Olamaie

"If you want to be stuffed, Olamaie is the tasting menu for you. The one at this elegant Southern restaurant has six courses, which might not sound like a lot, but it certainly felt like a lot by the time we requested a gurney to carry us to the parking lot. Most of the dishes aren’t on the full-time menu—our meal included rabbit dirty rice and a great bean salad—but thankfully Olamaie’s can’t-miss biscuits make an appearance." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"Yes, the biscuits are great, but there are other modern Southern dishes to check out at this Downtown restaurant. Dinner includes smoked cabbage, Gulf shrimp and red rice, and peppery butter beans, which are accompanied by a menu of beautiful desserts and a strong cocktail list. The adorable black and white house is located on San Antonio Street and is a welcome date night option. But, really — don’t skip the biscuits." - Darcie Duttweiler

"This upscale restaurant offers cozy quarters in an old house, excellent seasonal Southern fare, and great cocktails. Olamaie can claim a Michelin star and James Beard-recognition, thanks to executive chef Michael Fojtasek and chef de cuisine Amanda Turner. Don’t forget to order biscuits. There is indoor and outdoor dining." - Erin Russell

"The fancy downtown Southern restaurant is a sensational dining experience. There are inventive plates from Top Chef contestant chef de cuisine Amanda Turner and executive chef Michael Fojtasek. This means dishes such as smoked cabbage or the blackened dayboat fish with blue crab sauce and Carolina Gold rice. Then there’s the amazing cocktail and wine menu. The restaurant itself is elegant and offers high-class service. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"A one MICHELIN Star restaurant in Austin, known for its delightful Southern cuisine." - Michael He