdog

    Underdog

    About Restaurant: Awarded Austin Monthly New Restaurant of the Year 2023, Underdog is a Korean-inspired wine bar and restaurant in South Austin that serves traditional Korean flavors made with high-quality ingredients and paired with an extensive wine program. A la carte and a $75 ‘Hansik’ tasting menu showcasing a traditional Korean dining style are available.…

  • Nido

    Nido

    About Restaurant: Luxury takes root in the heart of Austin at Nido, bringing the charm of the area together with the culinary techniques of coastal Europe, all perched above Lady Bird Lake and the energetic cityscape. Nido is located on the rooftop of The Loren at Lady Bird Lake – recently named by Conde Nast…

  • Lou’s Barton Springs

    Lou’s Barton Springs

    About Restaurant: At Lou’s, early risers can enjoy Intelligentsia Coffee, breakfast tacos, donuts, and pastries from Swedish Hill. For lunch & dinner, in-house rotisserie is added to the all-day offerings, including beef, chicken, and cauliflower, served by the plate or family style with homemade dipping sauces. Enjoy desserts like our frozen custard topped with salted…

  • Maie Day

    Maie Day

    About Restaurant: Maie Day is a community chophouse located at South Congress Hotel. Helmed by three-time James Beard-nominated chef Michael Fojtasek, the menu is everything you love about a steakhouse, designed to be approachable and great for groups, and is a celebration of all people and always a party. Positive Review Count: 370 Reviews Price…

  • Elizabeth St Cafe

    Elizabeth St Cafe

    About Restaurant: Elizabeth Street Café is a neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery in South Austin opened in December 2011. The little restaurant boasts sunny dining rooms and a shady garden patio and serves fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as takeout.Elizabeth Street Café is known for: great croissants and Stumptown coffee, bánh mì…

  • Lucky Robot

    Lucky Robot

    About Restaurant: Lucky Robot is the first sushi restaurant in Texas to partner with the James Beard Foundation and Monterrey Bay Aquarium sustainability programs. We are committed to healthy oceans. Our kitchen is lead by two time Ora King Finalist Jay Huang. Our food is Modern Nikkei cuisine, a balance of Japanese cuisine accentuated with…