Fly-In Program: Restaurants
Bess Bistro
500 W. Sixth Street,
Austin TX 78701
Tel: 512-477-2377
Details: Sandra Bullock’s casual bistro offers a comfortable environment to enjoy an upscale and modernized take on French cuisine.

Torchy’s Taco
2801 Guadalupe St.,
Austin TX 78705
Tel: 512-494-8226
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Details: Great on-the-go tacos that elevate the experience with a unique menu, great toppings, and flavorful salsas. Several Austin-area locations.

Abels on the Lake
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Suite 201,
Austin TX 78703
Tel: 512-904-0570
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Details: Abel’s on the Lake is the prime spot to enjoy a drink with your friends. They have over sixty beers on tap including seventeen local brews. Make Abel’s on the Lake your destination for special events. Whether it’s a birthday or a business event, Abel’s has the food, fun, and sun.

Country Line on the Hill
6500 West Bee Caves Rd.,
Austin TX 78746
Tel: 512-327-1742
Fax: 512-328-9478
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Details: With a spectacular view of the Hill Country and succulent menu options, this spot is a barbecue lover’s perfect getaway.

Eastside Café
2113 Manor Rd.,
Austin TX 78722
Tel: 512-476-5858
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Details: This upscale café offers a variety of flavorful and health conscious options to tempt meat lovers and vegetarians alike.

Eddie V’s – Downtown
301 E. 5th Street,
Austin TX 78701
Tel: 512-472-1860
Fax: 124-779-794
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Details: A popular spot for visitors, legislators and power players, Eddie V’s has a classic steak/seafood menu and a nice jazz bar.

El Arroyo
1624 W. Fifth St.,
Austin TX 78703
Tel: 512-474-1222
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Details: An Austin institution (and a chain with three other locations), El Arroyo features good Tex-Mex food in a laid-back setting.

Hopdoddy
1400 S. Congress,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-243-7505
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Details: Get to know the burgers at SoCo’s newest old hangout.

Hula Hut
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.,
Austin TX 78703
Tel: 512-476-4852
Details: Tex-Mex meets Caribbean at this local favorite overlooking Lake Austin

Polvo’s Mexican Restaurant
2004 S 1st St.,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-441-5446
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Details: Polvo’s serves great interior Mexican food and drinks to the heart of Austin’s own 78704. Famous for their salsa bar, great authentic Mexican food, and tasty drinks.

Matt’s El Rancho
2613 S. Lamar Blvd.,
Austin TX 78764
Tel: 512-462-9333
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Details: Since 1952, Matt’s El Rancho has been an Austin favorite. We make everything fresh daily…we even grind our own corn for our tortillas. Try our fresh lime margaritas, steaks, seafood, and our wide variety of the best Tex Mex in Austin. Matt’s El Rancho is Always Good.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
303 Red River St., Austin TX 78701
Tel: 512-236-9599
Fax: 512-236-8816
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Details: Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, offers playful takes on classic American home cooking in a friendly and relaxing setting.

The Oasis Restaurant
6550 Comanche Trail,
Austin TX 78732
Tel: 512-266-2442
Fax: 512-266-9296
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Details: The sunset views set the mood and adds to the ambiance of this Austin-favorite.

Olivia
2043 S. Lamar Blvd,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-804-2700
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Details: Home to a chef recently nominated as a Food + Wine Best New Chef, Olivia puts a high-end spin on southern cuisine. Brunch is great, too.

Perla’s
1400 S. Congress Ave.,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-291-7300
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Details: A trendy, beachy ambiance plays host to a great seafood menu of oysters, fresh fish and shellfish. This is a favorite among visitors.

III Forks
111 Lavaca St.,
Austin TX 78701
Tel: 512-474-1776
Fax: 512-474-1786
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Details: III Forks steakhouse offers a sophisticated club-like ambiance with an elegant bar and lounge. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines – 300 selections in the walk-in wine room.

The Salt Lick
18300 FM 1826,
Driftwood TX 78619
Tel: 512-894-3117
Tollfree: 888-725-8542
Fax: 512-858-2038
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Details: The extensive barbecue menu and family style setting make this spot a local favorite.

Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-474-9991
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Details: This well-rounded local spot offers diners a memorable Austin experience with great food, service, and atmosphere.

Swift’s Attic
315 Congress Ave,
Austin TX 78701
Tel: 512-482-8842
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Details: The cuisine, influenced by farm to table offerings, is billed as “modern American small plates.” Not holding to any particular cooking genre or style, but rather focused on the creative, whimsical, and delicious.

Uchi
801 S. Lamar Blvd.,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-916-4808
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Details: Highly respected contemporary Japanese dining & sushi restaurant. Make the trek to South Lamar to sample the infamous Shag Roll.

Uncle Billy’s
1530 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin TX 78704
Tel: 512-476-0100
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Details: Smokey barbecue and home-brewed beer make this a Barton Springs favorite.

Chez Zee
5406 Balcones Dr.,
Austin TX 78731
Tel: 512-454-2666
Fax: 512-454-5003
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Details: Nestled below the Northwest Hills neighborhood, this American restaurant and dessert bakery has been a mainstay of the restaurant community for over 15 years. Eclectic in decor, filled with folk art, a baby grand piano, patio dining, outdoor courtyard, and an art gallery that doubles as a banquet room for up to 100. The jigsaw puzzle on the piano awaits you. Lunch, dinner til midnight on Fri. & Sat. Brunch Sat. & Sun. 9-3.

Hudson on the Bend
3509 RR 620 N.,
Austin TX 78734
Tel: 512-266-1369
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Details: It’s worth the drive out to Hudson’s to sample their signature rattlesnake cakes and Texas game dishes.

Asti Trattoria
408C E. 43rd St.,
Austin TX 78751
Tel: 512-451-1218
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Details: Italian classics redone, extensive wine selection, and relaxing ambiance make this the perfect spot for a romantic evening.
