If you’re looking for a true Austin vibe head to Odd Duck for Texas-inspired farm-to-table cuisine. If you’re looking for the weirdest dish Jeff Dunham and his wife, Audrey, have ever tasted, try the chicken-fried fish head. Oven-poached fish heads are deep fried and placed on a dish staring up at the diner. “We’ve been given some beautiful dishes … this is not one of them,” says Jeff. But with the first bite, he and his wife are won over by the crunchy, pumpkin seed crust and the tender fish. 

Iron Chef Jose Garces offers burgers for every taste at this spot. For the carnivores, there’s the Whiskey King, featuring foie gras and applewood bacon. To step up the decadence, opt for a side of duck-fat fries heaped with a mound of slow-cooked short ribs, then blanketed in a rich beer cheddar sauce that Michael Symon likens to homemade Cheez Whiz. Rather skip the meat? Order the Veggie Burger, with its delicious combo of black beans and lentils smothered with guacamole.

This general-store-turned-gastropub takes delicious excess to a whole new level with its Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries. As if triple frying these beauties in rich, nutty duck fat wasn’t enough, they are then topped with two silky runny eggs and served with a side of herb-laced bearnaise sauce.

This upscale burger joint slings hormone-free, house-ground patties and local craft brews. A must-try is the Poutine Burger Special: This patty comes served on a house-baked bun and is topped with french fries smothered in gravy, a slice of cheese and a runny fried egg.

Celebrity fans can’t get enough of the delectable cupcakes that Ivey Childers churns out here and at her Brentwood locale. Marc Murphy favors the Spoiled Rotten: This apple-studded cupcake is piled high with a mound of apple cider frosting doused in butterscotch ganache and covered in sugary pecans.

In the mood for a satisfyingly meaty sandwich? Sink your teeth into the fried bologna sandwich at Martin’s BBQ. This adult version of a kids’ classic stars a hefty slab of homemade bologna with a crispy browned crust. It’s nestled in a slider roll and then topped with mustard, pickles and onions.

Crowds flock here for ’cue like the Memphis-style dry ribs that are seasoned with a dozen or more spices. These ribs are so juicy you won’t even miss the sauce. One unexpected place you will find barbecue sauce is in the nachos, which also feature pulled pork, cheese sauce and jalapenos.

If you’re looking for a rich dessert to tempt your palate, you’ll strike it lucky at this steakhouse. The Millionaire Pie features a raspberry sorbet layered over a butter-laced vanilla ice cream base that sits atop a graham cracker crust. A topping of fluffy meringue adds to the decadence.

The name may be Supper, but this spot is known for its brunch dishes. Waffles, for instance, are turned into a sweet sandwich with praline ice cream and bruleed bananas, or transformed into red velvet decadence. And then there is the Bacon Babka, which features homemade dough, bacon and brown sugar.

This chocolate stand churns out whimsical desserts that have fans like Marc Summers coming back for more. His go-to treat is the Chocolate Tower. This over-the-top creation is made from a Rice Krispies treat, two cookies, a marshmallow and a chocolate peanut butter cup that are dunked in chocolate, then stacked together.

Head here for decadent treats like the massive Pumpple Cake. Pie and cake are creatively (and deliciously) combined to form the Pumpple. A top layer of apple pie-stuffed vanilla cake is stacked atop a base of pumpkin pie-stuffed chocolate cake, with buttercream frosting holding this beauty together.

In need of some ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness? Head to El Vez for the Macho Nacho Platter. These next-level nachos feature fresh corn tortillas that are deep-fried, then smothered with three delectable cheeses that are spread evenly on every chip. Bold chorizo and black beans add to the flavor.

Alex Guarnaschelli heads off the beaten path to indulge in her guilty pleasure: the short-rib hash served at this butcher-shop-turned-restaurant in Ashtabula, Ohio. She likens the dish to “a turbo eggs Benedict times 10.” Two poached eggs and a creamy hollandaise sauce complete the buttery creation.

This casual tavern made a name for itself with hearty upscale eats. Michael Symon, for one, can't get enough of the Chicken Before the Egg dish that he describes as "one delicious, gluttonous mess." A housemade English muffin loaf is grilled in duck fat, then smothered with pan-fried chicken livers, followed by a flurry of candied maple bacon; a rich fried egg completes the plate.

Head to this cafe for fresh takes on American breakfast favorites, like the Banana Nut Bread French Toast. This crowd-pleasing dish starts with banana-walnut bread that’s made from scratch in-house. Slices of the fresh-baked bread are then dipped in an eggy batter, cooked until golden brown and served with powdered sugar, fresh bananas and crunchy walnuts on top.