Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine is a nationally acclaimed, high energy restaurant located in the historical Bertrams building in beautiful downtown Austin. Clay Pit has been voted best Indian restaurant in Austin and is recognized for a warm and inviting ambience, a dedication to service and for exceeding expectations. At Clay Pit we offer fresh, [...]

In 1918, Prohibition sent our country’s most brilliant mixologists underground and overseas. Many of these American artisans fled to Europe where their recipes would make places like London’s Savoy Hotel famous. For decades, Mixology was largely lost in the states. Bars served unimaginative mixtures to patrons who never knew the classic concoctions enjoyed only a [...]

Apothecary is locally brewed and homegrown. We’re a group of friends who appreciate a well-prepared espresso drink, good simple fresh eats, and the ever so frequent glass of wine. Drop-in and say hi, we’re open ’til late, have free wi-fi, and a dog-friendly patio seating out front. There are great happy hour specials everyday and [...]

Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar was founded in the Spring of 2009 by chefs Lawrence McGuire and Thomas Moorman Jr. with the goal of bringing ultra fresh oysters and premium seafood to bustling South Congress Avenue. Perla’s features fish and oysters flown in daily from both coasts with an emphasis on the freshest catch from [...]

Small, family owned restaurants pepper the Italian countryside, each offering a unique take on the regional cuisine. Recipes unchanged for generations, wine flowing freely- these casual, rustic eateries are filled with energy, alive with the sounds of friends and family- sharing food and becoming more animated as the night and the wine progress. These restaurants [...]

Manuel’s opened for business in 1984 on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. Determined to realize his vision to serve regionally inspired Mexican food in a contemporary setting— a shocking concept at the time—founder Greg Koury pickaxed the concrete floors of an old jazz club by hand! Today, his wife Jennifer McNevin and longtime business partner [...]

Manuel’s opened for business in 1984 on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. Determined to realize his vision to serve regionally inspired Mexican food in a contemporary setting— a shocking concept at the time—founder Greg Koury pickaxed the concrete floors of an old jazz club by hand! Today, his wife Jennifer McNevin and longtime business partner [...]

Malaga Tapas & Bar is a cozy and welcome escape from the ordinary. Let the creative menu and knowledgeable staff be your guide through a Spanish-style culinary adventure. Wine also plays a starring role when dining at Malaga. Together, food and wine allow us to celebrate nature’s bounty in a manner that entices all the [...]

A passion for friendship, food and wine fed the genesis of Jeffrey’s in 1975. Founders Ron & Peggy Weiss and Jeffrey Weinberger pooled their interests, talents and enthusiasm to open a neighborhood Austin bistro such as they had encountered in their travels. They were part of the first wave of new American cuisine, and they [...]

Corazon at Castle Hill is an independently owned operated restaurant, opened in 1986 at 1101 West 5th street, one block away from the downtown Whole Foods. The Austin restaurant is owned and operated by the same people who brought affordable fine food and wine to Austin for 22 years as Castle Hill Cafe. After a [...]