UPDATE: This is the 2017 version of the Austin City Guide. For the current best places to eat in Austin, visit the latest guide at https://austinfoodbloggers.org/best-places-to-eat-in-austin/

Discover the best places to eat in Austin, according to recommendations from many of the top local bloggers in the area. To find the top restaurants in Austin, simply check out the comprehensive Austin food guides below. They’re perfect for helping you explore the Austin food scene or plan for any occasion (like happy hour!)… now updated for 2017!

Best Austin restaurants and dishes in the ATX

So if you want to find the best Mexican or BBQ in Austin, we’ve got you covered. Or maybe you’re looking for must-eat queso, ramen, mexican martinis, or fried chicken. We have guides for all of those too! Here, you can also find great restaurants located downtown, on South Congress and South Lamar, or even in the surrounding suburbs and towns like Cedar Park. So whether you’re visiting ATX for a weekend or if you’re a longtime local, you’ll love the Austin food guides below.

This guide was brought to you by the Austin Food Bloggers Alliance, a non-profit organization with a mission of supporting Austin-based bloggers. Support the organization by keeping the conversation going with the hashtag #ATXBestEats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

The Best Places to Eat in Austin in 2017

75 Delicious food and drink recommendations from the
Austin Food Blogger Alliance

Best Austin Restaurants by Cuisine

BBQ in Austin Guide – by Jess Pryles
BBQ on the Outskirts of Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
Cajun and Creole Food in Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
Chinese Food in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
Indian Food in Austin Guide – by Mad Betty
Meat Lovers Guide to Austin – by Jess Pryles
Mexican Food in Austin City Guide – by South Austin Foodie
Middle Eastern Food in Austin – by Notes from Maggie’s Farm
Tapas Restaurants in Austin – by Forking Up
Thai Food in Austin – by Girl Eats World
Vietnamese Restaurants in Austin – by Smoked Salt and Pepper

Best Austin Restaurants by Diet

Gluten-Free Restaurants in Austin, Cedar Park & Lago Vista – by Deglutenized and Delicious
Paleo and Whole30 Restaurants in Austin – by Eat the Gains
Whole30 Friendly Restaurants in Austin – by Two Places at Once
Vegan Restaurants in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Vegetarian Restaurants: The Best in Austin – by The Fresh Find

Best Austin Restaurants by Dish

Banh Mi: Vietnamese Sandwiches in Austin – by The Smoking Ho
BBQ Frito Pie in Austin – by The Smoking Ho
Breakfast Tacos in Austin: A Guide – by Arielle Clementine
Brussels Sprouts: The Best in Austin – by Kids Kitchen
Burgers: The Best in Austin – by Claire Craves
Croissants in Austin – by Girl Eats World
Cookies in Austin – by Home Made Austin
Cupcakes in Austin, Texas – by Fearless Captivations
Desserts in Austin – by Serena Lissy
Donuts: Austin’s Best – by Kitchen Concoctions
Fried Chicken: The Best Spots in Austin – by Forking Up
Matcha Desserts in Austin, TX – by Girl Eats World
Pastries in Austin Guide – by Fearless Captivations
Pizza: Where to find the Best in Austin, Texas – by ATX Eats and Treats
Queso – by ATX Food News
Ramen Scene in Austin – by Mad Betty
Sandwiches: The Best in Austin – by Kitchen Concoctions
Spicy Food in Austin – Big World Small Girl
Sushi in Austin Guide – by Sushi in the ATX
Tacos: The Best in Austin – by Kitchen Concoctions

Best Austin Restaurants By Occasion or Genre

Best Places to Drink in Austin

Brewpubs in Austin – by Big World Small Girl
Bloody Marys in Austin – by Forking Up
Cider in Austin – by Big World Small Girl
Coffee House Favorites in Austin – by Madeline Hall
Mexican Martini in Austin City Guide – by Two Places at Once
Mimosa Brunch Power Rankings – by A Time to Kale
Moscow Mules in Austin – by Vodka Girl ATX
Old-Fashioned: Best in Austin – by Forking Up
Spirits: A guide to making drinks with Austin liquor – by Big World Small Girl
Rosé All Day in Austin Round-up – by A Time to Kale
Wine Venues in Austin – by The Austinot

best neighborhoods to eat austin

Best Austin Restaurants by Location

Within Austin
Central Austin Restaurants – by Eat the Gains
Deep South Austin Restaurants – by Home Made Austin
Downtown Austin Restaurants – by A Taste of Koko
North Austin Restaurants – by Fearless Captivations
South Austin Restaurants – by South Austin Foodie
South Congress: Dog Friendly Restaurants – by Food Banjo
South Lamar Restaurants and Bars – by The TastingBuds

Austin Outskirts
Cedar Park: Best Restaurants – by Dine With Shayda
Daytrip to Blanco, TX – by Sloan Ranger

Thanks for checking out the 2017 edition of the City Guide, which was created thanks to contributions by members of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance. Please show them some love by visiting, commenting on, and sharing their posts. Also, to learn more about great eats in Austin, make sure to check out our food guides from previous years and use the hashtag https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/atxbesteats/#ATXBestEats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook all year round to discover even more delicious food in Austin.

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