Welcome to the 2026 Tastemaker Awards Best New Restaurant tournament!

Vote now to determine who will be crowned Austin's Best New Restaurant. The nominees are paired up, bracket-style, to compete against each other. Select your favorite restaurant in each matchup. The winners go on to the next round, until a champion emerges. You can vote once per day through April 7.

Then join us on April 9 at the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards where the winner will be revealed. Tickets are on sale now — use code Tournament10 for an extra $10 off any ticket type!