Austin, according to locals

Jim's draws breakfast recommendations across its Austin diners, including Oak Hill.

Phoebe's earns breakfast recommendations across Austin outlets, including the Gracy Farms/Burnet diner.

Joe's Bakery is a recurring Tex-Mex breakfast favorite, particularly for migas, breakfast tacos and flour tortillas.

Dan's draws breakfast recommendations across its Austin outlets, including North Lamar.

The Original Pancake House on Parmer draws repeated praise for pancakes, Dutch babies, corned beef hash and thick bacon.

Most people recommend Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. Many praise its pizza, and several praise the beer, with a few naming its lagers and pilsners.

Many people recommend Frazier's.

Many people recommend Workhorse, and several praise the food.

Most commenters recommend The White Horse, and many say it is a good place to dance, including two-step.

Most commenters recommend Busty's, and many praise the food.

Proud Mary's South Lamar cafe draws strong support for its coffee and brunch.

Desnudo's Austin recommendations span multiple outlets, including its East Austin shop.

Radio's Austin recommendations cover several locations, including Menchaca Road.

Barrett's Austin-wide recommendations are represented at the repeatedly named St. Johns shop.

Epoch recommendations span its Austin locations, with North Loop repeatedly named.

Most people recommend the P. Terry's chain, and this listing is its MLK Boulevard outlet, which one commenter names; the praise covers the chain across Austin.

Most people recommend Casino El Camino, and many name its burger when asked where to get one.

Most people recommend Dan's Hamburgers, a local chain with several Austin outlets; this listing is the Airport Boulevard one, which commenters name, while another mainly visits the Ben White and Manchaca outlet.

Most people recommend the Short Stop chain for its plain cheeseburger; this listing is the Manchaca and William Cannon outlet, which commenters name.

Opinion is divided on JewBoy Burgers, though more people recommend it than warn against it.

Allday is recommended across its Austin outlets, including Hyde Park.

Jet's is recommended across its Austin outlets for affordable Detroit-style pizza.

Home Slice is recommended across its Austin outlets, including South Congress.

DeSano is recommended across its Austin outlets, including Burnet Road.

Little Deli is recommended across its Austin outlets, including Windsor Park.

Komé is one of the most frequently recommended sushi restaurants in this Austin evidence, with praise for its fish, rice and balance of quality and cost.

Craft Omakase draws strong support for its sushi tasting experience, with diners praising the fish, rice and sake pairings.

Uchi has broad support for its sushi, with diners praising the fish and flavor balance.

Sushi Junai is recommended across its Austin outlets, with the Lavaca Street original shown here rather than promising the same experience at every branch.

Soto is frequently recommended for Austin sushi, with the South Lamar restaurant explicitly named in several suggestions.

Many people name Jeffrey's as a top pick for steak in Austin, and several say its steak is among the best they have had.

Many diners name J. Carver's as their top pick for steak in Austin, and many praise the steak itself, with one diner singling out the bone-in filet.

Many people recommend ALC, formerly Austin Land & Cattle, as a relaxed, old-school Austin steakhouse, and several praise the steaks.

Most people recommend it for steak, and several point to the marinated ribeye.

Texas Roadhouse is recommended as a budget-friendly steakhouse chain, and most diners who name it do not say which Austin outlet they mean.

Most people recommend Paperboy for brunch, and many simply name it.

Most commenters recommend Phoebe's for brunch.

Many commenters name Mattie's as a brunch pick, and many people praise the setting, with a few mentioning peacocks wandering the grounds.

Many people recommend Moonshine Grill for brunch, mostly without naming an outlet, so it is recommended across its Austin locations; the downtown one is the address listed.

Many people name Sour Duck Market as a brunch pick, and one commenter praises its pastries, coffee and cocktails.

Casino El Camino is repeatedly named among Austin burger favorites, and one diner calls it the best burger in the city.

Allday is recommended across its Austin outlets, with one diner including Tarrytown among their favorites.

Dan's Hamburgers is recommended across its Austin outlets, including North Lamar.

Intero is repeatedly recommended for Italian dining.

Maudie's is recommended across its Austin outlets.

People recommend Sangam Chettinad, and many commenters name it among the best Indian restaurants in the city.

Most commenters recommend Tikka House, and several mean the South Lamar location; one diner prefers it to the other outlet.

People recommend Saffron across its Austin locations, and one diner says the Far West branch has been consistently good.

Most people who weigh in recommend Jaipur Palace, and several name the Southpark Meadows branch.

Most diners recommend this Nepali and Indian restaurant.

Stiles Switch on North Lamar stands out in recommendations for barbecue at dinner without the long queues associated with some of Austin's bigger names.

Leroy and Lewis earns strong support for barbecue that goes beyond the standard brisket plate.

Interstellar draws strong support for its brisket, pork ribs and peach tea glazed pork belly, with sides such as smoked scalloped potatoes also earning praise.

Franklin's strongest consensus is around the brisket, which many diners place among their favorites in Austin.

Terry Black's at Barton Springs divides Austin barbecue diners.