This Friday, football is the main topic of conversation, and many are looking for places to celebrate school spirit with friends and family. The Daily Texan compiled a list of the top five Austin restaurants that embody football spirit and serve fantastic food.

Scholz Garten
Originally a public bar and cafe founded in 1866, Scholz Garten has since expanded to a wider variety of foods. It hosted a celebration for the Longhorn football team’s first undefeated season in 1893 and has since then been recognized by the Texas legislature as a gathering place for Texans filled with culture and taste. With an outdoor seating area that transforms into a tailgate-ready setup, Scholz offers the ideal location for immaculate post-game day vibes and traditional sports food — hot dogs.

Crown and Anchor Pub
This pub brings together the comfort of watching games in the living room with the socialization of attending an actual game. With a variety of hamburgers and fries on its menu, Crown and Anchor serves as the perfect comfort food spot for enjoying the game or stopping by after.

Pluckers
Founded by UT alumni, Pluckers’ original West Campus location is a popular spot for students. With wings covered in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce and a variety of dry rubs, Pluckers’ chicken wings offer the perfect greasy and fatty end to a day full of football. Experience a post-gameday wind down with football blaring in one ear, the deafening roar of the crowd in the other and good food and company.

Mattie’s at Green Pastures
Since opening their doors in 1946, Mattie’s, named after the owner’s mother, Martha “Mattie” Faulk, has featured Southern food and French dishes. When the restaurant first opened, it entertained Austin’s oldest families, governors and celebrities. Nowadays, this place embodies southern charm, offering an intimate backyard setting. Known for its steak and grilled chicken, Mattie’s is a more refined post-game dining experience.

Josephine’s House
On the corner of West Lynn Street and Waterston Avenue lies a prominent, upscale restaurant littered with alumni hosting brunches and out-of-town families visiting their children. This restaurant is perfect for those seeking a classy, but down-to-earth post-game experience. Josephine’s is known for their extravagant brunch and dinner menus of lemon ricotta pancakes or the Josephine Burger with fries. The restaurant features a variety of seating areas, from a cozy dining room, a coffee or cocktail bar and an outdoor seating area that combines lounging and ambiance.