Introducing SAVOR AUSTIN: A Guide-Worthy Getaway
January 19, 2026
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For the second year in a row, the Heywood Hotel, a MICHELIN-rated hotel, is partnering with MICHELIN-recognized Austin restaurants for an exclusive VIP experience.
The MICHELIN-rated Heywood Hotel is excited to partner with Austin restaurants for SAVOR AUSTIN: A Guide-Worthy Getaway. This package is available to anyone who wants to get a taste of Austin’s culinary landscape with VIP access to some of the city’s best restaurants.
You’ll receive access to and VIP perks at MICHELIN Guide 2025 restaurants plus a specially curated stay at the Heywood Hotel. We’ll plan your full itinerary, treat you to VIP extras at the hotel, and help you make the most of your culinary experience in Austin.
Book SAVOR AUSTIN: A Guide-Worthy Getaway
When you add the SAVOR AUSTIN package to your booking at the MICHELIN-rated Heywood Hotel, you’ll receive VIP extras during your stay, and special VIP access to award-winning restaurants. Here’s what’s included in the package:
- Personalized concierge service to help you plan your Austin culinary experience
- VIP reservations at participating MICHELIN-recognized restaurants
- Exclusive VIP extras at participating MICHELIN-recognized restaurants. Examples include complimentary welcome beverages, chef-curated surprises and other hospitality perks, such as “skip the line” at MICHELIN One Star restaurant la Barbecue. You can visit as many restaurants as your appetite allows!
- A VIP stay at the Heywood Hotel, including a welcome gift, curated Austin itinerary, special Heywood souvenir to commemorate your experience, and complimentary late checkout.
Austin MICHELIN Guide 2025 Restaurants
SAVOR AUSTIN Participating Restaurants
Austin is home to 48 MICHELIN Guide 2025 restaurants — the most in Texas. These award-winning restaurants have been recognized for their standout cuisine, creative excellence, and high quality dining experiences. We’re excited to partner with these restaurants and shed even more light on their culinary greatness through SAVOR AUSTIN: A Guide-Worthy Getaway.
Participating Austin MICHELIN Guide restaurants include:
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- MICHELIN One Star barbecue restaurant, la Barbecue
- MICHELIN One Star live-fire restaurant, Hestia
- MICHELIN One Star contemporary American restaurant, Barley Swine
- MICHELIN One Star Southern American restaurant, Olamaie
- MICHELIN Green Star and Bib Gourmand restaurant, Emmer & Rye
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Texas izakaya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand taquería, Nixta
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant, Odd Duck
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Texas-meets-Egypt barbecue truck, KG BBQ
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand coastal Mexican restaurant, Veracruz Fonda
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand barbecue restaurant, Micklethwait Barbecue
- MICHELIN recommended Israeli restaurant, Ezov
- MICHELIN recommended restaurant and wine bar, Apt 115
- MICHELIN recommended interior Mexican restaurant, Suerte
- MICHELIN recommended Mexican seafood restaurant, Este
- MICHELIN recommended taco truck, Discada
- MICHELIN recommended interior Mexican restaurant, Mexta
- MICHELIN recommended restaurant, Launderette
As more restaurants are added to the package, this list will be updated.
The Heywood Hotel will work with participating restaurants to secure priority reservations on your behalf. For best availability, book at least 72 hours in advance.
Enjoy a Curated MICHELIN Experience in Austin
We’re excited to partner with MICHELIN Guide 2025 restaurants to curate an elevated culinary experience during your stay.
For the second year in a row, the Heywood Hotel was awarded One Key in the MICHELIN Guide 2025. We’re thrilled by the recognition, which is a reflection of our team’s commitment to excellence in welcoming our guests to our hotel and our city. Each day, we take great pride in helping guests discover and experience “A perfect 24 hours in Austin.”
SAVOR AUSTIN: A Guide-Worthy Getaway is the perfect way to experience the best that Austin’s restaurant scene has to offer — and receive VIP treatment along the way.
About the Heywood Hotel
Located in the heart of East Austin, the Heywood Hotel is a design-forward, woman-owned luxury boutique hotel offering seven architecturally distinctive rooms. Founded in 2012 by Austin couple Kathy Setzer and George Reynolds, the hotel emphasizes “handcrafted hospitality,” combining local craftsmanship, modern design, and personalized service to deliver a truly authentic Austin experience. In the MICHELIN Guide 2025, the Heywood Hotel was awarded One MICHELIN Key for its excellence in boutique hospitality. The hotel was selected as a top 3 Austin hotel in the New York Times feature “36 Hours in Austin” and was named “Best Hotel in Austin for Local Flavor” by Forbes.