re: Going to Austin soon. Food recs?

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Mrs. Glass

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Austin's the best. You'll have a great time

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Moonshine has the second best Mac n cheese in the city.

24 Diner has the best.

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Have you had Cover 3's brick chicken mac or Peche's duck mac? Those are my top 2.

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Franklin bbq


if you want to waste your entire vacation standing in a line.

It's definitely good but it's not stand-in-line-on-the-outside-chance-that-you're-not-getting-fed-at-all good.

It's Austin. There are PLENTY of great BBQ places that won't run out of food before you're able to eat.

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Well in all fairness the guy is cooking over 100 briskets a day and running out. That’s a testament to the cook. Not like he’s cooking half a dozen and slamming the window. He tries to accommodate.

Geaux4tigers has a good list. I forgot about Terry Blacks. It is solid and there is not much of a line. I wasn't a fan of the original Black's in Lockhart but this one got it right.

Little Deli has some of the best pizza in Austin, and it's more of a joint that locals hang out at. It's a perfect spot this time of year when the weather is nice, because most of their seating is outside.

And to SWC, is it really worth the drive out to Steiner Ranch Steakhouse? I've never been but have never heard rave reviews either.

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is it really worth the drive out to Steiner Ranch Steakhouse? I've never been but have never heard rave reviews either.

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I go quite often because I live in the area. IMO, I have never had a bad meal at Steiner Ranch. But with that said, I don't think the steaks are consistent enough. I've been there when I though the steaks were amazing and I've been there when I though the steaks were just ok. For the price, which is $40-50+ per steak, I'd like to have a great steak every time out. But the appetizers are solid and I mentioned the lobster Mac & cheese previously which I always order when I go because I think it's amazing. So the entire meal experience is often positive even for the times the steaks come out a little less than desired.

There is live music there every night on the outside pateo which has a great scenic view. On the weekends the dance floor is usually filled with Steiner Moms. But the atmosphere is good enough that most people will stick around for a drink or two after their meals for the music.

Didn't Franklin's burn down recently? I thought he was shut down until they rebuild or move?

Any good restauants/bars for 15 guys on a bachelor party? Bangers has been mentioned to me a few times from various people. Think we are doing jacoby's one night and Bobs another

Otoko is definitely not to be missed. Buy your reservations ASAP via Tock. Arrive early and stay late for cocktails at Watertrade. Their Goma Fashioned is to die for. El Naranjo on Rainey St for Oaxacan cuisine. Some of the best molé I’ve tasted. Enjoy!