Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Excellent coffee, peaceful, lovely minimal decor inside, and plenty of seating outside as well.
78 molta ag muintir na háite
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st StExcellent coffee, peaceful, lovely minimal decor inside, and plenty of seating outside as well.
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdGet your Ramen on!
Barlata
1500 S Lamar BlvdTapas, paella & more Spanish fare, lovely drinks too!
Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting.
374 molta ag muintir na háite
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdUpscale 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.
688 molta ag muintir na háite
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdSushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.
Vast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern. Checkout the beautiful restored bar saved from an NYC landfill!
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Eberly
615 S Lamar BlvdVast setting for chic American dining & lounging areas, plus a study, rooftop bar & Cedar Tavern. Checkout the beautiful restored bar saved from an NYC landfill!
Hip Thai eater with an open kitchen serving curries, seafood & creative desserts
349 molta ag muintir na háite
Sway
1417 S 1st StHip Thai eater with an open kitchen serving curries, seafood & creative desserts
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
426 molta ag muintir na háite
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StCharming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetAn Austin tradition!
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st StA favorite here in the neighborhood
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StBrewery, pizza, live music
The best local place to grab some food, watch the game, hang with locals
291 molta ag muintir na háite
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar BlvdThe best local place to grab some food, watch the game, hang with locals
Inventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck with epic views of downtown. Killer happy hour deals.
170 molta ag muintir na háite
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs RdInventive Mexican cuisine & cocktails in a chic setting accented by local art & a rooftop deck with epic views of downtown. Killer happy hour deals.
Latin-inspired eatery for oysters, ceviche & other seafood in casual digs. Cool octopus mural, too.
61 molta ag muintir na háite
Alcomar
1816 South 1st StreetLatin-inspired eatery for oysters, ceviche & other seafood in casual digs. Cool octopus mural, too.
Busy gelato shop whipping up various inventive flavors of ice cream in a pint-sized setting.
120 molta ag muintir na háite
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st StBusy gelato shop whipping up various inventive flavors of ice cream in a pint-sized setting.
Well-known bakery offering cupcakes, cookies, bars & mini-pies in a vintage space with a few seats.
132 molta ag muintir na háite
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StWell-known bakery offering cupcakes, cookies, bars & mini-pies in a vintage space with a few seats.
Local chain serving inventive ice creams, milkshakes, ices & frozen yogurts with clever fixings.
397 molta ag muintir na háite
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress AveLocal chain serving inventive ice creams, milkshakes, ices & frozen yogurts with clever fixings.
Thin-crust slices & pies for dining in or carry out, open late for takeaway on weekends.
791 molta ag muintir na háite
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveThin-crust slices & pies for dining in or carry out, open late for takeaway on weekends.
Casual spot with a big patio offering Tex-Mex classics & burgers, plus live music under pecan trees.
171 molta ag muintir na háite
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs RdCasual spot with a big patio offering Tex-Mex classics & burgers, plus live music under pecan trees.
Local chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings.
412 molta ag muintir na háite
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs RdLocal chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, Elvis-heavy settings.
Drive-thru & walk-up local burger join featuring all-natural beef burgers, shoestring fries & milkshakes, plus breakfast.
302 molta ag muintir na háite
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar BlvdDrive-thru & walk-up local burger join featuring all-natural beef burgers, shoestring fries & milkshakes, plus breakfast.
BBQ, burgers and Southern food match up with live music and a patio at this decades-old spot.
68 molta ag muintir na háite
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs RdBBQ, burgers and Southern food match up with live music and a patio at this decades-old spot.
Cozy wine & coffee haven serving Greek eats with red leather couches, an outdoor patio & live music.
129 molta ag muintir na háite
Opa
2050 S Lamar BlvdCozy wine & coffee haven serving Greek eats with red leather couches, an outdoor patio & live music.
Locally sourced coffee & espresso drinks & baked goods served in a cafe space with Danish flair.
98 molta ag muintir na háite
Patika
2159 S Lamar BlvdLocally sourced coffee & espresso drinks & baked goods served in a cafe space with Danish flair.
Known for its Bloody Mary, carrot-cake French toast & daily brunch & dinner in a retro-modern room.
279 molta ag muintir na háite
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress AveKnown for its Bloody Mary, carrot-cake French toast & daily brunch & dinner in a retro-modern room.
Comfy all-hours local eatery for breakfast, Tex-Mex & vegetarian options.
478 molta ag muintir na háite
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress AveComfy all-hours local eatery for breakfast, Tex-Mex & vegetarian options.
Bright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
120 molta ag muintir na háite
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress AveBright spot in the South Congress Hotel for seasonal menus in a chic, rustic-modern space.
Cupcakes are the draw at this whimsical shop operating out of a parked trailer with outdoor seating.
84 molta ag muintir na háite
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport BoulevardCupcakes are the draw at this whimsical shop operating out of a parked trailer with outdoor seating.
Fish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveFish, oysters & surf 'n' turf are dished at this laid-back spot with an open kitchen & shaded patio
A large menu, salsa bar & hand-shaken margaritas in a landmark building with a patio.
398 molta ag muintir na háite
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress AveA large menu, salsa bar & hand-shaken margaritas in a landmark building with a patio.
Hip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers. Expect a line!
780 molta ag muintir na háite
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress AveHip, eco-minded burger joint with all-natural meats, housemade buns, shakes & interesting beers. Expect a line!
Entertainment & Activities
Austin movie tradition w/ food, drinks, events, and unique pre-movie features.
770 molta ag muintir na háite
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdAustin movie tradition w/ food, drinks, events, and unique pre-movie features.
Operating since 1946, this cash-only pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes. BYOB as well
201 molta ag muintir na háite
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdOperating since 1946, this cash-only pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes. BYOB as well
Drinks & Nightlife
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar BlvdCool, chill bar - where the locals go
Colorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
152 molta ag muintir na háite
The Highball
1120 S Lamar BlvdColorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
Chic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.
181 molta ag muintir na háite
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar BlvdChic watering hole with black banquettes featuring craft beer, game nights & a food truck out front.
Wine bar with cheese plates & snacks, plus tasting classes, happy hour & an outdoor lounge.
85 molta ag muintir na háite
House Wine
408 Josephine StWine bar with cheese plates & snacks, plus tasting classes, happy hour & an outdoor lounge.
Rock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
815 molta ag muintir na háite
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress AveRock, country, jazz & blues acts, national & local, are found at this legendary South Congress club.
A hidden jem… visit the bar/lounge with outdoor seating in the lovely courtyard by a pool & surrounded by minimalist architecture!
209 molta ag muintir na háite
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveA hidden jem… visit the bar/lounge with outdoor seating in the lovely courtyard by a pool & surrounded by minimalist architecture!
Parks & Nature
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs RdBarton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrSculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt TrailEssentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdGetting Around
Austin B-cycle Station
1400 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd