One of the most famous areas in central Texas is Austin. The city is considered the Live Music Capital of the World. Whenever you walk down the streets of this music mecca, you will find some type of music playing all day and all night. Whatever you reason for visiting Austin, it is good to know where some of the best steakhouses are located. Even though Texas is well-known for its barbeque, the other main cuisine is the steak. You can always find a good steakhouse somewhere, but Austin has some great steakhouses you will want to try.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
If you are looking for down home country cooking, Ruth’s Chris is the place you want to visit. Even though the service gets boasted about by the management, the USDA Prime steak surpasses everything you expect from this type of restaurant. The facility sprung from New Orleans in 1965 by Ruth Fertel and got a name for its corn feed beef. Its reputation got it recognized by some of the state’s local magazines. It recently was named by Texas Monthly and the Austin American Statesman as having “The Best Steak in Austin.”
Catering to some famous Texans, such as Nolan Ryan or Roger Clemens, this steakhouse has become a local hangout for many other public figures. It is not uncommon to see one of these famous faces dining next to you.
Along with the dining experience is the large wine list Ruth’s Chris has to offer. Even The Wine Spectator has given many of its wines the Award of Excellence. So enjoy one of their awarding winning drinks, while dining on one of the many steak dishes.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Congress at Sixth
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 477-7884
ruthschris-austin.com
Bordeaux’s
Located just southwest of Austin is Bordeaux’s in Kyle, Texas. Best known for its rib eye or filet mignon, this steakhouse will make a meat lovers mouth salivate. The meat is grilled on top of an open fire and made to order to your desired texture. Along with the dining room, the restaurant has a full-service bar with large plasma television, where you can dine without missing any of your favorite sporting events.
Expect to get a generous serving of side dishes and appetizers, as well as the main course. Bordeaux’s will not let you leave hungry and you will probably have to take part of the meal home with you. Driving a few short miles outside downtown Austin will be worth your effort to dine at this facility. Even though the outside of the restaurant will not water your taste buds, the food will make ensure that your drive was worth the trip.
Bordeaux’s
108 W Center St.
Kyle, Texas 78640
(512) 268-3463
bordeauxs.net/index.html
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
One place that you must visit when taking a trip to Austin is Sullivan’s Steakhouse. The restaurant boast of a 20-oz. bone-in Kansas City strip. You could probably share the entire meal with your companion, because with all the side dishes, this steak may be too much to eat. The horseradish mashed potatoes are unique this restaurant, as well as all the dessert’s, which make these sides homemade each day.
Set in a 1940s style building and decor, Sullivan’s requires a reservation to dine there. In particularly on Thursdays, because crowd’s gather for the live entertainment. The bar is filled to capacity most evenings, but on Thursday, the management has most of its specials. You can enjoy a meal, listen to live music and sip on a cognac to end the meal at this Texas style steakhouse.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Austin
300 Colorado St.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 495-6504
sullivansteakhouse.com