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Check out the 5 top spots in Austin's Barton Hills neighborhood

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Published on October 26, 2019
Check out the 5 top spots in Austin's Barton Hills neighborhoodPhoto: Pinthouse Pizza/Yelp

Visiting Barton Hills, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Austin neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizza brew pub to an upscale Indian restaurant.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Barton Hills, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Pinthouse Pizza

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Topping the list is brew pub Pinthouse Pizza, which offers pizza and more. Located at 4236 S. Lamar Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 517 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're craving pizza, there's plenty of ways to customize, from toppings to a gluten-free crust to vegan cheese.

We also found information about this spot's drink offerings. "The brewpub makes its own hop-forward craft beers, brewed in-house, and also features a great selection of guest craft beers on its 45 taps," the business states in the specialties section of its Yelp profile. 

2. Chuy's

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Next up is bar, Tex-Mex and Mexican spot Chuy's, situated at 1728 Barton Springs Road With four stars out of 990 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Try the Elvis green chile  fried chicken or the house favorite, boom boom enchiladas, which are stuffed with hand pulled chicken and topped with a spicy queso sauce. (View the menu.)

3. Giovanni's Pizza Stand

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Pasta shop Giovanni's Pizza Stand, which offers pizza and salads, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2900 B S. Lamar Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 208 reviews. 

Located inside the Valero gas station, the menu features specialty pizzas ranging from Margherita to meat lovers to Greek, which  can be made with a gluten-free crust. 

4. Wholly Cow

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Wholly Cow, a spot to score burgers and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 556 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3010 S. Lamar Blvd. to see for yourself. 

Stop by for a grass fed beef burger with cheddar, housemade fries and a cold Mexican Coke. 

5. Bombay Bistro

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And then there's Bombay Bistro, a local favorite with four stars out of 434 reviews. Stop by 4200 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 300, to hit up the bar and Indian and buffet spot next time you're in the neighborhood. 

The upscale restaurant offers a mix of classic Indian dishes, new innovative dishes and cocktails, according to its Yelp profile. Notable dishes include the Goan-curried mussels, tandoori-roasted salmon and spicy lamb vindaloo.


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