The Volstead Lounge

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Si Jie Special Noodle in Northwest Austin serves up a thrilling, hands-on dining experience, featuring scorching noodle dishes and dumplings crafted right before your eyes, all with a playful tech twist like robot servers and QR code ordering, making it a fresh favorite in a bustling food scene.

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Vespaio serves up fresh, housemade Italian classics in a cozy, dimly lit South Congress spot with standout pastas, seasonal dishes, and a great wine list.

At this lively Austin izakaya, savor unique meat-centric dishes that blend Japanese and Texan flavors, all in a spacious, vibrant setting perfect for sharing.

Trendy spot dishing out oysters, charcuterie, steaks, and fish, plus a laid-back weekend brunch, all paired beautifully with wine and craft beer.

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Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a trendy Austin spot serving up all-natural, juicy burgers and crave-worthy truffle fries, perfect for post-shopping refueling on South Congress.

Luminaire is a chic downtown Austin restaurant by James Beard-nominated Chef Steve McHugh, serving up locally-sourced Texas delights and craft cocktails in a stylish indoor-outdoor setting.

Nixta Taqueria is a vibrant East Austin spot where traditional Mexican flavors meet inventive twists in fresh, homemade tortillas, served in a lively outdoor space.