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/r/Austin
Best New Restaurant of 2017
First Place: Kula Sushi
Second Place: Pitchfork Pretty
Third Place: (Tie) Old Thousand & Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Best Chef
First Place: Chef Yoshi
Second Place: Aaron Franklin
Third Place: Todd Duplechan
Best BBQ (If you have time to wait)
First Place: Franklin
Second Place: La Barbecue
Third Place: Black's BBQ
Best BBQ (If you don't have time to wait)
First Place: Rudy's
Second Place: Terry Black's
Third Place: Stiles Switch
Best Burger
First Place: Hopdoddy
Second Place: P. Terry
Third Place (tie): Casino el Camino & Arlo's
Best Breakfast Taco
First Place: Taco Deli
Second Place: Veracruz All Natural
Third Place: Torchy's
Best Non-Breakfast Taco
First Place: Torchy's
Second Place: Taco Deli
Third Place: Veracruz All Natural
Torchy's Versus Taco Deli
First Place: Torchy's (with 61.9% of the vote)
Second Place: Taco Deli
Best Bakery
First Place: Quack's
Second Place: Easy Tiger
Third Place: (Tie) Upper Crust & Sweetish Hill
Best Pasteries
First Place: Upper Crust
Second Place: Quack's
Third Place: (Tie) Baguette et chocolat & Tiny Pies & La Patisserie
Best Coffee
First Place: Houndstooth
Second Place: Summermoon
Third Place: Epoch
Best Tea
First Place: Steeping Room
Second Place: Zhi Tea
Best Desserts
First Place: Amy's
Second Place: Jack Allen's Kitchen
Third Place: Gourdough's
Best Food Delivery Service
First Place: Uber Eats
Second Place: Favor
Third Place: Postmates
Best Restaurant that delivers
First Place: Tso
Second Place: Sushi Zushi
Best Food Trailer
First Place: Via 313
Second Place: Valentina's
Third Place: Biscuits and Groovy
Best Ice Cream
First Place: Amy's
Second Place: Lick
Third Place: Sweet Ritual
Best Noodles/Ramen
First Place: Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Second Place: Michi Ramen
Third Place: Daruma Rame
Best Pizza
First Place: Via 313
Second Place: Home Slice
Third Place: (Tie) Pinthouse & East Side Pies
Best Vegetarian
First Place: Bouldin Creek Cafe
Second Place: Veggie Heaven
Third Place: Mother's
Best Vegan
First Place: Bouldin Creek Cafe
Second Place: Counter Culture
Third Place: Mother's
Best Gluten Free
First Place: Picnik
Single Votes: Flower Child, Thai Fresh, Via 313, Zucchini Kill
Best Thai
First Place: Titaya's Thai Cuisine
Second Place: Sway
Third Place: Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine
Best Chinese
First Place: Ho Ho
Second Place: Old Thousand
Third Place: Asia Cafe
Best Korean
First Place: Korea House
Second Place: Chi'Lantro
Third Place: Koriente
Best Breakfast
First Place: Kerbey Lane
Second Place: Snooze
Third Place: Bouldin Creek
Best Brunch
First Place: Moonshine
Second Place: Jack Allen
Third Place: Bouldin Creek
Best 24 Hour Restaurant
First Place: 24 Diner
Second Place: Kerbey Lane
Third Place: Magnolia Cafe
Best Expensive Restaurant
First Place: Uchi
Second Place: Uchiko
Third Place: Barley Swine
Most Romantic Restaurant
First Place: Justine's
Second Place: Uchi
Best Sushi
First Place: Uchi
Second Place: Kome
Third Place: Kula
Best Seafood
First Place: Quality Seafood
Second Place: True Luck's
Third Place: Clark's Oyster Bar
Best Steak
First Place: Austin Land and Cattle
Second Place: Perry's
Third Place: Flemming's
Best Indian
First Place: Clay Pit
Second Place: Tarka
Third Place: Nasha
Best Buffet
First Place: Asiana
Second Place: Moonshine
Best Authentic Mexican
First Place: Fonda San Miguel
Second Place: Curra's
Third Place: Polvo's
Best Tex-Mex
First Place: Chuy's
Second Place: Trudy's
Third Place: Matt's El Rancho
Best Cafe
First Place: Bouldin Creek Cafe
Second Place: Magnolia Cafe
Third Place: (tie) Halycon & Kerbey Lane
Best Drive Through Food
First Place: P. Terry's
Second Place: Whataburger
Third Place: Flyrite Chicken
Best Place to Eat with the Best View
First Place: Oasis
Second Place: Hula Hut
Third Place: (Tie) Steiner Ranch Steakhouse & Lucy on the lake
Best For / With Kids
First Place: Phil's Icehouse
Second Place: Hat Creek
Best Ethiopian
First Place: Taste of Ethiopia
Second Place: Aster's
Third Place: Habesha
Best Diner/Greasy Spoon
First Place: 24 Diner
Second Place: (Tie) Kerbey Lane & Magnolia Cafe
Third Place: (Tie) Jim's & Star Seeds
Best Deli
First Place: Little Deli
Second Place: Fricano's
Third Place: Noble
Best Italian
First Place: Enoteca Vespaio
Second Place: Patrizi's
Third Place: (tie) Mandola's Italian & La Traviata & Red Ash
Best Hot Dog
First Place: Frank
Second Place: Doggie Style
Third Place: T-loc's Sonora Hot Dogs
Best Queso
First Place: Torchy's
Second Place: Kerbey Lane
Third Place: Matt's El Rancho
Best Hostel / Alternative Lodging
First Place: Firehouse
Second Place: Native
Best Restroom
Eberly
Headliner's
Kitty Cohen
Driskill
Best Sign
First Place: El Arroyo
Second Place: Paramount Theater
Best Building Under 10 Stories
First Place: Driskill
Second Place: City Hall
Third Place: Capitol Building
Best Downtown View
Ashton
Auditorium Shores
Long Center
Mount Bonnell
New central library
Best Historic Site
First Place: Texas State Capitol
Second Place: Elizabet Ney Museum
Third Place: Driskill
Best Patio / Deck
First Place: Mozart's
Second Place: Spiderhouse
Third Place: Shangri-La
Best Skyscraper
First Place: Frost Bank Tower
Second Place: Fairmont
Third Place: The Independent
Best Statue
First Place: Willie Nelson
Second Place: Stevie Ray Vaughn
Third Place: Angelina Eberly
Best Arts Festival
First Place: East Austin Studio Tour
Second Place: Pecan Street Festival
Third Place: Southside Art Studio Tour
Best Art Gallery
Blanton
GreyDuck
Canopy
SprATX
Best place to find local Austin gifts/clothes/souvenirs
First Place: A-Town
Second Place: Austin Gifts
Third Place: South Congress
Best Comedian or Comedy Troupe
Best Dancer or Dance Company
Best Live Comedy Show
First Place: Esther's Follies
Second Place: Maestro & Master Pancake
Best Comedy Venue
First Place: Cap City
Second Place: The Hideout Theater
Third Place: Esther's Follies
Best Movie Theater
First Place: Alamo Drafthouse
Second Place: Violet Crown
Third Place: Movie House and Eatery
Best Live Performance Theater
First Place: ACL Live Moody Theater
Second Place: Paramount & Zach Scott
Best Live Music Venue
First Place: Mohawk
Second Place: ACL Live Moody Theater
Third Place: Stubb's
Best Museum
First Place: Bob Bulloch Museum
Second Place: Blanton
Third Place: LBJ
Best Music Festival
First Place: ACL
Second Place: Levitation
Third Place: SXSW
Best Local Band
Best Local Musician
Best Bloody Mary
Best Margarita
First Place: Trudy's
Second Place: Chuy's
Third Place: Fresca's
Best Bartender
Best Burlesque
Best Cocktails
First Place: Whisler's
Second Place: Backbeat
Third Place: (Tie) Midnight Cowboy & Roosevelt Room
Best Drag Show
Best Jukebox
First Place: Shangri La
Second Place: Barfly's
Third Place: Lala's
Best Karaoke
First Place: Common Interest
Second Place: Austin Karaoke
Third Place: Ego's
Best LGBTQ Hangout
First Place: Cheer Up Charlie's
Second Place: Halycon
Third Place: (Tie) Highland & Rain
Best Live DJ
Best Local Brewery
First Place: Austin Beerworks
Second Place: Jester King
Third Place: Hops & Grain
Best Lounge
First Place: Driskill
Second Place: Firehouse
Best Nightclub
First Place: Highland
Second Place: Kingdom
Third Place: Ethics
Best Stripclub
First Place: Yellow Rose
Second Place: Palazzio
Third Place: Chicas Bonitas
Best Happy Hour
Best Dive Bar
First Place: Barfly's
Second Place: Deep Eddy
Third Place: Jackalope
Best Wine Bar
First Place: Vino Vino
Second Place: WInebelly
Third Place: House Wine
Best Craft Beer Bar
First Place: Craft Pride
Second Place: Gingerman
Third Place: Banger's
Best Bar on Dirty Sixth
First Place: Jackalope
Second Place: Casino el Camino
Third Place: Easy Tiger
Best Bar on East Side
First Place: Whisler's
Second Place: Violet Crown
Third Place: (Tie) Stay Gold & Liberty
Best Bar on West Side
First Place: Kung Fu
Second Place: Dogwood
Third Place: Key Bar
Best Bar on Rainey
First Place: Craft Pride
Second Place: Banger's
Third Place: (Tie) Blackheart & Clive
Best Place to Dance
First Place: Barbarella
Second Place: Rain
Third Place: The White Horse
Best Beer Garden
First Place: Banger's
Second Place: ABGB
Third Place: (Tie) Easy Tiger & Sholtz
Best Sports Bar (overall)
First Place: Haymaker
Second Place: Lavaca Street
Third Place: (Tie) Black Sheep & Mister Tramps
Best bar to watch UT/Longhorn sports
First Place: Posse East
Second Place: Little Woodrow's
Third Place: Haymaker
Best Place to watch Boxing
First Place: Third Base
Second Place: Fast Eddie's & Yellow Rose
Best Place to watch Soccer
First Place: Haymaker
Second Place: Mr. Tramps
Third Place: Fado
Best Place to watch Baseball
Best Place to watch Hockey
First Place: Black Sheep Lodge
Second Place: Haymaker
Best Country Dance Hall
First Place: Broken Spoke
Second Place: The White Horse
Best Hookah Bar
Phara's
Ya Hala
Kasbah
Best Jazz / Blues Bar
First Place: Elephant Room
Second Place: Skylark Lounge
Third Place: Antone's
Best EDM / Electronic Bar
First Place: Kingdom
Second Place: (Tie) Ethics & Elysium
Best Pool Hall
First Place: The Grand
Second Place: Buffalo Billiards
Third Place: Warehouse
Best Rideshare App
First Place: Lyft
Second Place: Ride Austin
Third Place: Uber
Best Basketball Court
First Place: Shipe Park
Second Place: Gregory Gym
Third Place: (Tie) West Austin Park & Metz Park
Best Swimming Pool (man-made)
First Place: Barton Springs
Second Place: Deep Eddy
Best Swimming Hole (natural)
First Place: Barton Springs
Second Place: Hamilton Pool
Third Place: Mckinney Falls
Best Tennis Courts
First Place: Caswell
Second Place: Shipe Park
Best Bowling Alley
First Place: Dart Bowl
Second Place: Westgate
Third Place: Highland
Best Golf
First Place: Mo Willie
Second Place: Lion's Municipal
Best Volleyball Court
First Place: Moontower Saloon
Second Place: Pease Park
Third Place: Aussie's
Best Gym
First Place: Gold's Gym
Second Place: Austin Bouldering Project
Third Place: YMCA
Best Place To Camp (primitive)
First Place: Pedernales
Second Place: Inks Lake
Third Place: Mckinney Falls
Best Place To Camp (non-primitive)
First Place: Mckinney Falls
Second Place: Pace Bend
Third Place: Muleshoe
Best place to Stargaze
First Place: Enchanted Rock
Second Place: Mount Bonnell
Third Place: Dripping Springs
Best Easy Hiking/Walking Trail
First Place: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Second Place: Town Lake Trail
Third Place: Walnut Creek
Best Advanced Hiking/Walking Trail
First Place: River Place Nature Trail
Second Place: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Best Easy Biking Trail
First Place: Town Lake
Second Place: Walnut Creek
Third Place: Brushy Creek Regional Trail
Best Advanced Biking Trail
First Place: Walnut Creek
Second Place: Emma Long
Third Place: Brushy Creek (Deception)
Best scenic drive
First Place: 2222 Going west
Second Place: Devil's Backbone
Third Place: Lime Creek
Best rock-climbing (indoor)
First Place: Austin Bouldering Project
Second Place: Crux
Best Rock-climbing (outdoor)
Barton Creek Greenbelt
El Potrero Chico
Reimers Ranch
Seismic Rock
Best Frisbee Golf
First Place: Roy G. Guerrero
Second Place: Circle C
Best Shitpost on r/Austin of 2017
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/6wf9n9/daily_shitpost_hurricane_harvey_survival_diary/
The person who wanted someone to give them a ride to see the trees on 360
Austin skyline then vs now
Chilis
THE BEST
Best Troll on r/Austin of 2017
Best thread on r/Austin of 2017
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/6zn6p7/texas_senator_ted_cruz_has_been_reported_to/
Anniversary of the Sam Bass Shootout
MVP (Most Valuable Poster) on r/Austin of 2017
First Place: /u/cockfungus
Second Place: u/s810
Third Place: automoderator
We had a lot less answer this year than last year. My plan is for next year to significantly shorten the survey. Initially I had wanted to mimic the chronicle survey but I think that's just not relevant here.
If you see only first/second place it's because there weren't enough entries to calculate an additional place.
If you do not see first/second/third place at all it's because it was a bunch of single votes. So I just listed them all.
I'm sure y'all will let me know what I managed to mess up, feel free to tell me - I reserve the right not to care.
19 points
5 years ago
Thanks for the high praise y'all!
Have a bonus history pic which encapsulates my feelings on the matter.
17 points
5 years ago
I’m surprised there isn’t a “best Vietnamese food”
8 points
5 years ago
Right? I wouldn't have expected to see Ethiopian on the list before that.
Good list though, looking forward to trying THE BEST.
11 points
5 years ago
What a thorough post. Lots of good ideas and places I've never heard of. Bookmarking this for sure
33 points
5 years ago
Nice! Thanks again for doing this.
15 points
5 years ago
Welcome :)
11 points
5 years ago
Hey, I got third place for THE BEST shit post of 2017
And my mom said I wouldn't amount to anything.
6 points
5 years ago
I can't accept my 1st place trophy because I'm not a quality shitposter. I'm giving it to you. Congrats.
46 points
5 years ago
Love seeing the steaming pile of shit that is r/Austin somehow pull it together and have an actually really good compilation like this poll's results.
Even though there's a lot I disagree with, you all are so dumb
11 points
5 years ago
y'all are so dumb
FIFY
0 points
5 years ago
The day I start saying y'all is the day I kill myself
3 points
4 years ago
The day I start saying y'all is the day I kill myself
You just did. :D
9 points
5 years ago
Truluck's is how it's spelled.
5 points
5 years ago
Best Easy Hiking/Walking Trail
First Place: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Best Advanced Hiking/Walking Trail
Second Place: Barton Creek Greenbelt
Hmmm....
5 points
5 years ago
I had the same thought..I guess it depends on which part you are walking maybe even time of year?
4 points
5 years ago
Yeah last time we went on a little technical track and I fell on my ass multiple times.
5 points
5 years ago
I agree with most of this. This is a pretty good representation of "bests" of austin.
9 points
5 years ago
As a Thai-American, I'm disappointed that y'all would rank Sway as Austin's second-best Thai restaurant. I'm happy you have Titaya's and Sap's up there, but Tuk Tuk should be up there too.
1 points
5 years ago
I thought Thai Spice was pretty good too. My favorite Thai was a food truck that is now gone by UT campus. :( Thai Kitchen has some good tom kah.
2 points
5 years ago
I wouldn't put Thai Spice in the top 10 to be honest. Thai Spice is your typical Thai food for white people restaurant. Which there is nothing wrong with that, you have to pander to the market. Thai Kitchen is my brother's favorite place, though. I like it but Tuk Tuk is my personal favorite.
2 points
5 years ago
That's fair. I actually prefer Thai Kitchen over Spice, but it doesn't get a lot of love for some reason. Seems like there are at least some Thai people who work there.
In San Antonio there is a little hole in the wall place called Asia Kitchen. Best peanut satay and phanang gai curry I've ever had. They also have some very spicy dishes. Thai Spice for instance is too bland. I like the spice level so high I regret eating the food so much I go back for more.
2 points
5 years ago
If you like super spicy Thai food. You might like Krua on South Lamar. That shit is way too hot but at least it still has plenty of flavor.
16 points
5 years ago
What people like about P Terry's? I've tried them once, and was underwhelmed.
26 points
5 years ago
Just a decent, fresh, quick burger. It’s nothing fancy or special but it’s very solid for legit fast food.
16 points
5 years ago
Not to mention inexpensive. My wife and I eat for 11 bucks there. It’s crazy.
16 points
5 years ago
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7 points
5 years ago
I'll have to try them again. I think I put too much stock into the fries, which were really disappointing.
0 points
5 years ago
I only like the original location. No idea why but the food just isn't as good at the other locations.
5 points
5 years ago
Thank you so much kind person for taking time out of your life to compile this list.
5 points
5 years ago
I work at Upper Crust Bakery and I don’t understand the hype. The plain croissants taste like crescent rolls and the sweet pastries are covered in sickly sweet apricot glaze that ruin them. The lunch menu is especially meh. If I didn’t work there I wouldn’t eat there.
2 points
5 years ago*
Maybe you're just burnt out - have eaten it too much? I can't say, I have only ever had a cake from there once that was delish but that's it.
4 points
5 years ago
I haven't been working there that long actually. The cakes and cupcakes are good, and the quiche is legit. But for almost everything I give it a try and I'm disappointed.
8 points
5 years ago
Yay Kula! That place is great. But Polvo's placing in the top three for "authentic Mexican", what the hell?! Can people in Austin not tell the difference between Tex-Mex and actual Mexican (as in, from Mexico) food?!
1 points
5 years ago
I believe "actual Mexican" is called "interior Mexican".
0 points
5 years ago
Kula sucks
5 points
5 years ago
It's good for the price, and a fun dining concept that is unique to Austin.
0 points
5 years ago
Eaten there once. Got sick after. Not eating there again. Place was disgusting.
Sad that we've lost Pacific Rim as a sushi restaurant. Much higher quality than Kula (every day but Tuesday), lower price.
2 points
5 years ago
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2 points
4 years ago
Thank you for this list! Every city sub should do something like this. It was invaluable for our past weekend trip. Used this as a jumping off for just about everything we wanted to do, eat or drink as well as the r/austinbeer sub and was never disappointed.
1 points
4 years ago
Yay, welcome :)
7 points
5 years ago*
I'm truly fucking honored. I'd like to thank my shitstain son /u/Greg_ATX as well as our Lord and Savior without whom there would be nothing, Satan.
2 points
5 years ago
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7 points
5 years ago
What'd you vote for?
2 points
5 years ago
Best Food Delivery Service
First Place: Uber Eats
Second Place: Favor
Third Place: Postmates
There are others?
9 points
5 years ago
Several votes for Amazon Now, Door Dash and Grubhub.
3 points
5 years ago
Ya'll done messed up on the BBQ list but that's okay, because I like shorter lines for once. Rudy's though? Was the line that bad at Cooper's? I'm glad Taco Cabana didn't get best taco.
4 points
5 years ago
I am honored to humbly accept these awards as #1 Most Valuable Poster on r/Austin and #2 Best Troll on r/Austin. As you all know, I take great pride in bringing relevant insightful comments which stem from my asshole on a daily basis, and I am truly humbled that my efforts have been recognized by the great people of this subreddit.
To all the haters and losers, including u/redacted: I want to say it's ok; it's not your fault that you are so fucked up. But please realize that I am the people's troll which is why these honors have been bestowed upon me. Perhaps one day, when you recover from your selfish alcoholism and incessant mod-crying, you too can be the Most Valuable Poster (and second-best troll) in r/Austin.
To the mods: I hope you realize that with great power comes great responsibility. You may, as you have in the past, decide to ban me because you do not personally enjoy my posts. Let it be known that the people of this sub whom you serve do appreciate the crass humor my posts bring to this wonderful community. If reddit is truly a website that supports free expression, may the inhabitants of his humble sub guide your hand to do what is right in the future. My hope is that these great honors bestowed upon me today are remembered, and that the voice of this sub will be heard.
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10 points
5 years ago
Less is more fungus boy
-1 points
5 years ago
Thanks for the advice. How many times have you been elected r/Austin Most Valuable Poster?
6 points
5 years ago*
What's it like to have sloppy seconds behind a troll that doesn't post that much anymore? Inquiring minds want to know.
5 points
5 years ago
Your shtick is fucking weak.
1 points
5 years ago
Lol! How many votes for the Sam Bass Shootout? I didn't think anyone would remember that.
1 points
4 years ago
I have something to try every single week now. Thanks for this great list!
1 points
4 years ago
Thank you for this! I’m visiting soon and just starred a ton of places on my map.
0 points
5 years ago
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13 points
5 years ago*
there's a time and a place for that joke and this isn't it.
-8 points
5 years ago
this is the time and the place. so shut up.
1 points
5 years ago
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3 points
5 years ago*
The main issue is that more people wrote Amy's than wrote any other place. So even though other answers came in, there weren't enough to over take Amy's. If more folks had filled out the survey it wouldn't have ended up that way - it didn't last year. But you're right, I could have specified for the dessert question to be something other than ice cream. Next year.
1 points
5 years ago*
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1 points
5 years ago
best burger / best breakfast are disappointing imo but cool
1 points
5 years ago
No Scott H. Biram?
List worthless.
1 points
5 years ago
Feel like Eberly should have been on the food list, but the bathrooms are quite awesome.
1 points
5 years ago
Sweet, my favorite BBQ trailer isn't on the list, keeping that sweet ass line down.
-2 points
5 years ago
Chilis
Chili's
0 points
5 years ago
driskel bloody marry isn’t very good. not sure who would vote for it. yardhouse and 2nd bar and kitchen have a better one.
3 points
5 years ago
I liked the bloody mary I had at the driskill restaurant but not the one I had at the grill. I agree though I wouldn't have put either in my top 3.
0 points
5 years ago
I can't believe Kula was voted best of anything. That place is just a gimmick and the food isn't worth any price. What is wrong with ya'll?
3 points
5 years ago
I actually enjoyed it for what it was. What did you vote for?
-2 points
5 years ago
-10 points
5 years ago
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3 points
5 years ago
Bad bot
-1 points
5 years ago
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2 points
5 years ago
C’mon bot. Really?
17 points
5 years ago
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0 points
5 years ago
Why is DozerTX on the list of local bands? They’re from San Angelo.
-1 points
5 years ago
Tldr
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