Restaurant Suggestions in Austin
Fonda San Miguel
Type: Mexican/Interior
Experience the richness of interior Mexican cuisine at Fonda San Miguel, where traditional dishes and an impressive collection of tequila are served in a beautifully decorated, authentic setting.
Location: 2330 W. North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX
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Este
Type: Mexican/Seafood
Este offers a fresh take on Mexican seafood dishes, combining traditional flavors with a modern culinary approach in a lively and stylish setting.
Location: 2113 Manor Road
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Salty Sow
Type: American/Gastropub
Salty Sow serves up modern farmhouse cuisine, offering a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked meats and fresh, gourmet sides in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Location: 1917 Manor Road
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Olamaie
Type: Southern
Olamaie takes a modern approach to Southern cuisine, with a focus on farm-to-table ingredients and a refined twist on classic dishes.
Location: 1610 San Antonio Street
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Claypit
Type: Indian
Claypit delivers contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine in a historic building, offering a wide range of flavorful dishes from various regions of India.
Location: 1601 Guadalupe Street
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Canje
Type: Caribbean
Bringing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to Austin, Canje delivers an exciting culinary adventure with its innovative cocktails and beautifully prepared dishes.
Location: 1914 E. 6th Street
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Asti
Type: Italian
Enjoy classic and contemporary Italian cuisine in a relaxed, neighborhood trattoria setting. Asti serves up a delightful menu of pasta, pizza, and more, using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Location: 408-C E. 43rd Street, Austin, TX
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Lutie’s
Type: American/Garden-to-Table
Set within the Commodore Perry Estate, Lutie’s offers an exquisite garden-to-table dining experience, with dishes inspired by Texas’ seasonal bounty and the estate’s own gardens.
Location: 4100 Red River Street
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Launderette
Type: New American
Located in a former laundromat, Launderette offers a casual, yet chic dining experience with a menu that features playful and inventive takes on comfort food favorites.
Location: 2115 Holly Street, Austin, TX
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Suerte
Type: Mexican
Famous for its masa-focused dishes, Suerte elevates traditional Mexican cuisine with local ingredients and creative flair.
Location: 1800 E. 6th Street
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South of Campus
Odd Duck
Type: American/Farm-to-Table
A champion of local sourcing, Odd Duck’s menu is a celebration of Texas ingredients, crafted into inventive and seasonal dishes that capture the essence of Austin.
Location: 1201 S. Lamar Blvd.
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Lenoir
Type: International/Seasonal
A hidden gem in Austin, Lenior creates a cozy dining experience with a prix-fixe menu inspired by the “hot-weather” regions of the world, focusing on locally sourced ingredients.
Location: 1807 South First Street
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Fresa’s
Type: Mexican
Best known for its wood-grilled Mexican cuisine, Fresa’s offers a delightful array of tacos, bowls, and family-style meals in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Location: Multiple locations including 1703 S. First Street and 915 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
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North of Campus
Uchiko
Type: Japanese/Sushi
The sister restaurant to Uchi, Uchiko offers a unique take on Japanese dining, focusing on sushi and yakitori dishes with a contemporary twist.
Location: 4200 N. Lamar Blvd.
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Wink
Type: Contemporary American
Wink emphasizes fresh, local ingredients in its ever-changing menu, offering an intimate dining experience with a focus on wine pairings.
Location: 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite E, Austin, TX
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Foreign & Domestic
Type: American/Gastropub
With a commitment to nose-to-tail cooking, Foreign & Domestic presents an inventive menu of American dishes in a casual, neighborhood setting.
Location: 306 E. 53rd Street, Austin, TX
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Explore Galleries and Museums on the UT Austin Campus
Blanton Museum of Art
One of the foremost university art museums in the country, the Blanton Museum of Art features a comprehensive collection of contemporary and classic art, including European paintings, prints and drawings, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American art.
Location: Edgar A. Smith Building, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hours: Visit Website
The Harry Ransom Center
A world-renowned archive, library, and museum offering an in-depth look into the creative process of literature and the arts. Notable collections include rare manuscripts, photographs, and performing arts artifacts.
Location: 300 W. 21st Street
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LBJ Presidential Library
Dedicated to the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, this library and museum offers insight into American history through the lens of LBJ’s life and political career.
Location: 2313 Red River St.
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Visual Arts Center
A dynamic space for contemporary art, the Visual Arts Center features exhibitions by emerging and established artists, as well as faculty and students from the UT Department of Art and Art History.
Location: Art Building, 23rd and Trinity Streets
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Texas Memorial Museum
Focused on natural history, including paleontology, geology, biology, and herpetology, the Texas Memorial Museum offers educational exhibits that explore the natural world and the history of Texas.
Location: 2400 Trinity St.
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Christian-Green Gallery
Located within the Black Studies department, the Christian-Green Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the art and artifacts of the African diaspora.
Location: Jester A240, 201 E. 21st St.
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Idea Lab
Also part of Black Studies, the Idea Lab is a collaborative space that hosts exhibitions, workshops, and events designed to foster creative research and exploration of Black Studies and its impact on society.
Location: Gordon-White Building, 2.204, 210 W. 24th St.
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Landmarks
The public art program of the University of Texas, Landmarks, features a collection of more than 40 works of modern and contemporary art displayed across campus. This includes sculptures, installations, and murals by renowned artists, accessible to all and enriching the cultural landscape of the university.
Location: Various locations across campus
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