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Mattie’s at Green Pastures is a historical restaurant serving Southern food and a great brunch in Bouldin Creek.

A Texas Hill Country BBQ legend’s downtown Austin location.

Counter Cafe is a diner-y spot with locations on Rainey Street and the East Side. Head to the East Side if you're with a group.

Turf ’N’Surf is located within Lavaca Street Bar, and serves po’boys, tacos, and other great bar food.

When you need to escape the craziness of Rainey Street, head to Geraldine's inside Hotel Van Zandt for upscale Southern food and nightly live music.

Parlor Room is a fun, spacious bar on Rainey Street that’s good for big groups, like when it’s your birthday or you join a stranger’s bachelor party.