The outlet asked 250 chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, food suppliers and frequent diners to identify the 10 greatest restaurants operating at any point since 2000. Voters were instructed to consider factors such as overall dining experience, cultural influence and longevity.
Here are the Austin standouts:
Austin restaurants on the list
17. Franklin Barbecue
Franklin Barbecue ranked highest among the Austin entries, landing at No. 17. Robb Report credits Aaron and Stacy Franklin with helping define the modern barbecue movement. The publication contextualized Franklin’s rise, pointing to the restaurant’s impact on a new generation of Texas pitmasters.
60. Uchi
Uchi took the No. 60 position. Robb Report pointed to Uchi’s emphasis on seafood sourced directly from Japan and the signature dishes that have defined the restaurant’s identity, such as yellowtail hama chili.
99. Birdie’s
Ranking 99th, Birdie’s is the youngest of the Austin entries, having opened in 2021. According to Robb Report, the restaurant distinguished itself through an atypical model: counter service, no reservations and a chef-driven menu. The recognition follows national notice for owners Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel, who were recently included on the TIME100 Next list.
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