Serving chef-prepared cuisine inspired by the La Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City, La Condesa offers upscale street food and tweaked home-style dishes in an energetic, airy atmosphere designed by acclaimed architect Michael Hsu. The menu contains street favorites like tacos and elotes, whole corn cobs served on a stick with cotija cheese and chili powder, as well as composed dishes like a Sunday Chicken with potato gratin and a butternut squash-stuffed chile relleno. La Condesa focuses on using local ingredients whenever possible for the best flavor. At the bar, award-winning cocktails are mixed, and a selection of over 80 tequilas is available.
A break from the fried food, burgers and pizza near the downtown bars, Koriente offers fresh, healthy food in the heart of the Red River bar scene. Open late on weekends, the Asian-inspired restaurant has a diverse clientele, from health-conscious diners to late-night snackers. The menu features lots of fresh vegetables, noodles and spicy dishes like curries and bibambap. Snacks include summer rolls, tapioca wraps and edamame. To drink, Koriente offers an extensive tea list featuring greens, blacks, reds and herbals. Bubble tea, the chilled drink with delightfully chewy tapioca pearls suspended in it, is also available in a variety of fruit or yogurt flavors.
Enjoy a special evening with elegant New American dishes lovingly prepared by meticulous chefs at the Launderette. The elite venue in East Austin has garnered rave reviews for its sumptuous meals and enjoys steady patronage. The décor is ultra-modern with luxurious leather seats, polished furnishings and upholstery. The food consists of a Prix-fixe menu of four courses featuring dishes like Squid Ink Cavatelli, Boneless Sardine, Rabbit Terrine and French Onion Soup. A separate menu catering to children is also offered.
If you think that Bouldin Creek Coffee House serves only coffee and breakfast, then you're wrong. Boulder Creek serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, but the menu here is strictly vegetarian. For drinks, try the chai latte and the honey lemonade. Leslie Martin, the owner offers the best multi-cultural menu at reasonable prices.
Step inside this hacienda-style restaurant and find yourself whisked south of the border by the Mexican interior, where fine food is served in a charming colonial atmosphere. Chef Roberto Sabatinez has added his own creative dishes to the menu of old favorites, including a wonderfully imaginative chile relleno that employs an ancho chile rather than the usual poblano. Traditional dishes are well prepared and the desserts go beyond the flan usually offered at many Mexican restaurants. Brunch is not to be missed; especially for those who love the Mexican custom of making the late morning meal a long, leisurely affair.
Set in an attractive stone building, Clay Pit serves mostly North Indian food. The chef Maqbool Ahmed is the real McCoy, having served a stint at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, and has brought his panache for the tandoor to Austin. A must eat at this restaurant is the tandoori platter bedecked with chicken, lamb, broccoli, tomatoes and even zucchini. As always, Indian restaurants are a haven for vegetarians and this is no exception, serving dahl, paneer and a lot of veggie curries.
Nestled quaintly inside an early 20th century building, The Swoop House serves some amazing delicacies, which are handcrafted by expert chefs. You not-so-regular restaurant, Swoop House also functions as an event management firm, which hosts family dinners and weekend brunches at the house. The culinary expertise that goes behind the food served here, is truly commendable. Drop in, for one of their exclusive dinner events, and get to witness the rare mix of an eclectic crowd and friendly service. To know more, or to have a look at their upcoming programs, please see their website.
Smokey Denmark is a family owned company that has been making premium smoked sausages for more than 50 years. Adhering to the highest standards in quality they offer a variety of sausages and flavors. The must try are their beef with pork, Jalapeño cheese sausage, Cajun boudin to name a few. Patrons can enjoy their sausage dishes with a glass of beer. They have a food truck beside their store where one can barbecue their favorite meal and enjoy it at the picnic tables under the shade of the trees in a relaxing atmosphere. One can also rent their food truck for an event or celebration.
Alimentari 28 is an Italian eatery and cafe that serves an array of breakfast and lunch items that includes authentic Italian pastries, baked goods, espresso drinks, gelato, juices, paninis, etc. They also have a full bar and offer its customers happy hours, brunch, dinner and after-dinner cocktails. It is an ideal place for the happy-hour crowds and patrons looking to grab a quick bite.
Jumpstart your day with a breakfast from Paperboy. The small establishment has a limited menu that consists of items like B.E.C Sandwich, Goat Sausage Sandwich and Yukon Potato Hash. The dishes are prepared using locally sourced ingredients. Complement your meals with drinks like cafe beverages from Dallas Roasters. Guests usually praise the restaurant for their kind and prompt service.
Akin to its name, this place can be called Asia’s melting pot of culture. Here you will get a chance to relish Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporean, Thai, and Southeast Asian flavors cooked in a unique style. The dining room spans 6,000 square-foot and exudes a Zen-like vibe. The interiors are elegant yet minimalistic and feature wooden accents and plant embellishments. 1618 is also quite affordable and does not put much weight on your pocket.
Stop by for lunch or call in an order for a dinner party. This spot uses 100% semolina flour and fresh farm eggs to make pastas in a large assortment of flavors and shapes. You may also purchase small batches of ravioli including Herbed Goat Cheese or Rosemary Chicken. Sauces are also on the to-go list, with five tomato-based sauces, four cream-based sauces and two types of pesto. A variety of frozen entrees are offered, including Italian dishes made without added preservatives and vegetarian options like Eggplant Parmesan. Larger portions can be ordered and the staff will even prepare the meals in your dishes.