2 Best Restaurants in Texas, USA

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We've compiled the best of the best in Texas - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Neighborhood Sushi

$$$ | South Austin

If you're looking for Austin's best sushi, you might just find it here. The tatami-lined interiors are sleek and sophisticated, and chefs achieve unparalleled quality in every dish, whether it's nigiri or hand rolls, Wagyu short ribs or snow crab. Omakase is available for connoisseurs, and don't sleep on their sake pairings and delicious desserts like lychee jellies and milk chocolate semifreddo.

1716 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704, USA
512-579–0939
Known For
  • Coveted bar seating for front-row viewing of the chefs at work
  • Outdoor sake garden with small drink and bar-food menu
  • Daily-changing menu with seasonal favorites
Restaurant Details
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Uptown Sushi

$$$$ | Uptown

Sure it's trendy, and maybe more stylish than substantive, but if you're looking for the decadent sushi experience, it's hard to beat the pricey and delicious Uptown Sushi. With its ethereal, white-on-white and Lucite-and-low-light decor, this Galleria-area hot spot offers fresh, interesting takes on sushi and sashimi. The Seven-and-a-Half Roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, masago, and avocado, all tempura fried) is not to be missed, nor is the Ribeye Roll (slices of beef wrapped around avocados and sweet Japanese yams). Try to snag a mezzanine-level table so you can see all the glamour go down. While waiting for said table, cool your designer heels at the raucous, pick-up-line-laden bar, with great, expensive wines and strong mixed drinks.