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Where to Eat at the Domain and Domain Northside if You Absolutely Have to Leave Your Mom's Basement

So, you've spent all your mom's money at the Domain and Domain Northside, and now you're hungry. Well, Lucky for you, there are "dozens" of restaurants scattered across Austin's outdoor temple to consumerism.

Rock Rose at Domain Northside:

• Bakery Lorraine*: Satisfy your sweet tooth with some macarons and croissant sandwiches at this San Antonio bakery. That is, if you're a basic bitch. http://www.bakerylorraine.com
• Culinary Dropout: An eclectic mix of Peking duck, Korean-style steak, and cacio e pepe. In other words, they have no identity. http://www.culinarydropout.com
• Curry Up Now: From burritos to biryani, this spot will spice up your life... and your toilet sessions. http://www.curryupnow.com
• Doc B’s: Teriyaki wings, Buffalo chicken salad, and a carnitas sandwich. Basically, it's Applebee's with a fancier name. http://www.docbsrestaurant.com
• Flower Child: Healthy salads, grain bowls, and light proteins. For all the girls who just want to be basic and eat like a damn rabbit. http://www.iamaflowerchild.com
• Frost: Gelato, sorbet, and cakes. Another place for the sweet tooth freaks. http://www.frostgelato.com
• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: Brick-oven pizzas and calzones. Just like any other pizza place, but with a hipster name. http://www.grimaldispizzeria.com
• Hat Creek Burger Company: Burgers, fries, shakes, and a playground. Perfect for all the basic moms and their screaming kids. http://www.hatcreekburgers.com
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams*: Creative and thick ice cream flavors. You know, for those extra hot Texas days when Blue Bell just won't cut it. http://www.jenis.com
• Jinya Ramen Bar: Dozens of ramen variations, including vegetarian options. Perfect for the hipsters who want to Instagram their meal before it gets cold. http://www.jinyaramenbar.com
• Joi Asian Bistro: Japanese and Chinese dishes like sushi, ramen, and shumai. It's P.F. Chang's, but with a "cool" name. http://www.joiatx.com
• JuiceLand*: Grab-and-go vegan burritos, dips, and snacks. For all the vegans who think they're saving the world one carrot stick at a time. juiceland.com
• Lotus Chinese: A mix of Cantonese and Americanized Chinese dishes, including sweet and sour chicken. Basically, it's a Panda Express with better decor. http://www.lotuschineseatx.com
• Mia Italian Tapas & Bar: Grilled pizzas and pastas, along with small plates like meatballs and butternut squash pasta. It's like Olive Garden, but with tapas. http://www.miatapasaustin.com
• Paul Martin’s Austin Grill: Chophouse classics like French dip and brick chicken. In other words, overpriced and boring. http://www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com
• Perry’s*: Juicy steaks and massive pork chops. For when you want to pretend you're a big shot and can afford a real steakhouse. http://www.perrysteakhouse.com
• Salvation Pizza*: Thin-crust New Haven-style pizzas. Because who doesn't love a good, thin, tasteless crust? http://www.salvationpizzaatx.com
• Sweetgreen*: Create your own salad or choose from their pre-made options. For the health nuts who like to watch grass grow. http://www.sweetgreen.com
• Thai Kun*: The best restaurant at the Domain, serving bright and spicy Thai flavors. It's like your local Thai place, but with a million times better PR. http://www.thaikun.com
• Velvet Taco: Tacos inspired by Nashville, Korea, California, and Mexico. It's cultural appropriation at its finest. http://www.velvettaco.com
• Yard House: Firecracker shrimp, nachos, pizzas, and other typical American grill dishes. Basically, Chili's with a hipster twist. http://www.yardhouse.com

The Domain:

• Beard Papa’s: Japanese cream puff specialists. For when you need a puffy, creamy, overpriced snack. http://www.beardpapas.com
• Beirut*: Family-owned Lebanese food truck serving wraps, kebabs, and plates. Finally, some decent food at a shopping center. http://www.beirutatx.com
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill*: Sustainable seafood and Japanese cuisine, including coconut crab soup and beef hot rock. It's like a fancy version of your local all-you-can-eat sushi joint. http://www.bluesushisakegrill.com
• Cava: Mediterranean flavors served in wraps and bowls. It's like Chipotle, but with hummus. http://www.cava.com
• Cru: Wine bar serving shareable plates, bruschetta, tuna tartare, salads, and sandwiches. A place to get drunk and overpay for your food. http://www.cruwinebar.com
• The Dirdie Birdie: Mini golf, cocktails, and elevated bar food. A place to embarrass yourself in front of strangers. http://www.dirdiebirdieatx.com
• Fleming’s Steakhouse*: Elevated steakhouse options like French onion soup, king crab legs, and dry-aged ribeye. Where you go when your dad is paying. http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com
• Gloria’s Latin Cuisine: A blend of Tex-Mex and South American dishes, including pupusas and quesadillas. It's like a taco truck, but with higher prices and lower quality. http://www.gloriascuisine.com
• Maggiano’s: Italian-American favorites like fettuccine alfredo and lasagna. It's like your grandma's cooking, but with a $30 price tag. http://www.maggianos.com
• North Italia: A dozen pastas and half a dozen pizzas. Basically, Carrabba's with a hipster name. http://www.northitalia.com
• Plank Provisions*: Sustainable seafood and half-priced oysters during happy hour. Finally, something worth leaving the house for. http://www.plankprovisions.com
• Punch Bowl Social: Arcade games, pool, karaoke, and burgers. For when you want to feel like a kid again, but with alcohol. http://www.punchbowlsocial.com
• Shake Shack: NYC import serving burgers, shakes, chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs. Overpriced and overrated. http://www.shakeshack.com
• Suculenta Cocina Mexicana*: Smartly composed ceviches, aguachile, and short rib tacos from a food truck. It's like tacos, but fancier. http://www.suculentacocinamexicana.com
• Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe: Crepes, salads, and baked goods. For when you want to feel like you're in Paris, but can't afford the airfare. http://www.sweetparis.com
• True Food Kitchen: Healthy grain bowls, salads, and entrees featuring lean proteins and vegetables. For the health nuts who count every calorie. http://www.truefoodkitchen.com
• Urban: Restrained menu of pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and burgers. For when you can't decide what you want and settle for mediocre everything. http://www.urbanatthedomain.com
• Xian Sushi & Noodles*: Hand-pulled wheat noodles, dim sum, sushi, and noodles. The only place worth going to at the Domain. http://www.xianfresh.com
• The Yard Milkshake Bar: A dessert bar with milkshakes and more milkshakes. For when you need a sugar rush to get through your retail therapy. http://www.theyardmilkshakebar.com