Stevie’s Austin Guidebook
Neighborhoods
A little bit quieter than South Congress area, but with just as many delicious restaurants and activities.
31 locals recommend
South Lamar
A little bit quieter than South Congress area, but with just as many delicious restaurants and activities.
A must visit, this place is very busy during weekends, but has about every type of shop you can imagine and amazing views of downtown.
650 locals recommend
South Congress
A must visit, this place is very busy during weekends, but has about every type of shop you can imagine and amazing views of downtown.
Fredericksburg
A great place to visit for a day trip and all their wineries
Food scene
A non-exhaustive list of some of my favorite places to eat and drink
Tex-mex and bbq. There is a line, so get there early and prepare to wait.
146 locals recommend
Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
308 Menchaca RdTex-mex and bbq. There is a line, so get there early and prepare to wait.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StFamous for their avocado margaritas
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st StPolvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st StreetSalt Lick BBQ
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826Terry Black's Barbecue
1003 Barton Springs RdLoro
2115 S Lamar BlvdAsian BBQ fusion
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
dipdipdip Tatsu-Ya
7301 Burnet RdSway
1417 S 1st StModern Thai with shared plates
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdPricey but some great sushi
The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet Rd
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvdmore upscale farm to table
Moontower Saloon
10212 Menchaca RdGreat outdoor space with games and food trucks
The Little Darlin'
6507 Circle S RdBar with surprisingly good food
Radio Coffee & Beer
4204 Menchaca RdCoffee, wine, beer, trivia, music and foodtrucks
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf StPizza and beer
Jester King
13187 Fitzhugh RdSour beers and pizza
Treaty Oak Distilling
16604 Fitzhugh RdCocktails and beautiful grounds
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadGreat tacos at Radio
Still Austin Whiskey Co
440 E St Elmo RdLocal whiskey distillery with good cocktails
Becker Vineyards
464 Becker Farms RdOne of my favorite vineyards in the hill country
St Elmo Brewing Company
440 E St Elmo RdGood beer, great food truck
East Side King
2310 S Lamar BlvdWhisler's
1816 E 6th StCocktail Lounge
Sightseeing
a local chain of movie theaters that host special screenings and sing alongs
107 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane
5701 W Slaughter Lna local chain of movie theaters that host special screenings and sing alongs
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvda bowling alley with karaoke and cocktails
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Drthe classic spring feed swimming pool
amazing natural pool out of town, you’ll need to make a reservation
20 locals recommend
Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool Roadamazing natural pool out of town, you’ll need to make a reservation
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs RdBlanton Museum of Art
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trailyou can paddle board, kayak or take a boat cruise
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse AvenueRooftop views, games and lots of books
148 locals recommend
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
710 W Cesar Chavez StRooftop views, games and lots of books