The 20 Best Downtown Austin Restaurants - Austin - The Infatuation

"Top Roe feels like two different restaurants sharing the same roof. One is a dark, swanky izakaya where you can order grilled skewers, fried snacks, large-format steaks, and a few maki rolls. The other side is a sleek, minimalist handroll bar where chefs whip up nori-wrapped parcels of fish and rice. In either section, you’ll have access to great dry-aged fish, well-seasoned rice, and inventive toppings that make this intimate restaurant feel a lot closer to the coast than it is. Come during happy hour (5-6pm Tuesday through Saturday) for a delicious $25 tuna steak." - nicolai mccrary