Sarah Jutras: Order the Rainbow Trout with Corn Bread Stuffing, the Moonshine "corn dog" shrimp, and the signature skillet apple pie for dessert. Then do it again the next night.
Tim O'Connell: Chicken & Waffles, Catfish & Bacon Dip.
Nathan Wright: Moonshine is big on southern charm and atmosphere. The chicken and waffles are out-of-this-world amazing. Brunch game = strong.
3. 24 Diner
8.4
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews
AMBER BEDOLLA: Chicken and waffles or any of their hashes are freaking delicious!
Marc Chirico: I loved the breakfast hash. It's enough to feed 2! Also one of the best biscuits I've ever eaten. Breakfast/brunch here is on point. Awesome mimosas, too!
Edwin Recinos-Leiva: It is absolutely fantastic. The Chicken and Waffles is a must try. Best chicken I've ever tried!! Not bad in price either. Definitely worth it
4. Fixe Austin
8.8
500 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 42 tips and reviews
ASK Gwen Cash: Chic and cool new place. I really enjoyed the creative dishes especially, homade biscuits, black eyed peas with duck fat hushpuppies, the fried chicken were great
Sara: Everything is good here. All the different grits are a must try. Smoked duck breast was delicious.
steen: I swear to god, order the biscuits. You will not be disappointed. I had doubts but believe the hype- they are heaven. Fried chicken and grits are also phenomenal.
5. Lucy's Fried Chicken
8.3
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews
Lucia Briones: The smashed potatoes are good and spicy. Sweet Tea pie is delicious! If you haven't tried it yet, you won't disappointed! Same goes with www.getaround.com
Belinda Smith: 4 dollar margaritas on Monday's! Amazing southern food :)
Alex Latham: The fried chicken is, of course, the best item on the menu. The chicken salad is also up there. You can pass on the mac & cheese and mashed sweet potatoes, though, as they both lack a distinct flavor.
Candace Davis: Good grits! Their green chili cheese grits are heavenly!
Corey Thrash: Really great service! Short rib was spectacular, collard greens amazing, Mac and cheese as you please!! Great experience!
Jenny B.: Best BBQ ever! Faves - brisket, boar ribs, brussel sprouts, Mac & Cheese, smoked trout. Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Delish!
Thrillist: The menu includes South Texas Antelope & Venison Merguez, Fried Chicken (served with a "Chef's Momma's biscuit"), and even a sausage made with BBQ bacon & shrimp! Read more.
Brian Herschaft: Duck, bacon and fig sausage, deep fried chicken sausage, and a killer peach cobbler in a mason jar for dessert!
Pam Rodrigues: Over 140 beers on tap. Don't bother reading the menu, just ask their very knowledgeable serves and they will surprise you with some great picks. Fried chicken sausage was amazing!
10. Terry Black's BBQ
8.9
1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 143 tips and reviews
Thrillist: You MUST get brisket, jalapeño and cheddar sausage, mac & cheese, and a soft drink in a souvenir cup. Read more.
Aaron Vincent: Try the elote-style corn, mac and cheese, turkey, and jalapeño cheddar sausage!
letajanelle: Delicious beef ribs, sausage, mac n cheese, beans. Not overly salty or spicy, line moves fast, good prices.
11. Salty Sow
9.0
1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 151 tips and reviews
Morgan S: Where Red House Pizza was. Southern, pig-centric food. We had a cheddar cheese biscuit and pulled pork gravy special that was delicious. Blue-cheese stuffed pickled okra in the martinis - great idea.
Brian Nunnery: An Austin happy hour must ($4-$5 for most drinks and appetizers). Try the Little Larry, fried chicken, and duck fat fries!
Dfw Dean: Great food, very busy and popular so make reservations.Duck fat fries, Grits, Brussel sprouts leaves, deviled eggs and boudin fritters shared with others worked for us.
12. Biscuits + Groovy
8.5
5015 Duval St (51st St), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · North Loop · 40 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Try the Gloria Gaynor - an indulgent dish of fluffy biscuits smothered in white gravy, sausage, bacon, melted cheese, and scallions.
Rebecca Dull: Breakfast plate with bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy for $5? Yes please! Better yet, the guy is nice enough to bring it across the street because it's raining and the out door seating is wet.
Kat Mandelstein: Best vegan biscuits in Austin!
Natalie S.: I also got very dry brisket. The Mac and cheese and corn casserole was pretty good and the chocolate banana pudding was delicious.
Lynn VerPlank: The brisket, mac & cheese, and the corn casserole were delicious! Nice local beer selection too!
Mike Winston: Legit smoked meats found here! Especially enjoyed the juicy & well-spiced beef rib, beef brisket, cheddar jalapeño sausage, and the super-cheesy mac & cheese. WinstonWanders.com