VanHorn's

VanHorn's is a restaurant and bar in downtown Austin with a steakhouse-style menu. Reviewers single out the steak and burger, the starters, and a dirty martini, and the bar pours a curated selection of beers and wines. The menu is built for sharing.

The private room in the back suits birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and office gatherings, and the team also runs a catering service for offices, family gatherings and weddings. Booking ahead is wise on weekends and holidays. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5:30 PM, and the patio is a good option when the weather is nice. The restaurant is at 238 West 2nd Street.