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Austin Downtown Food Recs

Posted on 8/28/19 at 7:59 pm
Posted by Hetfield
Dallas
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 8/28/19 at 7:59 pm
Going down for the Louisiana Tech-Texas game this weekend. Any suggestions for a good dinner Friday night before hitting Rainey Street?
Posted by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
65514 posts
Posted on 8/28/19 at 8:37 pm to
Lonesome Dove happy hour

You’re welcome
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22349 posts
Posted on 8/28/19 at 11:47 pm to
Red Ash
Posted by geaux4tigers
Austin, TX
Member since Sep 2006
949 posts
Posted on 8/28/19 at 11:57 pm to
Suerte
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75320 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 12:06 am to
Moonshine
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
5363 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 12:09 am to
Whatever Paul says I look to him for guidance in life...
Posted by geaux4tigers
Austin, TX
Member since Sep 2006
949 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 12:57 am to
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Moonshine


I definitely wouldn't go here, it's a bad take on southern food. This place has served me 2 of the worst meals I've had in my 8 years in Austin. The free popcorn was the most enjoyable part of those meals. They do make some pretty good cocktails though.

All 3 of the other places suggested are head and shoulders above Moonshine.
Posted by List Eater
Htown
Member since Apr 2005
23583 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 3:11 am to
Shady Grove
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112396 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 7:08 am to
If you’re there for lunch time, hit up Perry’s for the pork chop special.
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
6464 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 7:43 am to
quote:

I definitely wouldn't go here, it's a bad take on southern food. This place has served me 2 of the worst meals I've had in my 8 years in Austin. The free popcorn was the most enjoyable part of those meals. They do make some pretty good cocktails though.


I don’t recommend moonshine, but this is a little excessive.
Posted by CptRusty
Basket of Deplorables
Member since Aug 2011
11740 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 8:03 am to
Iron Cactus on 6th, or if you feel like taking a drive, Fonda San Miguel is excellent.
Posted by LoneStarRanger
Texas/Europe
Member since Aug 2018
2404 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 9:08 am to
Don’t do Moonshine, Iron Cactus, or Perry’s. All have gone severely down hill, resting on their laurels and old accolades, and you will be disappointed

Not necessarily downtown, but quick uber rides:

Nisha
Suerte
Launderette
Lichas
Kemuri Tatsuya
Justine’s Brasserie


Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
21003 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 10:29 am to
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Suerte


I had a pretty blah experience there for brunch. Heard good things though.

Definitely hit up Easy Tiger for beer. Their food is good too.

Red Ash is awesome, but you'll need a reservation probably and its $$$.

Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75320 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 10:33 am to
Peached Tortilla is good
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
96209 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 10:56 am to
We have reservations at Brewers Table. Solid place?
Posted by LoneStarRanger
Texas/Europe
Member since Aug 2018
2404 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 11:34 am to
It's very good, however haven’t been since the chef who opened it up, departed.

They have different foods at the outside bar that aren’t available inside
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
3795 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 11:57 am to
Lonesome dove is really good. Get the smoked drink they do. Can't remember if it is Manhattan or old fashioned, but good.
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
21003 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 3:15 pm to
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Peached Tortilla is good


Not downtown.
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38830 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 3:20 pm to
Emmer & Rye is on Rainey and very, very.....very good.
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
21003 posts
Posted on 8/29/19 at 4:29 pm to
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Zappas Stache


Is G'raj Mahal (Indian) on Rainey still good? I haven't been in a while but always liked the food. It just seemed kinda dead the last time I went.
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