The Best Restaurant in Central Austin, Downtown, and Capitol Area, Austin

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We've compiled the best of the best in Central Austin, Downtown, and Capitol Area - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Chavez

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Downtown’s Radisson hotel finally ousted an outdated TGI Fridays location on their ground floor and made way for yet another hit from chef and restaurateur Shawn Cirkiel. The delicious contemporary Southwestern cuisine is delivered in shareable or a la carte portions, from oyster taquitos to grilled hen with yellow mole. A limited menu is available in between lunch and dinner service and the Sunday brunch features more than 50 dishes served buffet style. Interiors are chic and floor to ceiling windows show off spectacular views of Lady Bird Lake.