Pre-Covid Guidebook for Austin - Time Capsule from 2019

Shannon And David
Shannon And David
Pre-Covid Guidebook for Austin - Time Capsule from 2019

Food Scene

Great food in a casual space from 2 of the best chefs in Austin. Excellent patio and all around space.
276 molta ag muintir na háite
Loro
2115 S Lamar Blvd
276 molta ag muintir na háite
Great food in a casual space from 2 of the best chefs in Austin. Excellent patio and all around space.
Iconic and still the high bar in Austin. Reservations are a must or you will wait a long time - one hour+. Note that they have a great happy hour for food and drinks but you have to get there when it opens at 5 pm. Early but worth it.
688 molta ag muintir na háite
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 molta ag muintir na háite
Iconic and still the high bar in Austin. Reservations are a must or you will wait a long time - one hour+. Note that they have a great happy hour for food and drinks but you have to get there when it opens at 5 pm. Early but worth it.
It really is that good. Only open for lunch and you should arrive a couple of hours early to get in line.
919 molta ag muintir na háite
Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th St
919 molta ag muintir na háite
It really is that good. Only open for lunch and you should arrive a couple of hours early to get in line.
We love our Tex-Mex. This is the original location and the food somehow seems better!
412 molta ag muintir na háite
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 molta ag muintir na háite
We love our Tex-Mex. This is the original location and the food somehow seems better!
Excellent burgers, shakes, fries and drinks every time! This is the original location. Be prepared to wait outside at peak times. There are lots of Austin musicians on these walls.
780 molta ag muintir na háite
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 molta ag muintir na háite
Excellent burgers, shakes, fries and drinks every time! This is the original location. Be prepared to wait outside at peak times. There are lots of Austin musicians on these walls.
Good sushi and Japanese food in a primo South Congress location.
112 molta ag muintir na háite
Lucky Robot
1303 S Congress Ave
112 molta ag muintir na háite
Good sushi and Japanese food in a primo South Congress location.
Torchy's for the win! It gets very crowded but you can order in advance and take out. Their queso is the standard for queso for me.
1075 molta ag muintir na háite
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 molta ag muintir na háite
Torchy's for the win! It gets very crowded but you can order in advance and take out. Their queso is the standard for queso for me.
Sway on 1st closed. Most of the dishes are very good but there is a stand-out - the Son-in-Law. And ask about Jelly Beer which is a large Singha beer chilled down to slush. Great for the heat of the food and the summer!! Odd seating not good for large groups.
349 molta ag muintir na háite
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 molta ag muintir na háite
Sway on 1st closed. Most of the dishes are very good but there is a stand-out - the Son-in-Law. And ask about Jelly Beer which is a large Singha beer chilled down to slush. Great for the heat of the food and the summer!! Odd seating not good for large groups.
Great location, good food and drinks. Margaritas! If the weather is nice try the outdoor back deck built into the rock of the hill behind the restaurant. Reservations are a good idea at peak times.
170 molta ag muintir na háite
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rd
170 molta ag muintir na háite
Great location, good food and drinks. Margaritas! If the weather is nice try the outdoor back deck built into the rock of the hill behind the restaurant. Reservations are a good idea at peak times.
The Austin original location for the chain. It's very small but the burgers, fries and shakes are good for fast food. Drive thru.
302 molta ag muintir na háite
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 molta ag muintir na háite
The Austin original location for the chain. It's very small but the burgers, fries and shakes are good for fast food. Drive thru.
Margaritas - lethally strong and tasty by the pitcher. Good food and a large patio at this location.
277 molta ag muintir na háite
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 molta ag muintir na háite
Margaritas - lethally strong and tasty by the pitcher. Good food and a large patio at this location.
Spanish food - excellent paella and tapas
91 molta ag muintir na háite
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd
91 molta ag muintir na háite
Spanish food - excellent paella and tapas
Excellent soup dumplings. Reservations necessary at peak times.
75 molta ag muintir na háite
Wu Chow
500 W 5th St
75 molta ag muintir na háite
Excellent soup dumplings. Reservations necessary at peak times.
Now Closed - Good food prepared by a German chef/owner. Good happy hour specials on food and wine. No full bar so they charge for corkage if you bring a special bottle of wine. This is a neighborhood spot in an old house with some outdoor seating.
51 molta ag muintir na háite
Fabi + Rosi
509 Hearn St
51 molta ag muintir na háite
Now Closed - Good food prepared by a German chef/owner. Good happy hour specials on food and wine. No full bar so they charge for corkage if you bring a special bottle of wine. This is a neighborhood spot in an old house with some outdoor seating.
Monday night steak night! With reservations there is a 3 course prix fixe menu and wines. Good food!
176 molta ag muintir na háite
Josephine House
1601 Waterston Ave
176 molta ag muintir na háite
Monday night steak night! With reservations there is a 3 course prix fixe menu and wines. Good food!
Biscuits! Ask for them. Reservations are a must.
39 molta ag muintir na háite
Olamaie
1610 San Antonio St
39 molta ag muintir na háite
Biscuits! Ask for them. Reservations are a must.
Iconic I Love You So Much wall mural. Good coffee, breakfast tacos etc.
495 molta ag muintir na háite
Jo's Coffee
1300 S Congress Ave
495 molta ag muintir na háite
Iconic I Love You So Much wall mural. Good coffee, breakfast tacos etc.
Now closed - Counter food with effort. A good lunch spot.
211 molta ag muintir na háite
Counter Cafe
1914 E 6th St
211 molta ag muintir na háite
Now closed - Counter food with effort. A good lunch spot.
Great patio with high-end food
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Great patio with high-end food
burgers and fries - somewhat expensive for fast food but worth the trip
63 molta ag muintir na háite
Shake Shack
1100 S Lamar Blvd
63 molta ag muintir na háite
burgers and fries - somewhat expensive for fast food but worth the trip
Tacos
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Tacos

Parks & Nature

Hike and bike trail around the lake
1533 molta ag muintir na háite
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 molta ag muintir na háite
Hike and bike trail around the lake

Drinks & Nightlife

A classic Austin live music club. Check their listing for the band but you can always walk by and preview.
815 molta ag muintir na háite
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 molta ag muintir na háite
A classic Austin live music club. Check their listing for the band but you can always walk by and preview.
great patio area under the trees
85 molta ag muintir na háite
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
406 Walsh St
85 molta ag muintir na háite
great patio area under the trees

Arts & Culture

Art!!
644 molta ag muintir na háite
Blanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 molta ag muintir na háite
Art!!

Essentials

Not the best HEB in town with a poor parking lot but lots to choose from
1667 molta ag muintir na háite
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 molta ag muintir na háite
Not the best HEB in town with a poor parking lot but lots to choose from