Dining Guide 2004: Where to eat, from A to V
Good food comes in all forms in Central Texas. Here are more than 200 listings by category, from American to Mexican to Vietnamese.
American |
Classic Austin Spots |
Barbecue |
Breakfasts
Burgers |
Cajun |
Chinese |
Comfort Food |
Delis
German |
Greek |
Ice Cream |
Indian |
Italian
Japanese |
Korean |
Lakeside Dining |
Latin American
Mexican |
MidEastern |
Pizza |
Romantic |
Seafood
Steaks |
Sushi |
Thai |
Vegetarian |
Vietnamese
CHINESE
Din Ho Chinese Bar.B.Q. Extensive offerings, including crispy whole tilapia and barbecued pork and duck. 8557 Research Blvd., No. 116, 832-8788.
Hao Hao. Vietnamese-Chinese place with an enticing Vietnamese menu. 1901 W. William Cannon Drive, 447-8121. See also: Vietnamese.
Inside the 2004 XL Dining Guide:
Noodle-ism. Unique noodle dishes, including a wonderful won ton soup, offered by the chef-owner of four-star Bistro 88. 107 W. Fifth St., 275-9988. See also: burgers.
Pao's Mandarin House. Two menus at this Lakeway spot: regular and Chinese. Three-cup chicken, with mushrooms and basil, is a favorite. 2300 Lohmans Crossing Road, 263-8869.
T&S Chinese Seafood Restaurant. A favorite late-night spot of local chefs who adore the salt-and-pepper shrimp. 10014 N. Lamar Blvd., 339-8434.
The Tea House. More than 200 dishes at this Chinese-Vietnamese spot. 13376 Research Blvd., Suite 100, 335-0935. See also: Vietnamese.
COMFORT FOOD
Arkie's. Daily lunch specials at a fixture on the East Side since 1948. 4827 E. Cesar Chavez St., 385-2986. See also: burgers.
Blue Bonnet Cafe. Famous for its tall-meringue pies and staples such as pot roast and chicken fried steak. 211 U.S. 281 S., Marble Falls, (830) 693-2344.
Café 290. Lunch specials daily, plus regular menu at noon and dinner. 11011 U.S. 290 E., Manor, 272-4212.
The Frisco Shop. See burgers.
Hoover's Cooking. Hoover Alexander is the king of comfort food (try the jalapeño spinach). 2002 Manor Road, 479-5006. See also: burgers.
Monument Cafe. Broad assortment of breakfast items and lunch and dinner specials, plus homemade desserts. 1953 S. Austin St., Georgetown, (512) 930-9586.
Ross' Old Austin Cafe. Good ol' home cooking in far North Austin. 11800 N. Lamar Blvd., 835-2414.
DELIS
Katz's Deli. 24-hour Jewish deli has been serving for a quarter of a century. 618 W. Sixth St., 476-3354. See also: burgers.
The Kitchen Door. The thick meatloaf sandwich, hot or cold, is a winner. 2504 Lake Austin Blvd., 236-9200.
Manny Hattan's. Pickled starters and sandwiches piled high. 9503 Research Blvd., Suite 650, 794-0088.
Texas Picnic Company & Bakery. Specialty sandwiches on its own homemade bread. 605 Sabine St., 473-2518.
GERMAN
G-towne Restaurant. An unusual duo here: German and Thai food. 201D Church St., Georgetown, (512) 869-4100.
Walburg Restaurant. Weekend buffets attract a crowd on FM 972, a few miles north of Georgetown. Walburg, (512) 863-8440.
GREEK
Athenian Grill. Greek dining comes downtown with a full-service approach at dinner. 705 Colorado St., 482-8988.
Zorba Greek Restaurant. Moderately priced, tasty assortment of Greek dishes. 2601 S. Interstate 35, Round Rock, 716-0100.
ICE CREAM
1886 Café. Homemade, upscale ice cream sundaes and banana splits in an historic Driskill Hotel setting. 604 Brazos St., 474-5911. See also: American.
Amy's Ice Creams. Famous for its crush'ns (bits of fruit, candy or cookies pulverized in the ice cream) and servers' antics. 3500 Guadalupe St. (one of multiple locations), 458-6895.
Dolce Vita. An array of Italian desserts, including gelato and sorbetto. 4222 Duval St., 323-2686.
Shake's. Custard made hourly in vanilla and chocolate. 1208 Williams Drive, Georgetown, (512) 869-0210.
Teo's. Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos in the 26 Doors Shopping Center. 1206 W. 38th St., 451-9555.
