Looking to satisfy your appetite for New American fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Austin, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. The Driskill Grill
Topping the list is a location of the Austin-based chain The Driskill Grill. Located at 604 Brazos St. downtown Austin, the New American spot is the highest-rated high-end New American restaurant in Austin, boasting four stars out of 218 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about The Driskill Grill.
"Famous for the iconic date spot of LBJ and Lady Bird, The Driskill Grill now blends the refined setting with a hyperlocal Texas menu. Savor signature dishes, including dry-aged steak and our local wagyu beef burger with a whiskey cocktail or a selection from our Wine Spectator-awarded list," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
2. Barley Swine
Next is Brentwood's Barley Swine, situated at 6555 Burnet Road, Suite 400. With 4.5 stars out of 1,054 reviews on Yelp, the bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The site has lots more information about Barley Swine, which opened in 2010 and prides itself on supporting local farmers and ranchers.
"Our shared plate and tasting menu options are truly seasonal and always changing based on the ingredient availability and the aspirations of the kitchen." — that's per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
3. Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
Downtown Austin's Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, located at 419 Colorado St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse, cocktail bar and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 263 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and the face behind the business.
"Chef Tim Love is known as much for his freewheeling personality as he is for his signature urban western cuisine and quick business sense," the business says on Yelp in the bio section of its profile. "As chef and owner of beloved Texas restaurants—including Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Woodshed Smokehouse, Queenie's Steakhouse and Love Shack, as well as the storied White Elephant Saloon—his inspired and innovative dishes have earned critical and popular acclaim."
4. Cafe Josie
Cafe Josie, a wine bar, cocktail bar and New American spot in Old West Austin, is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 321 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1200 W. Sixth St., Suite B to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information about Cafe Josie. Images of Willie and Elvis adorn the walls of this establishment, which has been part of Austin's dining scene since 1997, per the history section of its Yelp profile.
The menu, courtesy of chef Todd Havers, offers small plates like the crispy pork belly, fried gulf oysters (comes with cilantro lime aioli, honey chipotle and manchego). For brunch, try the chef's tasting menu, which has featured a breakfast tater tot casserole, chocolate malted pancakes and a tiramisu yogurt parfait.
5. The Carillon
And then there's The Carillon, a West University favorite with 4.5 stars out of 283 reviews. Stop by 1900 University Ave. to hit up the New American spot next time you're in the mood to celebrate.
The site has lots more information about The Carillon, was built as a gathering place for the University of Texas' faculty and staff but now is open to all.
The restaurant's award-winning culinary team "creates dishes with local, fresh and seasonal produce and organic, grass-fed or free-range proteins," the business writes in specialties section of its Yelp profile. "For dinner, The Carillon offers a la carte and chef tasting menus, which can be skillfully paired with award-winning wines."
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