#1

Satay Restaurant Thai 3202 W Anderson Ln, Austin (512) 467-6731  The food is definitely worth every penny here. The menu is full of great food and is varied enough that even a picky eater should be able to find something that makes their mouth water. It's a little bit too pricey to be an everyday stop but is s...

#2

Cool River American, American Regional 4001 West Parmer Lane, Austin (512) 835-0010  Now this is a restaurant! Very energetic, looks like a distinguished pool hall on one side. Leather overstuffed chairs, brass railings, enormous bar, huge tv screens for your sportsviewing pleasure and rock music blaring from the speakers. On t...

#3	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.

#4

West Lynn Cafe 1110 W Lynn St, Austin (512) 482-0950  We live within blocks of this charming piece of architecture and elegant dining experience. Not vegetarians, my husband and I tried it after its owner John supported our UT student ministry. We were impressed with the quality of food, never missing t...

#5	Pluckers Wing Factory 2222 Rio Grande St # D116, Austin (512) 469-9464  Wings were great and there are many seasonings/styles. Hot was smoking hot, others varied in spice. Messy but good. Lunch special was 10 wings, a side and large drink for $7. Can get very busy at peak lunch time.