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Holiday, a vibrant cocktail bar in East Austin, serves up imaginative drinks and tasty small plates in a breezy, inviting space with ample outdoor seating.

Ovenbird is a bright and inviting café in South Austin that serves up European-inspired breakfast favorites, artisanal pastries, and creative coffee drinks in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for work or brunch hangs.

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya serves upscale, interactive shabu-shabu with individual hot pots, premium meats, creative dips, and a cozy, dimly lit vibe perfect for date night.

Daphne's Mediterranean is your go-to spot for fresh build-your-own pitas, salads, and rice bowls, blending California flavors with customizable Mediterranean flair.

At Franklin Barbecue in Austin, legendary pitmaster Aaron Franklin's melt-in-your-mouth brisket steals the show, making the long wait well worth it.

An airy, modern eatery serving inventive New American small plates with a French and Spanish twist, perfect for brunch and imaginative cocktails.

The Peacock serves elevated, wood-grilled Mediterranean fare with vibrant mezze and a lively patio spot in Austin Proper Hotel’s chic downtown vibe.

Fabrik serves up inventive, seasonally driven, plant-based tasting menus blending Japanese, Nordic, and Italian flavors in a cozy Austin spot.

Nestled in a charming bungalow, Lenoir offers a vintage-chic vibe with creative Mediterranean and Indian-inspired dishes, celebrated for its outdoor wine garden and stellar wine selection.

Austin’s Nickel City blends dive bar charm with killer cocktails, a cool vibe, retro digs, and top-notch greasy eats from its food truck.