| After Midnight: Late Night Bites in Austin | | | | sirloin filet, freshly grilled salmon, and a variety of |
| Austin's exciting and colorful night life is one of its | | | | knockwurst and sausages with sauerkraut. Corned |
| major attractions for tourists and residents alike. But | | | | beef and cabbage with boiled potato will appeal to the |
| after the clubs, concerts, or bar-hopping, the age-old | | | | Irish in the crowd, while potato pancakes are always a |
| question always arises of where to eat after midnight | | | | favorite among the deli's diverse offerings. |
| when most traditional restaurants have called it quits | | | | For late-night barbecue, Sam's Bar-B-Que offers the |
| for the night. While Austin is not "the city that never | | | | full range of smoky goodness. From brisket and ribs to |
| sleeps," it's still possible to find great food when you're | | | | sausage and mutton, Sam's serves it up hot and spicy |
| dining late, no matter where the evening's | | | | until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 a.m. on Sunday |
| entertainment winds up. | | | | night and weeknights. Sam's signature Salsa Chicken is |
| For breakfast anytime, day or night, the Kerbey Lane | | | | a revelation, while his Carolina Pulled Pork is smoked |
| Café offers a variety of Mexican-influenced | | | | for 16 hours over an oak wood fire and then spiced |
| choices. Eggs, bacon, and omelets top the menu, joining | | | | for that authentic flavor. Baby back ribs are |
| more traditional diner fare like burgers and sandwiches. | | | | slow-marinated for a rich burst of flavor, and then slow |
| Health-conscious night owls will enjoy the wide range | | | | cooked over a low oak flame. Garlic bread |
| of salads, while the popular fajita platters are available | | | | accompanies all orders, and sides include potato salad, |
| in beef, chicken, or Portobello mushroom varieties and | | | | macaroni salad, cole slaw and chili beans. |
| are the perfect choice after an evening of live music | | | | Serving Asian food until 2 a.m. every day except |
| and cold brews. An extensive dessert menu adds the | | | | Sunday, 888 Vietnamese Restaurant serves up |
| finishing touch to the meal. | | | | authentic Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food in a |
| The Dog & Duck Pub offers classic English and | | | | skillful blend of classic and contemporary flavor profiles. |
| Irish pub fare, including shepherd's pie and Scotch eggs; | | | | Along with the traditional spring rolls and pho, 888 |
| fish and chips and onion rings are especially | | | | offers a number of vegan-friendly menu items and |
| recommended at this Austin establishment. Open until | | | | chef specials. American-influenced Chinese dishes like |
| 2 a.m. with a limited menu, be prepared to share your | | | | General Tso's chicken are excellent but predictable, but |
| space with a variety of dogs and their owners. As its | | | | the wide variety of Thai curries steals the show. |
| name suggests, the Dog & Duck is dog-friendly, | | | | After a night out enjoying the multitude of cultural and |
| so it's best to watch out for the water dishes on the | | | | entertainment options Austin has to offer, visitors will |
| pub floor, especially after a long night of drinking. | | | | be glad to know that a number of local restaurants |
| Katz's Deli is open 24 hours and serves up traditional | | | | are available to serve the late-night crowd. Austin is |
| New York delicatessen fare, from bagels and lox to a | | | | certain to have something to satisfy every taste, be it |
| wide array of sandwiches and salads. Dinner | | | | for entertainment or for dining options, even after |
| selections include the half-pound beef bacon-wrapped | | | | midnight. |