UPDATE: This is the 2018 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/

Check out dozens of guides that will lead you to the best places to eat in Austin, according to recommendations from top local bloggers. Whether you want to find places to try your favorite foods, you want to stay up to date on the Austin food scene, or you wish to plan for a special occasion … we have a guide for you.  To find the top restaurants in Austin, simply check out the comprehensive Austin food guide recommendations below (updated for 2018)!

So do you want the best BBQ or sushi in Austin? We’ve got you covered. Or maybe you’re looking for must-eat ramen or sandwiches. Or maybe you want to find a cool dog friendly patio or a coffee house to work from. We have guides for all of those too! Here, you can also find great restaurants located downtown, up north, or in East Austin. So whether you’re visiting ATX for a weekend or if you’re a longtime local, you’ll love the ATX food guides below.

This guide was brought to you by the Austin Food Blogger 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.


Best Places to Eat in Austin in 2018

Dozens of food and drink guides, by members of the Austin Food Blogger Alliance


Image Credit: The Smoking Ho

Best Austin Restaurants by Cuisine

BBQ in Austin Guide – by The Smoking Ho
Chinese Food in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
Indian Food in Austin Guide – by thehonestShruth
Mexican Food in Austin City Guide – by South Austin Foodie
Thai Food in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
Vietnamese Restaurants in Austin – by Smoked Salt and Pepper


Best Austin Restaurants by Diet

Gluten-Free Restaurants in Austin – by The Weekly Menu
Paleo and Whole30 Restaurants in Austin – by Eat the Gains
Vegan Restaurants in Austin – by Food Fidelity


Image Credit: A Taste of Koko

Best Austin Restaurants by Dish

Banh Mi: Vietnamese Sandwiches in Austin – by The Smoking Ho
Breakfast Tacos in Austin – by Cook*Love*Heal
Brussels Sprouts: The Best in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Burgers: The Best in Austin – by Forking Up
Charcuterie and Cheese Boards in Austin – by Dawn the Gourmand
Cupcakes in Austin, Texas – by Fearless Captivations
Donuts: Austin’s Best – by Kitchen Concoctions
Fried Chicken: The Best Spots in Austin – by Forking Up
Ice Cream in Austin Guide– by Discovering ATX
Juice and Smoothies in Austin – by A Time to Kale
Mole Restaurant Guide to Austin – by Cook*Love*Heal
Pasta: A Guide to the Best Restaurants in Austin – by Phat Phoodies
Pastries in Austin Guide – by Fearless Captivations
Pho Guide to South Austin – by Cook*Love*Heal
Pizza: Where to find the Best in Austin, Texas – by ATX Eats and Treats
Poké in Austin – by Sushi in the ATX
Ramen: Seven Great Bowls in Austin – by Her Modern Kitchen
Salads in Austin: Top 10 – by Feed This House
Sandwiches: The Best in Austin – by Food Fidelity
Sushi in Austin Guide – by Sushi in the ATX
Tacos: The Best in Austin – by Kitchen Concoctions






Image Credit: So Much Life

Best Austin Restaurants By Occasion or Genre

Bar Food in Austin – by Forking Up
Breakfast Spots in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Classic Austin Restaurants – by So Much Life
Cooking Classes in Austin – by Mary Makes Good
Dog Friendly places in Austin – by Big World Small Girl
Fine Dining Restaurants in Austin – by Foodie is the New Forty
Food Trucks: The best in Austin – by Austin Texas Food
Happy Hours in Austin – by Forking Up
Instagram Worthy Meals in Austin – by Dine With Shayda
Late Night Eats in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Online Food Delivery in Austin, TX  – by Mary Makes Good
Patio Dining in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Playgrounds at Restaurants in Austin – by Mary Makes Good
Prix Fixe Tasting Menus in Austin – by Her Modern Kitchen
Work-Friendly Coffee Shops and Cafes – by ATX_bites


Image Credit: Big World Small Girl

Best Places to Drink in Austin

Brewpubs in Austin – by Big World Small Girl
Breweries in Austin – by A Taste of Koko
Cider in Austin – by Big World Small Girl
Cocktails in Austin, Texas – by Food Fidelity
Coffee Shops in South Austin – by Austinot
Mimosa Brunch Power Rankings – by A Time to Kale
Old-Fashioned: Best in Austin – by Her Modern Kitchen
Rosé All Day in Austin Round-up – by A Time to Kale
Spirits: A guide to local Austin liquor – by Big World Small Girl
Wine Half-Off Happy Hours in Austin – by Vino Pour Favor
Wine Shops in Austin, Texas – by Vino Pour Favor


Image Credit: Google Maps

Best Austin Restaurants by Location

Central Austin Restaurants – by Eat the Gains
Central and North Austin Restaurant Roundup – by M Delish Boutique
Downtown Austin Restaurants – by A Taste of Koko
East Austin Restaurants – by ATX_Bites
North Austin Restaurants – by Fearless Captivations
South Austin Restaurants – by South Austin Foodie
South Congress: Dog Friendly Restaurants – by Food Banjo
South First Street Eats – by So Much Life




Thanks for checking out the 2018 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 #ATXBestEats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook all year round to discover even more delicious food in Austin.