Geraldine's

"For a more elegant night on Rainey, head up to the fourth floor of the Hotel Van Zandt to the gorgeous New American restaurant, named after a guinea hen that once roamed the district. It is open for brunch and dinner, with a constantly rotating menu featuring local produce and meats and excellent cocktails. The tiger prawn al ajillo and 72-hour short rib are some recent mouthwatering additions. The dining room is lined with arched exposed wood ceilings, which lead to a stage where live bands play from time to time." - Erin Russell

"Downtown views, live music, and lively spins on classic cocktails are all on offer at the Hotel Van Zandt’s rooftop bar and restaurant. It succeeds so impressively at all three that it’s easily one of Austin’s most popular hotel drinking destinations. A barrel-aged Vieux Carre, a take on the Cosmopolitan made with strawberry vodka and lemongrass, and a sweet gin and tonic with lavender bitters serve as examples of its cocktail know-how. The bar also pays close attention to its zero-proof drinks, with options like the Octopus’s Garden (aromatic zero-proof spirits, lime, basil-honey syrup, cucumber, zero-proof Mediterranean tonic). The food is also excellent." - Taylor Tobin

"The downtown Austin restaurant within the Hotel Van Zandt is offering a special Thanksgiving a la carte menu for the holiday. There’s the roasted turkey breast with a confit turkey leg, rounded out with sausage stuffing, gravy, and cranberry compote; sides like the Brussels sprouts casserole and the crab mad and cheese; and the pumpkin cheesecake. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Sip on mimosas by the glass or the carafe while jamming out to the weekend jazzy brunch at the Hotel Van Zandt’s Texan restaurant in downtown. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler

"Along with ballroom spaces at Hotel Van Zandt, couples can also rent out the fourth-floor restaurant Geraldine’s as well, which is complete with downtown views on the pool deck and a stage perfect for your wedding band." - Darcie Duttweiler