"We’re no longer fazed by the words “an LA-based restaurant is opening up in Austin," and you shouldn't be either. The latest addition is BOA Steakhouse, an upscale spot featuring dry-aged beef, lots of seafood, and a fancy bar program, plus a few Texas-specific dishes that its three California counterparts don’t offer, like pork belly confit and tallow steak fries. We didn’t love BOA's LA iteration, but maybe this location in downtown Austin will be a fresh start. We visited BOA Steakhouse. Read our thoughts here. " - nicolai mccrary