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11 Deviled Eggs to Seek Out in Austin

New takes on an old favorite

by Elizabeth Leader Smith
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Lamberts' deviled eggs
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by Elizabeth Leader Smith

In many circles, deviled eggs are a long-standing signature party food. The deli delights are however increasingly making a mark on restaurant menus across Austin. Like mac and cheese, it's one of those classic comfort foods that have been the recipient of a widespread makeover in recent years.

Traditionally, the semi-orbs are filled with a mixture of yolks, mayonnaise, ground mustard, and sometimes a sprinkling of paprika for garnish. This Eater guide of bite-size snacks ranges from subtle to refined to downright playful. From the elegant truffled take at Jeffrey’s to the bold and colorful version at Central Standard, these aren’t your grandmother's recipes.

While this old-school dish is still celebrated as a simple affair with slight variations at some Austin restaurants, others are pushing boundaries pairing the light-as-air fillings with caviar, prosciutto, and more. Iterations like Fixe’s stay close to the dish’s Southern roots with additions like pickled vegetables and ham. Lucy’s Fried Chicken takes it to another level by deep frying the eggs and serving with a dipping sauce. Other versions — such as Lenior’s, which comes dressed with nori and Korean chili powder — find global inspiration.

And no, you’re right. Deviled eggs aren’t hard to make at home. But when they taste this good at your favorite places around town — why bother making them at home?

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Lucy's Fried Chicken

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Reminiscent of a buzz-worthy bite you’d find at the state fair, these deep fried buttermilk breaded deviled eggs are served with a crunchy chicken skin aioli. It’s not a light way to start a meal, but it is delicious.

5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 514-0664
(512) 514-0664
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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

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The Southern comfort staple gets the Jacoby treatment with a kick from pickled veggies and the housemade hot sauce.

3235 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 366-5808
(512) 366-5808
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Salty Sow

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The truffled deviled eggs with bacon and chives at the Cherrywood gastropub are considered a must-try by many.

1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 391-2337
(512) 391-2337
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Central Standard

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The in-your-face flavor from this hot spot’s contemporary take on deviled eggs is thanks to smoked salmon, pickled onion, and everything spice.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 942-0823
(512) 942-0823
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Lambert's Downtown BBQ

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The Second Street eatery's spicy deviled eggs appeases taste bud thrill-seekers by pairing creamy eggs with American caviar, smoked paprika, cornichons, olives, and caperberries.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1500
(512) 494-1500
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Jeffrey's

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The Clarksville bistro artfully whips up truffled deviled eggs marked by pillars of creamy light filling and topped by a decorative — and delicious — thinly sliced truffle. Find the dish for half price at the bar during happy hour.

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584
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Little Barrel & Brown

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The gravlax deviled eggs is a Scandinavian take that includes smoked salmon, dill, and a punch from tandy red onion and briny capers.

1716 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 582-1229
(512) 582-1229
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Lenoir

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Deviled eggs take a decidedly Asian turn at Lenior. The bar snack is topped with nori (crisp edible seaweed) and kochikaru (Korean coarsely ground red pepper) for a slightly spicy, smoky, crunchy, and creamy combo.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778
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Fixe

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The eye-catching and Dr. Suess-like towers of creamy egg yolks studded with smoked trout roe feature fermented cabbage and grated ham.

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
(512) 888-9133
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Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar

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The Northwest Austin gastropub presents its deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto, pickled mustard seeds, chives, and aioli flavored with just the right amount of truffle oil.

8300 N FM 620 Bldg E, Austin, TX 78726
(737) 222-5779
(737) 222-5779
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Stella San Jac

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With a modern approach to Southern favorites, this downtown restaurant offers deviled eggs, and that’s no surprise. But its version capped with andouille sausage delights nonetheless.

310 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(502) 583-1888
(502) 583-1888
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Lucy's Fried Chicken

5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Reminiscent of a buzz-worthy bite you’d find at the state fair, these deep fried buttermilk breaded deviled eggs are served with a crunchy chicken skin aioli. It’s not a light way to start a meal, but it is delicious.

5408 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
(512) 514-0664
(512) 514-0664
Lucy's Fried Chicken/Official

Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile

3235 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The Southern comfort staple gets the Jacoby treatment with a kick from pickled veggies and the housemade hot sauce.

3235 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 366-5808
(512) 366-5808
Michelle D./Yelp

Salty Sow

1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

The truffled deviled eggs with bacon and chives at the Cherrywood gastropub are considered a must-try by many.

1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
(512) 391-2337
(512) 391-2337
Salty Sow/Facebook

Central Standard

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

The in-your-face flavor from this hot spot’s contemporary take on deviled eggs is thanks to smoked salmon, pickled onion, and everything spice.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 942-0823
(512) 942-0823
Elizabeth Leader Smith/EATX

Lambert's Downtown BBQ

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

The Second Street eatery's spicy deviled eggs appeases taste bud thrill-seekers by pairing creamy eggs with American caviar, smoked paprika, cornichons, olives, and caperberries.

401 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 494-1500
(512) 494-1500
Tiff J./Yelp

Jeffrey's

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703

The Clarksville bistro artfully whips up truffled deviled eggs marked by pillars of creamy light filling and topped by a decorative — and delicious — thinly sliced truffle. Find the dish for half price at the bar during happy hour.

1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-5584
(512) 477-5584
Tiff T./Yelp

Little Barrel & Brown

1716 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

The gravlax deviled eggs is a Scandinavian take that includes smoked salmon, dill, and a punch from tandy red onion and briny capers.

1716 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 582-1229
(512) 582-1229
Nathan I./Yelp

Lenoir

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704

Deviled eggs take a decidedly Asian turn at Lenior. The bar snack is topped with nori (crisp edible seaweed) and kochikaru (Korean coarsely ground red pepper) for a slightly spicy, smoky, crunchy, and creamy combo.

1807 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
(512) 215-9778
Carl W./Yelp

Fixe

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

The eye-catching and Dr. Suess-like towers of creamy egg yolks studded with smoked trout roe feature fermented cabbage and grated ham.

500 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
(512) 888-9133
Madi F./Yelp

Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar

8300 N FM 620 Bldg E, Austin, TX 78726

The Northwest Austin gastropub presents its deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto, pickled mustard seeds, chives, and aioli flavored with just the right amount of truffle oil.

8300 N FM 620 Bldg E, Austin, TX 78726
(737) 222-5779
(737) 222-5779
Hannah P./Yelp

Stella San Jac

310 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

With a modern approach to Southern favorites, this downtown restaurant offers deviled eggs, and that’s no surprise. But its version capped with andouille sausage delights nonetheless.

310 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(502) 583-1888
(502) 583-1888
Madi F./Yelp

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