Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar

11 Restaurants Great For Group Dinners

"There’s a little something for everyone at Loro, including barbecue for the carnivores in the group, excellent salads for the vegetarians, and chicken nuggets (OK it’s karaage, and it’s great) for the friend who still eats like a child. And despite being a collaboration between two Austin powerhouses—Franklin Barbecue and Uchi—you won’t need to spend hours in line, or grab a reservation a month in advance to eat at Loro. And with long rows of tables that feel more like a camp dining hall than a large restaurant on South Lamar, it’s usually not too hard to grab a table for you and your seven closest friends. " - adele hazan, nicolai mccrary