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Top American restaurants in Austin, Texas
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas for many reasons. Some say the city is the live music capital of Texas but it also has a fantastic reputation for a thriving restaurant scene. Here, you can find every type of cuisine you're looking for, but American restaurants are a nice go-to choice when you can't decide. At almost any place, you can find dozens of entrees and appetizers, and many restaurants offer online takeout orders with curbside pickup service included.
In Austin proper, you have a few choices near downtown across from the Colorado River. Yet, most of the American restaurants lie between 1st Street and 11th Street along I-35, not necessarily near the University of Texas campus. What's great about the American restaurants in Austin is that they're not afraid to get really creative with their concepts and menu items. Expect a handful of surprises.
Must-try American restaurants in Austin
FRENCH FRIES
Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile
3235 East Cesar Chavez, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Stuffed Yeast Rolls | $12.00 |
Smoked Dry-Aged Jacoby Beef & BBQ Butter | |
| BBQ Meatloaf | $24.00 |
Jacoby Brand Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Green Beans, Caramelized Onions & House BBQ (GF) | |
| TX Citrus Salad | $15.00 |
Mixed Nordic Greens, Orange, Grapefruit, Goat Cheese, Cucumbers, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette. (GF) (V) |
Via 313 - Oak Hill
6705 West US Highway 290, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Small Omnivore | $15.00 |
Natural casing pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and Detroit sauce. | |
| Large Caesar | $9.00 |
Romaine, croutons, parmesan crisps, shaved parmesan. Served with house-made creamy Caesar. | |
| Small Detroiter | $14.00 |
Two kinds of pepperoni: natural casing on top of the cheese, smoked pepperoni underneath with Detroit Sauce. |
Dirty Martin's Place - NEW - 2808 Guadalupe St.
2808 Guadalupe St., Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Large D.H. Special | $9.20 |
Two slices American cheese, grilled onion, tomato, pickle, and Texas toast | |
| Large Kumback Cheeseburger | $8.40 |
American cheese, mayo, pickle, and tomato | |
| Small Kumback Cheeseburger | $6.70 |
American Cheese, mayo, pickle, and tomato |
Waterloo Ice House - Burnet Road
8600 Burnet Road, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Waterloo Salad | $15.95 |
Seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, toasted pecans, Granny Smith apples& bleu cheese crumbles on mixed greens topped with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. | |
| Texas Tortilla Catfish | $17.95 |
Catfish filet battered & golden fried in our signature crushed seasoned tortilla chip breading with jalapeño tartar sauce, lime wedges & your choice of two sides. We recommend hand-cut french fries & coleslaw. | |
| Hippie Chop | $15.95 |
Fresh avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, quartered eggs, red onion, sliced Cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, cucumber, grilled chicken breast on a bed of mixed spring greens and romaine hearts, served with housemade buttermilk ranch dressing |
District Kitchen + Cocktails Shoal Creek
7858 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Rosemary Loaf Bread | $9.00 |
house-made bread, smoked gouda pimento cheese | |
| Shishito Peppers | $10.00 |
sea salt, chili lime aioli | |
| Brussels sprouts | $9.00 |
lemon pomegranate glaze |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Foreign & Domestic
306 E 53rd St, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| pull apart yeast rolls (6ea), 3 day pick up | $6.00 |
great for sopping up gravy! Please allow 3 business days for pick-up as we make everything fresh in house. Need it in a rush? Call us @ 512.459.1010. | |
| cheddar & black pepper biscuits (6ea), 3 day pick up | $12.00 |
black pepper & cheddar with crispy edges & fluffy middles. great with butter & jam or to make sandwiches! (or grab some gravy from the "other section" you know what to do! ) Please allow 3 business days for pick-up as we make everything fresh in house. Need it in a rush? Call us @ 512.459.1010. | |
| Crispy Fingerlings | $7.00 |
tossed with duck fat, dill, & pecorino |
The League Kitchen and Tavern - 802-League Avery
10526 W. Parmer Ln, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Southern Burger | $17.99 |
sugar cured bacon – cheddar - tabasco shoestring onions – brooklyn bbq sauce | |
| Shrimp Cilantro Lime Salad | $18.99 |
grilled shrimp – artisan greens – avocado - charred corn – black beans – red onions - cherry tomatoes – jicama – tortilla strip – cilantro lime vinaigrette | |
| G-Ma’s Old Fashioned Dump Cake | $9.99 |
traditional ww1-era dump cake – deconstructed with toffee chips & pecans – vanilla bean ice cream |
The League Kitchen and Tavern - 801-League Lakeway
1310 RR 620 S., Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Prime Rib Sandwich | $19.99 |
shaved roast beef – swiss – caramelized onions - horseradish sour cream – rosemary au jus | |
| Grown Up Grilled Cheese | $13.99 |
sourdough – sharp cheddar – american cheese - muenster – tomato basil soup | |
| Grilled Wings | $14.99 |
house-made brooklyn bbq or buffalo sauce |
The Brewtorium
6015 Dillard Circle Suite A, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Straight Shooter Burger | $14.50 |
Hearty half-pound burger cooked to perfection and served on a toasted brioche roll. Dressed with organic mixed greens, tomato, onion, and housemade pickles. Served with your choice of condiment and side item. | |
| Hungry Hippie | $18.00 |
Artichoke hearts, baby portobellos, house-pickled shallots, fresh cilantro, provolone cheese & tangy cilantro pecan pesto. (Order without cheese to make it VEGAN) | |
| The OG | $18.00 |
House pork belly lardons, aged provolone and mozzarella blend, drunken onions & scallions. Simple but indulgent. |
GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Waterloo Ice House Southpark Meadows
9600 S. IH 35, Service Rd SB, Suite D-100, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Steak | $16.95 |
The culinary staple of the Lone Star State. Tender steak seasoned and fried in our signature Shiner Bock buttermilk batter, then smothered in peppered cream gravy, served with two sides. May we recommend mashed potatoes and gravy & bacon-braised green beans? | |
| Waterloo Salad | $15.95 |
Seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, toasted pecans, Granny Smith apples& bleu cheese crumbles on mixed greens topped with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. | |
| Hippie Chop | $15.95 |
Fresh avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, quartered eggs, red onion, sliced Cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, cucumber, grilled chicken breast on a bed of mixed spring greens and romaine hearts, served with housemade buttermilk ranch dressing |
SEAFOOD • STEAKS
Bartlett's
2408 W Anderson Ln, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Salad | $15.00 |
Hand chopped greens, chopped egg, applewood smoked bacon, toasted ciabatta croutons, julienned carrots, fresh corn, your choice of dressing. **Each of our salads to go come with dressing on the side** | |
| Asian Noodle Salad | $19.00 |
Fresh noodles, avocado, mango, peanuts, cilantro, basil, mint, scallions, carrots, toasted coconut, tomato, and cabbage with a Thai-style vinaigrette. We recommend adding steak! **Each of our salads to go come with dressing on the side** | |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | $22.00 |
Crispy tortilla strips, honey lime vinaigrette and peanut dressing, julienne carrot, crushed peanuts, cilantro. **Each of our salads to go come with dressing on the side** |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Happy Chicks
6425 Burnet Road, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Happy Nuggets | $8.99 |
8 Crispy Nuggets, a Happy Sauce of your choice, served with plenty of Fries! | |
| Classic Chick | $14.99 |
4 Crispy Chicken Tenders with 2 Happy Sauces of your choice, your choice of side, and plenty of Fries! | |
| Jumbo Chick | $17.49 |
5 Crispy Chicken Tenders with 2 Happy Sauces of your choice, your choice of side and plenty of fries! |
June's All Day
1722 S Congress, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bolognaise | $32.00 |
handkerchief pasta, kale, parmesan, chili flakes | |
| Paillard | $29.00 |
harissa, wild arugula, fennel, parmesan | |
| Kids Chicken | $14.00 |
served with french fries |
Irene's - 506 West Ave
506 West Ave, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | $15.00 |
Crispy Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk-Jalapeño Ranch, House Pickles | |
| Biscuit Breakfast | $13.00 |
Two Eggs Any Style, Bacon, Sausage or Avocado, House Jam | |
| Fried Chicken Sliders | $14.00 |
Crispy Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk-Jalapeño Ranch, House Pickles |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Anthem - 91 Rainey St.
91 Rainey Street, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Border Salad | $13.00 |
romaine lettuce, spinach, pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, radish, fried onions, tortilla strips, cilantro, jack cheese, jalapeño ranch, Korean crema | |
| Hilo Hawaiian Sandwich | $17.00 |
chopped five spice bbq brisket, bacon, King's Hawaiian sweet bun, sesame slaw, french fried onions, garlic dill pickle chips, kimchi aioli, pickled okra, choice of one side item | |
| Miso Mac Daddy | $11.00 |
Tempura mac & cheese balls, panko, miso butter corn, scallion, sweet soy sauce, spicy aioli, bonito, ginger. |
SMOOTHIES • SALADS
The Well
440 W 2nd st, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Revive | $13.00 |
unsweetened acai, organic strawberry, wild blueberry, banana, goji, chia, organic almond butter, housemade organic granola, cinnamon, housemade cashew milk | |
| Recover | $14.00 |
banana, organic almond butter, cacao, cauliflower, chaga, MCT oil, grass-fed whey protein, housemade cashew milk | |
| Vegan Caesar | $14.00 |
VEGAN -- little gem lettuce, cherry tomato, broccoli, green bean, crispy chickpeas, vegan caesar dressing |
Picnik | Burnet
4801 Burnet Rd, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bone Broth | $0.00 |
Chicken bone broth, Himalayan sea salt. | |
| Mayan Mocha (MAY) | $0.00 |
Coffee, butter, MCT oil, raw cacao, mesquite, lucuma, maca, cordyceps mushroom, cayenne, coconut sugar, maple syrup and whey protein. Grass-fed butter or coconut milk is blended for stabilized energy. MCT oil from coconuts tells your body and brain to start burning fat. Traditional wood-fired maple syrup adds deep flavor and minerals. Grass-fed whey or collagen protein elevates nutrition and creaminess. Herbs and botanicals boost metabolism, productivity and immunity. | |
| Cappuccino (CAP) | $0.00 |
Coffee, butter, MCT oil, and whey protein. Grass-fed butter or coconut milk is blended for stabilized energy. MCT oil from coconuts tells your body and brain to start burning fat. Traditional wood-fired maple syrup adds deep flavor and minerals. Grass-fed whey or collagen protein elevates nutrition and creaminess. Herbs and botanicals boost metabolism, productivity and immunity. |
Henbit
111 Congress Ave suit 010, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Sandwich | $14.00 |
Sourdough Fried Chicken, Milk Bun, Habanada Honey Glaze, Carrot & Scallion Slaw, Charred Padrón Pepper Aioli | |
| House Potato Chips | $5.00 |
House Potato Chips, Chipotle Fresno Hot Sauce | |
| Harissa Chicken Bowl | $13.00 |
Carolina Gold Rice and Chickpeas, Seasonal Squash, Seasonal Relish, Red Onions, House Yogurt, Harissa Oil |
Lou's Eastside -
1900 E Cesar Chavez, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fried Brussels Sprouts | $8.00 |
Brussel sprouts cut in half and fried until hot and crispy, tossed in Spicy Chili Honey. Spicy Honey: Arbol chilies, garlic, shallot, honey, white distilled vinegar, salt. VEGAN - Honey GLUTEN - Fried in soybean oil | |
| Build Your Own Taco | $3.00 |
Flour tortilla with Egg & Provolone Cheese GLUTEN - Flour tortilla DAIRY - Provolone (pasteurized) Green taco sauce: Jalapeno, serrano, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime, vegetable oil, salt. Red taco sauce: Jalapeno, tomato, garlic, onion, vegetable oil, salt. | |
| Eastside Crunch | $14.00 |
Kale, cabbage, almonds, roasted cauliflower, crispy rice & seeds, tahini dressing, parmesan. Tahini dressing: Tahini, dijon, lemon, honey, canola oil, olive oil, garlic confit, red wine vin, cayenne, lime zest, salt, pepper. Crispy seed mix: Flax seed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, dehydrated onion, poppy seed, fennel seed, caraway seed, cumin, maldon salt, wild black rice, oil. DAIRY - Parmesan (unpasteurized) TREE NUTS - Almond SEEDS - Seed mix (flax, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, fennel, caraway) SEEDS - Tahini dressing (Tahini made with ground and hulled sesame seeds) VEGAN - Tahini dressing (contains honey) |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Burger Bar on Campus - UT Campus
1901 San Antonio St, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders 5 Piece | $6.75 |
Served with your choice of sauce | |
| Double Wagyu Cheeseburger | $12.25 |
| Fries | $2.95 |
GRILL
Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar on FM 620
8300 N FM 620, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Rueben Sandwich | $16.99 |
house cured corn beef, german slaw, swiss, good good sauce, marbled rye, fries | |
| Pimento Burger | $14.99 |
smoked gouda pimento, roasted corn relish, chipotle aioli, brioche bun, fries | |
| Forest Burger | $14.99 |
ground brisket, wild mushroom conserva, goat cheese, porcini garlic aioli, arugula, brioche bun, fries |
SALADS • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS
Doc's Backyard
5207 Brodie Ln #100, Sunset Valley
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Capital Salad | $15.99 |
Grilled Chicken Breast, smoked applewood bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, roasted pecans on a bed on house greens | |
| 16oz. Frozen Margarita | $13.00 |
Our #1 seller. Doc's Hybrid made with Gold Tequila and alternative fuel. Makes 2 Drinks. Must be 21 or older. ID upon pick up. | |
| White Wings | $10.99 |
Chicken and fresh jalapeno wrapped in smoked applewood bacon & tossed in buffalo wing sauce. |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Magnolia Cafe - South Congress
1920 S Congress Ave, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| LOVE VEGGIES | $13.00 |
Broccoli, mushroom, spinach, onion, and bell pepper sautéed in love butter (fresh garlic and serranos). Served on a bed of rice and topped with jack cheese. | |
| SHORT STACK BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES | $9.00 |
Two buttermilk pancakes with chocolate chips. | |
| FISH TACOS (2) | $13.75 |
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, carrots, red onion, fresh cilantro and spicy garlic cream sauce on the side. On corn or flour tortilla. Your choice of sides. |
SEAFOOD
District Kitchen + Cocktails - Slaughter Ln
5900 W Slaughter Ln, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Side Caesar | $5.00 |
Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, parmesan, and garlic thyme croutons | |
| Roast Brussels | $9.00 |
lemon + pomegranate glaze | |
| Rainbow Trout | $22.00 |
seared river trout, golden raisin wild rice, cilantro pesto, brussels sprouts |
GRILL
Foxhole Culinary Tavern
13995 US-183, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Country Fried Akaushi Steak | $20.00 |
boursin mashed potatoes, haricot-vert medley, jalapeno-mushroom black pepper gravy | |
| Bacon-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp | $30.00 |
three pepper colby jack grits, scallions, charred corn, pickled red jalapeños, crispy okra, crawfish blackened butter cream sauce | |
| King Caesar | $12.00 |
romaine hearts, dinosaur kale, grape tomatoes, charred corn relish, avocado, pecorino, grilled lemon, jalapeno cheese croutons |
SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES
6th Street -
214 East 6th Street, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Little Chick | $9.99 |
2 Crispy Chicken Tenders with a Happy Sauce of your choice and Fries. | |
| Classic Chick | $14.99 |
4 Crispy Chicken Tenders with two Happy Sauces of your choice, one side and plenty of Fries! | |
| Chick Wrap | $11.99 |
3 Crispy Chicken Tenders, Field Greens and Happy Sauce wrapped in a Sun-dried Tomato Tortilla, served with plenty of Fries! |
TLV
111 Congress Ave, Fareground #7, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Falafel (3) | $4.00 |
3 pieces of our homemade Green Falafel, Amba and Green Tahini | |
| Israeli Salad | $5.00 |
Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, parsley, za'atar, lemon, and olive oil | |
| Chicken Hawaiej Hummus Plate | $15.00 |
Chicken Thighs in a Yemenite Spice Blend, Onion, Green Tahini, Amba, Schug, Pita |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Billy's on Burnet
2105 Hancock Dr, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Hoss | $12.99 |
| Cobra Burger | $12.99 |
| Billy's Wings | $0.00 |
5280 Burger & Taphouse - Austin
7032 Wood Hollow, Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| LARGE FRIES | $6.99 |
Housemade, double fried and seasoned to perfection | |
| THE BUFFALO BILL | $13.99 |
MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST FRIED TO PERFECTION, TOSSED IN BUFFALO SAUCE, TOPPED WITH PECANWOOD SMOKED BACON OVER A BLUE CHEESE SLAW | |
| JUMBO WINGS | $14.99 |
Crispy-fried and served with ranch and any of our dipping sauces; buffalo, thai chili, honey sriracha, bbq. |
FRENCH FRIES
Thrive Craft House
519 West 37th st., Austin
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Fruit Bowl | $4.99 |
Strawberry, blueberry, apple, and red grape | |
| The Capitol Burger | $12.99 |
Good ole Texas burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, bread and butter pickle, and mustard | |
| Lady Bird | $15.99 |
Cod fillets fried to golden perfection in craft beer batter, with tartar sauce and Thrive fries |
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