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The 10 Restaurants That Defined Austin Dining in 2023

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We asked our contributors to the Resy Hit List to share their top dining experiences in their cities this year — 10 restaurants that are helping to define the state of great dining right now. Please welcome back our Best of The Hit List for 2023. (You can find other cities’ top picks here.)

With every passing year, Austin better establishes itself as a force to be reckoned with on the national dining scene. This year, new restaurants like Bacalar, Elementary, and Underdog immediately captured the hearts and stomachs of Austonians and out-of-towners with fun menus and eclectic bar offerings. Yet, as options continue to grow, OGs like Fonda San Miguel prove a consistent, classic Austin experience will keep diners just as entertained and well-fed.

We’re featuring 10 standouts that defined the food scene for us this year. We can’t wait to go back to these spots in 2024, and see who else breaks through.