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The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Austin

20 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.

  1. 1

    Barley Swine

    1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026

    American, Bars & drinks

    6555 Burnet Rd, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78757

  2. 2

    Craft Omakase

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Japanese, Seafood

    4400 N Lamar Blvd, Ste 102, Austin, TX 78756

  3. 3

    Hestia

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Seafood, American

    607 West 3rd St, Ste 105, Austin, TX 78701

  4. 4

    Interstellar BBQ

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Barbecue

    12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78750

  5. 5

    la Barbecue

    1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Barbecue, American

    2401 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702

  6. 6

    LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Barbecue, American

    5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Ste 101, Austin, TX 78745

  7. 7

    Nixta Taqueria

    Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard winner 2022

    Mexican

    2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

  8. 8

    Franklin Barbecue

    Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard winner 2015

    Barbecue

    900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

  9. 9

    Mercado Sin Nombre

    James Beard semifinalist 2026 · Bib Gourmand 2025

    Mexican, Cafe & bakery

    408 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702

  10. 10

    Briscuits

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue, American

    4204 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78704

  11. 11

    Cuantos Tacos

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Mexican

    1108 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

  12. 12

    Dai Due

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    American

    2406 Manor Rd, Ste A, Austin, TX 78722

  13. 13

    Distant Relatives

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue, American

    3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

  14. 14

    Emmer & Rye

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    American, Spanish

    51 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

  15. 15

    Kemuri Tatsu-ya

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Japanese

    2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702

  16. 16

    KG BBQ

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue

    3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

  17. 17

    La Santa Barbacha

    Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Mexican, American

    2806 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

  18. 18

    Micklethwait Craft Meats

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue

    4602 Tanney St, Austin, TX 78721

  19. 19

    Odd Duck

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    American, Bars & drinks

    1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

  20. 20

    Parish Barbecue

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Barbecue

    10300 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78754

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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.