"For a restaurant with a lively atmosphere and inventive cocktails, dine at Hill & Vine, which has an outstanding chicken sandwich with thick-cut bacon and Texas-style corn slaw, steaks, crispy coconut shrimp tacos, and a mocha tres leches. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations (apparently, only George Strait can book a spot), so put your name on the list, head to the bar for a drink, and sit outside in its charming outdoor patio area while you wait for your table." - Brittany Britto Garley