| Austin's Top Ten Fine Dining Establishments | | | | converted into a luxury hotel, the Judges' Hill |
| Austin is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex spiciness, and | | | | Restaurant & Bar combines an extensive wine |
| cowboy food in general. But the Austin area also | | | | bar with upscale American cuisine. Helmed by chef |
| offers exquisite fine dining on a par with the most | | | | Rob Snow, the restaurant offers an eclectic selection |
| exclusive restaurants in the country. Contemporary | | | | of internationally-influenced favorites; braised short rib |
| flavors and world-class chefs offer exceptional | | | | schnitzel is especially popular. |
| selections, all with a uniquely Austin flair. Here are ten | | | | Imperia |
| of the best: | | | | Offering stylish and innovative Asian cuisine, Imperia |
| Trio at the Four Seasons Hotel | | | | offers exquisite dim sum and sushi for a discerning |
| Trio's executive chef Elmar Prambs is known | | | | clientele. Using top-quality local ingredients, executive |
| throughout the culinary world for his one-of-a-kind | | | | chef George Thomas serves up Thai, Japanese, |
| flavor profiles and beautiful presentations. At Trio, he | | | | Chinese, and pan-Asian dishes with a unique Austin |
| combines his talents with those of Mark Sayre, an | | | | flair. |
| award-winning sommelier, to produce taste-tempting | | | | Paggi House |
| food and wine combinations. Specialties of the house | | | | Noted for its fresh seafood and innovative flavor |
| include thick, juicy steaks and deliciously fresh seafood; | | | | profiles, Paggi House provides a scenic dining |
| the Sunday brunch buffet includes eggs Benedict, | | | | experience in sophisticated, upscale surroundings. The |
| omelet stations, and an extensive dessert bar, earning | | | | Paggi House is a historic Austin landmark dating back |
| it the title of Austin's best brunch. | | | | to the city's earliest beginnings, and offers stunning |
| Driskill Grill | | | | views of Lady Bird Lake and the downtown area. |
| Recipient of numerous awards and consistently rated | | | | Perry's Steakhouse & Grille |
| Austin's best fine dining establishment, the Driskill Grill | | | | A classic steakhouse in the heart of the city, Perry's is |
| offers a fixed-price menu that includes innovative | | | | a popular destination for local executives and |
| dishes like honey-glazed grilled Bandera quail with a | | | | entrepreneurs. Serving up USDA prime steaks and |
| cannellini bean cassoulet and herbed crusted Hodges | | | | chops, Perry's also includes an extensive seafood |
| Ranch lamb with dauphinoise potatoes. Chef Jonathan | | | | selection on its menu. Perry's now offers its unique |
| Gelman is widely renowned in the culinary world for his | | | | cuisine for lunch as well, expanding from its previous |
| French- and Mediterranean-influenced American | | | | Friday-only luncheon offerings. |
| cuisine, and at the Driskill Grill, he showcases those | | | | Zoot |
| innovative combinations on every plate. | | | | This upscale bistro offers a quiet, luxurious |
| Travis Restaurant | | | | atmosphere; Zoot serves an eclectic menu |
| Located off the beaten path in the Lakeway Resort | | | | showcasing French flavors and techniques, with its |
| and Spa, Travis Restaurant offers lakeside dining and | | | | tasting menu a perennial favorite. Standouts include the |
| upscale elegance. Veteran chef David Reinbold brings | | | | sautéed shrimp with cheddar grits and the |
| his creative flair to the Austin area, using fresh local | | | | grilled prime sirloin, served with a side of potato puree |
| ingredients to showcase bold Southwestern flavors | | | | and marinated peppers. |
| for brunch, lunch, and dinner. | | | | Wink |
| Jeffrey's | | | | Another project from the owners of Zoot, Wink |
| An Austin landmark since 1975, Jeffrey's serves new | | | | focuses on seafood and poultry, and does them well. |
| American cuisine under the capable leadership of | | | | The five-course tasting menu features dayboat |
| executive chef Deegan McClung. McClung brings a | | | | scallops and a crisp duck breast with red fingerlings as |
| New Orleans sensibility to his creative and original | | | | well as a signature seared lamb dish. |
| dishes, incorporating elements of French, Creole, and | | | | Whatever you're in the mood for tonight, Austin is |
| Asian influences to produce uniquely delicious results. | | | | serving up something to suit your personal tastes. A |
| Judges' Hill Restaurant & Bar | | | | wide array of exclusive and delicious options are |
| Located in the historic Goodall Wooten House, now | | | | available to provide the perfect meal for any occasion. |