Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
$$$ French Vietnamese - charming outpost - try the delicious Fried Pork Spring Rolls, Elizabeth Street Fried Rice, Shady Blonde Punch
426 locals raden deze aan
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St$$$ French Vietnamese - charming outpost - try the delicious Fried Pork Spring Rolls, Elizabeth Street Fried Rice, Shady Blonde Punch
$$$ Modern Thai - make sure to try the Son in Law - crispy farm egg, braised pork shoulder, thick soy, nahm prik pla
349 locals raden deze aan
Sway
1417 S 1st St$$$ Modern Thai - make sure to try the Son in Law - crispy farm egg, braised pork shoulder, thick soy, nahm prik pla
El Mercado
1302 S 1st St$ Mexican - great happy hour
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St$ Vegetarian Cafe - delicious for anyone
Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs Rd$$ BBQ - melt-in-your-mouth brisket
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd$ Mexican - make sure to ask for the jalapeno ranch
$$ Delicious cocktails, seafood, oysters outdoor dining under market lights and tree shade on SoCo
398 locals raden deze aan
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave$$ Delicious cocktails, seafood, oysters outdoor dining under market lights and tree shade on SoCo
$ Bar & grill with patio - Great specials, wings, salads - white wings appetizer
76 locals raden deze aan
Doc's Motorworks
1123 South Congress Avenue$ Bar & grill with patio - Great specials, wings, salads - white wings appetizer
$ THE RABBIT! (trailer at Gibson Bar) Also, have a great brunch!
28 locals raden deze aan
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
506 West Ave$ THE RABBIT! (trailer at Gibson Bar) Also, have a great brunch!
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StCute coffee lounge house
$$ Delicious - brick and mortar of original trailer for Barley Swine - Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting
374 locals raden deze aan
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd$$ Delicious - brick and mortar of original trailer for Barley Swine - Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting
$$$ Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting - amazing hh 5-6p (arrive at 4:45p)
688 locals raden deze aan
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd$$$ Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting - amazing hh 5-6p (arrive at 4:45p)
$ Sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games - Keith's Corndog Bites with Curry Ketchup, Tater Tots
291 locals raden deze aan
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd$ Sports bar, known for its burgers, offers daily drink specials & bar games - Keith's Corndog Bites with Curry Ketchup, Tater Tots
$ Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio
208 locals raden deze aan
Lucy's Fried Chicken
2218 College Ave$ Upscale versions of Southern staples in a refurbished old building with a deck & patio
$$ This is a great spot to eat outside, grab a marg and delicious healthy mexican food - or just grab a taco or breakfast bowl at their takeout window in the am
79 locals raden deze aan
Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st St$$ This is a great spot to eat outside, grab a marg and delicious healthy mexican food - or just grab a taco or breakfast bowl at their takeout window in the am
$ Mexican-street-food-style - tacos in inventive varieties, including breakfast, amazing queso, street corn - call ahead or eat at the bar to skip the line
1075 locals raden deze aan
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St$ Mexican-street-food-style - tacos in inventive varieties, including breakfast, amazing queso, street corn - call ahead or eat at the bar to skip the line
Arts & Culture
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdFun movies, great food, cool events
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Avelive music, cool bar
Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club
815 locals raden deze aan
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveRock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StGreat brewery with food and live music
Drinks & Nightlife
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdPsychedelic Karaoke
Cool spot - great brunch from Luke's Inside Out trailer (+mimosa and bloody mary specials) - also RABBIT sandwich is a must
181 locals raden deze aan
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdCool spot - great brunch from Luke's Inside Out trailer (+mimosa and bloody mary specials) - also RABBIT sandwich is a must
Ego's Bar
510 S Congress AveKaraoke, bar & pool venue
Sightseeing
Relaxing Swim in the constant 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming hole in Zilker Park - preferred entrance past the drum circle and acro yoga under the big tree
2454 locals raden deze aan
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrRelaxing Swim in the constant 68-degree waters of Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming hole in Zilker Park - preferred entrance past the drum circle and acro yoga under the big tree
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGrocery Store
Shopping
Chris's Liquor Stores
2203 S Lamar BlvdLiquor Store, Wine, Beer