Top 25 Restaurants in Austin 2017
Posted on November 15, 2017 by
Xploritall announces the 2nd annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Austin. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The winners represent a diverse offering of cuisines and ranging from casual to fine dining.
Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to Austin. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Austin, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
Sadly, we had to change our rankings right after compiling them when we found out that the restaurant that would have been #1, Franklin Barbecue, had suffered a large fire and it was not clear when or if it would be opening again. Franklin Barbecue was also #1 in our 2016 Top25 list. We hope that they rebuild and come back better than ever.
The Top 25 list for 2017:
1
801 South Lamar
Japanese, Sushi
$$$
2
7720 Highway 71 West
American (New), American (Traditional), Southern, Tex-Mex
$$
3
1415 S Congress St
Pizza, Sandwiches
$
4
4200 North Lamar
Gluten-Free, Japanese, Sushi
$$$
5
1201 S Lamar Blvd
American (New)
$$
6
5000 Beltline Rd 775
American (Traditional), Burgers
$$
7
1906 E Cesar Chavez St
BBQ
$$
8
1311 S 1st St
Mexican, Tex-Mex
$
9
303 Red River St
American (Traditional), Southern
$$
10
301 East 5th Street
American (Traditional), Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
11
401 W 2nd St
BBQ, Sandwiches
$$
12
1610 San Antonio St
American (New), Southern
$$$
13
1624 Barton Springs Road
American (Traditional), Tex-Mex
$$
14
6555 Burnet Rd Suite 400
American (New)
$$$
15
1917 Manor Rd
American (New), Gastropub
$$
16
1610 S Congress Ave
Italian
$$$
17
51 Rainey, Suite 110
American (New), Tapas/Small
$$$
18
11570 Research Boulevard
BBQ
$$
19
1403 E 7th St
Brazilian, Latin American
$$
20
1600 S Congress Avenue
American (New), Burgers
$$
21
400 Colorado Street
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
22
1906 E Cesar Chavez
Street Food, Thai
$$
23
2330 W North Loop Boulevard
Mexican
$$$
24
1412 S Congress Ave
Mexican
$$
25
114 W 7th St
American (Traditional), Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
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Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to Austin. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Austin, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
Sadly, we had to change our rankings right after compiling them when we found out that the restaurant that would have been #1, Franklin Barbecue, had suffered a large fire and it was not clear when or if it would be opening again. Franklin Barbecue was also #1 in our 2016 Top25 list. We hope that they rebuild and come back better than ever.
The Top 25 list for 2017:
1
Uchi - Austin
2016 Ranking: 4 801 South Lamar
Japanese, Sushi
$$$
2
Jack Allen's Kitchen - Austin
2016 Ranking: 2 7720 Highway 71 West
American (New), American (Traditional), Southern, Tex-Mex
$$
3
Home Slice Pizza
2016 Ranking: 10 1415 S Congress St
Pizza, Sandwiches
$
4
Uchiko
2016 Ranking: 5 4200 North Lamar
Gluten-Free, Japanese, Sushi
$$$
5
Odd Duck
2016 Ranking: 8 1201 S Lamar Blvd
American (New)
$$
6
Hopdoddy Burger Bar - South Congress
2016 Ranking: 19 5000 Beltline Rd 775
American (Traditional), Burgers
$$
7
La Barbecue
2016 Ranking: 14 1906 E Cesar Chavez St
BBQ
$$
8
Torchy's Tacos - Trailer Park
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1311 S 1st St
Mexican, Tex-Mex
$
9
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
2016 Ranking: 7 303 Red River St
American (Traditional), Southern
$$
10
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
2016 Ranking: 11 301 East 5th Street
American (Traditional), Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
11
Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 401 W 2nd St
BBQ, Sandwiches
$$
12
Olamaie
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1610 San Antonio St
American (New), Southern
$$$
13
Shady Grove
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1624 Barton Springs Road
American (Traditional), Tex-Mex
$$
14
Barley Swine
2016 Ranking: 3 6555 Burnet Rd Suite 400
American (New)
$$$
15
Salty Sow - Austin
2016 Ranking: 9 1917 Manor Rd
American (New), Gastropub
$$
16
Vespaio Ristorante
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1610 S Congress Ave
Italian
$$$
17
Emmer & Rye
2016 Ranking: 13 51 Rainey, Suite 110
American (New), Tapas/Small
$$$
18
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q Austin - 183
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 11570 Research Boulevard
BBQ
$$
19
Boteco
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1403 E 7th St
Brazilian, Latin American
$$
20
South Congress Cafe
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1600 S Congress Avenue
American (New), Burgers
$$
21
Truluck's Seafood - Austin Downtown
2016 Ranking: 20 400 Colorado Street
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
22
DEE DEE
2016 Ranking: 21 1906 E Cesar Chavez
Street Food, Thai
$$
23
Fonda San Miguel
2330 W North Loop Boulevard
Mexican
$$$
24
Gueros Taco Bar
2016 Ranking: Not Ranked 1412 S Congress Ave
Mexican
$$
25
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W 7th St
American (Traditional), Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
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