25 Essential Austin Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Austin.
Old Mill Restaurant
Minnesota
Homey, circa-1949 restaurant in an 1850s building offering steaks, burgers & ribs, plus a bar.
Kenny's Oak Grill
Minnesota
an everyday essential table known for disciplined grill cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 80.9.
Perkins American Food Co.
Minnesota
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Pizza Ranch
Austin, Minnesota
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
1910 Fresh Mexican Kitchen
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
China Star
Austin, Minnesota
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Tienda Y Taqueria Guerrero
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Tendermaid Sandwich Shop
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Arby's
Austin, Minnesota
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Torge's Live Sports Pub & Grill
Austin, Minnesota
Vibrant hangout featuring regular live music, plus 20+ flat-screen TVs & a patio.
Georges Pizza
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Grinder's Deli
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Planning: Quick visit. Payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments. Parking: Free parking lot.
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Barley's Family Restaurant
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
McDonald's
Austin, Minnesota
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Godfather's Pizza
Austin, Minnesota
Chain eatery specializing in thick-crust pizzas, also offering sides & desserts.
Pho Kayah
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility. Offerings: Coffee, Comfort food.
Downtown Grill
Austin, Minnesota
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
McDonald's
Austin, Minnesota
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Pizza Hut
Austin, Minnesota
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Steve's Pizza
Austin, Minnesota
Spacious, no-frills eatery offering simple pasta & seafood in addition to thin- & thick-crust pizza.
Hardee's
Austin, Minnesota
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
KFC
Austin, Minnesota
Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
Jimmy John's
Austin, Minnesota
Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Subway
Austin, Minnesota
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.