Olamaie is one of the most impressive upscale Southern restaurants we've ever experienced.

Fancy barbecue is a polarizing concept, but Lamberts pulls it off very well.

Via 313 is Detroit-style pizza done right.

There isn’t a lot of quality Italian food in Austin, and Italic is some of the best.

A traditional spot serving some of the best steaks in Austin.

A great, easy option for everything from hangover meal to weeknight dinner.

If every stereotypical oil magnate had a restaurant, they would all look like this. Come here to get deals done and eat lots of MEEEEEATS.

24 Diner is a trendy 24-hour diner best saved for late night chicken & waffle runs. But the truth is, it’s not even the best 24 hour diner in Austin.

Walton’s Fancy & Staple is a deli with Southern charm downtown.

Royal Blue is a grocery/bodega/deli with a few locations. We like the downtown location best for lunch.

For a healthy lunch downtown, get a salad at Leaf.

We like our coffee shops with good food, and the Jo’s downtown delivers.

Jugo is a downtown spot with juices, smoothies, and a lot of healthy-ish bowls.

The Whole Foods flagship store is still one of the most dependable places to pick up lunch in the entire city.

Athenian Grill is a classic Greek spot that’s one of our go-to’s for a casual lunch downtown.

Counter Cafe is a classic Austin diner, and a great option for a low-key lunch downtown.