trekker2

Looking for more suggestions on places to eat in Austin. We've already been to Trudy's, Magnolia Cafe, the Salt Lick, and Oasis. Tonight we want to go out downtown (6th Street) so we're looking for restaurant recommendations down there. Thanks!

laurieb_nyny

El Sol y La Luna? That was decent Spanish food that was recommended to me on this Board.

http://www.elsolylalunaaustin.com/

dfr4848

Shoreline Grill. Next door to the 4 Seasons about 1/2 block off Congress on San Jacinto Blvd. Excellent regional cuisine. Weather's really nice today so the balcony may be open.

www.shorelinegrill.com

trekker2

Hmm - Shoreline looks nice, but maybe a little out of our price range. Any other suggestions?

Lancer786

Have yo tried them?

The Driskill Grill, The Aquarelle, Hudson's, The Zoot

you can find more on the following page..

http://www.thingstodoinaustin.com/au...staurants.html

AustinTraveler

Iron Cactus is right on Sixth Street and is not expensive.

Do you have a food type preference?

SiteC_er

Got to Chueys

maria_so

El Sol y La Luna is no longer there. Not sure if it's moved or ?

I second Aquarelle. I also like Ztejas Grill http://www.ztejas.com/

saige

There are lots of good places downtown!
Louie's 106, Z-Tejas, Iron Cactus, Roaring Fork, Eddie V's Edgewater Grill...see more at:
http://www.austincityguide.com/navf/...?show=Downtown

BeachGirl247

I'm a big fan of Enoteca, casual Italian bistro and Vespaio, more upscale sister restaurant on South Congress.

Also, for low-key Mexican food is Guido's on South Congress, too.

emd3

My 2 cents- don't leave Austin without going to Stubb's.

BeachGirl247

emd3, I'm the odd man out on Stubbs. We went to the Sunday Gospel brunch and were disappointed with the food. The gospel was alright but I guess we were expecting something else.

Cranachin

trekker2--

Just curious, but how could you run out of options for places to eat in Austin? I used to live there and there were tons of places to eat (and I'm not talking about national chains, either).

What about Kerby Lane, Hoover's Cooking, Maudie's, Hula Hut (my favorite is the Hawaiian fajitas)?

Of course, those are not downtown. Thai Passion at 620 Congress Ave was good - you might try it.

Have you been to Amy's for ice cream yet?

trekker2

We're back - we were running out of choices because everyone had just about enough of Tex-Mex and BBQ, but we survived, and it was all pretty good.

Stubb's - good ribs, okay brisket
South Congress Cafe - best meal of the trip
Matt's Famous El Rancho - good green chile enchiladas
Shady Grove - very good chili and good outdoor patio
Magnolia Cafe - just okay - but good prices
Z'Tejas - very nice outdoor seating and happy hour specials
The Salt Lick - excellent brisket and ribs - okay sides
Trudy's - Mexican Martini's

laurieb_nyny

El Sol y La Luna moved to 6th street.

volcanogirl

Bookmarking.

diart

It's not on 6th but a favorite Austin-ish place that I am especially fond of is Austin Java Company. austinjava.com. The original is on Barton Springs Rd. There you will find many Austiny places.

tejana

For your next trip - Sunday morning brunch at Santa Rita. Just four words to remember... jalepeno bacon vanilla pancakes!

volcanogirl

Another fun spot is the Iguana Grill - it has good Mexican food and a beautiful view of the lake. Pretty similar to The Oasis.

http://www.iguanagrillaustin.com/
http://www.oasis-austin.com/

County Line has a nice BBQ spot on the water; lots of swans, turtles, and ducks to feed with that yummy homemade bread. I don't think the food is quite as good as Salt Lick, but the food is still good, and the setting is great, very Texasy.

http://www.countyline.com/viewphoto.asp?id=3&nbr=5

Chuy's is always good too.

vova

next trip, try:
- La Condesa
- Parkside
- Wink
- enoteca vespaio
- la perla

all are on the $$ or $$$ side but all good (imho)