Chez Zee

5406 Balcones Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Colby B. writes: There is no doubt in my mind: This is my favorite restaurant in town.

I had a run in with the management here once for an event I was having there. Not only did the owner make it more than good, she even got a letter FedExed to me from Mack Brown. He…

Culver's

3424 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX 78745

will h. writes: rating based only on the butter burger. *

butter + burger = 5 stars
go on. prove me wrong.
you can't. it's scientific fat.
wait. i mean scientific FACT.

i love that the patties are thin, so they cook up quick and even a little of burn/char/crisp on the…

Swad

9515 N Lamar Blvd #156
Austin, TX 78753

Mr Doctor X. writes: Whoa.

Insanely DELICIOUS all-vegetarian Indian food.  

Breads fried in oil carb nightmare meets exotic sauce banquet from beyond time and space.

Different.  Authentic.  Cheap.  Good.    

This is what fast food would be like if our planet were run by…

Reale's

13450 N Hwy 183
Austin, TX 78759

Clark H. writes: Cops eat there. 'Nuf Said.  Cops spend a lot of time about town. They know where the real good food is hiding. I'm even thinking about my new reality show, "Cops: Dining On the Job!"  We're still searching for a tough-guy-voice for the promo.

In the…

The Austin Chronicle

4000 N I H 35
Austin, TX 78765

Michelle C. writes: Austin Chronicle, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways...

The Chron is everything the Statesman ain't.  Great, incisive reporting.  Austin-appropriate politics (well, IMO, of course).  Everything I need to know about what's hip, happening and…

Torchy's Tacos
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1207 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78799

Anna B. writes: Dear Torchy's:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to North Austin.  I love you and I am not good at long distance relationships.  If you come here, I will eat your tacos every day.   I will eat them in a car, I will eat them at a bar.  I will eat them…

Strut
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2200 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle B. writes: It looks like a boutique, it feels like a boutique, but it's not priced like a boutique.

Then again the clothes in here aren't quite boutique quality but they are well chosen and have loads of style. If I was given more than 15 minutes in here I…

Bouldin Creek Coffee House & Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1501 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

Justin B. writes: I sat here one recent afternoon, composing its yelp review in my head, and I reasoned it was a firm three stars.

My iced coffee was really not that good.
My breakfast was of good quality, but hardly enough food.
The music was good, but it seemed such…

Azul Tequila

4211 S Lamar Blvd
Ste A2
Austin, TX 78704

Clark H. writes: -Disclaimer- Years ago when we were children,  I knew an awesome DSL technician. A righteous dude that you could trust, he chased his dream - Azul or bust!

I knew the founder when Azul was started (circa 2000?). We've lost touch since they closed the…

Taco Xpress
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2529 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Ashen W. writes: I am addicted to this place like a Sixth Street vagrant is to crack.  From the first time I stepped foot in this wonderful chapel of grease I have never questioned just how amazing this place is.  

The new building and decor is funky, cool and…

Jo's
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1300 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle C. writes: Ah, Jo's.  So many reasons to love you.  I love your prime people-watching location on South Congress in the thick of it all.  I love that you are dog-friendly.  I love that you feel so Austin-funky.  I love your chai, even though it doesn't really…

Home Slice Pizza
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1415 S Congress St
Austin, TX 78704

Kimberly K. writes: With the excitement of a little boy buying a Willie Wonka Chocolate bar and searching for the gold, I hurried through the back alley entrance and eating area tonight.  (searching for a great piece of pizza and the 100th review!)

Big welcome sign on…

Enoteca Vespaio
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1610 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

veek n. writes: We had such a nice date night on Friday night.  We came downtown around 8 specifically to dine at Enoteca - and we were told the wait was an hour and twenty minutes for first-available.  Not surprising for a Friday night.  The hostess told us she…

Hairy Situations Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1716 S Congress Ave
Ste A
Austin, TX 78704

rob m. writes: Michael Fenner is my favorite. more fun than a bag of hammers, and he will make you look like a rock star, or whatever it is that you want to look like.

Habana Soco Restaurant
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2728 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Jefe R. writes: Ok, upfront disclaimer (in case you didn't know or didn't find this on my list of "Places I Have Worked, and thus, are now Legend.",) I used to work here....

Working here, though a brief experience, was a great one.  Eating here is just as good.  The…

Southside Tattoo
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1313 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Megan W. writes: I recently moved to Austin over the summer and found myself interested in pursuing my third tattoo. After checking out a few shops I was still unsatisfied, so a friend of mine recommended Southside. Their reputation preceded them. After just five…

Wet Salon
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1109 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Amber D. writes: I love Leslie!

I tried Toni & Guy (whom I now call "The Wizards of Disappointment") and went to Leslie to get the black bleached out of my hair and a whole new cut - and wow, she's fantastic.

She understood me when I said really abstract things like,…

South Congress Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1600 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Michelle C. writes: I {heart} this place.  It's not cheap, but the great food, always-excellent and friendly service, and fun atmosphere make for a all-around, top notch meal experience.

Their ceviche (which is called a "seafood parfait") is wonderful - a bit spicy,…

Dominican Joe

515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Don P. writes: DISCLAIMER:  I am the minor partner in Dominican Joe and wasn't going to write a review but was encouraged to do so by other yelpers so that I could give a little background.

Dominican Joe was started here in Austin by Sharla and Mehul, who met at…

Flipnotics Coffeespace Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1601 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Stephanie S. writes: I can't get over how relaxingly punk this place is. What could possibly be better than lounging on a slightly aged deck, reading the editorial section of the local paper, and sipping on a freshly shaken (not stirred) iced coffee?! Well, I could…

Green Muse Cafe
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

519 W Oltorf St
Austin, TX 78704

Boog S. writes: Yeah, see this is what I need. It's a coffee shop. And when you order coffee it's good coffee. It's not just under the boiling point and in a paper cup, like at Starbucks. It's not burned beyond recognition like the over-rated Ruta Maya coffee. It's…

Toy Joy
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2900 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705

Monica O. writes: I have a secret. Not really: I've persuaded every date I've been on to accompany me into this wonderland.

Its useful, really. Toy Joy allows me to get a glimpse into the childhood of the other party - as each toy will evoke a story. That story can…

Dhaba Joy
Neighborhood: University of Texas

2900 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705

Matthew H. writes: In my previously narrow scoped world, I was under a very distinct impression that Vegan food was akin to what a rabbit might eat...if the rabbit chose the most non-violent, completely flavorless way to eat it.

Sweet Mary Mother of all that is pure and…

Sweetish Hill Bakery

1120 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Jay B S. writes: I'm a man who loves his blueberry muffins. So lets just put that out there.

I was invited to an early morning coffee hour with some fellow photogs there. It was my first time and ever since then have been really upset with myself for not having been…

Mi Victoria Bakery
Neighborhood: Rosedale, Allandale

5245 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Dennis C. writes: Perhaps hard to find, but certainly hard to beat in terms of price.  I usually stop by this place for some breakfast tacos whenever I'm running late for a meeting and need an excuse for my tardiness (I employ this tactic based on the Whataburger…

San Francisco Bakery & Cafe

2900 W Anderson Ln Ste L
Austin, TX 78757

jen c. writes: You know how in Stranger Than Fiction they fall in love over chocolate chip cookies?  Will Ferrell chews them antagonizingly slowly, lips smacking ever-so-subtly with that dreamy, faraway look in his eyes.  His eyes close, and he lets this deep…

Top Notch
Neighborhood: Allandale

7525 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Leslie L. writes: The Citizen Kane of hamburgers.  

Top Notch earns its name.  If it didn't sound so lame, I might even call their burgers 'honest.'   No special mayo mix, no sprouts on your meat, no funny business.  It doesn't need to do a dollar dance - this burger…

Madras Pavilion

9025 Research Blvd
#100
Austin, TX 78758

Michelann Q. writes: I had been to Madras Pavilion a few times for lunch - love the buffet, and it's not often I'm known to speak those words. I went for dinner tonight with my husband and we had the dinner for two. Great soup, appetizer (fried veg-potato frittery…

Regal Arbor Cinema
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trail
Suite 800
Austin, TX 78759

diane f. writes: We recently drove alllll the way from San Marcos to the Arbor to see Javier Bardim send a bolt through just about everyone and everything in Texas while wearing Bobby Sherman hair.  

We did this because "No Country for Old Men" would never play in San…

Asia Market

8648 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Jaye J. writes: I saw God today. He was at Asia Market Cafe. Seriously, it was one of the best meals I've had in ages.

Located in a dumpy strip mall at the back of the Asia Market, this is quite possibly the best Chinese food I've ever had in my life. My friend…

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

11570 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

Jarrett R. writes: Oh Rudy's, how you make me crave you morning, day and, night.  Sweet sweet spicy sauce smothering tender cuts of brisket!  There is no need for plates or utensils here...why bother when you have your fingers and endless sheets of butcher paper and…

Red House Lounge
Neighborhood: Cherrywood

1917 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78722

Jon S. writes: What do we have here? Hip folk, young and old, strewn about on lawn chairs, flip flops dangling from their toes... a regiment of miniature deer heads on the wall... wood benches, rusty iron tables, waiters with blinging belt buckles and super-tight…

County Line On the Lake

5204 Ranch Road 2222
Austin, TX 78731

Linda M. writes: Warning: nudity at County Line.

Yep.  The huge breasts I had off the "lighter fare" lunch menu were buck nekkid.  Not a lick of sauce anywhere in sight on that chicken.  Beans, cole slaw AND potato salad all dancing around on the side.  

A breast…

Siena Restaurant

6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Austin, TX 78731

Angela N. writes: Truly exceptional. I have a big appetite, and let me tell you -

I didn't eat anything besides half a croissant all of today. I came to Siena truly looking forward to this dinner. I began with Le Volte 2003 Toscana - unbelievably complex and subtle.…

Dry Creek Cafe & Boat Dock

4812 Mt Bonnell Rd
Austin, TX 78731

Lisa A. writes: Wow. It's weird when you haven't thought of a place in a long time and all of a sudden you're taken back to a wonderful weekend afternoon at a lake-side dive bar, when you got pretty buzzed off some cold, cold beer and you spend quite a long time…

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

3407 Greystone Dr
Austin, TX 78731

Justin B. writes: Musashino is at the bottom of the top tier of sushi places in Austin.

I'm looking forward to going back and exploring the menu a bit more, as I only had miso soup, Hawaiian Roll and Spicy Spider Roll, but all were very tasty, and left me sated with…

Northwest Hills Pharmacy & Florist

3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Davenport Village
Austin, TX 78746

Jack N. writes: The best florist in town, bar none.  The staff is helpful, the selection is incredible, and their arrangements blow people away.

Once you find these guys, you'll never buy flowers from anyone else again, unless you're cheap.

Taco Deli
Neighborhood: Spyglass/Bartons Bluff, 78704 (South Austin)

1500B Spyglass Dr
Austin, TX 78746

Phil P. writes: There is only one word to describe Taco Deli: retarded. As in, I'm
completely retarded for their sirloin steak tacos.

They have a wide selection of Goodflow juices, their hot sauces are
thick with just a little kick instead of weak and runny, and they…