We're in for an exciting weekend in Austin.
While Formula One drivers compete at this year's Pirelli United States Grand Prix , the T exas football team will face off against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Whether you’re looking to party pre-game or dine late night after the Longhorns vs. Bulldogs game, here are more than 20 dining options around DKR.
I kept this list to restaurants located within a one-mile radius of the stadium and broke them down into geographic locations relative to the stadium. Asterisks represent my top picks.
More: The ultimate Game Day guide for Texas Longhorns fans: Where to eat, park and more at DKR Stadium 2024
East of the Texas football stadium
*Bar Toti
The sibling bar/restaurant of adjacent Este, this lively spot pulls from the flavors of Spain, France and Mexico, with sharable plates to complement drinking and full sized entrees and a notable smashburger for hoarding. 2113 Manor Road. bartoti.com .
*Dai Due
Part butcher shop, part restaurant, Dai Due epitomizes the seasonal, farm-to-table ethos with thoughtful dishes full of Texas flavor. Even the wines and beers are all from the Lone Star State. 2406 Manor Road. 512-524-0688, daidue.com .
El Chile
The Tex-Mex-meets-Interior spot is known for its enchiladas, quesadillas, chiles rellenos, cochinita pibil and brunch offerings. 1900 Manor Road 512-457-9900, elchilecafe.com .
*Este
The upscale of home of mariscos in Austin, this Mexican seafood restaurant from the owners of Suerte features one of the best raw menus in town and great cooked dishes like a shrimp cooked in chili butter. 2113 Manor Road. esteatx.com .
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Haymaker
Indulge in sandwiches the size of your head, Buffalo wings, poutine and more, along with a massive beer selection. And you can take in a slew of games on the dozens of television screens. 2310 Manor Road. 512-243-6702, haymakeraustin.com .
*Hoover’s Cooking
The chicken-fried steak here is an Austin icon. Order it with the mustard greens and Caribbean rice. Chef Hoover Alexander’s restaurant serves comforting, rib-sticking classics with soul. 2002 Manor Road 512-479-5006, hooverscooking.com .
Mi Madre’s
The Torres family has been delivering tasty Tex-Mex for more than 25 years, and the restaurant now serves dinner in addition to its popular breakfast tacos and lunch options. 2201 Manor Road 512-322-9721, mimadresrestaurant.com .
*Patrizi’s
Fresh pastas and homemade sauces from a trailer? You read that right. This Italian destination outside of the Vortex Theater is only open for dinner. 2307 Manor Road. 512-522-4834, patrizis.com .
Salty Sow
Ranch-inspired Texas comfort food at this restaurant includes chicken liver mousse, crispy chicken thighs and petite bone-in filets. 1917 Manor Road 512-391- 2337, saltysow.com .
*Sour Duck Market
Breakfast pastries, seasonal salads and creative sandwiches made with Texas ingredients, killer draft cocktails, a strong beer list and a family-friendly courtyard are the hallmarks of this sister to South Lamar’s Odd Duck. 1814 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 512-394-5776, sourduckmarket.com .
Vic and Al’s
This homage to the flavors of Southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast serves slow-roasted pig, blackened catfish, gumbo and more. 2406 Manor Road. 512-387-5875, vicandals.com .
North of the Texas football stadium
*Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian cuisine offers one of the great communal dining experiences. Pull a grip of springy injera bread and scoop lentils, greens and other veggies, or use it to pluck tender chicken meat from the bone in a platter of doro wot, Ethiopia’s national dish. 2804 I-35. 512-277-7809, astersethiopiankitchen.com .
*Crown & Anchor Pub
Crown & Anchor opened in 1987, and the burgers have a flavor that makes one believe the same flat-top has been in service for all 37 years. That’s a good thing. Get the double with bacon and cheese. 2911 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-322-9168, crownandanchorpub.com .
Kerbey Lane Cafe
The homegrown all-day and all-night cafe delivers seasonal plates in addition to their beloved pancakes, queso and Southwestern-inspired dishes. 2606 Guadalupe St. 512-477-5717, kerbeylanecafe.com .
Moody’s Kitchen and Bar
Student-luring burgers, salads, wings and pizzas have taken the place of the Mediterranean dishes once served at this locally owned spot on the Drag. 2530 Guadalupe St. moodysaustin.com .
*Posse East
Can’t make it to the stadium? One of your next-best bets is to watch the game and crush burgers and beers with folks dressed in burnt orange. 2900 Duval St. 512-477-2111, posseeast.com .
*Red River Cafe
You know how people bemoan the absence of affordable restaurants that serve classic diner dishes like pancakes in the morning and burgers in the afternoon? They’re talking about places like Red River Cafe. The stools there can tell you stories from the 80s. 2912 Medical Arts St. Facebook.com/redrivercafeatx.com .
*Vaquero Taquero
This taqueria north of campus is open from morning till night, meeting all your gameday needs. The specialty is the al pastor made on a trompo, something surprisingly uncommon in Austin. 104 E. 31st St. vaquerotaquero.com .
South of the Texas football stadium
Scholz Garten
Watch the game while enjoying more than a half dozen artisan sausages, from venison to vegan, along with burgers, wings and more at the state’s oldest continually operating beer garden. 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-474-1958,
*Texas Chili Parlor
This Austin institution has been serving up bowls of comforting chili for more than 40 years, and you can find more comfort knowing that the restaurant is open very late on most nights. 1409 Lavaca St. 512-472- 2828. scholzgarten.com .
West of the Texas football stadium
Carillon
Thoughtful execution and robust flavors anchor this New American fine dining chop house in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at the University of Texas. 1900 University Ave. 512-404- 3655, thecarillonrestaurant.com .
*Clay Pit
This modern Indian restaurant, one of the oldest and best in class in Austin, serves dishes like bone-in goat curry and rosy lamb kebabs. 1601 Guadalupe St. 512-322-5131, claypit.com .
*Coco’s Cafe
Try the pork meatball vermicelli or cool down with some shaved ice at this Taiwanese cafe and campus-area staple on the Drag. 1910 Guadalupe St. 512-236-9398, cocos-cafe.com .
Goodall's Kitchen
Seasonal American bistro fare is served throughout the day at this restaurant in the historic Hotel Ella. 1900 Rio Grande St. 512-495-1800, hotelella.com .
*Olamaie
The best upscale restaurant you will find within walking distance of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, and one of the best in the city, Olamaie thrives on smart service and refined Southern cuisine.
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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Ready for Texas vs. Georgia? Best Austin restaurants to try within a mile from DKR Stadium
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