#1	The Water Tank American 7309 Mcneil Rd., Austin (512) 331-9831  You've GOT to come party at The Water Tank! It's "spectaculous"! Everybody is SOOOO friendly, the food is as good as grandma's, terrific drink specials, and the entertainment is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!

#2

Rubys Barbeque & Catering Co Barbecue, Catering 512 W 29th St, Austin (512) 477-2529  Ruby's has the best BBQ in town. Period! The brisket is so smooth that it melts on your tongue, the BBQ sauce is just a hint hot (unlike so many others that think they can impress you serving a sauce that burns the living daylights out of you), eve...

#3

El Patio Restaurant Mexican, Fast Food 2938 Guadalupe St, Austin (512) 476-5955  I love this restaurant! It was my grandparents' favorite restaurant for decades and with good reason. The first time I remember going was when I was about six and that was 38 years ago. Every time we are in Austin we go there. The chicken enchiladas ...

#4

Pappasitos Cantina Mexican 6513 N I H 35, Austin (512) 459-9214  Overpriced moderately good Mexican food. Pappasitos gets credit for a reletively innovative menu - however when one considers the many wonderful Mexican restaurants in the Austin area, the quality of food, service and overall dining experience pales ...

#5

Carrabba's Italian Grill Italian 11590 Research Boulevard, Austin (512) 345-8232  We have gone to the one in Jacksonville 2 times. The first time we ordered pizza and it was superb as well as atmosphere and service. The second time we ordered lasagna and were disappointed in the flavor.The taste was not as clear in the lasagna, ...

#6

Shogun Japanese 1807 Slaughter Ln W # 225, Austin (512) 292-1580  Best sushi in Austin. Wonderful, fresh fish. Imaginative rolls. Excellent. The Shogun roll is a must try. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy a nice chat with the very nice sushi chef/owner. A little far south, but well worth the drive. There is ne...

#7	Sullivans Steak House Steak House 300 Colorado St, Austin (512) 495-6504  Although the food is really good, the best thing about Sullivan's is the music in the bar on the weekends--the jazz piano/bass duo of Hank Hemsoth and Spencer Starnes is as good as anyone anywhere.

#8	Manuels Downtown 310 Congress Ave, Austin (512) 472-7555  Luv it! Manuel's menu choices are so good, you can't decide what to choose. Everything is the best! Great service, atmosphere, and food. I can't wait to go again and again.

#9	Earl Campbell's Bbq Restaruant & Ba Barbecue 212 E 6th St, Austin (512) 397-3275  Please tell me how I can purchase the sauce or tell me where I can purchase it in Columbia, OR anywhere in South Carolina. I look forward to your response.

#10	Jeffrey's Southwestern, Organic, Seafood, Steak House 1204 West Lynn Street, Austin (512) 477-5584  Superb presentation, fabulous food, wonderful ambience. An Austin favorite for special occasions.