The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Austin
10 restaurants in Austin, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.
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1
Barley Swine
1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026
American, Bars & drinks
6555 Burnet Rd, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78757
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2
Craft Omakase
1 Michelin star 2025
Japanese, Seafood
4400 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 102, Austin, TX 78756
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3
Hestia
1 Michelin star 2025
Seafood, American
607 West 3rd St, Ste 105, Austin, TX 78701
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4
Interstellar BBQ
1 Michelin star 2025
Barbecue
12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78750
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5
la Barbecue
1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026
Barbecue, American
2401 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702
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6
LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue
1 Michelin star 2025
Barbecue, American
5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Ste 101, Austin, TX 78745
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7
Nixta Taqueria
Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard winner 2022
Mexican
2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
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8
Franklin Barbecue
Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard winner 2015
Barbecue
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
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9
Mercado Sin Nombre
James Beard semifinalist 2026 · Bib Gourmand 2025
Mexican, Cafe & bakery
408 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702
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10
Briscuits
Bib Gourmand 2025
Barbecue, American
4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.