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Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

Excellent coffee, peaceful, lovely minimal decor inside, and plenty of seating outside as well.
78 locals recommend
Seventh Flag Coffee
1506 S 1st St
78 locals recommend
Excellent coffee, peaceful, lovely minimal decor inside, and plenty of seating outside as well.
Get your Ramen on!
502 locals recommend
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar Blvd
502 locals recommend
Get your Ramen on!
Tapas, paella & more Spanish fare, lovely drinks too!
91 locals recommend
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd
91 locals recommend
Tapas, paella & more Spanish fare, lovely drinks too!
Upscale eatery doling out locally sourced New American chow & drinks in a contemporary setting.
374 locals recommend
Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar Blvd
374 locals recommend
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.
688 locals recommend
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 locals recommend
Sushi 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 locals recommend
Eberly
615 S Lamar Blvd
92 locals recommend
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!
Hip Thai eater with an open kitchen serving curries, seafood & creative desserts
349 locals recommend
Sway
1417 S 1st St
349 locals recommend
Hip Thai eater with an open kitchen serving curries, seafood & creative desserts
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
426 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st St
426 locals recommend
Charming outpost offering French breakfast bites & creative Vietnamese plates for lunch & dinner
An Austin tradition!
275 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st Street
275 locals recommend
An Austin tradition!
A favorite here in the neighborhood
565 locals recommend
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 locals recommend
A favorite here in the neighborhood
Brewery, pizza, live music
435 locals recommend
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 locals recommend
Brewery, pizza, live music
The best local place to grab some food, watch the game, hang with locals
291 locals recommend
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
El Alma
1025 Barton Springs Rd
170 locals recommend
Inventive 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 locals recommend
Alcomar
1816 South 1st Street
61 locals recommend
Latin-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 locals recommend
Dolce Neve Gelato
1713 S 1st St
120 locals recommend
Busy 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 locals recommend
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st St
132 locals recommend
Well-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 locals recommend
Amys Ice Creams
1301 S Congress Ave
397 locals recommend
Local 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 locals recommend
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress Ave
791 locals recommend
Thin-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 locals recommend
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
171 locals recommend
Casual 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 locals recommend
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd
412 locals recommend
Local 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 locals recommend
P. Terry's Burger Stand
404 S Lamar Blvd
302 locals recommend
Drive-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 locals recommend
Green Mesquite BBQ
1400 Barton Springs Rd
68 locals recommend
BBQ, 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 locals recommend
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
129 locals recommend
Cozy 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 locals recommend
Patika
2159 S Lamar Blvd
98 locals recommend
Locally 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 locals recommend
South Congress Cafe
1600 S Congress Ave
279 locals recommend
Known 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 locals recommend
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 locals recommend
Comfy 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 locals recommend
Café No Sé
1603 S Congress Ave
120 locals recommend
Bright 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 locals recommend
Hey Cupcake!
4209 Airport Boulevard
84 locals recommend
Cupcakes 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 locals recommend
Perla's
1400 S Congress Ave
398 locals recommend
Fish, 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 locals recommend
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
780 locals recommend
Hip, 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 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 locals recommend
Austin 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 locals recommend
Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd
201 locals recommend
Operating since 1946, this cash-only pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes. BYOB as well

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool, chill bar - where the locals go
40 locals recommend
The Golden Goose
2034 S Lamar Blvd
40 locals recommend
Cool, chill bar - where the locals go
Colorful cocktail bar known for its private karaoke rooms, with creative bar bites & nightly events.
152 locals recommend
The Highball
1120 S Lamar Blvd
152 locals recommend
Colorful 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 locals recommend
Gibson Street Bar
1109 S Lamar Blvd
181 locals recommend
Chic 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 locals recommend
House Wine
408 Josephine St
85 locals recommend
Wine 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 locals recommend
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 locals recommend
Rock, 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 locals recommend
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress Ave
209 locals recommend
A hidden jem… visit the bar/lounge with outdoor seating in the lovely courtyard by a pool & surrounded by minimalist architecture!

Parks & Nature

1533 locals recommend
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Barton Springs Rd
1533 locals recommend
2454 locals recommend
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 locals recommend
82 locals recommend
Sculpture Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
82 locals recommend

Essentials

1667 locals recommend
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 locals recommend

Getting Around

35 locals recommend
Austin B-cycle Station
1400 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd
35 locals recommend