Da Boot makes excellent po’boys and wings out of a food truck in South Austin

Patika Coffee is a coffee shop on South Lamar Boulevard serving excellent pastries and kind of healthy dishes.

Carpenters Hall is the restaurant in the new Carpenter Hotel near Zilker Park, and it’s open all day with a patio and small plates.

Kerbey Lane is a classic Austin spot for breakfast, brunch, and late night eats in Austin. The South Lamar location is open 24 hours.

Aviary Wine and Kitchen on South Lamar is the perfect spot to bring a first date, or catch up with a friend over a glass of wine and small plates.

Loro is an Asian smokehouse from the teams behind Franklin Barbecue and Uchi. And yes, it’s exactly as great as you’d expect.

The South Lamar location is way bigger and closer to downtown that the original shop, and even better, they still serve the best ramen in Austin.

Confituras Little Kitchen is a small bakery and coffeeshop off South Lamar that specializes in homemade biscuits, jelly, and jam.

Come to Snooze on South Lamar for incredible pancakes - just be ready for a wait.

Casino Southside Lounge is a true Austin Dive bar off of Highway 290.

Papalote makes simple, traditional tacos fast. Stop by when you're around South Lamar and want something quick.

Too many tacos recently? Barlata's mix-and-match small plates will get you out of your food rut.

The food at Eberly isn't yet destination-worthy, but the place is worth stopping by for the people watching alone.

Towers of beer, sweet and savory funnel cakes, and a big bar. What more do you want?

Odd Duck is an excellent Southern restaurant serving sophisticated food without any stuffiness.

An adventurous Japanese restaurant we love so much we’d consider buying property nearby.