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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Tribeza, Texas Monthly, Community Impact, Austin Chronicle, CultureMap Austin, and The Infatuation Austin. Updated August 2026.
APT 115 · East Austin
Apt 115 is a Michelin-recognized East Austin wine bar stocking more than 400 low-intervention bottles alongside a chef-curated tasting menu. The tight room pairs natural wine with small, seasonal plates in an intimate, candlelit setting. Recently reopened after a redesign, it remains a destination for anyone who wants a thoughtful glass poured with real food, not just snacks.
Hestia · Downtown
Michelin One Star (2024, 2025). Chef Kevin Fink's live-fire tasting menu. Ember-roasted seafood, Texas wagyu, meticulous plating.
Intero Restaurant · Holly
Infatuation pick. Romantic, dimly lit East Cesar Chavez pasta room; the rotating menu makes every blind point worth it.