Are you the Best at what you do? Let’s make it official.

Voting in The Austin Chronicle‘s first annual “Best of Austin: Restaurants” Reader’s Poll begins Thursday, August 10th.

We’re excited to continue for a second year the extension of our “Best of Austin” brand – Best of Austin: Restaurants.

Replacing our First Plates Awards – and in keeping with the spirit of our popular reader-powered “Best of Austin” and “Austin Music Awards” Reader’s Polls – this special pullout (on stands Nov. 2nd) celebrates the city’s best restaurants and favorite dishes, as chosen by our readers and food critics. We think a foodie town like ours deserves a stand-alone guide to all the best dining destinations and we want your votes!

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business and reach thousands of new customers by advertising throughout the voting period, August 10th – October 2nd!

Austinites are passionate about Best of Austin!

Earlier this year, there were over 300,000 votes cast & over 2 million online impressions on our online ballot…

We’re here to help you get out the vote!

Find all types of free promotional items from poster art to social media graphics as well as category information here.

We are also offering…

4 weeks of advertising!

Your ad will be featured in print and online, including placement in our annual Best of Austin: Restaurants issue at a highly discounted rate.

… plus ballot sponsorship options

Just like with our “Best of Austin issue”, you can choose various ballot sponsorships! Your branding will be featured on the main ballot homepage, a group hub, or and individual awards pages.

What sets us apart?

• Longest-running local “Best of” awards program
• Over 100 unique categories distributed to over 1,400 locations
• Special pull-out supplement to keep year-round
The Austin Chronicle is authentic Austin, iconic and beloved for over 40 years


1st Round Voting: Thursday, August 10 – Monday, August 21
Issue dates: 8/11 & 8/18

2nd Round Voting: Thursday, September 21 – Monday, October 2
Issue dates: 8/5, 8/12 & 8/19

Best of Austin: Restaurants Issue: Thursday, Nov. 3